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8,854 | What kind of jobs do illegal immigrants do in USA? | <p>I am wondering two things:</p>

<ol>
<li>Is it worth for them to cross the border with all the implications?. </li>
</ol>

<p>Having in consideration that Latin American countries are corrupt but Democratic and the illegal immigrant will have to live in the shadows while he can have a normal ... | united states illegal immigration | 1 | What kind of jobs do illegal immigrants do in USA? -- (united states illegal immigration)
<p>I am wondering two things:</p>

<ol>
<li>Is it worth for them to cross the border with all the implications?. </li>
</ol>

<p>Having in consideration that Latin American countries are corrupt but Democra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,858 | What is the political system where there is a 'friendly' dictatorship | <p>Is there a word for a kind of government where leadership is not elected, but the rulers are not harsh or violent? I am thinking of a 'just dictatorship', if you will.</p>
 | terminology | 1 | What is the political system where there is a 'friendly' dictatorship -- (terminology)
<p>Is there a word for a kind of government where leadership is not elected, but the rulers are not harsh or violent? I am thinking of a 'just dictatorship', if you will.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,862 | What is the name for a electoral system only some with special merits or assets can vote? | <p>It would be system where only those that met certain standards can vote, higher than the standards of today western democracies (18 years old, resident, etc). 
Like having some amount of assets or land owning, having a degree, etc.</p>

<ol>
<li>Is there a special designation for a electoral system w... | election | 1 | What is the name for a electoral system only some with special merits or assets can vote? -- (election)
<p>It would be system where only those that met certain standards can vote, higher than the standards of today western democracies (18 years old, resident, etc). 
Like having some amount of assets or land owning,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,878 | What is the basic difference between Marxism, Socialism and Communism? | <p>Along with the heading, it would be much appreciated if you paste useful links that go in depth of the differences. For this forums scope, I only need to hear the basic difference between these three political structures. I wouldn't mind if you elaborate.</p>
 | political system communism socialism marxism | 1 | What is the basic difference between Marxism, Socialism and Communism? -- (political system communism socialism marxism)
<p>Along with the heading, it would be much appreciated if you paste useful links that go in depth of the differences. For this forums scope, I only need to hear the basic difference between these th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,892 | Why do we call the Syrian refugees refugees? | <p>According to the legal definition of being a refugee, a refugee is someone who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to, or owing to such fear... | international law syria middle east complementary protection | 1 | Why do we call the Syrian refugees refugees? -- (international law syria middle east complementary protection)
<p>According to the legal definition of being a refugee, a refugee is someone who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,893 | Consequences if the British Labour party (or any political party) were to split into two roughly equal parts? | <p>This question is prompted by widespread speculation that the Labour party might split if and when Jeremy Corbyn becomes its leader, but I am also interested in general terms.</p>

<p>When parties split, if the breakaway group is small no one disputes that they <em>are</em> a breakaway group and that the othe... | parties united kingdom labour party | 1 | Consequences if the British Labour party (or any political party) were to split into two roughly equal parts? -- (parties united kingdom labour party)
<p>This question is prompted by widespread speculation that the Labour party might split if and when Jeremy Corbyn becomes its leader, but I am also interested in genera... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,908 | Why are citizens required to register before voting? | <p>Why would a state require citizens to register before voting? Why not just allow citizens to vote using their ID card on the day of voting?</p>
 | election democracy voting | 1 | Why are citizens required to register before voting? -- (election democracy voting)
<p>Why would a state require citizens to register before voting? Why not just allow citizens to vote using their ID card on the day of voting?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,910 | Why do some of the Druze oppose the regime in Syria? | <p>I don't understand why some of the Druze are supporting the effort to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria.</p>

<p>The Baathists/Alawi in Syria, since they are a minority, have always been relatively tolerant of the smaller groups, like the Druze, and sought to include them in their coalition. Why would the ... | religion syria | 1 | Why do some of the Druze oppose the regime in Syria? -- (religion syria)
<p>I don't understand why some of the Druze are supporting the effort to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria.</p>

<p>The Baathists/Alawi in Syria, since they are a minority, have always been relatively tolerant of the smaller groups, like... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,911 | How come so many asylum seekers have managed to enter Hungary? | <p>Hungary made it clear that it doesn't want refugees. Did Hungary let them in, or did they cross the border outside of border crossings?</p>

<p>Hungary is a Schengen country with an external EU border, so I imagine it should have a lot of resources to protect the border. I know that when Poland joined the Sc... | european union immigration syria | 1 | How come so many asylum seekers have managed to enter Hungary? -- (european union immigration syria)
<p>Hungary made it clear that it doesn't want refugees. Did Hungary let them in, or did they cross the border outside of border crossings?</p>

<p>Hungary is a Schengen country with an external EU border, so I i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,921 | Why do western democracies keep excellent diplomatic relations with awful dictatorial governments? | <p>Everything is in the question. Back when the cold war was raging, diplomatic relations between eastern communist governments and western democracies were awful.</p>

<p>Nowadays not only the diplomatic relations between western democracies and dictators of the middle east and Asian continents are good, but t... | democracy international relations | 1 | Why do western democracies keep excellent diplomatic relations with awful dictatorial governments? -- (democracy international relations)
<p>Everything is in the question. Back when the cold war was raging, diplomatic relations between eastern communist governments and western democracies were awful.</p>

<p>No... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,924 | Can a monarchy become a US state? | <p>I'm wondering if a monarchy could technically become a State in the US (<strong>without switching to republic, obviously</strong>), according to US constitution and to US laws.</p>

<p>I.e., for the sake of the question, it doesn't matter if there are no suitable candidates <em>right now</em>. Just about an ... | united states political theory federalism monarchy | 1 | Can a monarchy become a US state? -- (united states political theory federalism monarchy)
<p>I'm wondering if a monarchy could technically become a State in the US (<strong>without switching to republic, obviously</strong>), according to US constitution and to US laws.</p>

<p>I.e., for the sake of the question... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,937 | What's the purpose for a country to maintain a large public debt? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_public_debt" rel="noreferrer">Many countries</a> keep a national debt over 50% of their GDP every year, including first world countries. They owe each other and also to banks, companies and households.</p>

<p>As I understand, it wouldn't make sense... | debt | 1 | What's the purpose for a country to maintain a large public debt? -- (debt)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_public_debt" rel="noreferrer">Many countries</a> keep a national debt over 50% of their GDP every year, including first world countries. They owe each other and also to banks, compa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,941 | Why do governments still assume that "the more land, the better"? | <p>There is constant political struggle for land between two or more nations around the world, where two different countries claiming to own a land area even though another country controls (or "occupy") it. Whenever a region asks for independence, usually the central country refuses.</p>

<p>A non-exhaustive l... | debt geopolitics territory | 1 | Why do governments still assume that "the more land, the better"? -- (debt geopolitics territory)
<p>There is constant political struggle for land between two or more nations around the world, where two different countries claiming to own a land area even though another country controls (or "occupy") it. Whenever a reg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,947 | Equivalent of a chief minister in USA? | <p>In countries like India and Australia, we have the concept of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Minister" rel="noreferrer">Chief minister</a>. I wanted to know what is the equivalent position in USA? Since all these countries have states.</p>
 | united states india | 1 | Equivalent of a chief minister in USA? -- (united states india)
<p>In countries like India and Australia, we have the concept of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Minister" rel="noreferrer">Chief minister</a>. I wanted to know what is the equivalent position in USA? Since all these countries have states.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,957 | Why do the Spanish government not organize a national referendum for Catalonia independence? | <p>The reason the Spanish government was not willing to allow Catalonia to handle any referendum is because a Spanish province is not allowed to single handedly secede, such decisions should be taken by Spanish people as a whole. This is in my honest opinion a fully valid and understandable argument.</p>

<p>Wh... | referendum independence spain catalonia | 1 | Why do the Spanish government not organize a national referendum for Catalonia independence? -- (referendum independence spain catalonia)
<p>The reason the Spanish government was not willing to allow Catalonia to handle any referendum is because a Spanish province is not allowed to single handedly secede, such decision... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,960 | What interest does China have in U.S. debt? | <p>We buy a lot of things from China and relatively little do we send to them. Maybe they like our smartphone designs, computers, etc, but it is clear they can design as well as build. So if I understand correctly, they buy large amounts of U.S. bonds in order to suppress their own currency and keep exports up. But why... | china | 1 | What interest does China have in U.S. debt? -- (china)
<p>We buy a lot of things from China and relatively little do we send to them. Maybe they like our smartphone designs, computers, etc, but it is clear they can design as well as build. So if I understand correctly, they buy large amounts of U.S. bonds in order to s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,969 | Left and right wing: about nazis, populism and radicalism and how we use words | <p>The German word "Nazi" is extremely fashionable. It's used by media and by citizen. Like a major debate about "right radicals". Just for the protocol: I would call my a social liberal, so I don't think I am one of those wings.</p>

<p>I would like to know: are "Nazis" right or left wing? I thought that left ... | ideology nazism | 1 | Left and right wing: about nazis, populism and radicalism and how we use words -- (ideology nazism)
<p>The German word "Nazi" is extremely fashionable. It's used by media and by citizen. Like a major debate about "right radicals". Just for the protocol: I would call my a social liberal, so I don't think I am one of tho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,012 | What does this statement in the 1978 Constitution of the Russian SFSR mean? | <p>I didn't know where to ask this question, so I am asking it here since it does involve politics to some extent.</p>

<p><a href="http://constitution.garant.ru/history/ussr-rsfsr/1978/red_1978/5478722/" rel="nofollow">Full Constitution (In Russian)</a></p>

<p><strong><em>Here is the statement</em></s... | constitution russian federation communism history | 1 | What does this statement in the 1978 Constitution of the Russian SFSR mean? -- (constitution russian federation communism history)
<p>I didn't know where to ask this question, so I am asking it here since it does involve politics to some extent.</p>

<p><a href="http://constitution.garant.ru/history/ussr-rsfsr/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,014 | How many congressmen have each of the sessions had? | <p>Is data available on how many congressmen served in each of the sessions of congress? When did we start having 535?</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | How many congressmen have each of the sessions had? -- (united states congress)
<p>Is data available on how many congressmen served in each of the sessions of congress? When did we start having 535?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,020 | What policies does the U.S have for Yemen crisis? | <p>At least for the last 6 months the war between Saudis and Yemen has been intensified and thousands of Yemenis were killed during this period.</p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/09/21/430114/Yemen-Saudi-Arabia-Sanaa-Hasbah-Sawan" rel="nofollow">news</a> like <a href="http://www.us... | united states war yemen | 1 | What policies does the U.S have for Yemen crisis? -- (united states war yemen)
<p>At least for the last 6 months the war between Saudis and Yemen has been intensified and thousands of Yemenis were killed during this period.</p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/09/21/430114/Yemen-Saudi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,039 | How are relationships between Russia and progressive Kurdish groups? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan_Workers'_Party" rel="noreferrer">Turkish PKK</a>, known for its armed struggle for an independent Kurdistan, initially (1970s) described itself as communist, and more recently still rather radical as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communalism_%28politi... | russian federation syria turkey kurdistan | 1 | How are relationships between Russia and progressive Kurdish groups? -- (russian federation syria turkey kurdistan)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan_Workers'_Party" rel="noreferrer">Turkish PKK</a>, known for its armed struggle for an independent Kurdistan, initially (1970s) described itself ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,043 | Is there a correlation between Russia's allies and denominations of Islam? | <p>During the recent decade, the most loyal allies of Russia have been <strong>Iran</strong>, <strong>Iraq</strong>, and the official government of <strong>Syria</strong>. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/r2t7A.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/r2t7A.jpg" alt="Shia-Su... | russian federation syria iran | 1 | Is there a correlation between Russia's allies and denominations of Islam? -- (russian federation syria iran)
<p>During the recent decade, the most loyal allies of Russia have been <strong>Iran</strong>, <strong>Iraq</strong>, and the official government of <strong>Syria</strong>. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,049 | Why the West supports Al-Qaeda in Syria? | <p>Currently the main force of the non-ISIS opposition to Syrian government is the Islamic Front group, a loose conglomerate of several groups, the strongest of which is the An-Nusra front, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda. The both An-Nusra and Al-Qaeda are designated terrorist organizations by the UN. We heared a lot abou... | terrorism islamic state syria middle east | 1 | Why the West supports Al-Qaeda in Syria? -- (terrorism islamic state syria middle east)
<p>Currently the main force of the non-ISIS opposition to Syrian government is the Islamic Front group, a loose conglomerate of several groups, the strongest of which is the An-Nusra front, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda. The both An-N... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,056 | Why was Edward VIII's marriage a problem, but not Prince Charles's second? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNgP6d9HraI" rel="noreferrer">When <em>Edward VIII</em> wanted to marry <em>Wallis Simpson</em>, the fact she had been divorced was a problem that ultimately led to his abdication</a>.</p>

<p>Decades later, <em>Charles, Prince of Wales</em> married <em>Camilla Parker... | united kingdom head of state monarchy constitutional monarchy commonwealth | 1 | Why was Edward VIII's marriage a problem, but not Prince Charles's second? -- (united kingdom head of state monarchy constitutional monarchy commonwealth)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNgP6d9HraI" rel="noreferrer">When <em>Edward VIII</em> wanted to marry <em>Wallis Simpson</em>, the fact she had been di... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,060 | Are Kurds hostile to the west? | <p>Compared to other ethnic groups in the middle east, are Kurds hostile towards the west (Australia in particular)?</p>

<p>I don't mean annoyed or disappointed or exasperated by the west's betrayal or lack of support or supplying of arms to those oppressing them, but hostile enough to actively want to harm th... | middle east kurdistan western world | 1 | Are Kurds hostile to the west? -- (middle east kurdistan western world)
<p>Compared to other ethnic groups in the middle east, are Kurds hostile towards the west (Australia in particular)?</p>

<p>I don't mean annoyed or disappointed or exasperated by the west's betrayal or lack of support or supplying of arms ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,079 | Has there ever been an attempt to base employee pay on percent of top salaries in a company? | <p>Rather than a mandatory minimum wage, would it be possible to institute that the lowest total compensation is a certain percent of the highest compensation. For example if a CEO makes 1 million, the lowest an employee could be paid is 50k, or 5% of the top pay. </p>

<p>The intent of this isn't necessarily... | income inequality | 1 | Has there ever been an attempt to base employee pay on percent of top salaries in a company? -- (income inequality)
<p>Rather than a mandatory minimum wage, would it be possible to institute that the lowest total compensation is a certain percent of the highest compensation. For example if a CEO makes 1 million, the l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,086 | Is Freedom of speech a legitimate Right and a Law? | <p>Is freedom of speech a legitimate right that can be referred as a versus of law. I mean a rule that can be referred in courts?</p>

<p>If so what countries have this law? and what is it's law statement? I mean conditions, limitations and sub-notes.</p>

<p>edited: I mean is there any law that accordi... | law | 1 | Is Freedom of speech a legitimate Right and a Law? -- (law)
<p>Is freedom of speech a legitimate right that can be referred as a versus of law. I mean a rule that can be referred in courts?</p>

<p>If so what countries have this law? and what is it's law statement? I mean conditions, limitations and sub-notes.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,099 | Muamar Gadafi and Libya (military intervention by NATO) | <p>What really was the problem with the late Gaddafi's Leadership as the president of Libya. What possibly would have led NATO signatories (UK,US and Britain) to be all over His rule and yet the citizens were happy (most of them) ; like everything was okay as far as the living standards of the people, the free educatio... | democracy government human rights form of government libya | 1 | Muamar Gadafi and Libya (military intervention by NATO) -- (democracy government human rights form of government libya)
<p>What really was the problem with the late Gaddafi's Leadership as the president of Libya. What possibly would have led NATO signatories (UK,US and Britain) to be all over His rule and yet the citiz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,102 | What happens if the US Speaker of the House resigns, and the House doesn't elect a replacement? | <p>Suppose Boehner resigns, leaving the US House of Representatives without a Speaker. What happens next? Is there some process for operating the House without a Speaker? Or is the election of a new Speaker the required (by law or internal rule) next item of business? If there is such a requirement, what are the detail... | united states congress | 1 | What happens if the US Speaker of the House resigns, and the House doesn't elect a replacement? -- (united states congress)
<p>Suppose Boehner resigns, leaving the US House of Representatives without a Speaker. What happens next? Is there some process for operating the House without a Speaker? Or is the election of a n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,103 | What is the difference between the Congressional Record and the Federal Register? | <p>Both the Congressional Record and the Federal Register seem to be daily publications of US government - how are they different?</p>

<p>Would i be right in assuming that the Congressional Record is official, transcripts, whereas the Federal Register is unofficial commentary? </p>
 | united states congress | 1 | What is the difference between the Congressional Record and the Federal Register? -- (united states congress)
<p>Both the Congressional Record and the Federal Register seem to be daily publications of US government - how are they different?</p>

<p>Would i be right in assuming that the Congressional Record is o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,119 | How do I know that my vote was counted? | <p>Can American citizens verify that their vote was tallied correctly in the public/published results that determine an election? </p>

<p>More generally, do there exist any systems that can simultaneously guarantee anonymity while still providing some assurance that one's vote is actually tallied in the final... | united states election voting | 1 | How do I know that my vote was counted? -- (united states election voting)
<p>Can American citizens verify that their vote was tallied correctly in the public/published results that determine an election? </p>

<p>More generally, do there exist any systems that can simultaneously guarantee anonymity while stil... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,127 | Can a member of the European Parliament be removed from office? | <p>Can a member of the European Parliament be removed from office before end of term? If so, on what grounds and who has the power to do it?</p>

<p>This has come up in casual conversation and my (cursory, I admit) research did not yield an answer.</p>
 | european union parliament europe | 1 | Can a member of the European Parliament be removed from office? -- (european union parliament europe)
<p>Can a member of the European Parliament be removed from office before end of term? If so, on what grounds and who has the power to do it?</p>

<p>This has come up in casual conversation and my (cursory, I ad... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,132 | Is preferred candidate polling useful in predicting the likelihood of a candidate winning the primaries? | <p>I've heard repeatedly that Donald Trump is the front-runner for the Republican party presidential primaries when measured by polling for preferred candidate of republican voters, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationwide_opinion_polling_for_the_Republican_Party_2016_presidential_primaries" rel="nofollow"... | united states polling donald trump primaries | 1 | Is preferred candidate polling useful in predicting the likelihood of a candidate winning the primaries? -- (united states polling donald trump primaries)
<p>I've heard repeatedly that Donald Trump is the front-runner for the Republican party presidential primaries when measured by polling for preferred candidate of re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,137 | In a Westminster parliamentary system who would be appointed Prime Minister if all MPs were independents? | <p>In our current system the Prime Minister is the leader of the political party with the most seats, correct? </p>

<p>Well, if everyone threw out party politics and only elected independent local members of parliament, or each party only had one seat, who would be appointed Prime Minister? How would that deci... | democracy united kingdom canada parliament | 1 | In a Westminster parliamentary system who would be appointed Prime Minister if all MPs were independents? -- (democracy united kingdom canada parliament)
<p>In our current system the Prime Minister is the leader of the political party with the most seats, correct? </p>

<p>Well, if everyone threw out party poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,140 | Why does “The Pechanga Coalition” have a voice in California Online Poker Politics? | <p>So I've been trying to figure this out for weeks and I can't find the answer anywhere.</p>

<p>No one brings this up, and maybe I'm just ignorant of how the political system works and it's perfectly normal for foreign entities to use bribes, err... "lobbying" to affect laws in sovereign state they are not a ... | local government lobbying state legislatures indigenous people | 1 | Why does “The Pechanga Coalition” have a voice in California Online Poker Politics? -- (local government lobbying state legislatures indigenous people)
<p>So I've been trying to figure this out for weeks and I can't find the answer anywhere.</p>

<p>No one brings this up, and maybe I'm just ignorant of how the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,147 | CISA: Do we lose 4th Amendment rights when we share? | <p>The passage of CISA in its present form would give immunities to corporations that surrender users' personal information. Those who oppose passage of the bill often site the 4th Amendment, namely that our "papers and effects" are protected except upon issuance of a warrant.</p>

<p>However, I've also read th... | united states supreme court bill of rights | 1 | CISA: Do we lose 4th Amendment rights when we share? -- (united states supreme court bill of rights)
<p>The passage of CISA in its present form would give immunities to corporations that surrender users' personal information. Those who oppose passage of the bill often site the 4th Amendment, namely that our "papers and... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,176 | What does classification reason 1.4(B) and 1.4(D) mean? | <p>The weekly standard had a <a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/proof-hillary-sent-classified-info_1055964.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">sensationally titled piece</a> that was picked up and linked to by the Drudge report that claimed it was proof that Hillary Clinton knew she sent classified info over her ... | united states policy | 1 | What does classification reason 1.4(B) and 1.4(D) mean? -- (united states policy)
<p>The weekly standard had a <a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/proof-hillary-sent-classified-info_1055964.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">sensationally titled piece</a> that was picked up and linked to by the Drudge report that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,198 | Can the US government repeal or remove an article or amendment from the Constitution? | <p>Can the United States Government vote to repeal current articles or amendments from the constitution? Or is the constitution forever?</p>
 | united states constitution | 1 | Can the US government repeal or remove an article or amendment from the Constitution? -- (united states constitution)
<p>Can the United States Government vote to repeal current articles or amendments from the constitution? Or is the constitution forever?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,211 | How do I find out where candidates for county-level positions stand on the issues? | <p>Today is Election Day in the United States, and since it is an odd-numbered year, there are no national or state positions up for vote. However, my area includes elections for county-level positions, such as school board members, county treasurers, and county judges.</p>

<p>However, I realized that I know a... | united states election local government | 1 | How do I find out where candidates for county-level positions stand on the issues? -- (united states election local government)
<p>Today is Election Day in the United States, and since it is an odd-numbered year, there are no national or state positions up for vote. However, my area includes elections for county-level ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,213 | How to campaign donors in presidential campaigns ensure their candidate fulfills their campaign promise? | <p>There is an opinion that candidates who are not rich can be controlled by their sponsors. But can't they just accept the campaign donation and not help their donor after the election? How can sponsors possibly control them after elections ?</p>
 | election president | 1 | How to campaign donors in presidential campaigns ensure their candidate fulfills their campaign promise? -- (election president)
<p>There is an opinion that candidates who are not rich can be controlled by their sponsors. But can't they just accept the campaign donation and not help their donor after the election? How ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,215 | Policy arguments against legalizing marijuana? | <p>Polar opposite to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/9184/6517">this question</a> - what popular arguments are made <em>against</em> legalizing marijuana and lifting the strict regulations on hemp?<br>
Especially when compared with other abused plants like tobacco or green tea.</p>

<p>This in... | law government drugs | 1 | Policy arguments against legalizing marijuana? -- (law government drugs)
<p>Polar opposite to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/9184/6517">this question</a> - what popular arguments are made <em>against</em> legalizing marijuana and lifting the strict regulations on hemp?<br>
Especially when compared wi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,226 | Is there any statist policies that have been proven to benefit the economy? | <p>Refraining from opinions as much as possible, is there any examples where the government intervening in the market that has been proven to have bettered the economy better than the free market could have? I have not yet seen an example of an organization that could not have been bettered by being privatized but that... | economy | 1 | Is there any statist policies that have been proven to benefit the economy? -- (economy)
<p>Refraining from opinions as much as possible, is there any examples where the government intervening in the market that has been proven to have bettered the economy better than the free market could have? I have not yet seen an ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,244 | Why is House Rule XXVIII "Reserved"? | <p>In looking thorugh the official <a href="http://clerk.house.gov/legislative/legprocess.aspx" rel="nofollow">Rules of the House of Representatives of the 114th Congress</a>, I noticed that the next-to-last rule, XXVIII (28) was marked "Reserved" and has no text. </p>

<p>Why is this? Why is the rule on Gene... | united states congress | 1 | Why is House Rule XXVIII "Reserved"? -- (united states congress)
<p>In looking thorugh the official <a href="http://clerk.house.gov/legislative/legprocess.aspx" rel="nofollow">Rules of the House of Representatives of the 114th Congress</a>, I noticed that the next-to-last rule, XXVIII (28) was marked "Reserved" and has... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,246 | Least Developed Countries and non-Least Developed Countries | <p>According to the East African Community EU Economic Partnership agreement <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/eac/" rel="nofollow">http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/eac/</a>
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi are termed as Least Developed Countri... | economy trade | 1 | Least Developed Countries and non-Least Developed Countries -- (economy trade)
<p>According to the East African Community EU Economic Partnership agreement <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/eac/" rel="nofollow">http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/eac/</a>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,248 | What is the geostrategic reason for Zimbabwe to keep Cluster Munitions legal? | <p>On 4/Nov/2015, during a recent UNGA voting on banning Cluster Munitions, the opinion was mutual amongst 130 states. Only two world's superpowers voted against: <strong>Zimbabwe and Russia</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tHf1c.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tHf1c.jpg... | united nations weapons zimbabwe | 1 | What is the geostrategic reason for Zimbabwe to keep Cluster Munitions legal? -- (united nations weapons zimbabwe)
<p>On 4/Nov/2015, during a recent UNGA voting on banning Cluster Munitions, the opinion was mutual amongst 130 states. Only two world's superpowers voted against: <strong>Zimbabwe and Russia</strong>.</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,256 | The law on addressees of U.S. senators' resignations | <p>This is not wholly unrelated to <a href="https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/26298/who-was-the-first-member-of-the-united-states-senate-to-resign">this question on history.stackexchange.com</a> .</p>

<p>A few days ago if you had asked me who would be the addressee of a United States senator's l... | united states law senate senate rules | 1 | The law on addressees of U.S. senators' resignations -- (united states law senate senate rules)
<p>This is not wholly unrelated to <a href="https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/26298/who-was-the-first-member-of-the-united-states-senate-to-resign">this question on history.stackexchange.com</a> .</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,258 | Majority Opinion of Supreme Court cases | <p>I am learning about US Government and the Judicial Branch. According to my course lesson, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will write the majority opinion if he is part of the majority or assign an associate to write the majority opinion if he is in the dissenting opinion. </p>

<p>So, for the Supreme ... | united states supreme court judiciary | 1 | Majority Opinion of Supreme Court cases -- (united states supreme court judiciary)
<p>I am learning about US Government and the Judicial Branch. According to my course lesson, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will write the majority opinion if he is part of the majority or assign an associate to write the majorit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,278 | Why has Mongolia not had any problems with political violence by Muslims? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks" rel="noreferrer">USA</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu_ramming_attack" rel="noreferrer">Canada</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_July_2005_London_bombings" rel="noreferrer">Britain</a>, <a href="https... | terrorism mongolia | 1 | Why has Mongolia not had any problems with political violence by Muslims? -- (terrorism mongolia)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks" rel="noreferrer">USA</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu_ramming_attack" rel="noreferrer">Canada</a>, <a href="https... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,282 | Why didn't the European countries simulate terrorist activity, to gain casus belli against refugees? | <p>My assumptions:</p>

<ul>
<li>the recent bombing in Paris was known to happen, there can't be such huge influx of refugees without some terrorist sleeper agents being injected</li>
<li>European countries were morally obliged to accept refugees, as most of them are civilians with nowhere to go</li>&#x... | european union terrorism | 1 | Why didn't the European countries simulate terrorist activity, to gain casus belli against refugees? -- (european union terrorism)
<p>My assumptions:</p>

<ul>
<li>the recent bombing in Paris was known to happen, there can't be such huge influx of refugees without some terrorist sleeper agents being injecte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,289 | Machiavelli on making hard decisions | <p>Is there anywhere where, in his writings, Machivelli talks about making difficult decisions and how to regard "the greater good"?</p>
 | political theory decision making | 1 | Machiavelli on making hard decisions -- (political theory decision making)
<p>Is there anywhere where, in his writings, Machivelli talks about making difficult decisions and how to regard "the greater good"?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,292 | "Terrorism has no religion." Why don't Moderate Muslims restrain their Radical counterparts? | <p>There is a perspective, pretty popular in both mid-East and Western worlds, which says that the <strong>majority of Muslims do not share the radical views</strong></p>

<p>Provided this is true, why don't we see calls for peace from Muslim priests and other leaders of the public opinion?</p>

<p>Many... | terrorism religion islam | 1 | "Terrorism has no religion." Why don't Moderate Muslims restrain their Radical counterparts? -- (terrorism religion islam)
<p>There is a perspective, pretty popular in both mid-East and Western worlds, which says that the <strong>majority of Muslims do not share the radical views</strong></p>

<p>Provided this ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,299 | How far back through history should one delve into to be in a position to understand present day affairs | <p>At the age of 20, I have decided that with the current state of the world, I can no longer afford to be in the dark, in light of current events.</p>

<p>I decided not to delve straight into messy, chaotic present of our times, but to delve into it's history; the seeds with which were planted by others left b... | history | 1 | How far back through history should one delve into to be in a position to understand present day affairs -- (history)
<p>At the age of 20, I have decided that with the current state of the world, I can no longer afford to be in the dark, in light of current events.</p>

<p>I decided not to delve straight into m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,312 | Is calling my representatives about an issue repeatedly an effective way to get their attention? | <p>There are some issues I feel strongly about, so I have been calling my various representatives to share my thoughts with them. On some of these issues, I know that my representatives and I already disagree on the issues, so I would like to make my voice more forceful.</p>

<p>If I call my representatives abo... | united states legislative process lobbying | 1 | Is calling my representatives about an issue repeatedly an effective way to get their attention? -- (united states legislative process lobbying)
<p>There are some issues I feel strongly about, so I have been calling my various representatives to share my thoughts with them. On some of these issues, I know that my repre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,313 | Is Terrorism defined by its purpose or its effect? | <p>Britannica said this:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Terrorism, the systematic use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population</p>
</blockquote>

<p>And I got this from wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In its broadest sense, terrorism is any act designed to cause terr... | terrorism military | 1 | Is Terrorism defined by its purpose or its effect? -- (terrorism military)
<p>Britannica said this:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Terrorism, the systematic use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population</p>
</blockquote>

<p>And I got this from wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,326 | What happens to refugees when conflict/persecution ends? | <p>When an asylum seeker is admitted in a country as refugee because of war/persecution at home, once war ends and/or the end of persecution is verified, there are three main possibilities:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>The refugee voluntarily goes back to his home country. After all, it is his home and probably he has ... | immigration asylum | 1 | What happens to refugees when conflict/persecution ends? -- (immigration asylum)
<p>When an asylum seeker is admitted in a country as refugee because of war/persecution at home, once war ends and/or the end of persecution is verified, there are three main possibilities:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>The refugee voluntar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,342 | Where do I find the campaign trail for Donald Trump? | <p>How do I find out if Donald Trump is coming to a place near me?</p>

<p>I went to his web-site, <a href="https://www.DonaldJTrump.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.DonaldJTrump.com/</a>, <em>"Make America Great Again! | Donald J Trump for President"</em>, but there does not appear to be any systemic informati... | united states president campaigning donald trump | 1 | Where do I find the campaign trail for Donald Trump? -- (united states president campaigning donald trump)
<p>How do I find out if Donald Trump is coming to a place near me?</p>

<p>I went to his web-site, <a href="https://www.DonaldJTrump.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.DonaldJTrump.com/</a>, <em>"Make Americ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,367 | Are there any atheist politicians in the Republican Party (GOP)? | <p>I haven't seen any non-religious Republicans. Is it a present qualification for politicians running on the GOP ticket to be religious? </p>
 | united states religion republican party | 1 | Are there any atheist politicians in the Republican Party (GOP)? -- (united states religion republican party)
<p>I haven't seen any non-religious Republicans. Is it a present qualification for politicians running on the GOP ticket to be religious? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,382 | Why reduce influx of working immigrants? | <p>From BBC News, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34931725">Net migration to UK hits record 336,000</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The government aims to get net migration down to five figures by 2020.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Why does the UK government have this aim? What are the benefits to a... | united kingdom immigration | 1 | Why reduce influx of working immigrants? -- (united kingdom immigration)
<p>From BBC News, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34931725">Net migration to UK hits record 336,000</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The government aims to get net migration down to five figures by 2020.</p>
</blockquote>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,383 | Has any country had a non-trivial refugee intake without any controversy? | <p>Has any country not had controversy about accepting refugees?</p>

<p>Criteria that I'm looking for:</p>

<ol>
<li>The immigrants are refugees, which I'll define broadly: fleeing persecution, conflict or poor economic circumstances. Any circumstance where the host country is acting largely out of... | immigration asylum | 1 | Has any country had a non-trivial refugee intake without any controversy? -- (immigration asylum)
<p>Has any country not had controversy about accepting refugees?</p>

<p>Criteria that I'm looking for:</p>

<ol>
<li>The immigrants are refugees, which I'll define broadly: fleeing persecution, conflic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,407 | Can/do representatives move between the senate and the house in US congress? | <p>Are there examples of individuals moving between the Senate and the House in the US government (specifically in the past 20 years)? </p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Can/do representatives move between the senate and the house in US congress? -- (united states congress)
<p>Are there examples of individuals moving between the Senate and the House in the US government (specifically in the past 20 years)? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,408 | Can attendance at congressional hearings be mandated? | <p>Does Congress in the US have the authority to mandate individuals/organizations to attend congressional hearings? I gather usually voluntary, but are the exceptions where it is required?</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Can attendance at congressional hearings be mandated? -- (united states congress)
<p>Does Congress in the US have the authority to mandate individuals/organizations to attend congressional hearings? I gather usually voluntary, but are the exceptions where it is required?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,419 | Is there a name for this form of government? | <p>What I'm thinking of is a central government that is divided into partitions, each partition designated to govern over a given field (topic, subject), and each partition having elected representatives and heads. </p>

<p>For example, take the United States and make the partition be roughly the federal execu... | government political system terminology form of government | 1 | Is there a name for this form of government? -- (government political system terminology form of government)
<p>What I'm thinking of is a central government that is divided into partitions, each partition designated to govern over a given field (topic, subject), and each partition having elected representatives and hea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,421 | Why not have a wealth dependent income tax? | <p>Usually states implement a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_tax">progressive tax</a>. So people with a higher income have to pay a higher tax rate. </p>

<p>However I think that this is not helping much to distribute wealth more equally. Instead I imagine that it would be better to have an ... | taxes economy income inequality inequality | 1 | Why not have a wealth dependent income tax? -- (taxes economy income inequality inequality)
<p>Usually states implement a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_tax">progressive tax</a>. So people with a higher income have to pay a higher tax rate. </p>

<p>However I think that this is not helping m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,430 | If there is a government shutdown over the holidays, does congress have to stay to resolve it? | <p>I know that they are set to adjourn on the 18th, but if they shutdown the government, can they just leave for the rest of the year? What did they do in 1995 when that happened?</p>
 | congress budget | 1 | If there is a government shutdown over the holidays, does congress have to stay to resolve it? -- (congress budget)
<p>I know that they are set to adjourn on the 18th, but if they shutdown the government, can they just leave for the rest of the year? What did they do in 1995 when that happened?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,434 | Is there any term/discussion on a democracy that allows earning of extra votes? | <p>This is just a random idea for a goverment I had, not saying it is a better one then the current democracy, only that it is an interesting concept and I'm curious to think about how would would work.</p>

<p>The idea is a goverment that allows buying votes, but still is designed to prevent, or minimize the r... | form of government | 1 | Is there any term/discussion on a democracy that allows earning of extra votes? -- (form of government)
<p>This is just a random idea for a goverment I had, not saying it is a better one then the current democracy, only that it is an interesting concept and I'm curious to think about how would would work.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,466 | Is Turkey really buying ISIS Oil, like Russia says? | <p>Is Turkey really buying ISIS Oil, like <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/12/02/us-mideast-crisis-russia-turkey-idUSKBN0TL19S20151202" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Russia says</a>?</p>
 | russian federation turkey | 1 | Is Turkey really buying ISIS Oil, like Russia says? -- (russian federation turkey)
<p>Is Turkey really buying ISIS Oil, like <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/12/02/us-mideast-crisis-russia-turkey-idUSKBN0TL19S20151202" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Russia says</a>?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,497 | Why has Turkey invaded Iraq, and with what right? | <p>You all are probably aware of the recent conflict between Turkey and Russia after the downing of the two planes and the death of one of the pilots.</p>

<p>While Turkey felt it had a right to down the Russian jets because they were flying too close to its territory without authorization, it clearly feels it ... | turkey iraq | 1 | Why has Turkey invaded Iraq, and with what right? -- (turkey iraq)
<p>You all are probably aware of the recent conflict between Turkey and Russia after the downing of the two planes and the death of one of the pilots.</p>

<p>While Turkey felt it had a right to down the Russian jets because they were flying too... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,498 | Why did western allies oppose Japan while fighting the Axis in Europe? | <p>Several western Allied governments placed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABCD_line" rel="nofollow">embargoes</a> on Japan in response to its actions in China. I assume, though I'm not certain, that it contributed to Japan's decision to declare war against the United States and the British Empire. I can under... | japan western world world war ii | 1 | Why did western allies oppose Japan while fighting the Axis in Europe? -- (japan western world world war ii)
<p>Several western Allied governments placed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABCD_line" rel="nofollow">embargoes</a> on Japan in response to its actions in China. I assume, though I'm not certain, that it... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,508 | What factors resulted in victory of National front in French regional elections? | <p>The Far-right party of Le Pen named National Front or FN has just won a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35018849" rel="nofollow">sweeping victory in regional elections of France</a>, which were the first elections after the deadly attacks on Paris. Other than the staunch anti-Immigrant stance specially... | election european union immigration france | 1 | What factors resulted in victory of National front in French regional elections? -- (election european union immigration france)
<p>The Far-right party of Le Pen named National Front or FN has just won a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35018849" rel="nofollow">sweeping victory in regional elections of Fra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,516 | How are Donald Trump's recent comments about Muslim immigrants unconstitutional? | <p>A <a href="https://www.donaldjtrump.com/press-releases/donald-j.-trump-statement-on-preventing-muslim-immigration">recent campaign press release</a> from Donald Trump, the leading contender to become the Republican party’s nominee for US presidential candidate, recently called to ban Muslims from entering the United... | united states constitution president immigration donald trump | 1 | How are Donald Trump's recent comments about Muslim immigrants unconstitutional? -- (united states constitution president immigration donald trump)
<p>A <a href="https://www.donaldjtrump.com/press-releases/donald-j.-trump-statement-on-preventing-muslim-immigration">recent campaign press release</a> from Donald Trump, t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,521 | What do Americans nowadays think about WWII internment? | <p>I'm aware that the federal US government <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internment_of_Japanese_Americans#Reparations_and_redress">apologised to and compensated</a> Japanese-Americans who were interned or their descendants, and that there's a play <a href="http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/george-takei-da... | united states polling japan world war ii | 1 | What do Americans nowadays think about WWII internment? -- (united states polling japan world war ii)
<p>I'm aware that the federal US government <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internment_of_Japanese_Americans#Reparations_and_redress">apologised to and compensated</a> Japanese-Americans who were interned or the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,525 | Why don't many of the Republicans in the House and Senate believe in climate change? | <p>In their foundations, they support the laissez faire (economics) but they don't accept the green economy. Are there any logical reasons of why most Republicans (not all) refuse to acknowledge climate change? Are their ideas supported by any ideology, movements, lobbies?</p>
 | united states political theory ideology republican party regulation | 1 | Why don't many of the Republicans in the House and Senate believe in climate change? -- (united states political theory ideology republican party regulation)
<p>In their foundations, they support the laissez faire (economics) but they don't accept the green economy. Are there any logical reasons of why most Republicans... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,530 | Can an organization's presiding officer vote during their impeachment? | <p>Members in an organization I am involved in are attempting to impeach the President of the organization for negligence of duty. </p>

<p>The Constitution/Bylaws of this organization state the following: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Any member of [the Organization] has the right to bring formal charges... | senate rules parliament procedure roberts rules of order | 1 | Can an organization's presiding officer vote during their impeachment? -- (senate rules parliament procedure roberts rules of order)
<p>Members in an organization I am involved in are attempting to impeach the President of the organization for negligence of duty. </p>

<p>The Constitution/Bylaws of this organiz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,541 | Full List of Countries participating in the UN COP 21 in Paris | <p>Does anyone have a full list of countries who took part in the UN Climate Change Conference?</p>

<p>I know that it where about 150. Would find it interesting who exactly where involved. On top about 200 Countries signed the agreement. I am also curious to know which countries did this and which did not.</p>... | united nations paris agreement | 1 | Full List of Countries participating in the UN COP 21 in Paris -- (united nations paris agreement)
<p>Does anyone have a full list of countries who took part in the UN Climate Change Conference?</p>

<p>I know that it where about 150. Would find it interesting who exactly where involved. On top about 200 Countr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,546 | How does offering two almost identical options in a Preferential Voting system affect the outcome? | <p>New Zealand recently voted on a potential new design for their flag. The question was: </p>

<p><strong>"If the New Zealand flag changes, which flag would you prefer?"</strong></p>

<p>The five options were chosen by a government appointed committee:
<a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/v7jY9.jpg" ... | voting voting systems referendum | 1 | How does offering two almost identical options in a Preferential Voting system affect the outcome? -- (voting voting systems referendum)
<p>New Zealand recently voted on a potential new design for their flag. The question was: </p>

<p><strong>"If the New Zealand flag changes, which flag would you prefer?"</str... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,548 | Who didn't sign the Paris climate change agreement? | <p>According to many news outlets, most, but not every nation has agreed to the terms of the Paris agreement. Which didn't? Is there a public list of all signees?</p>
 | united nations paris agreement climate change | 1 | Who didn't sign the Paris climate change agreement? -- (united nations paris agreement climate change)
<p>According to many news outlets, most, but not every nation has agreed to the terms of the Paris agreement. Which didn't? Is there a public list of all signees?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,549 | Where are Congressional hearings anounced | <p>Is there somewhere official where the list of upcoming Congressional hearings are published?</p>

<p>(I am, in part, looking to find when prior ones were initially anounced) </p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Where are Congressional hearings anounced -- (united states congress)
<p>Is there somewhere official where the list of upcoming Congressional hearings are published?</p>

<p>(I am, in part, looking to find when prior ones were initially anounced) </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,553 | What are the potential benefits of a successfully implemented Islamic State? | <p>Hypothetically, what positive aspects could come out of the next 50 years of Middle Eastern-US policy if ISIS is successfully able to create and defend territory between Iraq and Syria?</p>
 | islamic state syria foreign policy middle east iraq | 1 | What are the potential benefits of a successfully implemented Islamic State? -- (islamic state syria foreign policy middle east iraq)
<p>Hypothetically, what positive aspects could come out of the next 50 years of Middle Eastern-US policy if ISIS is successfully able to create and defend territory between Iraq and Syri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,555 | Are two states in USA allowed to merge? | <p>Is it permissible for two states in USA to merge into one state and if so, what is the required process?</p>
 | united states | 1 | Are two states in USA allowed to merge? -- (united states)
<p>Is it permissible for two states in USA to merge into one state and if so, what is the required process?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,572 | Is "liberal conservatism" a coherent political position? | <p>In Switzerland a major right-wing political party calls itself defending "liberal conservative" views.</p>

<p>From what I know so far, "conservatives" desires to maintain old traditions, traditional family life and national identity.</p>

<p>On the other hand "liberals" desires minimizing state inte... | ideology liberalism conservatism | 1 | Is "liberal conservatism" a coherent political position? -- (ideology liberalism conservatism)
<p>In Switzerland a major right-wing political party calls itself defending "liberal conservative" views.</p>

<p>From what I know so far, "conservatives" desires to maintain old traditions, traditional family life an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,579 | Can people be "double counted" in different countries' census? | <p>Our census bureau defines the national "population" as the number of people in the country on census day. This includes citizens, foreign students and workers, and immigrants who do not yet have citizenship. They do not count citizens living abroad, even on vacation.</p>

<p>They also count people in diploma... | terminology statistics population | 1 | Can people be "double counted" in different countries' census? -- (terminology statistics population)
<p>Our census bureau defines the national "population" as the number of people in the country on census day. This includes citizens, foreign students and workers, and immigrants who do not yet have citizenship. They do... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,588 | Has Putin's photo ops included wearing fluoro? | <p>Apart from sport-related photo ops, one of the most frequent photo ops in Australia is the wearing of fluoro (Australian shortening of "fluorescent vest") by then PM Tony Abbott, preferably with a hard hat as well.</p>

<p>I'm under the impression that Russian leader Vladmir Putin does a lot of photo ops as ... | russian federation | 1 | Has Putin's photo ops included wearing fluoro? -- (russian federation)
<p>Apart from sport-related photo ops, one of the most frequent photo ops in Australia is the wearing of fluoro (Australian shortening of "fluorescent vest") by then PM Tony Abbott, preferably with a hard hat as well.</p>

<p>I'm under the i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,595 | Is "Justice of the Peace" an official in the administration of justice in England? | <p>Is "Justice of the Peace" an official in the administration of justice in England?</p>

<p>What about the Arbitrators and Juries? Do we consider them officials in the administration of justice?</p>
 | constitution united kingdom justice | 1 | Is "Justice of the Peace" an official in the administration of justice in England? -- (constitution united kingdom justice)
<p>Is "Justice of the Peace" an official in the administration of justice in England?</p>

<p>What about the Arbitrators and Juries? Do we consider them officials in the administration of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,602 | What defines a presidential term in the USA? | <p>What counts as a term as President of the United States? When the Vice President takes over after an assassination or resignation, does that count as a term? If the VP then decided to run independently as president, would he then be limited to only serve a single full 4-year term in office? </p>
 | united states president presidential term | 1 | What defines a presidential term in the USA? -- (united states president presidential term)
<p>What counts as a term as President of the United States? When the Vice President takes over after an assassination or resignation, does that count as a term? If the VP then decided to run independently as president, would h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,605 | Could Bill Clinton have won a third term? | <p>This may straddle the line between politics and history at this point, but if we didn't have the <a href="http://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-xxii">22nd Amendment</a>, which limits Presidents to two terms, could Bill Clinton have won a third term?</p>

<p>Specifically,... | united states president history | 1 | Could Bill Clinton have won a third term? -- (united states president history)
<p>This may straddle the line between politics and history at this point, but if we didn't have the <a href="http://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-xxii">22nd Amendment</a>, which limits Presidents to two... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,611 | Is infowars a credible source for political news? | <p>As a source for news, how credible is infowars?</p>

<p>If you think it is not credible, can you please provide an example which illustrates it being untrustworthy (i.e. provide a claim made by alex jones and a refutation?)</p>
 | media | 1 | Is infowars a credible source for political news? -- (media)
<p>As a source for news, how credible is infowars?</p>

<p>If you think it is not credible, can you please provide an example which illustrates it being untrustworthy (i.e. provide a claim made by alex jones and a refutation?)</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,614 | Is copyright transfer agreement really a boon for academic environment? | <p>Today Scientific journals can be cited on internet easily, moreover the research work is funded by the people through government as taxes. So why is there such commercial publishing of these research papers where people again need to spend money for their access when it was meant only for the people? It is not good ... | law | 1 | Is copyright transfer agreement really a boon for academic environment? -- (law)
<p>Today Scientific journals can be cited on internet easily, moreover the research work is funded by the people through government as taxes. So why is there such commercial publishing of these research papers where people again need to sp... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,616 | Why there was no Marshall plan for 1990s Russia? | <p>Just imagine the completely different world today if Russia were a part of Free World, member of NATO and a prosperous democracy, like Germany.</p>

<p>Was it ever discussed, and if so, why wasn't it implemented? </p>
 | democracy russian federation international relations economy | 1 | Why there was no Marshall plan for 1990s Russia? -- (democracy russian federation international relations economy)
<p>Just imagine the completely different world today if Russia were a part of Free World, member of NATO and a prosperous democracy, like Germany.</p>

<p>Was it ever discussed, and if so, why wasn... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,635 | Does California's primary election really make no difference as to which democratic candidate gets elected? | <p>I keep hearing various alternative news sources saying that the DNC will already have selected their democratic candidate to run in the presidential election against a republican <strong>before</strong> California has it's primary election. That can only mean that California, then, has no voice in the selection of t... | election president | 1 | Does California's primary election really make no difference as to which democratic candidate gets elected? -- (election president)
<p>I keep hearing various alternative news sources saying that the DNC will already have selected their democratic candidate to run in the presidential election against a republican <stron... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,638 | What political influence does the chair of the UN Human Rights Council have? | <p>In September 2015, Faisal bin Hassan Trad, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN, has been elected chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Considering that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Saudi_Arabia">the human rights situation in Saudi-Arabia</a> can be considered quite questionable,... | united nations human rights saudi arabia | 1 | What political influence does the chair of the UN Human Rights Council have? -- (united nations human rights saudi arabia)
<p>In September 2015, Faisal bin Hassan Trad, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN, has been elected chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Considering that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,646 | What are the limitations of PAC and Super PAC funding? | <p>Can a Super PAC or PAC fund a candidate directly or can they only use money to support a candidates cause? I have heard a lot about Super PAC's and how they are funded but I was wondering how those funds are given to candidates and if there are any limitations to what Super PAC's can do.</p>

<p>And a follow... | united states | 1 | What are the limitations of PAC and Super PAC funding? -- (united states)
<p>Can a Super PAC or PAC fund a candidate directly or can they only use money to support a candidates cause? I have heard a lot about Super PAC's and how they are funded but I was wondering how those funds are given to candidates and if there ar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,661 | Has Pakistan been able to sell JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka? | <p>Pakistani PM is visiting Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>There has been a lot of discussion in the news media about the selling of JF-17.</p>

<p>Some says that India is putting pressure on Sri Lanka not to buy jets from Pakistan and hence they are not buying. Some says that Sri Lanka hasn't bought JF-17 but comm... | pakistan | 1 | Has Pakistan been able to sell JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka? -- (pakistan)
<p>Pakistani PM is visiting Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>There has been a lot of discussion in the news media about the selling of JF-17.</p>

<p>Some says that India is putting pressure on Sri Lanka not to buy jets from Pakistan and he... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,662 | Are there any major American cities that regularly experiences significant snow accumulation that do not provide snow removal services? | <p>Are there any major American cities that regularly experiences significant snow accumulation that do not provide or organize snow removal services as a communal service by the city authority for its citizens and leaves the organization entirely or to a large degree up to them? If so how is snow removal handled in th... | united states local government | 1 | Are there any major American cities that regularly experiences significant snow accumulation that do not provide snow removal services? -- (united states local government)
<p>Are there any major American cities that regularly experiences significant snow accumulation that do not provide or organize snow removal service... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,677 | Is there any recourse to remove a dissatisfactory president even if he hasn't broken the law? | <p>So, lets say a certain wig-wearing candidate were elected president, and he decided to (contrary to certain campaign promises) not commit several violations of the constitution into law; Lets say he was a fantastic president, and brought peace and harmony to all individuals, regardless of race, sex, creed, socioecon... | united states president | 1 | Is there any recourse to remove a dissatisfactory president even if he hasn't broken the law? -- (united states president)
<p>So, lets say a certain wig-wearing candidate were elected president, and he decided to (contrary to certain campaign promises) not commit several violations of the constitution into law; Lets sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,688 | What are the ideological differences between the Soviet Union and Noam Chomsky? | <p>What the Soviet Union used to be is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/9667/soviet-union-state-capitalism-and-socialism/9668#9668">usually considered a socialist state</a>. </p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Noam_Chomsky" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Noam C... | political theory communism socialism capitalism soviet union | 1 | What are the ideological differences between the Soviet Union and Noam Chomsky? -- (political theory communism socialism capitalism soviet union)
<p>What the Soviet Union used to be is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/9667/soviet-union-state-capitalism-and-socialism/9668#9668">usually considered a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,698 | Why isn't a Condorcet method used? | <p>A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condorcet_method" rel="noreferrer">Condorcet method</a> is an election system where voters rate their candidates in order of preference. As an example, for candidates A B and C, a valid vote can be [A > B > C], [C > B > A], [B > A > C] etc.</p>

<p>The vote then leads... | voting voting systems | 1 | Why isn't a Condorcet method used? -- (voting voting systems)
<p>A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condorcet_method" rel="noreferrer">Condorcet method</a> is an election system where voters rate their candidates in order of preference. As an example, for candidates A B and C, a valid vote can be [A > B > C], [C ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,701 | Nuremberg defense for common soldiers and war of aggression | <p>Under international law, for example the Hague, Geneva conventions and case law estabilished by various international bodies such as ICC, UNSC, UNGA, International Military Tributal (IMT)...</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Are soldiers, and not just commanding officers, criminally responsible for fighting under a war o... | war international law iraq rules of war | 1 | Nuremberg defense for common soldiers and war of aggression -- (war international law iraq rules of war)
<p>Under international law, for example the Hague, Geneva conventions and case law estabilished by various international bodies such as ICC, UNSC, UNGA, International Military Tributal (IMT)...</p>

<ol>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,704 | What is the legal background for Russia's seat as a Permanent Member of UNSC? | <p>At the UN's founding in 1945, the Soviet Union became one of the five permanent members of the Security Council.</p>
<p>When in December 1991, <strong>the Soviet Union</strong> collapsed, <strong>the Russia</strong> was arguably recognized as the legal successor state of the Soviet Union and maintained the USSR'... | russian federation united nations soviet union | 1 | What is the legal background for Russia's seat as a Permanent Member of UNSC? -- (russian federation united nations soviet union)
<p>At the UN's founding in 1945, the Soviet Union became one of the five permanent members of the Security Council.</p>
<p>When in December 1991, <strong>the Soviet Union</strong> collap... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,705 | Has Germany used water cannons for controlling crowds other than protests? | <p>Germany has used water cannons for controlling protests (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35271558">example</a>).</p>

<p>Has it been used for controlling any other kind of crowds, such as football hooligans or out-of-control crowds at a celebration?</p>

<p>A brief scan of <a href="http... | policy germany | 1 | Has Germany used water cannons for controlling crowds other than protests? -- (policy germany)
<p>Germany has used water cannons for controlling protests (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35271558">example</a>).</p>

<p>Has it been used for controlling any other kind of crowds, such as football hoo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
9,713 | Is Section 215 of the Patriot Act still in effect? | <p>For some background, I'm competing in an upcoming student congress competition. One of the bills on the docket is a resolution to repeal Section 215 of the Patriot Act. After doing some background reading, I'm confused as to whether or not Section 215 is technically still in effect. </p>

<p>From <a href="ht... | united states law | 1 | Is Section 215 of the Patriot Act still in effect? -- (united states law)
<p>For some background, I'm competing in an upcoming student congress competition. One of the bills on the docket is a resolution to repeal Section 215 of the Patriot Act. After doing some background reading, I'm confused as to whether or not Sec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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