Story: Examining the California Recall, 7/30/03
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec03/davis_7-30.html

Reading Comprehension Questions:

1). What is a recall?

2). What is the voting process in a recall election?

3). Why do Davis' opponents want him removed from office?

4). Name two republicans who may run against Davis in October?

5). Describe another recall vote in history?



Discussion Activity (more research might be needed):

1). Do Internet research on California's energy crisis and on the state's budget crisis. Explain your opinion on whether Gov. Gray Davis should or should not face a recall.

2). What is the significance in a Democracy of voters being able to recall or impeach public officers?

Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site.