What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?

Uruguay

Uruguay

Answer
Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Source

Constitution of Uruguay (Constitución de la RepúblicaOriental del Uruguay)

http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5600.html

Article 331.

The present Constitution may be amended, inwhole or in part, in accordance with the following procedures:

a)Upon the initiative of ten percent of thecitizens inscribed in the National Civil Register, by presenting a detailedproposal which shall be referred to the President of the General Assembly, tobe submitted for popular decision at the next election.

The General Assembly, meeting in jointsession, may take substitute proposals which shall be submitted to plebiscitarydecision together with the popular initiative.

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