Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: okie01

the us constitution has zero language in it that prohibits recall of sentors and representatives.

it explains the enumerated powers fedgov has. there is no enumerated power reserving this power to fedgov.

further nothing in it specifically tells states they cannot recall their electors.

therefore this recall power is a tenth amendment issue, with this ability remaining residing with the people and the states.


40 posted on 11/15/2013 10:53:52 AM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies ]


To: Secret Agent Man
therefore this recall power is a tenth amendment issue, with this ability remaining residing with the people and the states.

Sorry, but you are mistaken.

Can a U.S. Senator be recalled?

41 posted on 11/15/2013 11:10:51 AM PST by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: Ignorance On Parade)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies ]

To: Secret Agent Man
the us constitution has zero language in it that prohibits recall of sentors and representatives.

The U.S. Constitution does say how a senator or congressman can be removed from office - by a vote of expulsion by 2/3rds of their peers. No other way is allowed.

it explains the enumerated powers fedgov has. there is no enumerated power reserving this power to fedgov.

Yes there is. Article I, Section 5.

further nothing in it specifically tells states they cannot recall their electors

Nothing in it says they can either. It says that the only way a sitting member can be removed is through expulsion.

43 posted on 11/15/2013 11:24:30 AM PST by DoodleDawg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson