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|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|67,105,279
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|67,105,279
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|100%
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|align="center" colspan="5" bgcolor=f9f9f9 |''Which new name should the nation adopt?''
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!bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=left |Confederate States of Floria
|bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=right|'''50,612,535'''
|bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=right|'''71%'''
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|bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=left |United States of Apollonia
|bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=right|20,672,725
|bgcolor=f9f9f9 align=right|29%
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|bgcolor=eeeeee align=left |Valid votes
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|64,869,587
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|91%
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|bgcolor=eeeeee align=left |Invalid votes
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|6,415,673
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|9%
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!bgcolor=eeeeee align=left |Total votes
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|71,285,260
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|100%
|bgcolor=eeeeee align=right|100%
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The '''Florian Republic name change referendum''' commonly known as the ''Name change referendum'', was a name-change referendum held in the [[Florian Republic]] in 1684. It occurred after a bill was passed in the first Florian Congress and enforced by President Morgan Sharp.  
A referendum was held in the [[Florian Republic]] in {{AN year|1684}}, with voters asked whether the nation should adopt a new name. It was called by [[President of the Confederate States of Floria|President]] [[Morgan Sharp]] following a bill being passed in the [[Florian Congress]]. The referendum was held in two parts, the first being a yes/no question as to whether a name change should occur, and the second being a choice of two name options.
 
==Campaign==
Both the [[United National Party of the Republic|UNPR]] and [[Imperial Democratic Party of the Florian Republic|IDPFR]] formed the main campaign group in favour of a name change, stating that the current name was an unfortunate reminder of the nation's {{Tooltip|chequered past|pun intended}} and that the recent policy of continuous, rapid expansion should signal a new era for the Florian people, with a name change being essential to building a successful future for the nation.


The referendum question was ''Should the Florian Republic change its official name?''
The [[Labour Party (Floria)|Labour Party]] led the main opposition campaign, on the platform that the country should honour its history.


Both the [[United National Party of the Republic|UNPR]] and [[Imperial Democratic Party of the Florian Republic|IDPFR]] were the main campaign groups for a name change stating that the current name reflected on the micronations poor history in the past and that the ongoing rapid expansion signalled a new era for the Florian People and therefore believed a name change was essential to move the country forward. The Labour Party was the main opposition as it believed that the country should stick to its roots and honour its history.
==Administration==
==Administration==
==Referendum questions==
==International reactions==
==International reactions==
[[Category:Florian Republic]]
 
[[Category:Elections]]
 
[[Category:Referendums]]

Latest revision as of 16:59, 12 December 2020

Florian Republic constitutional referendum, 1684
Should the Florian Republic change its official name?
Results
Votes %
Yes 36,236,834 54%
No 30,868,428 46%
Valid votes 58,381,593 87%
Invalid votes 8,723,686 13%
Total votes 67,105,279 100%
Which new name should the nation adopt?
Results
Votes %
Confederate States of Floria 50,612,535 71%
United States of Apollonia 20,672,725 29%
Valid votes 64,869,587 91%
Invalid votes 6,415,673 9%
Total votes 71,285,260 100%

A referendum was held in the Florian Republic in 1684 AN, with voters asked whether the nation should adopt a new name. It was called by President Morgan Sharp following a bill being passed in the Florian Congress. The referendum was held in two parts, the first being a yes/no question as to whether a name change should occur, and the second being a choice of two name options.

Campaign

Both the UNPR and IDPFR formed the main campaign group in favour of a name change, stating that the current name was an unfortunate reminder of the nation's chequered past and that the recent policy of continuous, rapid expansion should signal a new era for the Florian people, with a name change being essential to building a successful future for the nation.

The Labour Party led the main opposition campaign, on the platform that the country should honour its history.

Administration

Referendum questions

International reactions

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