Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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US mid-term elections 2014 (319 KB , PDF)
In a significant setback for the Democrats, the Republicans won a strong majority in the US Senate in November’s mid-term election. This was attributed partly to the unpopularity of President Obama. But it also called into question the prediction that the Democrats are likely to win the 2016 presidential election.
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US mid-term elections 2014 (319 KB , PDF)
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Directly-elected mayors
This briefing paper explains the status of directly-elected mayors in English and Welsh local government, and the routes to establishing them, including the use of local referendums. It also includes an up-to-date list of elected mayors and statistics on previous referendums.
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The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
