Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.
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Description
Procedures for removing individual members of the legislature for crimes or malfeasance. In some cases this action is taken by the legislator's chamber.
Categories
Legislature
Keywords
dismissal
Survey Questions
- Are there provisions for removing individual legislators?
- Who is involved in the process for removing individual legislators?