Which term describes the voters' removal of an elected official from office before his or her term is over?
A. impeachment
B. recall
C.plurality
D. reprieve
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i got recall
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The term that describes the voters' removal of an elected official from office before his or her term is over is option B, recall.
To arrive at this answer without prior knowledge, we can break down the options and analyze them individually.
A. Impeachment refers to the process of charging a high-ranking government official (such as a president) with misconduct or crimes while in office. It is typically initiated by the legislative branch of the government and may or may not lead to removal from office.
C. Plurality refers to a situation where a candidate or party receives the highest number of votes in an election but not necessarily a majority (more than 50%) of the votes.
D. Reprieve refers to the temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment, often used in the context of criminal sentencing.
Given the explanations above, option B, recall, is the term that specifically describes the process of removing an elected official from office before their term is completed through a vote by the citizens.