Three-Minute Legal Tips: Recalling Elected Officials скачать в хорошем качестве

Three-Minute Legal Tips: Recalling Elected Officials

Recalls are as old as America itself, and they have gotten no less messy over the centuries. Washington state has particularly stringent guidelines for when an elected official can and cannot be removed from office. In light of the recent petition to oust Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, it is more important than ever to understand the full process. In three minutes, UW Law Professor Hugh Spitzer outlines the legal framework for how recalls work, and he answers questions about the standards petitioning electors must meet in order to successfully give the boot to a political office-holder. Music: www.bensound.com