American Government / Unit 5 Gov 221 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Recall
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The idea
A recall lets voters remove an elected official before the term ends, by petition and special election.
In practice
Governors and local officials have faced recall votes in the states that allow the device.
Where people slip
Recall exists in some states only; no federal official can be recalled.
Your place on the trail
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