At the time of the drafting of the Arizona Constitution, the Progressive Party and Movement was very influential in American politics. As such, the framers of the Arizona Constitution added specific powers to the people, such as the recall of judges. What are the pros and cons of such democratic principles being embedded in a state constitution?

 

2)Do any of you live in other states where there are recalls and referendums? Are these procedures helpful overall – or – do they create chaos and instabiliity and additional costs to the political system?