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Proposition 17

California Statewide • 1956 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 61.8% yes, 38.2% no

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This measure amended California's constitution to modify provisions related to the state's judicial system, including court structure, judicial appointments, and court procedures. The specific changes restructured how the judiciary operated within the state's governmental framework.

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