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6,279 | Why is the role of the US president not more closely linked to the House of Representatives? | <p>It seems strange to me that the USA is currently in a state where its leader can't actually get much done on his own.... He isn't in control of either legislature, the House nor the Senate</p>

<p>In the UK and most other political systems, the leader of the country (the executive not the head of state) is e... | united states president congress | 1 | Why is the role of the US president not more closely linked to the House of Representatives? -- (united states president congress)
<p>It seems strange to me that the USA is currently in a state where its leader can't actually get much done on his own.... He isn't in control of either legislature, the House nor the Sena... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,281 | Can private entities directly fund federal organizations? | <p><em>Hypothetical:</em>
With congress stalled or unwilling to pass a new budget, could a sufficiently wealthy organization donate money to a government department, say the Department of Education or NASA and provide part of it's operating budget? Has this ever been done at the federal or state level? If not, what... | united states law budget us state laws | 1 | Can private entities directly fund federal organizations? -- (united states law budget us state laws)
<p><em>Hypothetical:</em>
With congress stalled or unwilling to pass a new budget, could a sufficiently wealthy organization donate money to a government department, say the Department of Education or NASA and prov... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,284 | Are there clear rules of when the president can and cannot use executive action? | <p>We have heard time and time again people in the United States arguing whether the president has the authority to take executive action on certain matters.</p>

<p>Are there clear, cut and dry rules on when a president can take executive action, or is it all up to the judicial branch's arbitrary discretion?</... | united states executive | 1 | Are there clear rules of when the president can and cannot use executive action? -- (united states executive)
<p>We have heard time and time again people in the United States arguing whether the president has the authority to take executive action on certain matters.</p>

<p>Are there clear, cut and dry rules o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,291 | How do civilian goverments keep on check military power? | <p>The Army could easily seize control of a country and the power of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches is only in paper. </p>

<ol>
<li>What are the mechanisms a civilian Government use to control the Military power?</li>
<li>How/When did the rule of the society moved from a military gove... | military | 1 | How do civilian goverments keep on check military power? -- (military)
<p>The Army could easily seize control of a country and the power of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches is only in paper. </p>

<ol>
<li>What are the mechanisms a civilian Government use to control the Military power?</li>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,373 | What opinion of Cosmopolitanism do the two political parties of the USA have? | <p>The United States hosts the primary organs of the United Nations and many other intergovernmental cosmopolitan organisations; whilst having an <a href="http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/05/17/america_the_exception" rel="nofollow">unusually low level</a> of international ratification.</p>

<p><em>What ... | united states international relations | 1 | What opinion of Cosmopolitanism do the two political parties of the USA have? -- (united states international relations)
<p>The United States hosts the primary organs of the United Nations and many other intergovernmental cosmopolitan organisations; whilst having an <a href="http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/05/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,384 | Why doesn't Pakistan have any strong cooperation with Turkey like China? | <p>China has strong military bond with Pakistan. Recently China pledged to invest USD 47 billion in Pakistan. </p>

<p>Turkey is a friend of Pakistan for a long period of time. </p>

<p>Why doesn't Pakistan have any long term strong partnership with Turkey in the trade or military sectors like China doe... | pakistan turkey | 1 | Why doesn't Pakistan have any strong cooperation with Turkey like China? -- (pakistan turkey)
<p>China has strong military bond with Pakistan. Recently China pledged to invest USD 47 billion in Pakistan. </p>

<p>Turkey is a friend of Pakistan for a long period of time. </p>

<p>Why doesn't Pakistan hav... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,393 | Would the Clayton Antitrust Act prevent the proposed "Fast Lane" of the internet problem with net neutrality? | <p>Many people are going on about how the merger of Comcast and Time Warner will enable them to create a lane for the internet where wealthier individuals or companies can pay more for a 'faster lane.' What I'm wondering is why wouldn't current antitrust laws prevent this from happening.</p>
 | united states law regulation internet | 1 | Would the Clayton Antitrust Act prevent the proposed "Fast Lane" of the internet problem with net neutrality? -- (united states law regulation internet)
<p>Many people are going on about how the merger of Comcast and Time Warner will enable them to create a lane for the internet where wealthier individuals or companies... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,394 | Would the Congressional Apportionment Amendment have any effect on the House of Representatives if it were ratified today? | <p>The unratified <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Apportionment_Amendment">Congressional Apportionment Amendment</a> reads : </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>After the first enumeration required by the first article of the
 Constitution, there shall be one Representative for every thirty&#x... | united states constitution congress | 1 | Would the Congressional Apportionment Amendment have any effect on the House of Representatives if it were ratified today? -- (united states constitution congress)
<p>The unratified <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Apportionment_Amendment">Congressional Apportionment Amendment</a> reads : </p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,404 | Would it be possible to "flip the ticket" in American Presidential politics? | <p>In 1988, I supported Michael Dukakis for President. After he lost the second debate to Bush, I wondered if it might be possible for him to salvage his campaign by "flipping the ticket," allowing his more broadly popular running mate, Lloyd Bentsen to run for President, while he ran for Vice-President.</p>

<... | united states election president | 1 | Would it be possible to "flip the ticket" in American Presidential politics? -- (united states election president)
<p>In 1988, I supported Michael Dukakis for President. After he lost the second debate to Bush, I wondered if it might be possible for him to salvage his campaign by "flipping the ticket," allowing his mor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,414 | Do politicians test new policies before executing them? | <p>As the title says, do politicians test new policies before executing them? I'm no politician - I have a scientific background - but I would personally want to simulate a policy against current law to determine any non-obvious caveats/loop holes/unwanted effects/illegal opportunities/etc. I'm sure software could be w... | political system political theory | 1 | Do politicians test new policies before executing them? -- (political system political theory)
<p>As the title says, do politicians test new policies before executing them? I'm no politician - I have a scientific background - but I would personally want to simulate a policy against current law to determine any non-obvi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,427 | Can the U.S. President force all police officers to wear cameras? | <p>In light of the <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/mike-brown-law-requires-all-state-county-and-local-police-wear-camera/8tlS5czf" rel="nofollow">many</a> <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/force-all-law-enforcement-officers-wear-body-cameras/8S1gbMZQ" rel="nofollow">petitions</a> to ... | united states president police transparency | 1 | Can the U.S. President force all police officers to wear cameras? -- (united states president police transparency)
<p>In light of the <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/mike-brown-law-requires-all-state-county-and-local-police-wear-camera/8tlS5czf" rel="nofollow">many</a> <a href="https://petitions.whit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,428 | Could President Obama sue "The Right" for Defamation? | <p>A lot of debunked claims have been spread about President Obama throughout his presidency; including, but not limited, to:</p>

<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp" rel="nofollow">Obama is a Muslim</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss_... | united states law president | 1 | Could President Obama sue "The Right" for Defamation? -- (united states law president)
<p>A lot of debunked claims have been spread about President Obama throughout his presidency; including, but not limited, to:</p>

<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp" rel="nofollow">Obama is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,476 | Are records of legislative processes publicly available and if so, how does one find their uncut versions? | <p>On Dec 4 the U.S. Congress agreed on H.Res. 758 (Strongly condemning the aggression of the Russian Federation against neighbouring countries). </p>

<p>The resolution <a href="https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hres758/text/eh#link=%5ET13" rel="nofollow">mentions</a> that </p>

<blockquote>&#... | congress | 1 | Are records of legislative processes publicly available and if so, how does one find their uncut versions? -- (congress)
<p>On Dec 4 the U.S. Congress agreed on H.Res. 758 (Strongly condemning the aggression of the Russian Federation against neighbouring countries). </p>

<p>The resolution <a href="https://www.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,481 | Why didn't the USA take measures to stop China from becoming the new superpower whilst it could? | <p>Today China is projecting itself as the new superpower, many factor seem to indicate that the pacific coexistence between superpowers USA-China is not possible:</p>

<ul>
<li>US networks hacked</li>
<li>The Third Taiwan Strait crisis</li>
<li>US increasing its military presence in the Pacific.</l... | united states geopolitics china | 1 | Why didn't the USA take measures to stop China from becoming the new superpower whilst it could? -- (united states geopolitics china)
<p>Today China is projecting itself as the new superpower, many factor seem to indicate that the pacific coexistence between superpowers USA-China is not possible:</p>

<ul>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,490 | With regards to the war on terror, did the Obama administration stop torturing? | <p>With regards to the war on terror (Al Qaeda and the like), did the Obama administration stop torturing?</p>

<p><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/09/politics/cia-torture-report/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Senate report: CIA misled public on torture</a> says that Obama has outlawed torture / "enhanced i... | united states terrorism | 1 | With regards to the war on terror, did the Obama administration stop torturing? -- (united states terrorism)
<p>With regards to the war on terror (Al Qaeda and the like), did the Obama administration stop torturing?</p>

<p><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/09/politics/cia-torture-report/" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,495 | Can the POTUS neuter "advice and consent" by refusing to delegate? | <p>Under the Appointments Clause, Congress creates Cabinet positions by law, and the President is obligated to fill them with the approval of the Senate:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>[The President] shall nominate, and, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Mini... | united states | 1 | Can the POTUS neuter "advice and consent" by refusing to delegate? -- (united states)
<p>Under the Appointments Clause, Congress creates Cabinet positions by law, and the President is obligated to fill them with the approval of the Senate:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>[The President] shall nominate, and, by and w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,497 | Are the OECD, IMF and the WTO really relevant organizations and what is the price for a country to ignore them? | <p>Are the OECD, IMF and the WTO really relevant organizations and what is the price for a country to ignore them?</p>

<p>By relevant I mean that they have the direct or indirect mechanism to impose sanction or they have influence in other organizations with those mechanisms. Also if they could benefit the cou... | international law international relations trade | 1 | Are the OECD, IMF and the WTO really relevant organizations and what is the price for a country to ignore them? -- (international law international relations trade)
<p>Are the OECD, IMF and the WTO really relevant organizations and what is the price for a country to ignore them?</p>

<p>By relevant I mean that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,498 | Controlling Time in the House of Representatives | <p>During the sessions of the US House of Representatives, I noticed that a time holder can either: </p>

<ul>
<li>yield themselves as much time as they may consume to speak. (up to the limit defined) </li>
<li>yield a supporter of their stance a specific amount of time or as much as they may consume (u... | united states parliament | 1 | Controlling Time in the House of Representatives -- (united states parliament)
<p>During the sessions of the US House of Representatives, I noticed that a time holder can either: </p>

<ul>
<li>yield themselves as much time as they may consume to speak. (up to the limit defined) </li>
<li>yield a suppor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,504 | Has Japan's "Special Secrecy Law" been condemned by the United Nations? | <p>Has the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Secrecy_Law" rel="noreferrer">Act on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets</a> been condemned in any way by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations" rel="noreferrer">United Nations</a>? Or any expressed concerns by the United Nations?<... | law japan civil rights united nations | 1 | Has Japan's "Special Secrecy Law" been condemned by the United Nations? -- (law japan civil rights united nations)
<p>Has the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Secrecy_Law" rel="noreferrer">Act on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets</a> been condemned in any way by the <a href="https://en.wikipe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,518 | Are there any studies that show impact of compulsory voting on outcomes? | <p>Are there any studies that show impact of compulsory voting on outcomes?</p>

<p>By outcomes, I mean (all <strong>other</strong> things being held equal), whether compulsory voting results in better HDI, or economic growth, or any other "well-being" measure that's reliably measurable.</p>
 | voting systems | 1 | Are there any studies that show impact of compulsory voting on outcomes? -- (voting systems)
<p>Are there any studies that show impact of compulsory voting on outcomes?</p>

<p>By outcomes, I mean (all <strong>other</strong> things being held equal), whether compulsory voting results in better HDI, or economic ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,520 | Nationally-mandated term limits for mayors? | <p>are there any <em>countries</em> that impose <strong>term limits for mayors</strong>? Are there any good <em>arguments</em> in favour of such a rule? I could only find some links about the <a href="http://portugalfromtheinside.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/portugals-dinosaur-mayors-may-avoid-extinction/" rel="nofollow">a... | election local government | 1 | Nationally-mandated term limits for mayors? -- (election local government)
<p>are there any <em>countries</em> that impose <strong>term limits for mayors</strong>? Are there any good <em>arguments</em> in favour of such a rule? I could only find some links about the <a href="http://portugalfromtheinside.wordpress.com/2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,537 | Who said that organizations tend over time to become more liberal? | <p>I have often heard this quote: that organizations which start out as non-political, tend to move to the left, or become more liberal, unless they are explicitly conservative to begin with. I tried googling for the quote and of course got no hits for exact quotes and waaaay too many hits for words like "liberal".</p>... | united states liberalism conservatism | 1 | Who said that organizations tend over time to become more liberal? -- (united states liberalism conservatism)
<p>I have often heard this quote: that organizations which start out as non-political, tend to move to the left, or become more liberal, unless they are explicitly conservative to begin with. I tried googling f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,540 | Why does Rwanda have a high proportion of women in parliament? | <p>Rwanda has the highest proportion of women in parliament in the world - even above the proportion of women in the general population at <a href="http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SG.GEN.PARL.ZS" rel="nofollow">64%</a>.</p>

<p>Why is this the case?</p>
 | gender | 1 | Why does Rwanda have a high proportion of women in parliament? -- (gender)
<p>Rwanda has the highest proportion of women in parliament in the world - even above the proportion of women in the general population at <a href="http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SG.GEN.PARL.ZS" rel="nofollow">64%</a>.</p>

<p>Why i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,547 | Can I escape arrest by entering an embassy? | <p>Police are not allowed to enter embassies by force.</p>

<p>Would I be able to therefore escape arrest if I entered my country's embassy? What about if I entered a random embassy?</p>

<p>Please also advise whether this would differ between countries (e.g. a UK embassy would provide protection but a ... | police | 1 | Can I escape arrest by entering an embassy? -- (police)
<p>Police are not allowed to enter embassies by force.</p>

<p>Would I be able to therefore escape arrest if I entered my country's embassy? What about if I entered a random embassy?</p>

<p>Please also advise whether this would differ between coun... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,561 | Is Wikipedia politically even-handed in its coverage of US cable news channels? | <p>While researching the answer to <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/25217/did-fox-news-win-a-court-case-for-the-right-to-lie">this Skeptics.SE</a> question, I came across (not entirely unexpected) biased-looking-to-me content on Wikipedia articles covering Fox News channel:</p>

<ol>
<l... | united states | 1 | Is Wikipedia politically even-handed in its coverage of US cable news channels? -- (united states)
<p>While researching the answer to <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/25217/did-fox-news-win-a-court-case-for-the-right-to-lie">this Skeptics.SE</a> question, I came across (not entirely unexpected) bia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,566 | What prevents the president from quitting the job to the vice president? | <p>Assume we have a very unpopular pair of president and vice president A, B. Now A is facing an election to be re-elected. Can A just quit his/her job to let B become the president? If A, B's personal interests are highly linked, then A could let B choose A to be the vice president again in future, and by letting B qu... | united states | 1 | What prevents the president from quitting the job to the vice president? -- (united states)
<p>Assume we have a very unpopular pair of president and vice president A, B. Now A is facing an election to be re-elected. Can A just quit his/her job to let B become the president? If A, B's personal interests are highly linke... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,582 | When and why did the President of the French Republic inherit the titles of the King of France? | <p>The President of the French Republic is also co-Prince of Andorra and canon priest of St. John Lateran, amongst other titles. He has also the right to hunt in the domain of the castle of Chambord.</p>

<p>Wikipedia explains that these titles and privileges are a legacy of the King of France, but does not exp... | france | 1 | When and why did the President of the French Republic inherit the titles of the King of France? -- (france)
<p>The President of the French Republic is also co-Prince of Andorra and canon priest of St. John Lateran, amongst other titles. He has also the right to hunt in the domain of the castle of Chambord.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,583 | What is the meaning of the obligation by French Presidents that nuncios wear the biretta? | <p>The King of France, and the French Presidents after them, had been given by the Pope, the privilege to impose to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuncio" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nuncio</a>, the ambassador of Vatican, in France to wear the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biretta" rel="nofollow norefe... | france vatican city christianity | 1 | What is the meaning of the obligation by French Presidents that nuncios wear the biretta? -- (france vatican city christianity)
<p>The King of France, and the French Presidents after them, had been given by the Pope, the privilege to impose to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuncio" rel="nofollow noreferrer">... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
6,603 | Why is the German government now in favour of the possibility of Greece leaving the eurozone? | <p>When German chancellor <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-and-germany-open-to-possible-greek-euro-zone-exit-a-1011277.html">Merkel and others in her party recently said they would be “open” to Greece withdrawing from the euro and introducing a new currency</a>, I remembered how strictly they ... | financial crisis euro greece | 1 | Why is the German government now in favour of the possibility of Greece leaving the eurozone? -- (financial crisis euro greece)
<p>When German chancellor <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-and-germany-open-to-possible-greek-euro-zone-exit-a-1011277.html">Merkel and others in her party recently s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,606 | What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was agreed to, in the first Senate session? | <p>As visible in yesterday's <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2015-01-06/pdf/CREC-2015-01-06.pdf" rel="nofollow">Congressional Record</a>, there are a number of uncontroversial motions made by the majority leader which passed by unanimous consent. After the motions pass, he moves to "reconsider the vote by w... | congress senate procedure | 1 | What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was agreed to, in the first Senate session? -- (congress senate procedure)
<p>As visible in yesterday's <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2015-01-06/pdf/CREC-2015-01-06.pdf" rel="nofollow">Congressional Record</a>, there are a num... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,609 | What does it mean to send a resolution "over, under the rule"? | <p>This is in the <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2015-01-06/pdf/CREC-2015-01-06.pdf" rel="nofollow">congressional record</a> from yesterday:</p>

<pre><code>RESOLUTION OVER, UNDER THE RULE-S. RES. 18
 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I have a resolution at the desk. 
 The PRESIDENT pro tempor... | congress senate procedure | 1 | What does it mean to send a resolution "over, under the rule"? -- (congress senate procedure)
<p>This is in the <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2015-01-06/pdf/CREC-2015-01-06.pdf" rel="nofollow">congressional record</a> from yesterday:</p>

<pre><code>RESOLUTION OVER, UNDER THE RULE-S. RES. 18
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,611 | Where do the Green Party and NHA differ on NHS policy? | <p>Both the British Green Party and the National Health Action (NHA) Party stand for an end to privatisation of health service provision and support services. The NHA is a single-issue party while the Greens have a wider manifesto.</p>

<p>Both parties have broadly similar ideologies when it comes to the Nation... | united kingdom healthcare policy | 1 | Where do the Green Party and NHA differ on NHS policy? -- (united kingdom healthcare policy)
<p>Both the British Green Party and the National Health Action (NHA) Party stand for an end to privatisation of health service provision and support services. The NHA is a single-issue party while the Greens have a wider manife... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,619 | Does the right to freedom of association give private organizations the right to discriminate on a religious basis? | <p>The right to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_association" rel="nofollow noreferrer">freedom of association</a> "is the right to join or leave groups of a person's own choosing, and for the group to take collective action to pursue the interests of members." The right is implicitly contained in the ... | united states constitution discrimination bill of rights freedom of association | 1 | Does the right to freedom of association give private organizations the right to discriminate on a religious basis? -- (united states constitution discrimination bill of rights freedom of association)
<p>The right to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_association" rel="nofollow noreferrer">freedom of asso... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,645 | What's the point of having thousands of nuclear missiles? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_with_nuclear_weapons#Statistics_and_force_configuration" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, the US and Russia have close to 8,000 nuclear warheads each. Other known nuclear powers, the UK, France, China, India, Pakistan and Israel has a couple ... | international military nuclear weapons cold war | 1 | What's the point of having thousands of nuclear missiles? -- (international military nuclear weapons cold war)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_with_nuclear_weapons#Statistics_and_force_configuration" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, the US and Russia have close to 8,000 nuc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,654 | Guantanamo prison and relationship between the USA and Cuba | <p>How can the USA have a prison like Guantanamo in a country like Cuba? Isn't the relationship between Cuba and the USA something which should prevent an agreement like this? Why doesn't Cuba try to negotiate releasing the embargo of the USA over this?</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7hZjNO3I... | united states international relations cuba | 1 | Guantanamo prison and relationship between the USA and Cuba -- (united states international relations cuba)
<p>How can the USA have a prison like Guantanamo in a country like Cuba? Isn't the relationship between Cuba and the USA something which should prevent an agreement like this? Why doesn't Cuba try to negotiate re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,658 | How much would basic guaranteed income cost? | <p>I saw an interesting discussion here about basic guaranteed income but one of the primary objections is prohibitive cost, though this appears to be based on speculation. So I'd like to know how much would it cost. Have there been any studies done that have determined this? </p>

<p>Or, alternatively, can we ... | budget poverty | 1 | How much would basic guaranteed income cost? -- (budget poverty)
<p>I saw an interesting discussion here about basic guaranteed income but one of the primary objections is prohibitive cost, though this appears to be based on speculation. So I'd like to know how much would it cost. Have there been any studies done that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,665 | Why is the U.S. foreign ministry called the "State Department"? | <p>What is the reasoning behind the somewhat odd and awkward naming of the U.S. Foreign Ministry as "State Department"? I get the department being the American equivalent of ministry but in what way does the word "state" relate to foreign affairs. This question is perhaps about more then just the etymology of the ter... | united states diplomacy state department | 1 | Why is the U.S. foreign ministry called the "State Department"? -- (united states diplomacy state department)
<p>What is the reasoning behind the somewhat odd and awkward naming of the U.S. Foreign Ministry as "State Department"? I get the department being the American equivalent of ministry but in what way does the w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,673 | What was Fred Phelps' platform when he stood for election? | <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Phelps" rel="nofollow">Fred Phelps</a> formerly of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church" rel="nofollow">Westboro Baptist Church</a>, preacher and notorious bigot, stood for public office three times under the auspices of the Democratic party. Accord... | senate | 1 | What was Fred Phelps' platform when he stood for election? -- (senate)
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Phelps" rel="nofollow">Fred Phelps</a> formerly of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church" rel="nofollow">Westboro Baptist Church</a>, preacher and notorious bigot, stood for publi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,674 | Why is the US president allowed to grant a pardon? | <p>So I was reading today and I read for about the thousandth time about a presidential pardon, and I started to wonder:</p>

<p>Why is the president allowed to grant a pardon? What are the limits of a presidential pardon? What happens to people barred from prison or execution etc. who are granted a presidental... | united states president pardon | 1 | Why is the US president allowed to grant a pardon? -- (united states president pardon)
<p>So I was reading today and I read for about the thousandth time about a presidential pardon, and I started to wonder:</p>

<p>Why is the president allowed to grant a pardon? What are the limits of a presidential pardon? Wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,692 | Why does the United Kingdom still have a monarchy (of some sort)? | <p>How has this peculiarity survived into the present day? In a democratic country where we elect our leaders what is the purpose of the monarchy? This may come across as a loaded question but it's not, I'm just curious.</p>
 | democracy united kingdom monarchy | 1 | Why does the United Kingdom still have a monarchy (of some sort)? -- (democracy united kingdom monarchy)
<p>How has this peculiarity survived into the present day? In a democratic country where we elect our leaders what is the purpose of the monarchy? This may come across as a loaded question but it's not, I'm just cur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,699 | Why don't politicians decide to pass laws that make themselves really rich? | <p>Why don't US politicians in the Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court decide to give themselves, say, 100 million dollars each? I understand that the politicians doing so wouldn't get reelected and that their political career would end, but why would it matter if they already made themselves rich? </p>... | united states money | 1 | Why don't politicians decide to pass laws that make themselves really rich? -- (united states money)
<p>Why don't US politicians in the Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court decide to give themselves, say, 100 million dollars each? I understand that the politicians doing so wouldn't get reelected and that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,709 | How much richer is the average member of the US Congress than the average professional in their district? | <p>This is a multipart question, but it is seeking to generally understand if the average member of Congress is able to improve his lot financially by entering public service. My experience is that it is not, but I'd like to find some numbers.</p>

<p>Specifically, I'd like to know the following:</p>

... | united states congress money | 1 | How much richer is the average member of the US Congress than the average professional in their district? -- (united states congress money)
<p>This is a multipart question, but it is seeking to generally understand if the average member of Congress is able to improve his lot financially by entering public service. My ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,719 | Does the CIA have their own jet fighters? | <p>Does the CIA have their own jet fighters, or, when they need to carry out a strike, would they need to request it from other branches of the military?</p>
 | united states military cia | 1 | Does the CIA have their own jet fighters? -- (united states military cia)
<p>Does the CIA have their own jet fighters, or, when they need to carry out a strike, would they need to request it from other branches of the military?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,730 | Some reasons for failure of Uganda's no-party democracy | <p>Uganda tried a non-partisan democratic system in 1986 (whereby political parties were constitutionally restricted via a public referendum) and in 2005 overwhelmingly voted to overturn this system.</p>

<p>I'd like to know what some of the specific stated complaints of the system were and to what extent the d... | democracy parties | 1 | Some reasons for failure of Uganda's no-party democracy -- (democracy parties)
<p>Uganda tried a non-partisan democratic system in 1986 (whereby political parties were constitutionally restricted via a public referendum) and in 2005 overwhelmingly voted to overturn this system.</p>

<p>I'd like to know what som... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,752 | Is Ukraine entitled to redress of breach to the Budapest Memorandum? | <p>Ukraine gave up nukes in a separate agreement in 1994, under guarantees from Russia and USA and UK that Ukraine's territorial integrity won't be violated and in case of such violation would be protected. Now that Russia blatantly violated that agreement, does it mean that Ukraine can claim breach of the <a href="htt... | ukraine | 1 | Is Ukraine entitled to redress of breach to the Budapest Memorandum? -- (ukraine)
<p>Ukraine gave up nukes in a separate agreement in 1994, under guarantees from Russia and USA and UK that Ukraine's territorial integrity won't be violated and in case of such violation would be protected. Now that Russia blatantly viola... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,762 | Why does Iran oppose nuclear inspections? | <p>It's obvious that Iran is not in favor of regulatory IAEA design safety reviews and among the talks she is firm that the nuclear program is merely for "peaceful purposes."</p>

<p>Is there a legitimate reason they have offered as to why they should not be inspected? How can we believe that their nuclear prog... | iran nuclear weapons nuclear energy jcpoa | 1 | Why does Iran oppose nuclear inspections? -- (iran nuclear weapons nuclear energy jcpoa)
<p>It's obvious that Iran is not in favor of regulatory IAEA design safety reviews and among the talks she is firm that the nuclear program is merely for "peaceful purposes."</p>

<p>Is there a legitimate reason they have o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,767 | Legality of watching a country's free local TV Channels abroad | <p>Wherever you are from and as long as you know the law and you have <strong>the articles to support your claims</strong> can you tell me if it's legal to watch a (your) country's <strong>free</strong> local TV channels outside of their territory (e.g. watching U.S. local TV channels like for instance Fox 31 Denver ou... | law international law copyright | 1 | Legality of watching a country's free local TV Channels abroad -- (law international law copyright)
<p>Wherever you are from and as long as you know the law and you have <strong>the articles to support your claims</strong> can you tell me if it's legal to watch a (your) country's <strong>free</strong> local TV channels... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,780 | What will Egypt use its Rafale fighter aircraft for? | <p>Egypt has <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31449564" rel="nofollow">just bought</a> 24 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Rafale" rel="nofollow">Rafale</a> fighter planes.</p>

<p>What kind of threats can these top-notch weapon help Egypt with?<br>
(in particular, threats that les... | military egypt | 1 | What will Egypt use its Rafale fighter aircraft for? -- (military egypt)
<p>Egypt has <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31449564" rel="nofollow">just bought</a> 24 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Rafale" rel="nofollow">Rafale</a> fighter planes.</p>

<p>What kind of threats can these t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,786 | Separatists against National Army -> Civil War? | <p>As an European citizen, the Ukrain war happening now is worrying me.</p>

<p>On side, the official Armed Forces of Ukraine and the separatists on the other side.
Is this a civil war? </p>

<p>This is a little subject to interpretation, but I hope that you can show some historical examples in you... | war ukraine rules of war civil war | 1 | Separatists against National Army -> Civil War? -- (war ukraine rules of war civil war)
<p>As an European citizen, the Ukrain war happening now is worrying me.</p>

<p>On side, the official Armed Forces of Ukraine and the separatists on the other side.
Is this a civil war? </p>

<p>This is a little... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,792 | What problems exist with a socialist approach to health care? | <p>I'm kind of ignorant on the subject, and it's probably commonly known at this stage, but I recently read an article explaining how Obamacare provides health insurance through the private insurance companies as a sort of "middle man" in which they still make profit.</p>

<p>Although eliminating the existence ... | healthcare socialism | 1 | What problems exist with a socialist approach to health care? -- (healthcare socialism)
<p>I'm kind of ignorant on the subject, and it's probably commonly known at this stage, but I recently read an article explaining how Obamacare provides health insurance through the private insurance companies as a sort of "middle m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,840 | What is the motivation for felony disenfranchisement? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony_disenfranchisement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Felony disenfranchisement</a> is to take away someone's right to vote during or after this person is in prison. It appears particularly common in the United States.</p>

<p>What is the aim of such a rule? Is it mean... | voting justice disenfranchisement | 1 | What is the motivation for felony disenfranchisement? -- (voting justice disenfranchisement)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony_disenfranchisement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Felony disenfranchisement</a> is to take away someone's right to vote during or after this person is in prison. It appears particul... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,845 | Can Title II reclassification of broadband be used to require ISPs to let competitors use their infrastructure? | <p>The FCC just voted to reclassify broadband under Title II of the communications act. Could this be used by a new ISP (like Google) to make use of existing ISPs cable infrastructure (e.g. Comcast's cable)?</p>
 | regulation internet | 1 | Can Title II reclassification of broadband be used to require ISPs to let competitors use their infrastructure? -- (regulation internet)
<p>The FCC just voted to reclassify broadband under Title II of the communications act. Could this be used by a new ISP (like Google) to make use of existing ISPs cable infrastructure... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,846 | Could the US President and Vice President pull off a swap? | <p>I am curious, is there anything preventing the President and Vice President from switching positions?</p>

<p>For example, could the President resign, and then the newly elevated VP appoint him to his old position?</p>

<p>Could this be done to avoid the effects of an impeachment?</p>
 | united states president | 1 | Could the US President and Vice President pull off a swap? -- (united states president)
<p>I am curious, is there anything preventing the President and Vice President from switching positions?</p>

<p>For example, could the President resign, and then the newly elevated VP appoint him to his old position?</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,857 | Have any systems of direct democracy ever been proposed that are specifically designed to mitigate the problem of "mob rule"? | <p>A common argument against direct democracy is that it allows majority groups to unfairly discriminate against minorities; in motto form, "mob rule."</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Question.</strong> Have any systems of direct democracy ever been proposed that are specifically designed to prevent or other... | democracy direct democracy | 1 | Have any systems of direct democracy ever been proposed that are specifically designed to mitigate the problem of "mob rule"? -- (democracy direct democracy)
<p>A common argument against direct democracy is that it allows majority groups to unfairly discriminate against minorities; in motto form, "mob rule."</p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,862 | Is it possible for a federated state to be a member of two federations? | <p>It's a well known fact territorial disputes are a constant source of instability and wars, especially if a territory contains both members of ethnicity X and Y.</p>

<p>Would it be possible by having the said territory be part of <strong>both</strong> country X and Y, as a federated state?</p>

<ul>&... | political theory federalism | 1 | Is it possible for a federated state to be a member of two federations? -- (political theory federalism)
<p>It's a well known fact territorial disputes are a constant source of instability and wars, especially if a territory contains both members of ethnicity X and Y.</p>

<p>Would it be possible by having the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,874 | Would diplomatic immunity allow a consul to kill someone and get away with it? | <p>I'm asking this because a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_immunity#Abuse" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia's page</a> states that: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>...diplomatic immunity leads to some unfortunate results; protected
 diplomats have violated laws of the host country and th... | international relations diplomatic immunity | 1 | Would diplomatic immunity allow a consul to kill someone and get away with it? -- (international relations diplomatic immunity)
<p>I'm asking this because a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_immunity#Abuse" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia's page</a> states that: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,875 | When immigrating to Germany, does the German government check the immigrant's criminal record? | <p>Some countries have such checks. Does Germany also check the criminal records of immigrants?</p>
 | germany immigration | 1 | When immigrating to Germany, does the German government check the immigrant's criminal record? -- (germany immigration)
<p>Some countries have such checks. Does Germany also check the criminal records of immigrants?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,881 | But without government, who will take care of the poor? | <p>Without government, who will take care of the poor? One government defines <a href="http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/about/overview/measure.html" rel="nofollow">poverty</a> as $11,888/yr for an individual.</p>
 | political theory economy anarchism social welfare anarcho capitalism | 1 | But without government, who will take care of the poor? -- (political theory economy anarchism social welfare anarcho capitalism)
<p>Without government, who will take care of the poor? One government defines <a href="http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/about/overview/measure.html" rel="nofollow">poverty</a> as $11,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,885 | Why is there few immigration in former communist countries | <p>In occidental Europe there is a lot of immigration from third world countries (Africa, Asia, South America), because people who can manage it are fleeing poverty and hope for a better life. I can understand that very well, but why so few of them goes to the central European countries?</p>

<p>Sure, the quali... | europe immigration | 1 | Why is there few immigration in former communist countries -- (europe immigration)
<p>In occidental Europe there is a lot of immigration from third world countries (Africa, Asia, South America), because people who can manage it are fleeing poverty and hope for a better life. I can understand that very well, but why so ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,893 | Do parliamentary bodies meet year-round? | <p>I'm wondering if bodies such as the U.S. Senate, or particularly the U.K. House of Lords meet year-round, or do the Senators/Lords simply live in the capital the entire year? What about historically, pre-industrial revolution? How did the government function when/if the Senators/Lords went back to their homes?</p>&#... | united states united kingdom parliament senate house of lords | 1 | Do parliamentary bodies meet year-round? -- (united states united kingdom parliament senate house of lords)
<p>I'm wondering if bodies such as the U.S. Senate, or particularly the U.K. House of Lords meet year-round, or do the Senators/Lords simply live in the capital the entire year? What about historically, pre-indus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,907 | Americans and other nationals who have died under U.N. command, broken down by conflict | <p>I'd like to know if there is any breakdown of the number of people, specifically by nation, who have died under U.N. command (whether as peacekeepers wearing the blue helmets, as diplomatic or service personnel, as U.S.military working under the umbrella of a U.N. response, etc.).</p>

<p>I know there was th... | united nations | 1 | Americans and other nationals who have died under U.N. command, broken down by conflict -- (united nations)
<p>I'd like to know if there is any breakdown of the number of people, specifically by nation, who have died under U.N. command (whether as peacekeepers wearing the blue helmets, as diplomatic or service personne... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,909 | Effective ways to prevent hijacking an organisation committee by newcomers | <p>I have been a long time member of a local expat community and have been serving on the committee for many years. We have been ticking along quite nicely for ages, organising a few events a year, sometimes new people joined the committee, some got bored and left. All very informal, consensus based and working well.</... | voting policy society | 1 | Effective ways to prevent hijacking an organisation committee by newcomers -- (voting policy society)
<p>I have been a long time member of a local expat community and have been serving on the committee for many years. We have been ticking along quite nicely for ages, organising a few events a year, sometimes new people... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,920 | In a monarchy, what detemines the title owned by a monarch | <p>Is there anything that determines whenever a ruling monarch is a count, marquis, duke, archduke, prince, king, or anything else ?</p>
 | monarchy | 1 | In a monarchy, what detemines the title owned by a monarch -- (monarchy)
<p>Is there anything that determines whenever a ruling monarch is a count, marquis, duke, archduke, prince, king, or anything else ?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,924 | Can you cite an example of law written using Big Data | <p>Let's take the technical definition of Stanford Book "Analysis of Massive Datasets" by Ullmann. They define Big Data a <em>data set that can't be stored and used in a single computer/server</em>. It's common necessity to use specific new algorithms to work with this amount of data because old algorithms for data ana... | law international law | 1 | Can you cite an example of law written using Big Data -- (law international law)
<p>Let's take the technical definition of Stanford Book "Analysis of Massive Datasets" by Ullmann. They define Big Data a <em>data set that can't be stored and used in a single computer/server</em>. It's common necessity to use specific ne... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,935 | What is the success / failure ratio of online petitions? | <p>Ok I see a similar question has been answered and there have been successes: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/694/have-any-of-the-we-the-people-petitions-ever-resulted-in-policy-changes">Have any of the "We the People" petitions ever resulted in policy changes?</a></p>

<p>Howe... | polling data sources petition | 1 | What is the success / failure ratio of online petitions? -- (polling data sources petition)
<p>Ok I see a similar question has been answered and there have been successes: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/694/have-any-of-the-we-the-people-petitions-ever-resulted-in-policy-changes">Have any of the &... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,937 | Is Kim Jong-un, the Supreme Leader in a dynasty from North Korea, a monarch based on the PolySci definition? | <p>Given a scholarly definition of "Monarchy" in Political Science or History academia, can you legitimately call the Supreme Leader-led North Korea a "monarchy"?</p>
 | north korea monarchy | 1 | Is Kim Jong-un, the Supreme Leader in a dynasty from North Korea, a monarch based on the PolySci definition? -- (north korea monarchy)
<p>Given a scholarly definition of "Monarchy" in Political Science or History academia, can you legitimately call the Supreme Leader-led North Korea a "monarchy"?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,940 | Are European union member states sovereign? | <p>Because the member states have to obey some rules, such as :</p>

<ul>
<li>Placing the EU flag on the left all licence plates</li>
<li>Have to grant freedom of movement</li>
<li>Have to be member of the ESE and grant free trade</li>
<li>Have to use the € currency unless they get a derogation ... | european union sovereignty | 1 | Are European union member states sovereign? -- (european union sovereignty)
<p>Because the member states have to obey some rules, such as :</p>

<ul>
<li>Placing the EU flag on the left all licence plates</li>
<li>Have to grant freedom of movement</li>
<li>Have to be member of the ESE and grant free... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,947 | Does the greek Syriza party have another political program than "renegotiate the debt"? | <p>The newspaper clam that Syriza is a "far left" party and that it wants to renegotiate the greek government's debt.</p>

<p>I don't understand how that makes them far left by any extension of mind. Actually considering what happened to Greece their claims aren't any surprise. Normally far left parties have a... | parties socialism greece | 1 | Does the greek Syriza party have another political program than "renegotiate the debt"? -- (parties socialism greece)
<p>The newspaper clam that Syriza is a "far left" party and that it wants to renegotiate the greek government's debt.</p>

<p>I don't understand how that makes them far left by any extension of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,954 | How reliable / respected are George Friedman / Stratfor's interpretations of geopolitics? | <p>Recently, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeLu_yyz3tc" rel="nofollow">talk</a> by Stratfor's chairman George Friedman at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs attracted some attention in my homeland Germany, among other things because it appears he frankly supports suspicions that within German media and ... | united states geopolitics germany | 1 | How reliable / respected are George Friedman / Stratfor's interpretations of geopolitics? -- (united states geopolitics germany)
<p>Recently, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeLu_yyz3tc" rel="nofollow">talk</a> by Stratfor's chairman George Friedman at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs attracted some att... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,959 | Are Internet Companies (Google, twitter, Facebook , ...) affected by sanctions against Iran? | <p>I'm an Iranian and I've been confronted with sites now and then where I can't get my number registered or I won't be allowed to even view the page where my IP address is detected to be from Iran and so on.</p>

<p>samples are:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/settings/add_phone" rel="no... | united states iran | 1 | Are Internet Companies (Google, twitter, Facebook , ...) affected by sanctions against Iran? -- (united states iran)
<p>I'm an Iranian and I've been confronted with sites now and then where I can't get my number registered or I won't be allowed to even view the page where my IP address is detected to be from Iran and s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,970 | How are the rights of lgbt people secured in a Socialist government? | <p>I have looked online at Sweden's website because they seem to be the most socialist country. However, same-sex couples do not have the same benefits and privileges of heterosexual couples. Isn't this reductive of socialism's message? </p>
 | socialism lgbt+ sweden | 1 | How are the rights of lgbt people secured in a Socialist government? -- (socialism lgbt+ sweden)
<p>I have looked online at Sweden's website because they seem to be the most socialist country. However, same-sex couples do not have the same benefits and privileges of heterosexual couples. Isn't this reductive of sociali... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,976 | Why is Islam the fastest growing religion? | <p>I was surprised to find out that Islam is the fastest growing religion in West. What is the reason for this?</p>

<p>Please clarify it for me.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/06/why-muslims-are-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religious-group/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Why Mu... | europe religion islam | 1 | Why is Islam the fastest growing religion? -- (europe religion islam)
<p>I was surprised to find out that Islam is the fastest growing religion in West. What is the reason for this?</p>

<p>Please clarify it for me.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/06/why-muslims-are-the-wor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,979 | How much aid does Palestine receive from the US? | <p>How much aid does Palestine receive every year from the US? I'm looking for unbiased sources, because a pro-Israel source will likely overstate it and a pro-Palestine source will likely understate it.</p>
 | palestine foreign policy foreign aid | 1 | How much aid does Palestine receive from the US? -- (palestine foreign policy foreign aid)
<p>How much aid does Palestine receive every year from the US? I'm looking for unbiased sources, because a pro-Israel source will likely overstate it and a pro-Palestine source will likely understate it.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,982 | Aid to North Korea | <p>Does any country other than China publicly provide aid and grants in any form to North Korea? If so, how much and for what?</p>
 | north korea foreign aid | 1 | Aid to North Korea -- (north korea foreign aid)
<p>Does any country other than China publicly provide aid and grants in any form to North Korea? If so, how much and for what?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
7,986 | Is the $210 trillion fiscal gap measurement valid/true and is it possible to fix it? | <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/01/opinion/laurence-kotlikoff-on-fiscal-gap-accounting.html">Laurence Kotlikoff says the fiscal gap is $210 trillion</a>.</p>

<p>Wikipedia defines "fiscal gap" thusly:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The fiscal gap is a comprehensive measure of a government's total... | debt economy | 1 | Is the $210 trillion fiscal gap measurement valid/true and is it possible to fix it? -- (debt economy)
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/01/opinion/laurence-kotlikoff-on-fiscal-gap-accounting.html">Laurence Kotlikoff says the fiscal gap is $210 trillion</a>.</p>

<p>Wikipedia defines "fiscal gap" thusl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,000 | Why do people say the Indiana Religious Freedom Act will be used to discriminate against gays? | <p>Indiana's recent Religious Freedom Restoration Act has cause a bit of a stir. Political leaders such as Clinton, business leaders such as Benioff and Cook, celebrities as well as protestors have all claimed this law will be used for the purpose of discriminating against gays.</p>

<p>But why do they believe ... | united states law religion us state laws | 1 | Why do people say the Indiana Religious Freedom Act will be used to discriminate against gays? -- (united states law religion us state laws)
<p>Indiana's recent Religious Freedom Restoration Act has cause a bit of a stir. Political leaders such as Clinton, business leaders such as Benioff and Cook, celebrities as well ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,002 | Where, if at all, do statistics exist breaking down votes by race in British general elections? | <p>Wikipedia's page for the 2012 US Presidential election has this: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2012#Voter_demographics" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2012#Voter_demographics</a> which breaks down votes by, inter alia, the... | election | 1 | Where, if at all, do statistics exist breaking down votes by race in British general elections? -- (election)
<p>Wikipedia's page for the 2012 US Presidential election has this: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2012#Voter_demographics" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,007 | Why would an anonymous vote have hurt John Bercow's chances of being re-elected? | <p>On Thursday 26th March, a bill which the Tories tried to slyly get past the House on the last day of parliament was defeated. The bill would have meant that elections for the Speaker of the House would be anonymous. I've read in many papers that this was all part of a Conservative plot to oust the current Speaker Jo... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Why would an anonymous vote have hurt John Bercow's chances of being re-elected? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>On Thursday 26th March, a bill which the Tories tried to slyly get past the House on the last day of parliament was defeated. The bill would have meant that elections for the Speaker of the House would be ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,012 | Freedom of speech in the UK versus United States of America | <p>It is said that there is no constitutional clause ensuring the freedom of speech to UK citizens. Despite that, the press in the UK and United States have similar freedoms.</p>

<p>How does the US contrast freedom of speech with illegality of certain words and ideas? How are certain ideas made illegal despite... | united states constitution united kingdom | 1 | Freedom of speech in the UK versus United States of America -- (united states constitution united kingdom)
<p>It is said that there is no constitutional clause ensuring the freedom of speech to UK citizens. Despite that, the press in the UK and United States have similar freedoms.</p>

<p>How does the US contra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,025 | Why is it obligatory to say "republic" in "Czech Republic" and "Dominican Republic"? | <p>More than half of the countries of the world are officially republics, yet most often you can omit the "republic" part when referring to the country. Examples :</p>

<ul>
<li>French Republic -> France</li>
<li>People's republic of China -> China</li>
<li>Federal Republic of Germany -> Germany</li... | international republic | 1 | Why is it obligatory to say "republic" in "Czech Republic" and "Dominican Republic"? -- (international republic)
<p>More than half of the countries of the world are officially republics, yet most often you can omit the "republic" part when referring to the country. Examples :</p>

<ul>
<li>French Republic -... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,027 | What modern state has the lowest effective age of consent? | <p>I've been trying to answer this question on my own, with no success, mostly because it's not often clear what the official law is and what is actually enforced. </p>

<p>Hopefully this question isn't too broad, since there should be a single concrete answer. Obviously, countries that are currently in the sta... | law | 1 | What modern state has the lowest effective age of consent? -- (law)
<p>I've been trying to answer this question on my own, with no success, mostly because it's not often clear what the official law is and what is actually enforced. </p>

<p>Hopefully this question isn't too broad, since there should be a single... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,029 | Why is nobody worried about Pakistan's nuclear program? | <p>I'm asking about what seems to me to be a double standard in the level of concern, in the media and among world leaders, regarding the nuclear capability of two states in the Greater Middle East.</p>

<p>The two countries I am referring to are Iran and Pakistan. The former doesn't have nuclear weapons yet, b... | foreign policy nuclear weapons iran middle east proliferation | 1 | Why is nobody worried about Pakistan's nuclear program? -- (foreign policy nuclear weapons iran middle east proliferation)
<p>I'm asking about what seems to me to be a double standard in the level of concern, in the media and among world leaders, regarding the nuclear capability of two states in the Greater Middle East... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,063 | How do I create a small advocacy group? Are there any important legal considerations? | <p>I am interested in advocating for a social issue in my free time. I'll omit the details about the issue itself, since this is more of a process question.</p>

<p>Right now, there is no good information source or advocacy organization about the issue in my area, otherwise I would simply join those efforts. Co... | united states | 1 | How do I create a small advocacy group? Are there any important legal considerations? -- (united states)
<p>I am interested in advocating for a social issue in my free time. I'll omit the details about the issue itself, since this is more of a process question.</p>

<p>Right now, there is no good information so... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,065 | Can you vote in a primary election in California if you will be 17 during the primary, but 18 during the general election? | <p>This question is actually more for my friend rather than me, as I will be 18 for both the general and primary elections. He and another of my friends, on the other hand, won't be 18 during the primaries, but <em>will</em> be 18 during the general elections. So can they vote in the primaries?</p>
 | united states election voting | 1 | Can you vote in a primary election in California if you will be 17 during the primary, but 18 during the general election? -- (united states election voting)
<p>This question is actually more for my friend rather than me, as I will be 18 for both the general and primary elections. He and another of my friends, on the o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,066 | What Behooves An Individual to Acknowledge a Country? | <p>Simple observation shows some being occupying some space on some land on some planet. These are all physically real. If the being is a man and the space is then labeled a country on planet Earth, what transpires that requires the man to acknowledge the label, an abstract concept, and all that it entails, such as the... | united states parties political theory ideology libertarianism | 1 | What Behooves An Individual to Acknowledge a Country? -- (united states parties political theory ideology libertarianism)
<p>Simple observation shows some being occupying some space on some land on some planet. These are all physically real. If the being is a man and the space is then labeled a country on planet Earth,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,069 | Is Switzerland a republic? | <p>I always thought that Switzerland was neither a monarchy nor a republic. The members of the federal council are not here by inheritance, nor are they elected by the people. Instead, they are elected by the parliament.</p>

<p>This system has been recently confirmed, as there was recently a vote where <a href... | political system republic switzerland | 1 | Is Switzerland a republic? -- (political system republic switzerland)
<p>I always thought that Switzerland was neither a monarchy nor a republic. The members of the federal council are not here by inheritance, nor are they elected by the people. Instead, they are elected by the parliament.</p>

<p>This system h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,073 | How can the impact of changing the Brazilian capital be analyzed? | <p>Around 50 years ago Brasília became the capital of Brazil. The distances between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - where the biggest part of the population live - from Brasília are big enough to have silently influenced the destine of the country in my opinion.</p>

<p>It's still difficult to protest in Brazil.... | geopolitics political research brazil | 1 | How can the impact of changing the Brazilian capital be analyzed? -- (geopolitics political research brazil)
<p>Around 50 years ago Brasília became the capital of Brazil. The distances between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - where the biggest part of the population live - from Brasília are big enough to have silently in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,079 | Is Tasmanian Style, and Optional Preferential Voting the same thing? | <p>I was recently at a NFP's AGM (Not For Profit's Annual General Meeting).</p>

<p>An election for 3 members of the board was carried out.<br> (Board of 9, each with 3 year term, staggered such that 3 come up for election each year)<br></p>

<p>We had to elect 3 board members, and there were 5 candidat... | voting systems australia corporations | 1 | Is Tasmanian Style, and Optional Preferential Voting the same thing? -- (voting systems australia corporations)
<p>I was recently at a NFP's AGM (Not For Profit's Annual General Meeting).</p>

<p>An election for 3 members of the board was carried out.<br> (Board of 9, each with 3 year term, staggered such that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,087 | How could Philadelphia join New Jersey? | <p>Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate <a href="http://www.goerie.com/BC-PA-XGR-Sick-Leave-1st-Ld-Writethru" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted to block a Philadelphia law</a> which would require paid sick leave for employees. This is just one in a long series of examples where the heavily-Democrat Philadelphia is at odds... | united states constitution us state laws borders federalism | 1 | How could Philadelphia join New Jersey? -- (united states constitution us state laws borders federalism)
<p>Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate <a href="http://www.goerie.com/BC-PA-XGR-Sick-Leave-1st-Ld-Writethru" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted to block a Philadelphia law</a> which would require paid sick leave for emp... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,088 | What are the theoretical limits on freedom of information's positive effects? | <p>Governments are very keen to keep a lot of their work secretive, which historically has encouraged scandals, bribing, pollution, human rights violations, lobbying etc.</p>

<p>In what ways is information access still too limited, what parts of society could benefit from additional information access? </p>&#x... | law human rights financial crisis transparency lobbying | 1 | What are the theoretical limits on freedom of information's positive effects? -- (law human rights financial crisis transparency lobbying)
<p>Governments are very keen to keep a lot of their work secretive, which historically has encouraged scandals, bribing, pollution, human rights violations, lobbying etc.</p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,090 | In a communist country, what determines who lives in low quality social housing, and who gets nicer individual houses? | <p>In capitalist countries it is extremely simple: Those who can afford it gets the nice houses, and those who can't get the social housing (with all the in-betweens that came around).</p>

<p>However in communist countries (I think specially of pre-1990 central and eastern Europe), since the state was owning a... | communism | 1 | In a communist country, what determines who lives in low quality social housing, and who gets nicer individual houses? -- (communism)
<p>In capitalist countries it is extremely simple: Those who can afford it gets the nice houses, and those who can't get the social housing (with all the in-betweens that came around).</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,120 | How can I research UK parties' Mental Health policies before I vote? | <p>The mainstream media is reporting about the key issues prior to the general election on May 7th here in the UK. Key issues include Law & Order, Education, Immigration etc.</p>

<p>But what about other specific issues? How would someone who relies on Mental Health Services (or would if they were better fu... | united kingdom healthcare | 1 | How can I research UK parties' Mental Health policies before I vote? -- (united kingdom healthcare)
<p>The mainstream media is reporting about the key issues prior to the general election on May 7th here in the UK. Key issues include Law & Order, Education, Immigration etc.</p>

<p>But what about other spec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,128 | Why robert's rules need a second? | <p>In executive meetings of a club I belong to, we follow robert's rules of order. That requires someone to second a motion. But considering that the group is small (5 people), one motions that we end the meeting, someone seconds, and "all in favor" would be the other 3 people. I find the "seconding" step completely un... | parliament roberts rules of order | 1 | Why robert's rules need a second? -- (parliament roberts rules of order)
<p>In executive meetings of a club I belong to, we follow robert's rules of order. That requires someone to second a motion. But considering that the group is small (5 people), one motions that we end the meeting, someone seconds, and "all in favo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,131 | Is the Armenian Genocide a genocide? | <p><a href="http://www.hrweb.org/legal/genocide.html">The United Nations Genocide Convention</a> (1948) lists <strong>five criteria that constitute genocide</strong>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In the present Convention, genocide means <strong>any</strong> of the following acts committed with intent to destroy,... | international law turkey | 1 | Is the Armenian Genocide a genocide? -- (international law turkey)
<p><a href="http://www.hrweb.org/legal/genocide.html">The United Nations Genocide Convention</a> (1948) lists <strong>five criteria that constitute genocide</strong>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In the present Convention, genocide means <strong>a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,135 | Does your boss have to let you vote? | <p>If you have a job that sometimes involves travel or long high pressure days , is it legal for your boss to not allow you time off to vote?</p>

<p>I would be interested in the situation in the UK and US.</p>
 | united states law voting united kingdom | 1 | Does your boss have to let you vote? -- (united states law voting united kingdom)
<p>If you have a job that sometimes involves travel or long high pressure days , is it legal for your boss to not allow you time off to vote?</p>

<p>I would be interested in the situation in the UK and US.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,155 | Undemocratic systems that shift from democratic systems without violence | <p>Thinking about the rising power of multinational corporations over national governments, I've been debating with a friend on how the seemingly more and more obsolete democratic systems like in the US or most EU nations could be progressively shifting to a system that could reestablish the power of a small group of u... | political system history | 1 | Undemocratic systems that shift from democratic systems without violence -- (political system history)
<p>Thinking about the rising power of multinational corporations over national governments, I've been debating with a friend on how the seemingly more and more obsolete democratic systems like in the US or most EU nat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,158 | How would the Libertarian non-coercion policy apply to a business being required to bake a cake for a gay wedding? | <p>Oregon has <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/02/02/bakery-same-sex-oregon-fined-wedding-cake/22771685/">levied fines</a> on a family (after their business has already been dissolved) because the owners refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding.</p>

<p>The owners (and future cake making busines... | libertarianism discrimination lgbt+ | 1 | How would the Libertarian non-coercion policy apply to a business being required to bake a cake for a gay wedding? -- (libertarianism discrimination lgbt+)
<p>Oregon has <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/02/02/bakery-same-sex-oregon-fined-wedding-cake/22771685/">levied fines</a> on a family (after their ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,167 | How to distribute asylum applicants more evenly in Europe? | <p>Sweden has 8.4 asylum applicants per 1000 residents whereas Hungary, the second ranking European country, has only ~4. Most other European countries have 0-2 asylum applicants per 1000 residents (<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/20/world/europe/surge-in-refugees-crossing-the-mediterranean-sea-maps... | european union europe immigration | 1 | How to distribute asylum applicants more evenly in Europe? -- (european union europe immigration)
<p>Sweden has 8.4 asylum applicants per 1000 residents whereas Hungary, the second ranking European country, has only ~4. Most other European countries have 0-2 asylum applicants per 1000 residents (<a href="http://www.nyt... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,181 | What is Economic Populism? | <p>I saw an article this morning on NBC declaring that <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read-economic-populism-comes-front-center-2016-n351806" rel="noreferrer">Economic Populism Will Be Front And Center for 2016 Elections</a>. It goes into detail about why this will be such an important issue in th... | united states terminology | 1 | What is Economic Populism? -- (united states terminology)
<p>I saw an article this morning on NBC declaring that <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read-economic-populism-comes-front-center-2016-n351806" rel="noreferrer">Economic Populism Will Be Front And Center for 2016 Elections</a>. It goes into d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,185 | What consequences are there for withdrawing an ambassador? | <p>Is the withdrawal of an ambassador, such as has happened to Indonesia, a purely symbolic action, or does it have practical effects?</p>
 | international relations | 1 | What consequences are there for withdrawing an ambassador? -- (international relations)
<p>Is the withdrawal of an ambassador, such as has happened to Indonesia, a purely symbolic action, or does it have practical effects?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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