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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 19, 2023
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
October 19, 2023: In 49 states, the state legislature can impeach the governor. The process is typically similar to that used for the impeachment of presidents, in which the lower legislative chamber votes on impeachment and the upper chamber conducts the trial. There are exceptions, however. In Alaska, for example, the upper chamber votes to impeach and the lower chamber functions as trial court. In Missouri, The Missouri Senate selects a panel of seven judges who conduct the trial.
Oregon is the only state where public officers may not be impeached.
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Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- October 18, 2023-80% of voters believe that it is important for children to be raised in a household with both their mother and their father present
- October 17, 2023-63% of voters believe it is at least somewhat likely that Iran was heavily involved in planning and supporting the attack on Israel
- October 16, 2023-68% of voters believe it is important for the United States to help Israel defend itself
- October 13, 2023-44 presidential executive orders have been made on average per year since the beginning of the Regan administration
- October 12, 2023-95 years ago, the iron lung was first used to treat a victim of polio
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