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The 1972 Norwegian referendum concerned Norway's potential membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Answer: False
The 1972 Norwegian referendum was focused on membership in the European Community (EC), not the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The 1972 referendum represented Norway's initial consideration of joining the European Community.
Answer: False
The 1972 referendum was not Norway's first consideration of joining the European Community; it was the second attempt, following earlier applications and negotiations.
The principal question posed in the 1972 referendum was whether Norway ought to withdraw from the European Community.
Answer: False
The primary question in the 1972 referendum was whether Norway should join, not leave, the European Community.
The Norwegian flag depicted in the infobox signifies that the referendum pertained specifically to Norway's relationship with Sweden.
Answer: False
The Norwegian flag indicates the referendum was a national event for Norway, concerning its potential membership in the European Community, not its relationship with Sweden.
What was the central issue deliberated in the Norwegian referendum held on September 25, 1972?
Answer: Whether Norway should become a member of the European Community (EC).
The referendum's primary focus was on determining Norway's membership status within the European Community (EC).
Did the 1972 referendum constitute Norway's initial consideration for joining the European Community?
Answer: No, it was the second attempt, following earlier vetoes by France.
The 1972 referendum was Norway's second attempt to join the European Community; earlier applications had been blocked, notably by French vetoes.
Trygve Bratteli, who served as Prime Minister during the 1972 referendum, advocated for Norway to vote 'no' on EC membership.
Answer: False
Prime Minister Trygve Bratteli was a proponent of Norway joining the European Community and actively campaigned for a 'yes' vote.
Who held the office of Prime Minister of Norway during the 1972 referendum, and what was their stance on EC membership?
Answer: Trygve Bratteli; he actively supported membership.
Trygve Bratteli was the Prime Minister at the time of the 1972 referendum and actively supported Norway's membership in the European Community.
The Norwegian Agrarian Association officially endorsed a 'yes' vote for joining the European Community in 1972.
Answer: False
The Norwegian Agrarian Association was among the organizations that officially endorsed voting against EC membership in the 1972 referendum.
The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) officially supported Norway's accession to the European Community during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: True
The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) was a prominent organization that officially endorsed a 'yes' vote for Norway to join the European Community in the 1972 referendum.
The 'Endorsement' section enumerates organizations that advocated for the 'No' vote, excluding those supporting the 'Yes' vote.
Answer: False
The 'Endorsement' section lists organizations supporting both the 'No' vote and the 'Yes' vote.
The abbreviation 'EF' utilized in the endorsements probably signifies the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Answer: False
In the context of the endorsements, 'EF' likely refers to 'Europæiske Fællesskab' (European Community), not the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Which of the following organizations was NOT officially listed as endorsing a 'Vote against' EC membership in 1972?
Answer: Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) officially endorsed a 'Yes' vote, not a 'No' vote.
Which significant Norwegian organization provided support to the 'Yes' campaign for EC membership in 1972?
Answer: Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) was a major organization that supported the 'Yes' campaign for EC membership.
What is the probable meaning of 'EF' within the context of organizations endorsing a 'Vote in favor of EF'?
Answer: European Community (Europæiske Fællesskab)
Given the context of the referendum concerning accession to the European Community, 'EF' likely refers to 'Europæiske Fællesskab', the Norwegian term for the European Community.
A majority of Norwegian voters endorsed joining the European Community (EC) in the referendum conducted on September 25, 1972.
Answer: False
Contrary to this statement, a majority of Norwegian voters rejected membership in the European Community during the 1972 referendum.
A greater number of votes were cast against joining the European Community (EC) than in favor during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: True
The referendum results indicate that the 'no' vote secured more ballots than the 'yes' vote, leading to Norway's decision not to join the EC.
The 'Yes' campaign secured a majority exceeding 53.5% of the vote in the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
The 'Yes' campaign received 46.49% of the vote, while the 'No' campaign secured 53.51%.
The aggregate number of valid votes cast in the 1972 referendum surpassed 2.5 million.
Answer: False
The total number of valid votes cast in the 1972 referendum was 2,089,968, which is less than 2.5 million.
The count of invalid or blank votes recorded during the 1972 referendum was below 10,000.
Answer: True
A total of 6,388 invalid or blank votes were recorded in the 1972 Norwegian referendum, which is less than 10,000.
The overall voter turnout for the 1972 referendum approximated 65%.
Answer: False
The total voter turnout for the 1972 referendum was 78.2%, significantly higher than 65%.
More than 3 million individuals were eligible to participate in the 1972 Norwegian referendum.
Answer: False
The total number of registered voters eligible to participate in the 1972 Norwegian referendum was 2,680,907, which is less than 3 million.
Statistics Norway (SSB) is cited as the authoritative source for the referendum results data.
Answer: True
The data regarding the referendum results is attributed to Statistics Norway (SSB), a primary statistical agency.
The 1972 referendum concluded with Norway joining the European Community, which subsequently led to Prime Minister Bratteli's resignation.
Answer: False
The 1972 referendum resulted in Norway *not* joining the European Community. Prime Minister Bratteli resigned due to the outcome, but not because Norway joined.
The disparity between the 'Yes' and 'No' votes approximated 150,000 votes.
Answer: True
The difference between the 'No' votes (1,118,281) and 'Yes' votes (971,687) was 146,594, which is approximately 150,000.
The 'turnout' statistic signifies the percentage of votes cast in favor of joining the EC.
Answer: False
The 'turnout' figure represents the percentage of registered voters who participated in the referendum, not the percentage of votes in favor.
The data concerning registered voters and turnout suggests a low level of public interest in the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
The high voter turnout of 78.2% indicates significant public interest and engagement in the 1972 referendum, not low interest.
The citation 'SSB' denotes the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Answer: False
The citation 'SSB' refers to Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå), the official statistical agency.
The differential between the 'Yes' and 'No' vote percentages was less than 5 percentage points.
Answer: False
The percentage difference between the 'No' vote (53.51%) and the 'Yes' vote (46.49%) was 7.02 percentage points, which is more than 5.
What was the definitive outcome of the 1972 referendum concerning Norway's membership in the European Community?
Answer: A majority voted 'no', and Norway did not join the EC.
The referendum concluded with a majority 'no' vote, resulting in Norway's non-accession to the European Community.
What was the total number of votes cast AGAINST joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 1,118,281
A total of 1,118,281 votes were cast against Norway joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum.
What proportion of the total valid votes did the 'No' campaign secure in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 53.51%
The 'No' campaign secured 53.51% of the total valid votes cast in the 1972 referendum.
What was the aggregate number of VALID votes cast in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 2,089,968
The total count of valid votes cast in the 1972 Norwegian referendum was 2,089,968.
What was the number of invalid or blank votes recorded during the 1972 Norwegian referendum?
Answer: 6,388
There were 6,388 invalid or blank votes recorded in the 1972 Norwegian referendum.
What was the voter turnout percentage recorded for the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 78.2%
The voter turnout for the 1972 referendum was 78.2% of the eligible electorate.
What was the total number of registered voters eligible to participate in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 2,680,907
A total of 2,680,907 registered voters were eligible to participate in the 1972 Norwegian referendum.
Which official Norwegian agency is cited as the authoritative source for the referendum results data?
Answer: Statistics Norway (SSB)
Statistics Norway (SSB) is cited as the official source for the referendum results data.
The 'Results' table pertaining to the 1972 referendum encompasses all of the following data points EXCEPT:
Answer: Average income of voters
The 'Results' table details vote counts, percentages, and turnout, but does not include information on the average income of voters.
What was the numerical difference between the 'Yes' and 'No' votes cast in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: Approximately 146,594 votes
The difference between the 'No' votes (1,118,281) and 'Yes' votes (971,687) was 146,594.
What does the term 'turnout' signify within the context of the referendum results?
Answer: The percentage of registered voters who participated.
In referendum results, 'turnout' signifies the proportion of registered voters who cast a ballot.
What entity does the citation 'SSB' refer to in the results section?
Answer: Statistics Norway
SSB denotes Statistics Norway (Statistisk sentralbyrå), the official governmental agency tasked with collecting and disseminating statistics on Norway, encompassing election and referendum outcomes.
The map illustrating 'Results by county' employs blue and yellow to distinguish between 'Yes' and 'No' votes.
Answer: False
The map depicting 'Results by county' uses red to represent 'No' votes and green to represent 'Yes' votes.
Oslo and Hordaland were among the constituencies that registered a majority vote in favor of joining the European Community.
Answer: True
Constituencies such as Oslo and Hordaland did indeed vote in favor of joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum.
Finnmark was the sole constituency that voted against joining the European Community.
Answer: False
While Finnmark recorded a high 'No' vote percentage, it was not the only constituency to vote against EC membership; many others also registered a majority 'No' vote.
Oslo registered the highest proportion of 'No' votes in the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
Oslo recorded the highest percentage of 'Yes' votes (67%), not 'No' votes. Finnmark had the highest percentage of 'No' votes (70%).
The Finnmark constituency registered the highest proportion of voters opposing membership in the EC in 1972.
Answer: True
Finnmark constituency recorded the highest percentage of 'No' votes, with 70% of its voters opposing EC membership.
The number of eligible voters in Oslo for the 1972 referendum was approximately 100,000.
Answer: False
The electorate size in Oslo for the 1972 referendum was 356,153 voters, not approximately 100,000.
Hedmark reported a voter turnout precisely at 50% during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
Hedmark reported a voter turnout of 80%, not 50%.
Akershus recorded more than 1,000 spoilt votes during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
Akershus had 542 spoilt votes, which is less than 1,000.
Approximately 70% of the votes in Sogn og Fjordane were cast in favor of joining the EC.
Answer: False
Approximately 69% of votes in Sogn og Fjordane were cast AGAINST joining the EC; only 31% were in favor.
The Møre og Romsdal constituency registered a majority 'Yes' vote in the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
Møre og Romsdal constituency saw a majority 'No' vote, with 71% voting against joining the EC.
Rogaland registered a total of 138,601 votes cast during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: True
The total number of votes cast in the Rogaland constituency for the 1972 referendum was indeed 138,601.
Vestfold possessed an electorate size exceeding 200,000 during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
The electorate size for Vestfold in the 1972 referendum was 155,338, which is not over 200,000.
The Telemark constituency indicated a slight majority in favor of joining the EC, with 62% casting a 'Yes' vote.
Answer: False
Telemark constituency showed a majority AGAINST joining the EC, with 62% voting 'No'.
Aust-Agder registered a 'Yes' vote percentage of 54% in the 1972 referendum.
Answer: False
Aust-Agder recorded a 'Yes' vote percentage of 46%, not 54%.
Vest-Agder recorded a majority of 'Yes' votes, with 57% supporting EC membership.
Answer: False
Vest-Agder had a majority of 'No' votes, with 57% voting against EC membership.
The voter turnout in Nordland was 77% during the 1972 referendum.
Answer: True
The voter turnout in Nordland for the 1972 referendum was indeed 77%.
The Troms constituency registered a majority of 'No' votes, with 70% voting against.
Answer: False
The Troms constituency registered a majority of 'Yes' votes (70%), not 'No' votes.
The 'By constituency' section exclusively enumerates the final 'Yes'/'No' percentages for each administrative region.
Answer: False
The 'By constituency' section provides more than just percentages; it includes electorate size, spoilt votes, and total poll percentages for each region.
Which colors are employed on the map illustrating 'Results by county' to represent the 'No' and 'Yes' votes, respectively?
Answer: Red and Green
The map uses red to denote 'No' votes and green to denote 'Yes' votes.
Which of the following constituencies registered a vote IN FAVOR of joining the European Community in 1972?
Answer: Oslo
Oslo was among the constituencies that voted in favor of joining the European Community in 1972.
During the 1972 referendum, which constituency recorded the highest percentage of 'Yes' votes?
Answer: Oslo
Oslo recorded the highest percentage of 'Yes' votes, with 67% in favor of joining the European Community.
What was the size of the electorate in Oslo for the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 356,153
The electorate size in Oslo for the 1972 referendum was 356,153 individuals.
What percentage of the total eligible votes in Hedmark participated in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 80%
The voter turnout in Hedmark for the 1972 referendum was 80%.
What was the number of spoilt votes cast in the Akershus constituency during the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 542
A total of 542 spoilt votes were cast in the Akershus constituency during the 1972 referendum.
What percentage of votes in Sogn og Fjordane were cast AGAINST joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 69%
In Sogn og Fjordane, 69% of the votes were cast against joining the European Community.
What percentage of 'Yes' votes were recorded in Møre og Romsdal during the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 29%
The percentage of 'Yes' votes recorded in Møre og Romsdal during the 1972 referendum was 29%.
What was the total number of votes cast (including valid and invalid) in the Rogaland constituency during the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 138,601
Rogaland constituency saw a total of 138,601 votes cast in the 1972 referendum.
What was the size of the electorate for Vestfold in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 155,338
The electorate size for Vestfold in the 1972 referendum was 155,338 individuals.
What percentage of votes in Telemark were cast AGAINST joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 62%
In Telemark, 62% of the votes were cast against joining the European Community.
What percentage of votes in Aust-Agder favored joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 46%
In Aust-Agder, 46% of the votes favored joining the European Community.
What percentage of votes in Vest-Agder were cast AGAINST joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 57%
In Vest-Agder, 57% of the votes were cast against joining the European Community.
What was the total poll percentage recorded in Nordland for the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 77%
The total poll percentage in Nordland for the 1972 referendum was 77%.
What percentage of votes in Troms favored joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 30%
In Troms, 30% of the votes favored joining the European Community.
What percentage of votes in Finnmark were cast AGAINST joining the European Community in the 1972 referendum?
Answer: 70%
In Finnmark, 70% of the votes were cast against joining the European Community.
The resignation of Prime Minister Trygve Bratteli is considered a direct consequence of the 1972 referendum's outcome.
Answer: True
Following the electorate's decision against EC membership, Prime Minister Trygve Bratteli, who had championed the 'yes' vote, resigned from his post.
Within the context of the 1972 referendum, the abbreviation 'EC' denoted the European Economic Area (EEA).
Answer: False
In the context of the 1972 referendum, 'EC' referred to the European Community, the predecessor to the European Union, not the European Economic Area (EEA).
The 'See also' section references a subsequent referendum concerning European Union membership that occurred in 2004.
Answer: False
The 'See also' section mentions the '1994 Norwegian European Union membership referendum', not one held in 2004.
The 'Politics of Norway' sidebar offers details concerning Norway's monarchy and judicial system.
Answer: True
The 'Politics of Norway' sidebar provides comprehensive context on the nation's political structure, including its monarchy and judicial framework.
In 1972, the term 'European Community' designated the political alliance that subsequently evolved into the European Union.
Answer: True
The European Community (EC) was the precursor organization to the modern European Union (EU), encompassing economic and political integration among member states.
The reference to the 1994 referendum implies that the debate concerning European integration in Norway was a singular occurrence.
Answer: False
The mention of the 1994 referendum indicates that the debate over European integration in Norway was ongoing and revisited in subsequent years, not a one-time event.
The navigation box titled 'Elections and referendums in Norway' furnishes historical context for the 1972 event.
Answer: True
This navigation box serves to contextualize the 1972 referendum within the broader history of Norwegian electoral processes and national votes.
What was the meaning of the acronym 'EC' within the context of the 1972 Norwegian referendum?
Answer: European Community
In the context of the 1972 referendum, 'EC' stood for the European Community, the precursor to the European Union.
What contextual information does the 'Politics of Norway' sidebar offer regarding the referendum?
Answer: Information on Norway's political system and foreign relations.
The 'Politics of Norway' sidebar provides context on the nation's political system, governmental structure, and foreign relations, situating the referendum within its broader political framework.
What does the reference to the 1994 referendum in the 'See also' section imply?
Answer: That the debate about joining the European integration project continued after 1972.
The reference to the 1994 referendum suggests that the question of Norway's accession to the European integration project was revisited in subsequent years, indicating an ongoing debate on the subject.