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4,481 | Why won't Israel just capture Palestine? | <p>There are many small-scale conflicts currently going on around the world between two countries,where one or both deny other's right on some piece of land. like</p>

<ul>
<li>India vs Pakistan on Kashmir.</li>
<li>N.Korea vs S.Korea.</li>
<li>Israel vs Palestine.</li>
</ul>

<p>In case... | israel military palestine | 1 | Why won't Israel just capture Palestine? -- (israel military palestine)
<p>There are many small-scale conflicts currently going on around the world between two countries,where one or both deny other's right on some piece of land. like</p>

<ul>
<li>India vs Pakistan on Kashmir.</li>
<li>N.Korea vs S.Kor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,488 | Collaborative Policy creation software | <p>Does anyone know of any collaborative policy creation software?</p>

<p>Preferably with an aim towards mass collaboration. I understand that SharePoint or even Microsoft word could be used for this aim but I'm looking for web software.</p>
 | policy | 1 | Collaborative Policy creation software -- (policy)
<p>Does anyone know of any collaborative policy creation software?</p>

<p>Preferably with an aim towards mass collaboration. I understand that SharePoint or even Microsoft word could be used for this aim but I'm looking for web software.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,496 | If a baby was born on the Palmyra Atoll, does the baby have U.S. citizenship? | <p>For reference, the <a href="http://www.doi.gov/oia/islands/palmyraatoll.cfm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Palmyra Atoll</a> island is an unorganized incorporated territory by the United States. It is subject to the U.S. Constitution and is permanently under American sovereignty. </p>

<p>If a baby was born on ... | united states constitution citizenship | 1 | If a baby was born on the Palmyra Atoll, does the baby have U.S. citizenship? -- (united states constitution citizenship)
<p>For reference, the <a href="http://www.doi.gov/oia/islands/palmyraatoll.cfm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Palmyra Atoll</a> island is an unorganized incorporated territory by the United States. It i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,499 | Reason behind cancelling Death sentence | <p>Two of Delhi (India) gang rape criminal's death sentences are suspended,</p>

<p>From Justice Verma's Report:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>'The Verma Committee favoured comprehensive amendments to criminal
 laws seeking minimum 20 years imprisonment for gang rape and life term
 for rape and m... | law death penalty | 1 | Reason behind cancelling Death sentence -- (law death penalty)
<p>Two of Delhi (India) gang rape criminal's death sentences are suspended,</p>

<p>From Justice Verma's Report:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>'The Verma Committee favoured comprehensive amendments to criminal
 laws seeking minimum 20 year... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,501 | What measures exist to impose budget-like changes without passing through the Australian senate? | <p>In <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/joe-hockey-warns-he-will-bypass-senate-to-push-tough-budget-measures-through-20140716-3c008.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> is says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned the Labor Party and the Greens to pass&#x... | budget australia senate | 1 | What measures exist to impose budget-like changes without passing through the Australian senate? -- (budget australia senate)
<p>In <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/joe-hockey-warns-he-will-bypass-senate-to-push-tough-budget-measures-through-20140716-3c008.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,502 | Legal basis for President's immediate advisers immunity from Congressional compulsion to testify | <p>Assistant Attorney General Karl Thompson was quoted saying in <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/15/white-house-political-director-refuses-to-testify/12710171/" rel="nofollow">this article</a> that they would</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Adhere to the executive branch's longstanding v... | united states congress executive | 1 | Legal basis for President's immediate advisers immunity from Congressional compulsion to testify -- (united states congress executive)
<p>Assistant Attorney General Karl Thompson was quoted saying in <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/15/white-house-political-director-refuses-to-testify/127101... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,507 | What determines the identity of "the minority party" leadership if there are more than two parties? | <p>In the US Congress, there are leadership positions held in both majority and minority parties (e.g. the "majority leader" or "minority whip"). In practice, there are almost always two parties, so the "minority" party is simply the one that isn't the majority party. At present, this means either the Republican or Dem... | united states congress parties | 1 | What determines the identity of "the minority party" leadership if there are more than two parties? -- (united states congress parties)
<p>In the US Congress, there are leadership positions held in both majority and minority parties (e.g. the "majority leader" or "minority whip"). In practice, there are almost always t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,510 | How do parties justify a chief whip? | <p>In the UK the major parties have a Chief Whip whose role it is keep the party members voting as the leadership want.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to
 an elected member whose task is to administer the whipping system that
 ensures that... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | How do parties justify a chief whip? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>In the UK the major parties have a Chief Whip whose role it is keep the party members voting as the leadership want.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to
 an elected member who... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,521 | Why is Egypt being the peace-keeper? | <p>Egypt has taken initiative to hold peace talks between Israel and Palestine on various occasions. What is their interest in the matter? Is it simply a case of proximity, or does conflict between Israel and Palestine cause internal conflict within Egypt? Or, even more complicated, is Egypt being utilized by Western p... | international relations armed conflict | 1 | Why is Egypt being the peace-keeper? -- (international relations armed conflict)
<p>Egypt has taken initiative to hold peace talks between Israel and Palestine on various occasions. What is their interest in the matter? Is it simply a case of proximity, or does conflict between Israel and Palestine cause internal confl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,522 | How could the Ukrainian rebels get SAMs? | <p>I know this counts as geopolitics(or maybe skeptics), but The US and Svobda have claimed that Malaysia flight MH17 was shot down by rebels. After reading <a href="https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/30607/is-it-safe-for-a-commercial-flight-to-have-iran-afghanistan-and-pakistan-on-its">This question</a> in Tr... | war ukraine media weapons | 1 | How could the Ukrainian rebels get SAMs? -- (war ukraine media weapons)
<p>I know this counts as geopolitics(or maybe skeptics), but The US and Svobda have claimed that Malaysia flight MH17 was shot down by rebels. After reading <a href="https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/30607/is-it-safe-for-a-commercial-flig... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,531 | Does international regulation forbid a country to kill children in a conflict if the other part uses them as human shields? | <p>The question is motivated by the Israel-Palestine conflict, but it may be asked/answered in general. I am wondering if Geneva conventions or any other international regulation forbid a country (Israel in this case) to attack or kill civilians and especially children if the other part uses them as human shields.</p>&... | war israel palestine rules of war | 1 | Does international regulation forbid a country to kill children in a conflict if the other part uses them as human shields? -- (war israel palestine rules of war)
<p>The question is motivated by the Israel-Palestine conflict, but it may be asked/answered in general. I am wondering if Geneva conventions or any other int... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,535 | Are there constituencies for the partition of Ukraine? | <p>The people of Ukraine seem to be of two minds. Some (mostly in the West) want a west-leaning Ukraine free from Russia. Others (mostly in the East), want a Ukraine that's part of, or at least tied to Russia.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_of_India" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"Partition... | ukraine partition | 1 | Are there constituencies for the partition of Ukraine? -- (ukraine partition)
<p>The people of Ukraine seem to be of two minds. Some (mostly in the West) want a west-leaning Ukraine free from Russia. Others (mostly in the East), want a Ukraine that's part of, or at least tied to Russia.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,552 | Why is it in the United State's national Interest to care what's happening between Israel and Palestine? | <p>Why is it in the United State's national Interest to care what's happening between Israel and Palestine? </p>
 | united states israel palestine | 1 | Why is it in the United State's national Interest to care what's happening between Israel and Palestine? -- (united states israel palestine)
<p>Why is it in the United State's national Interest to care what's happening between Israel and Palestine? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,554 | How likely is Greece to hold general elections by summer 2015? | <p>Next year (in spring, I think) Greece will hold elections for the Presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that this may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament... | election european union | 1 | How likely is Greece to hold general elections by summer 2015? -- (election european union)
<p>Next year (in spring, I think) Greece will hold elections for the Presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that this may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the go... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,571 | Would you explain 'development from bourgeois oppression'? | <p>In Marxism, the concept of class struggle plays a central role in understanding <strong>society's inevitable development from bourgeois oppression under capitalism to a socialist and ultimately classless society.</strong> </p>

<p>I do not understand the bolded part very well. </p>

<p>In addition,... | economy communism | 1 | Would you explain 'development from bourgeois oppression'? -- (economy communism)
<p>In Marxism, the concept of class struggle plays a central role in understanding <strong>society's inevitable development from bourgeois oppression under capitalism to a socialist and ultimately classless society.</strong> </p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,574 | Where Does Money from the EU's Microsoft Fine Go? | <p>There are cases when a government will bring charges against an organization which includes a fine.</p>

<p>One case I think of is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Corp_v_Commission" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EU fining Microsoft millions</a> because they bundled their media player with th... | government money regulation | 1 | Where Does Money from the EU's Microsoft Fine Go? -- (government money regulation)
<p>There are cases when a government will bring charges against an organization which includes a fine.</p>

<p>One case I think of is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Corp_v_Commission" rel="nofollow noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,580 | Have governments ever made female genital mutilation compulsory? | <p>ISIS has recently been accused of making female genital mutilation (FGM) compulsory for girls and women under the age of 49. They've <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/24/isis-deny-ordering-fgm-girls-mosul" rel="nofollow noreferrer">denied the claim</a>.</p>

<p>My understanding was that no g... | civil rights feminism islamic state | 1 | Have governments ever made female genital mutilation compulsory? -- (civil rights feminism islamic state)
<p>ISIS has recently been accused of making female genital mutilation (FGM) compulsory for girls and women under the age of 49. They've <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/24/isis-deny-ordering-fgm-g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,581 | What can the rest of the World do to stop Israel-Palestine war? | <p>Not talking about the past but the present. Right now, the situation in Palestine has gone really really bad. </p>

<p>I don't know what can be done on our part but there has to be something that we can do. I have seen petitions on Causes and Avaaz but they're closed. There are so many powerful countries an... | war israel united nations palestine | 1 | What can the rest of the World do to stop Israel-Palestine war? -- (war israel united nations palestine)
<p>Not talking about the past but the present. Right now, the situation in Palestine has gone really really bad. </p>

<p>I don't know what can be done on our part but there has to be something that we can d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,582 | Why are punitive damages not awarded to the government in a civil litigation | <p>In a civil litigation generally a person versus a company, when a person wins against a big company we often see a huge sum of punitive damages being imposed on the company and that sum goes to the person. In my understanding the total figure of the punitive damages is based loosely on the revenue of the company, ... | law | 1 | Why are punitive damages not awarded to the government in a civil litigation -- (law)
<p>In a civil litigation generally a person versus a company, when a person wins against a big company we often see a huge sum of punitive damages being imposed on the company and that sum goes to the person. In my understanding the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,602 | What is the purpose of establishment of United Nations? | <p>We know that United Nations was established in order to maintain peace worldwide?
But there have been many wars between countries in history even after its establishment...
So what exactly was UN doing at that time, what was its role?
Regardless mentioning about various tense areas even in current era.. ... | war united nations | 1 | What is the purpose of establishment of United Nations? -- (war united nations)
<p>We know that United Nations was established in order to maintain peace worldwide?
But there have been many wars between countries in history even after its establishment...
So what exactly was UN doing at that time, what was its ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,605 | Where does the $77 a week figure come from | <p>Several Democrat congressional candidates are talking about something that has been called the "Minimum Wage Challenge"</p>

<p><a href="http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/07/a-mile-in-shoes-of-the-minimum-wage-worker-109418.html#.U9fYssZJMg0">http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/07/a-mile-in... | united states economy campaigning | 1 | Where does the $77 a week figure come from -- (united states economy campaigning)
<p>Several Democrat congressional candidates are talking about something that has been called the "Minimum Wage Challenge"</p>

<p><a href="http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/07/a-mile-in-shoes-of-the-minimum-wage-worker-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,611 | Why is India called the biggest democratic country? | <p>Why is India called the <strong><em>biggest</strong> democratic country</em>? I have seen many other countries <em>bigger</em> than India that still follow voting mechanisms. Why is India called so? </p>
 | democracy india | 1 | Why is India called the biggest democratic country? -- (democracy india)
<p>Why is India called the <strong><em>biggest</strong> democratic country</em>? I have seen many other countries <em>bigger</em> than India that still follow voting mechanisms. Why is India called so? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,614 | Reform of United Nations Security Council | <p>There is a proposed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_of_the_United_Nations_Security_Council" rel="nofollow">Reform of the United Nations Security Council</a>, but there seems to be no time line of implementation and vote. The latest update I found is that there was a meeting of 120 UN member states in R... | united nations | 1 | Reform of United Nations Security Council -- (united nations)
<p>There is a proposed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_of_the_United_Nations_Security_Council" rel="nofollow">Reform of the United Nations Security Council</a>, but there seems to be no time line of implementation and vote. The latest update I ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,622 | What characterizes an act of war as "war crime?" | <p>With the Israel-Gaza tension going on, I hear a lot of talk about "war crimes" by the UN. However, to me the war going on doesn't seem different at all from any other war, and leaves me to wonder how a "war crime" is defined by international law.</p>

<p><strong>What makes an act of war a "war crime?"</stron... | war terminology international law rules of war | 1 | What characterizes an act of war as "war crime?" -- (war terminology international law rules of war)
<p>With the Israel-Gaza tension going on, I hear a lot of talk about "war crimes" by the UN. However, to me the war going on doesn't seem different at all from any other war, and leaves me to wonder how a "war crime" is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,627 | "The first federal recall election was held on January 14, 2014." What was the name of the court case? | <p>The last paragraph of a now-deleted answer states that there was a court case brought to recall a federal representative.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The first federal recall election was held on January 14, 2014 in
 accordance with the provisions for good governance stipulated of the
 Continental C... | united states election | 1 | "The first federal recall election was held on January 14, 2014." What was the name of the court case? -- (united states election)
<p>The last paragraph of a now-deleted answer states that there was a court case brought to recall a federal representative.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The first federal recall elec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,639 | Why does the Israeli Blockade of Gaza cover things other than weapons? | <p>One of the main reasons Hamas cites for continuing to launch rockets into Israel is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip" rel="noreferrer">Israeli blockade of Gaza</a> by air, land, and sea, which in the Palestinians' view effectively makes Gaza an "open-air prison". Now as... | israel palestine gaza | 1 | Why does the Israeli Blockade of Gaza cover things other than weapons? -- (israel palestine gaza)
<p>One of the main reasons Hamas cites for continuing to launch rockets into Israel is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip" rel="noreferrer">Israeli blockade of Gaza</a> by air, land, and s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,647 | Could the President of the United States refuse to wage a war Congress declared? | <p>In the United States, the separation of powers is such that although the President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Congress is the branch that issues declarations of war. Typically, this is seen as a check on the President's power, the assumption being that when the President desires a war, he must re... | united states constitution war | 1 | Could the President of the United States refuse to wage a war Congress declared? -- (united states constitution war)
<p>In the United States, the separation of powers is such that although the President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Congress is the branch that issues declarations of war. Typically, thi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,659 | Does a presidential runner up get automatic security clearance in the US? | <p>I was wondering the case where a hypothetical candidate makes a campaign promise, and after getting access to classified briefings may come to believe that their promise cannot be fulfilled because it would put people in the way of an up to now unknown risk.</p>

<p>Is a presidential candidate given access t... | united states election campaigning | 1 | Does a presidential runner up get automatic security clearance in the US? -- (united states election campaigning)
<p>I was wondering the case where a hypothetical candidate makes a campaign promise, and after getting access to classified briefings may come to believe that their promise cannot be fulfilled because it wo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,662 | How are committees in the Indian Parliament formed? | <p>I came to knew that Indian parliament has various committees for various purposes. How are the members for the committees selected?</p>
 | india parliament | 1 | How are committees in the Indian Parliament formed? -- (india parliament)
<p>I came to knew that Indian parliament has various committees for various purposes. How are the members for the committees selected?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,677 | What is the reason why none of the criticisms of Israel vis-à-vis the West Bank apply to China and Tibet? | <p>Leaving aside the obvious political truths (China is a major international power, a permanent member of UNSC with veto powers; and Israel has a broad array of countries and demographics who like to oppose anything they do); what are the <strong>formal and/or legal reasons</strong> given for never applying the same e... | international law israel china | 1 | What is the reason why none of the criticisms of Israel vis-à-vis the West Bank apply to China and Tibet? -- (international law israel china)
<p>Leaving aside the obvious political truths (China is a major international power, a permanent member of UNSC with veto powers; and Israel has a broad array of countries and de... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,678 | Was there ever a case where a country was forced to return a land obtained from defensive war? | <p>Was there ever (since 1850, or even better since 1940) a case where:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Country A was attacked by country B</p></li>
<li><p>Country A won the armed conflict after being attacked</p></li>
<li><p>Country A - as part of post-war negotiations - obtained control over territory formerly g... | international law international relations | 1 | Was there ever a case where a country was forced to return a land obtained from defensive war? -- (international law international relations)
<p>Was there ever (since 1850, or even better since 1940) a case where:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Country A was attacked by country B</p></li>
<li><p>Country A won the arm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,683 | Icelandic Constitutional Assembly/Council | <p>Are the</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(Icelandic) Constitutional Council</p>
</blockquote>

<p>and the </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Constitutional Assembly</p>
</blockquote>

<p>the same thing?</p>

<p>I tried to understand it by reading through </p>

<ul>
<li>... | constitution iceland | 1 | Icelandic Constitutional Assembly/Council -- (constitution iceland)
<p>Are the</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(Icelandic) Constitutional Council</p>
</blockquote>

<p>and the </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Constitutional Assembly</p>
</blockquote>

<p>the same thing?</p>

<p>I t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,695 | Did the United States use "Concentration camp" in internment-related terminology? | <p>Did the United States use the phrase "Concentration camp" in internment-related terminology during World War 2?</p>

<p>I've heard that the phrase "Concentration camp" was used in contemporary descriptions of camps. For example, FDR <a href="http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/personal_justice_de... | united states terminology | 1 | Did the United States use "Concentration camp" in internment-related terminology? -- (united states terminology)
<p>Did the United States use the phrase "Concentration camp" in internment-related terminology during World War 2?</p>

<p>I've heard that the phrase "Concentration camp" was used in contemporary des... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,704 | What happens if Ukraine and Russia go to war? | <p>If the situation were to escalate from an energy/trade war into military war, what would happen? Obviously Europe would be dragged into the conflict, but who else would most likely join the efforts of either side?</p>
 | international relations armed conflict | 1 | What happens if Ukraine and Russia go to war? -- (international relations armed conflict)
<p>If the situation were to escalate from an energy/trade war into military war, what would happen? Obviously Europe would be dragged into the conflict, but who else would most likely join the efforts of either side?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,708 | What is the role of "Unite the Union" in UK politics? | <p>I am trying to understand what is the meaning and place of "Unite the Union" in the UK.</p>

<p>I've seen few times in the press that it is a major donor to the Labour party.
Could it be possible that Unite would switch support to UKIP - possibly because of the anti-globalization mood of trade union memb... | united kingdom lobbying labour party ukip | 1 | What is the role of "Unite the Union" in UK politics? -- (united kingdom lobbying labour party ukip)
<p>I am trying to understand what is the meaning and place of "Unite the Union" in the UK.</p>

<p>I've seen few times in the press that it is a major donor to the Labour party.
Could it be possible that Uni... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,716 | Decision-making in small American cities | <p>In several American cartoon series (namely "The Simpsons" and "South park"), there is a pattern, which appears in many episodes:</p>

<ol>
<li>Some major external event happens (e. g. an important part of the road is broken) or someone has an attractive idea (e. g. build a mono-rail).</li>
<li>Citize... | united states decision making | 1 | Decision-making in small American cities -- (united states decision making)
<p>In several American cartoon series (namely "The Simpsons" and "South park"), there is a pattern, which appears in many episodes:</p>

<ol>
<li>Some major external event happens (e. g. an important part of the road is broken) or s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,723 | How can I have someone prove they represent a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization over the internet? | <p>I am creating a website that involves posting service project listings online, and I want to require that all organizations posting projects are verified as either 501(c)(3) or government run organizations such as state parks (Are these 501(c)(3) as well? What would you call them?). How can they prove this? </p>
... | united states law taxes | 1 | How can I have someone prove they represent a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization over the internet? -- (united states law taxes)
<p>I am creating a website that involves posting service project listings online, and I want to require that all organizations posting projects are verified as either 501(c)(3) or government r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,724 | Can an electoral college member vote twice for the same man? | <p>In the electoral college, members vote for a president and vice president in order to get both positions. Could they just vote for the same man twice for president (thus giving up the vice presidency chances) and double their chances of getting a president in office?</p>
 | united states voting government president electoral college | 1 | Can an electoral college member vote twice for the same man? -- (united states voting government president electoral college)
<p>In the electoral college, members vote for a president and vice president in order to get both positions. Could they just vote for the same man twice for president (thus giving up the vice pr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,729 | What would happen if the same person were elected both President and Vice President? | <p>As I was reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/4727/2130">this answer</a>, I realized that there's nothing in the Constitution to prevent a majority of Electors from voting for the same person for both President and Vice President.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Additional_amen... | united states constitution | 1 | What would happen if the same person were elected both President and Vice President? -- (united states constitution)
<p>As I was reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/4727/2130">this answer</a>, I realized that there's nothing in the Constitution to prevent a majority of Electors from voting for the sam... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,733 | Predominating world map centering by country | <p>When buying a world map here, we have Middle East (and Europe) in the center with Bering straight and Alaska at the edges. In America, I suppose you have America in the center with the cut being through Asia.</p>

<p>I wonder, in which countries they adopt each variant of the cut as predominating.</p>
 | united states europe | 1 | Predominating world map centering by country -- (united states europe)
<p>When buying a world map here, we have Middle East (and Europe) in the center with Bering straight and Alaska at the edges. In America, I suppose you have America in the center with the cut being through Asia.</p>

<p>I wonder, in which co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,737 | What was the rationale behind cutting SNAP payments? when will it increase again? | <p>SNAP decreased quite a bit nation wide. What was the rational behind cutting it? When will it increase again? What is the forecasted funding for the next 5 years of SNAP?</p>
 | united states welfare | 1 | What was the rationale behind cutting SNAP payments? when will it increase again? -- (united states welfare)
<p>SNAP decreased quite a bit nation wide. What was the rational behind cutting it? When will it increase again? What is the forecasted funding for the next 5 years of SNAP?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,738 | Was it technically possible for BUK system to crash an airplane in Ukraine? | <p>I have read in another forum, that it's impossible that BUK system destroyed that airplane in Ukraine. The reason he says is - the airplane looks like shot by 30×165mm bullets - its not like blown by rocket from BUK.</p>

<p>I cannot argue with him about this because I have no idea how plane should look if i... | war ukraine | 1 | Was it technically possible for BUK system to crash an airplane in Ukraine? -- (war ukraine)
<p>I have read in another forum, that it's impossible that BUK system destroyed that airplane in Ukraine. The reason he says is - the airplane looks like shot by 30×165mm bullets - its not like blown by rocket from BUK.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,745 | Question regarding concessions during presidential elections | <p>If I wrote my own name on the ballot while voting for the president, don't I also have to concede to the winning candidate on Election Day, like the other candidates do? Is there a rule that only requires a concession from the top 2 candidates?</p>
 | election president | 1 | Question regarding concessions during presidential elections -- (election president)
<p>If I wrote my own name on the ballot while voting for the president, don't I also have to concede to the winning candidate on Election Day, like the other candidates do? Is there a rule that only requires a concession from the top 2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,750 | World Map with Country Borders in the Oceans | <p>Is there a world map that depicts the borders including territorial waters?</p>
 | borders | 1 | World Map with Country Borders in the Oceans -- (borders)
<p>Is there a world map that depicts the borders including territorial waters?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,754 | Which sovereign states currently have nuclear power stations but no nuclear weapons programs? | <p>Put another way, which sovereign states besides the following have nuclear power stations?</p>

<ul>
<li>China</li>
<li>France</li>
<li>India</li>
<li>Israel</li>
<li>North Korea</li>
<li>Pakistan</li>
<li>Russia</li>
<li>United Kingdom</li>
<li>United States</li>
</ul... | nuclear weapons nuclear energy | 1 | Which sovereign states currently have nuclear power stations but no nuclear weapons programs? -- (nuclear weapons nuclear energy)
<p>Put another way, which sovereign states besides the following have nuclear power stations?</p>

<ul>
<li>China</li>
<li>France</li>
<li>India</li>
<li>Israel</li>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,756 | Where does the right to refuse service come from? | <p>I'm curious where this comes from, is it written law somewhere? Where is this right defined?</p>

<p>It's normally written as <code>we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone</code> in restaurants or other businesses and it's known to be a legal statement unless the entity is discriminating guests.</p>... | law us state laws human rights | 1 | Where does the right to refuse service come from? -- (law us state laws human rights)
<p>I'm curious where this comes from, is it written law somewhere? Where is this right defined?</p>

<p>It's normally written as <code>we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone</code> in restaurants or other businesses ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,763 | Criminal behavior by US Diplomatic appointees? | <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tO2xQ.jpg" alt="Howard Gutman"><br>
Aside from Obama fundraiser, <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3030484/posts" rel="nofollow noreferrer"> Howard Gutman</a> (Pictured Above, the one who is not a smurf)<p>
Anything along the lines of <a href="http://www.hu... | international relations president financing | 1 | Criminal behavior by US Diplomatic appointees? -- (international relations president financing)
<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tO2xQ.jpg" alt="Howard Gutman"><br>
Aside from Obama fundraiser, <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3030484/posts" rel="nofollow noreferrer"> Howard Gutman</a> (Pictu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,764 | US Presidential salary | <p>I heard once that a member of the US Congress who leaves Congress and later takes a position in the Executive branch cannot receive a salary amount that he/she voted on while in Congress. </p>

<p>As a result of this policy, President Ford received the same Presidential salary as FDR.</p>

<p>Can any... | united states president congress | 1 | US Presidential salary -- (united states president congress)
<p>I heard once that a member of the US Congress who leaves Congress and later takes a position in the Executive branch cannot receive a salary amount that he/she voted on while in Congress. </p>

<p>As a result of this policy, President Ford received... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,766 | Why are some groups saying that the US supports the Syrian Rebels? | <p>As far as I know, the only support the US has sent to rebel groups is only non-military aid in the form of foodstuffs, GPS equipment, radios, etc. and training for personel of some rebel groups. But the US has so far refrained from sending any military equipment precisely because they fear that it would fall into th... | united states war syria civil war | 1 | Why are some groups saying that the US supports the Syrian Rebels? -- (united states war syria civil war)
<p>As far as I know, the only support the US has sent to rebel groups is only non-military aid in the form of foodstuffs, GPS equipment, radios, etc. and training for personel of some rebel groups. But the US has s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,773 | What is a "cruel and unusual" punishment? | <p>Earlier in July, a California judge struck the death penalty as unconstitutional because it is "cruel and unusual." However, if the death penalty actually was what's legally defined as a "cruel and unusual" punishment, it would not be legal in any state, as it would violate the Eighth Amendment. The Eighth Amendment... | united states constitution law | 1 | What is a "cruel and unusual" punishment? -- (united states constitution law)
<p>Earlier in July, a California judge struck the death penalty as unconstitutional because it is "cruel and unusual." However, if the death penalty actually was what's legally defined as a "cruel and unusual" punishment, it would not be lega... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,786 | Is the Naminara Republic recognized by any nation? | <p>According to Wikipedia (citing <a href="http://www.namisum.com" rel="noreferrer">http://www.namisum.com</a>), the "Naminara Republic" declared itself as a country:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>the "passport" issued from Naminara is required in order to enter Namisum. It declared itself a self-governing country... | international relations independence south korea | 1 | Is the Naminara Republic recognized by any nation? -- (international relations independence south korea)
<p>According to Wikipedia (citing <a href="http://www.namisum.com" rel="noreferrer">http://www.namisum.com</a>), the "Naminara Republic" declared itself as a country:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>the "passport... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,805 | Is there any position in the U.S. Government that is not required to answer to the president? | <p>Other than the Supreme Court and Congress, Is there any position in the US Government that is not required to answer to the President of the United States?</p>
 | united states government president | 1 | Is there any position in the U.S. Government that is not required to answer to the president? -- (united states government president)
<p>Other than the Supreme Court and Congress, Is there any position in the US Government that is not required to answer to the President of the United States?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,806 | Are future people counted when considering how many people will be affected by a policy change? | <p>When calculating the impact of policy, does the CBO/BLS/DHH or other government agency consider the number of future people who will be affected over the lifetime of the policy?</p>

<p><strong>Why/Why not?</strong></p>

<p>For example population growth in 2008 was estimated to be about 2.7 million. ... | united states economy statistics | 1 | Are future people counted when considering how many people will be affected by a policy change? -- (united states economy statistics)
<p>When calculating the impact of policy, does the CBO/BLS/DHH or other government agency consider the number of future people who will be affected over the lifetime of the policy?</p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,814 | Is the Indian Flag code of conduct enforceable? | <p>I have been going through the Flag code of conduct (2002) from that,</p>

<pre><code>There shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of
general public, private organizations, educational institutions, etc., except to the extent
provided in the Emblems and Names (Preventio... | constitution law india | 1 | Is the Indian Flag code of conduct enforceable? -- (constitution law india)
<p>I have been going through the Flag code of conduct (2002) from that,</p>

<pre><code>There shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of
general public, private organizations, educational institutions,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,820 | Why doesn't a conservative majority SCOTUS repeal Roe v. Wade? | <p>I'm ignorant of the judicial branch, and I have a question, which I would like answered irrespective of the "pro-choice" or "pro-life" debate and focused on the workings of the courts. </p>

<p>Given that for a period not too long ago six of the nine justices were Republican appointees, who I believe were te... | united states law supreme court | 1 | Why doesn't a conservative majority SCOTUS repeal Roe v. Wade? -- (united states law supreme court)
<p>I'm ignorant of the judicial branch, and I have a question, which I would like answered irrespective of the "pro-choice" or "pro-life" debate and focused on the workings of the courts. </p>

<p>Given that for ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,830 | What is a public office for the purposes of the No Religious Test Clause | <p>Under Article 6 of the Constitution, no religious test can be required for any "office or public trust."</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of t... | united states constitution | 1 | What is a public office for the purposes of the No Religious Test Clause -- (united states constitution)
<p>Under Article 6 of the Constitution, no religious test can be required for any "office or public trust."</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,831 | What is the historical composition by party of Australian parliament (HOR & Senate)? | <p>I know from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Senate#Historical" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Senate#Historical</a> what the composition the senate has been, but I would also like to know how many seats were for each member of the Coalition, and the historical composition of ... | parties australia senate parliament | 1 | What is the historical composition by party of Australian parliament (HOR & Senate)? -- (parties australia senate parliament)
<p>I know from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Senate#Historical" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Senate#Historical</a> what the composition the senate ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,833 | Why did the israeli-palestinian conflict start? | <p>I want to get a sense of why the conflict started. What was the major reason.</p>
 | israel palestine | 1 | Why did the israeli-palestinian conflict start? -- (israel palestine)
<p>I want to get a sense of why the conflict started. What was the major reason.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,839 | Why is redrawing the artificial borders not a viable solution to conflicted states? | <p>Multiple states in Middle East and Africa seem to be stuck in violent conflicts that seem to be reoccurring and nearly inevitable because of the unstable internal power balance of various ethnic or religious groups inside - they aren't functioning as a single nation because they aren't a single nation, their boundar... | borders africa middle east | 1 | Why is redrawing the artificial borders not a viable solution to conflicted states? -- (borders africa middle east)
<p>Multiple states in Middle East and Africa seem to be stuck in violent conflicts that seem to be reoccurring and nearly inevitable because of the unstable internal power balance of various ethnic or rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,842 | Why do independents choose a party to caucus with? | <p>There's <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/101/how-do-independents-choose-a-party-to-caucus-with">already a question</a> about <em>how</em> an independent Senator chooses which of the two parties to caucus with, but it doesn't address why one would want to do so in the first place. </p>

... | congress senate | 1 | Why do independents choose a party to caucus with? -- (congress senate)
<p>There's <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/101/how-do-independents-choose-a-party-to-caucus-with">already a question</a> about <em>how</em> an independent Senator chooses which of the two parties to caucus with, but it doesn't... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,843 | Why was there a sharp increase in the margin of support of independence in Scotland in August/September 2014? | <p>Why was there a sharp increase in the <strong>margin</strong> of support of independence in Scotland in August/September 2014?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0txAD.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>

<p>(<em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_independence_referendum... | polling independence scotland | 1 | Why was there a sharp increase in the margin of support of independence in Scotland in August/September 2014? -- (polling independence scotland)
<p>Why was there a sharp increase in the <strong>margin</strong> of support of independence in Scotland in August/September 2014?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.img... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,850 | Is the United States of America a Democracy? | <p>I've read various pieces arguing that the USA is not a democracy, but a (fill in the blank, ex., a Republic). Perhaps there is no perfect fit, but <strong>which form of government does the USA most closely match?</strong></p>
 | form of government | 1 | Is the United States of America a Democracy? -- (form of government)
<p>I've read various pieces arguing that the USA is not a democracy, but a (fill in the blank, ex., a Republic). Perhaps there is no perfect fit, but <strong>which form of government does the USA most closely match?</strong></p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,854 | Overall, what is the reaction of nearby countries to the Syria civil conflict? | <p>What has been the general reaction of countries close to the Syria/Iraq civil conflict?</p>

<p>Have they been trying to prevent the conflict from continuing? Are they merely supporting combatants with a similar sectarian affiliation to themselves (Shia versus Sunni)? Or have they been inactive?</p>

... | war international relations syria | 1 | Overall, what is the reaction of nearby countries to the Syria civil conflict? -- (war international relations syria)
<p>What has been the general reaction of countries close to the Syria/Iraq civil conflict?</p>

<p>Have they been trying to prevent the conflict from continuing? Are they merely supporting comba... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,865 | Why is Theodore Roosevelt's time with the Rough Riders seen so positively? | <p>As most historians have noted, Theodore Roosevelt lead his soldiers into a trap and suffered the most causalities during the Battle of Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill. It has been noted that he acted reckless while leading his group into battle.</p>
 | war president | 1 | Why is Theodore Roosevelt's time with the Rough Riders seen so positively? -- (war president)
<p>As most historians have noted, Theodore Roosevelt lead his soldiers into a trap and suffered the most causalities during the Battle of Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill. It has been noted that he acted reckless while leading h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,866 | Rajya sabha member and Election in India | <p>How is rajya sabha member elected ? What is the process of Rajya Sabha election?</p>
 | election india | 1 | Rajya sabha member and Election in India -- (election india)
<p>How is rajya sabha member elected ? What is the process of Rajya Sabha election?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,867 | Is present-day nazism correlated with their countries' allegiance in WWII? | <p>Although I've rarely heard it said explicitly, I've got a suspicion that some people assume that people in places that were Axis Powers (including Germany and Japan) during WWII are more likely to be nazis than people from Allied Powers or neutral countries.</p>

<p>Is there a correlation between whether a c... | nazism | 1 | Is present-day nazism correlated with their countries' allegiance in WWII? -- (nazism)
<p>Although I've rarely heard it said explicitly, I've got a suspicion that some people assume that people in places that were Axis Powers (including Germany and Japan) during WWII are more likely to be nazis than people from Allied ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,871 | If Scotland had become independent, what would have been its political system? | <p>On September 18th, the citizens of Scotland voted on whether or not they want the country to be its own state, independent from the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Had this referendum been successful and Scotland had become independent, who would have been in power in the new Scottish state? I suppose that there wou... | independence scotland | 1 | If Scotland had become independent, what would have been its political system? -- (independence scotland)
<p>On September 18th, the citizens of Scotland voted on whether or not they want the country to be its own state, independent from the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Had this referendum been successful and Scotlan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,882 | Can one leave the Gaza strip permanently? | <p>I don't really know where to put this question and as it is somewhat a political decision I will ask it here.</p>

<p>Based on this <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_freedom_of_movement" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia Article</a> it seems like one can't really leave the Gaza strip. But all thes... | israel palestine citizenship asylum | 1 | Can one leave the Gaza strip permanently? -- (israel palestine citizenship asylum)
<p>I don't really know where to put this question and as it is somewhat a political decision I will ask it here.</p>

<p>Based on this <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_freedom_of_movement" rel="noreferrer">Wiki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,895 | Has there ever been a case where a state ejected a portion of itself? | <p>There are often calls for one portion of a state to secede and form their own state. For example, the recent Scottish referendum on seceding from the UK. But suppose it went the other way around, and England, Wales, and N. Ireland decided they didn't want to be unified with Scotland any more. But has there ever been... | secession | 1 | Has there ever been a case where a state ejected a portion of itself? -- (secession)
<p>There are often calls for one portion of a state to secede and form their own state. For example, the recent Scottish referendum on seceding from the UK. But suppose it went the other way around, and England, Wales, and N. Ireland d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,917 | What is the rationale for "Employer's National Insurance" in the UK? | <p>In the UK, there's a type of income tax called "<strong>Employer’s</strong> National Insurance". This is calculated just like the other forms of income tax and is paid by the employer directly, but the employee never sees this on their payslip and it is not part of their negotiated salary.</p>

<p><a href="h... | taxes united kingdom economy | 1 | What is the rationale for "Employer's National Insurance" in the UK? -- (taxes united kingdom economy)
<p>In the UK, there's a type of income tax called "<strong>Employer’s</strong> National Insurance". This is calculated just like the other forms of income tax and is paid by the employer directly, but the employee nev... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,920 | Who decides on US congressional hearings topics and schedule? | <p>Who has an authority to decide on US congressional hearing topics and persons to 
be questioned? I am mostly interested in the answer for investigative hearings.</p>

<p>Is any way for public to affect that process?</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Who decides on US congressional hearings topics and schedule? -- (united states congress)
<p>Who has an authority to decide on US congressional hearing topics and persons to 
be questioned? I am mostly interested in the answer for investigative hearings.</p>

<p>Is any way for public to affect that process?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,921 | Is there a federal law that prevents a person from finding out which US Congress candidate another US citizen voted for in a previous election? | <p>One of my friends claims that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If you vote in the 2014 US Congress election, any person can find
 out who you voted for.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I searched around, and the consensus appears to be that this is not allowed or possible. However, my friend claims that the... | united states election law congress privacy | 1 | Is there a federal law that prevents a person from finding out which US Congress candidate another US citizen voted for in a previous election? -- (united states election law congress privacy)
<p>One of my friends claims that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If you vote in the 2014 US Congress election, any person ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,924 | What are Tax Credits? | <p>In my understanding tax credits are where the government basically says: "hey, you no longer have to pay federal tax on the things that you buy that pertain to "x", or you have to buy them with tax but at the end of the year the government refunds your tax to you. Is this an accurate description or is there more to ... | united states taxes | 1 | What are Tax Credits? -- (united states taxes)
<p>In my understanding tax credits are where the government basically says: "hey, you no longer have to pay federal tax on the things that you buy that pertain to "x", or you have to buy them with tax but at the end of the year the government refunds your tax to you. Is th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,933 | Why does ISIS have bombable infrastructure? | <p>I am wondering why ISIS built and/or took control of certain highly visible infrastructure that the U.S. and allies are now bombing, e.g. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/26/world/middleeast/isis-revenue-sources-remain-crucial-target-us-says.html?_r=0" rel="noreferrer">"four checkpoints, two guard towers and ... | terrorism islamic state middle east | 1 | Why does ISIS have bombable infrastructure? -- (terrorism islamic state middle east)
<p>I am wondering why ISIS built and/or took control of certain highly visible infrastructure that the U.S. and allies are now bombing, e.g. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/26/world/middleeast/isis-revenue-sources-remain-crucia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,946 | U.N. Group of Eminent Persons: membership of 2001 group and general purpose? | <p>The Wikipedia article for Harvard-professor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tu_Weiming" rel="nofollow">Tu Weiming</a> mentions that he was appointed to a Group of Eminent Persons to facilitate the Dialogue among Civilizations in 2001 by the then Secretary-General of the United Nations. </p>

<p>Who els... | united nations | 1 | U.N. Group of Eminent Persons: membership of 2001 group and general purpose? -- (united nations)
<p>The Wikipedia article for Harvard-professor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tu_Weiming" rel="nofollow">Tu Weiming</a> mentions that he was appointed to a Group of Eminent Persons to facilitate the Dialogue among Ci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,958 | What reasons does Argentina have to participate in US court proceedings against it in the debt crisis? | <p>Argentina defaulted and restructured its sovereign debt in 2005 and again in 2010. Roughly 93% of bondholders accepted repayments of around 30% of the face value of the bonds. Some of the hold-outs proceeded to sue Argentina in US courts, but in most cases Argentina just ignored the resulting virtually unenforceable... | economy international law debt capitalism sovereignty | 1 | What reasons does Argentina have to participate in US court proceedings against it in the debt crisis? -- (economy international law debt capitalism sovereignty)
<p>Argentina defaulted and restructured its sovereign debt in 2005 and again in 2010. Roughly 93% of bondholders accepted repayments of around 30% of the face... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,972 | Why does the US allow political campaign advertising? | <p>In the US politics has very much become about money- how much is contributed to a campaign's finances is a major issue because of the cost of advertising. In the EU, however, it is common to ban political advertising to stop money becoming more important than the ideas.</p>

<p>My question is, why is this fo... | united states political system advertising | 1 | Why does the US allow political campaign advertising? -- (united states political system advertising)
<p>In the US politics has very much become about money- how much is contributed to a campaign's finances is a major issue because of the cost of advertising. In the EU, however, it is common to ban political advertisin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,985 | Online data on Australian politician votes | <p>I am not intimately familiar with the political process of voting on bills and reporting on results of votes, but I'm wondering:</p>

<ol>
<li>When politicians vote on bills in parliament, is information about the votes of individual politicians collected and publicly reported?</li>
<li>Is there any ... | australia direct democracy data sources transparency direct action | 1 | Online data on Australian politician votes -- (australia direct democracy data sources transparency direct action)
<p>I am not intimately familiar with the political process of voting on bills and reporting on results of votes, but I'm wondering:</p>

<ol>
<li>When politicians vote on bills in parliament, i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
5,000 | How can the UK Labour Party get a majority without a plurality of the popular vote? | <p>It's often said in UK politics that the Conservatives usually require a 7 percent lead in the popular vote to gain an overall majority of seats in the House of Commons; but the Labour party can get a majority with practically no lead at all (indeed it's not inconceivable that the Conservatives could have a small plu... | election parties united kingdom europe | 1 | How can the UK Labour Party get a majority without a plurality of the popular vote? -- (election parties united kingdom europe)
<p>It's often said in UK politics that the Conservatives usually require a 7 percent lead in the popular vote to gain an overall majority of seats in the House of Commons; but the Labour party... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
5,009 | When the founding fathers of the USA added Freedom of Religion, were there any religions in North America that killed in the name of religion? | <p>Many of the people who came to North America in the first place came to avoid religious persecution. </p>

<p>This being the case; at the time the founding fathers added Freedom of Religion to the constitution; were there any religions in North America that would kill people in the name of their religion? ... | united states constitution religion founding fathers | 1 | When the founding fathers of the USA added Freedom of Religion, were there any religions in North America that killed in the name of religion? -- (united states constitution religion founding fathers)
<p>Many of the people who came to North America in the first place came to avoid religious persecution. </p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
5,011 | Name of political tactic | <p>Is there a name for a political tactic or a political theory where the leader of a public organization performs actions that only just fulfill the expectations of the masses (when potentially far more can be done), and makes the lay public (which forms majority of the population) believe that nothing else can be don... | political theory | 1 | Name of political tactic -- (political theory)
<p>Is there a name for a political tactic or a political theory where the leader of a public organization performs actions that only just fulfill the expectations of the masses (when potentially far more can be done), and makes the lay public (which forms majority of the p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
5,041 | Are heads of state who are not heads of government liable for ICC prosecution? | <p>In countries where the head of state is different from the head of government, is the former a potential target of prosecution by the International Criminal Court?</p>

<p>For example, if the ICC were to make prosecutions over the 2003 invasion of Iraq (unlikely, but as an example), would Elizabeth II, who i... | international law | 1 | Are heads of state who are not heads of government liable for ICC prosecution? -- (international law)
<p>In countries where the head of state is different from the head of government, is the former a potential target of prosecution by the International Criminal Court?</p>

<p>For example, if the ICC were to mak... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,045 | What is the fundamental difference between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party? | <p>I am not American but I know one party represents the right the other represents the left. But, both parties have shown to be pragmatic and sometimes contradictory in their positions:</p>

<p>i.e. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democrats_for_Life_of_America" rel="nofollow noreferrer">pro-life Democra... | united states parties | 1 | What is the fundamental difference between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party? -- (united states parties)
<p>I am not American but I know one party represents the right the other represents the left. But, both parties have shown to be pragmatic and sometimes contradictory in their positions:</p>

<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,059 | Why is the National Diet of Japan so similar to the Houses of Parliament of the UK | <p>For a new job I need to learn a considerable amount about political systems in Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Norway. Reading about the National Diet of Japan I notice that it holds of a lot of similarities with the system in the UK. Actually also the entire system of symbolic head of state (monarchy). </p>

<p>Tw... | voting systems parliament political system japan | 1 | Why is the National Diet of Japan so similar to the Houses of Parliament of the UK -- (voting systems parliament political system japan)
<p>For a new job I need to learn a considerable amount about political systems in Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Norway. Reading about the National Diet of Japan I notice that it holds of a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,062 | What is the reason for sudden drop in crude oil prices? | <p>As you can see <a href="http://www.nasdaq.com/markets/crude-oil.aspx">here</a>, the prices of crude oil dropped from $105 in July to $85 now.</p>

<p>I am guessing this is not just a market fluctuation, rather a trend. The prices were rising till July 2014 and then the decline started.</p>

<p>What i... | international economy | 1 | What is the reason for sudden drop in crude oil prices? -- (international economy)
<p>As you can see <a href="http://www.nasdaq.com/markets/crude-oil.aspx">here</a>, the prices of crude oil dropped from $105 in July to $85 now.</p>

<p>I am guessing this is not just a market fluctuation, rather a trend. The pri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,086 | Why don't Iraqi Kurds buy more weapons with their oil? | <p>Iraqi Kurds are sitting on a lot of oil, and apparantly are able to sell it through channels in Iran.</p>

<p>ISIS is obviously a threat to them, and they have called on the International Community to provide them with better weapons. Response could be described as lackluster, probably because they might tur... | iraq | 1 | Why don't Iraqi Kurds buy more weapons with their oil? -- (iraq)
<p>Iraqi Kurds are sitting on a lot of oil, and apparantly are able to sell it through channels in Iran.</p>

<p>ISIS is obviously a threat to them, and they have called on the International Community to provide them with better weapons. Response ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,118 | Whose agreement is needed to use nuclear weapons in different countries? | <p>I heard that in some countries simultaneous agreement of several officials is needed to use nuclear weapons. For instance, the head of state, the chief of staff and the minister of defense. Unless the key sequence is activated by these three, the weapons will not launch.</p>

<p>What is the procedure in othe... | nuclear weapons head of state | 1 | Whose agreement is needed to use nuclear weapons in different countries? -- (nuclear weapons head of state)
<p>I heard that in some countries simultaneous agreement of several officials is needed to use nuclear weapons. For instance, the head of state, the chief of staff and the minister of defense. Unless the key sequ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,130 | Why are political promises NOT treated as verbal contacts? | <p>Dan Carlin on his podcast made an interesting observation:</p>

<p>If you promise to do something in a business setting, that constitutes a verbal contractual obligation, and as such if you break that promise you can be sued for breaching said contract.</p>

<p>Why aren't campaign promises treated si... | united states | 1 | Why are political promises NOT treated as verbal contacts? -- (united states)
<p>Dan Carlin on his podcast made an interesting observation:</p>

<p>If you promise to do something in a business setting, that constitutes a verbal contractual obligation, and as such if you break that promise you can be sued for br... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,149 | Why do Palestinians want a one state solution? | <p>Apparently, Israel currently supports a two state solution at conditions that are unacceptable to the Palestinian Authority, but not worlds apart.</p>

<p>Palestinians, on the other hand, accept it merely <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/6-in-10-Palestinians-reject-2-state-solution-survey... | israel palestine | 1 | Why do Palestinians want a one state solution? -- (israel palestine)
<p>Apparently, Israel currently supports a two state solution at conditions that are unacceptable to the Palestinian Authority, but not worlds apart.</p>

<p>Palestinians, on the other hand, accept it merely <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Diplo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,153 | Did any founding father endorse unicameralism or at least bring up concerns about the deadlock risks of bicameralism? | <p>Overall, the founding fathers of the United States supported bicameralism; after all that's what we actually have today. However, no body of august statesmen and scholars all agree on anything, so: </p>

<p><em>Did any founding fathers espouse unicameralism instead of bicameralism?</em> </p>

<p><em>... | united states constitution legislative process founding fathers | 1 | Did any founding father endorse unicameralism or at least bring up concerns about the deadlock risks of bicameralism? -- (united states constitution legislative process founding fathers)
<p>Overall, the founding fathers of the United States supported bicameralism; after all that's what we actually have today. However, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,166 | Reality-based non-religious conservative news source? | <p>This would probably make more sense for liberal users: in order to see opposing points of view, what would be a "good" source of reality-driven (as opposed to stereotypes / prejudice / lies), non-religious conservative news / commentary?</p>
 | conservatism | 1 | Reality-based non-religious conservative news source? -- (conservatism)
<p>This would probably make more sense for liberal users: in order to see opposing points of view, what would be a "good" source of reality-driven (as opposed to stereotypes / prejudice / lies), non-religious conservative news / commentary?</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,190 | Are political alignments of African or Caribbean black immigrants in line with African-Americans? | <p>Anecdotally, I have found that anyone I personally know who is a first-generation immigrant from either Africa, or non-Hispanic Caribbean (less so) is a lot more likely to be "righter-wing" in their views, especially socially, than African Americans (defined here to be descendants of Africans who were brought to Ame... | united states polling demographics | 1 | Are political alignments of African or Caribbean black immigrants in line with African-Americans? -- (united states polling demographics)
<p>Anecdotally, I have found that anyone I personally know who is a first-generation immigrant from either Africa, or non-Hispanic Caribbean (less so) is a lot more likely to be "rig... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,192 | Was there any war Russia has ignited that was NOT explained by its "support" of a newly-created "People's Republic"? | <p>This excerpt of a Russian newspaper says:</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/QdYMo.jpg" alt="Russian newspaper 1939"></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>On December 4 {1939}, comrade Molotov has telegraphed to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Louis_Anne_Avenol" rel="nofollow noreferrer">... | russian federation war history civil war | 1 | Was there any war Russia has ignited that was NOT explained by its "support" of a newly-created "People's Republic"? -- (russian federation war history civil war)
<p>This excerpt of a Russian newspaper says:</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/QdYMo.jpg" alt="Russian newspaper 1939"></p>

<block... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,198 | In the US, is there a documentable difference in musical genre preference between Democrats and Republicans? | <p>As far as I know, political parties favour some <a href="http://www.musicgenreslist.com/">music genres</a> more than others to sell their outlook and policies. Or at least I never heard classical music or death metal being used.</p>

<p><em>Which music genres are used most extensively by political parties?</... | united states media | 1 | In the US, is there a documentable difference in musical genre preference between Democrats and Republicans? -- (united states media)
<p>As far as I know, political parties favour some <a href="http://www.musicgenreslist.com/">music genres</a> more than others to sell their outlook and policies. Or at least I never hea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,222 | Would a Libertarian argue for full disclosure in political donations for transparency's sake or full privacy for the donor? | <p>I've read <a href="http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/campaign-finance-reform-libertarian-primer">this</a> 'primer' on at least one Libertarian's view on campaign finance. </p>

<p>One line under the heading "are there any campaign contributions or expenditures that should be illegal?" suggests ful... | libertarianism campaign finance | 1 | Would a Libertarian argue for full disclosure in political donations for transparency's sake or full privacy for the donor? -- (libertarianism campaign finance)
<p>I've read <a href="http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/campaign-finance-reform-libertarian-primer">this</a> 'primer' on at least one Libertarian's v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,235 | How much will the upcoming election be driven by the government shutdown? | <p>My question is, what is the estimate of people who will be voting in a particular way because of the events around the government shutdown and threat of a default on the budget caused by deadlock between the house and senate a year ago? And, if people are swayed who are they and how are they likely to vote now?</p>&... | united states election government shutdown senate | 1 | How much will the upcoming election be driven by the government shutdown? -- (united states election government shutdown senate)
<p>My question is, what is the estimate of people who will be voting in a particular way because of the events around the government shutdown and threat of a default on the budget caused by d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,237 | What is the furthest an amendment has gotten to 'fix' the elastic and commerce clauses? | <p>There exists a strain of political thought in the United States roughly as follows:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Most of the day to day government action (ie: not national defense)
 should be handled by state governments. This would be better, because
 state governments are more democratic; each indi... | united states constitution political theory federalism amendment | 1 | What is the furthest an amendment has gotten to 'fix' the elastic and commerce clauses? -- (united states constitution political theory federalism amendment)
<p>There exists a strain of political thought in the United States roughly as follows:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Most of the day to day government action... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,242 | How did Saira Blair win the election at the age of 18? | <p>18 year old <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saira_Blair" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Saira Blair</a> was elected to West Virginia's House of Delegates (state government) today, becoming the youngest American lawmaker.</p>

<p>How was she able to get elected, when an 18 year old presumably has no politic... | united states election | 1 | How did Saira Blair win the election at the age of 18? -- (united states election)
<p>18 year old <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saira_Blair" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Saira Blair</a> was elected to West Virginia's House of Delegates (state government) today, becoming the youngest American lawmaker.</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,243 | Could Gore have won the Florida recount? | <p>In the comments on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/6208/how-often-is-a-us-election-won-or-lost-by-a-single-vote?noredirect=1#comment20224_6208">this question about elections won by one vote</a>, I posited that the Presidential election in 2000 was "won" by Bush on the <a href="http://en.wikiped... | united states election | 1 | Could Gore have won the Florida recount? -- (united states election)
<p>In the comments on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/6208/how-often-is-a-us-election-won-or-lost-by-a-single-vote?noredirect=1#comment20224_6208">this question about elections won by one vote</a>, I posited that the Presidential... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,247 | Has any elected American Politician endorsed proportional representation? | <p>Has any elected American <a href="https://politics.meta.stackexchange.com/q/1502/23">politician</a>, on the state or federal level, endorsed using proportional representation to elect American legislators? I would consider an endorsement of single transferable vote, party-list ballots, mixed-member proportional repr... | united states voting systems | 1 | Has any elected American Politician endorsed proportional representation? -- (united states voting systems)
<p>Has any elected American <a href="https://politics.meta.stackexchange.com/q/1502/23">politician</a>, on the state or federal level, endorsed using proportional representation to elect American legislators? I w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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