Egyptian referendum, 1979
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A double referendum was held in Egypt on 19 April 1979. The two subjects were the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty and changes to the countries political system, including the reintroduction of multi-party politics and the change to a bicameral
Parliament through the creation of the Shura Council
. The Peace Treaty was approved by 99.9% of voters, whilst the political reforms were approved by 99.7%. Voter turnout was 90.2%.
Bicameralism
In the government, bicameralism is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers. Thus, a bicameral parliament or bicameral legislature is a legislature which consists of two chambers or houses....
Parliament through the creation of the Shura Council
Shura Council
The Shura Council is the upper house of Egyptian bicameral Parliament. Its name roughly translates into English as "the Consultative Council". The lower house of parliament is the People's Assembly....
. The Peace Treaty was approved by 99.9% of voters, whilst the political reforms were approved by 99.7%. Voter turnout was 90.2%.
Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 9,900,271 | 99.9 |
| Against | 10,217 | 0.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 9,772 | |
| Total | 9,920,260 | 100 |
Political reforms
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 9,890,271 | 99.7 |
| Against | 20,217 | 0.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 9,772 | |
| Total | 9,920,260 | 100 |