With Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia now promised independence by Britain under 'one man, one vote' constitutions, the federation was essentially dead.
The one-country-one-vote constitution that makes the WTO a more democratic institution than, for example, the International Monetary Fund, also makes negotiations cumbersome and decision-making clunky.
Iraqis Vote on Constitution Millions of Iraqis streamed to the polls to vote on a new constitution, joined by what appeared to be strong turnouts of Sunni voters in some parts of the country.
A1 Texans to Vote on Constitution Voters in Texas will decide on almost two dozen amendments to the state's constitution, which has been amended 410 times since 1876.
But while Indians across the country celebrated the vote, the Constitution opens a new stage of uncertainty in fractious Bolivia.
Several prominent Kenyan Christian leaders have urged their supporters to vote the constitution down, though most recent polls indicate that it will pass.
No matter how people vote, the constitution stipulates that no party may hold more than half the seats in the cabinet.
After the vote, the constitution Death by a thousand cuts Reprints Related items World development: Now, think smallSep 13th 2001Officially, primary education is compulsory.
"The Democrats should stop playing delay games and give all of the nominees the simple up-or-down vote the Constitution requires," Mr. Hatch said.
And whatever the outcome of the vote, the Constitution gives the military the authority to shape Parliament's membership in the months and years ahead.
After the vote, the constitution Death by a thousand cuts Reprints Related items Fiji's future: Instead of rebellionAug 30th 2001Mr Qarase headed a caretaker government appointed by the armed forces after the rebellion.
