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10,882 | Can senators walk out of a filibuster? | <p>In the U.S. Senate, it is not uncommon for senators to speak for hours on the Senate floor. Some infamous filibusters include a 24-hour speech against the Civil Rights Act and Ted Cruz's campaign to shut down the government. </p>

<p>Is there any rule preventing senators from simply walking out of a filibust... | united states senate senate rules filibuster | 1 | Can senators walk out of a filibuster? -- (united states senate senate rules filibuster)
<p>In the U.S. Senate, it is not uncommon for senators to speak for hours on the Senate floor. Some infamous filibusters include a 24-hour speech against the Civil Rights Act and Ted Cruz's campaign to shut down the government. </p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,890 | Why do people call Bernie the most popular candidate when he's losing? | <p>Recently I have seen many images on Facebook and elsewhere with pictures comparing large Bernie Sanders rallies to relatively small rallies for other candidates. Often these images have captions along the lines of "Bernie is clearly the most popular candidate, so vote for him since he's so popular."</p>

<p>... | united states primaries bernie sanders democratic party | 1 | Why do people call Bernie the most popular candidate when he's losing? -- (united states primaries bernie sanders democratic party)
<p>Recently I have seen many images on Facebook and elsewhere with pictures comparing large Bernie Sanders rallies to relatively small rallies for other candidates. Often these images have... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,899 | In cases such as Tinker v. Des Moines, what did the plaintiffs sue the government for? | <p>I was reading about the <em>Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District</em> case, and noticed that it (as do many cases) began with a lawsuit, with the Tinker family suing the government. However, I couldn't find anything about what they were suing <em>for.</em> Money? A change of school policy? (w... | united states supreme court | 1 | In cases such as Tinker v. Des Moines, what did the plaintiffs sue the government for? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>I was reading about the <em>Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District</em> case, and noticed that it (as do many cases) began with a lawsuit, with the Tinker family suing the gover... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,919 | Are 00 agents really a thing? | <blockquote>
 <p>Politically, are there actually equivalents to <em>00 agents</em>, as per James Bond?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>That is, not just people who work for an intelligence agency, but people who are sent on missions behind enemy lines with something of a free agency... </p>

<p>That's pr... | foreign policy | 1 | Are 00 agents really a thing? -- (foreign policy)
<blockquote>
 <p>Politically, are there actually equivalents to <em>00 agents</em>, as per James Bond?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>That is, not just people who work for an intelligence agency, but people who are sent on missions behind enemy lines with someth... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,930 | What impact would the secession of the State of Jefferson from California and Oregon have on regional representation? | <p>For nearly 75 years, members of the northern counties of California and the southern counties of Oregon have attempted to organize the secession from both and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_(proposed_Pacific_state)" rel="noreferrer">the formation of a new state, Jefferson</a>.</p>

<p>Resid... | united states statehood | 1 | What impact would the secession of the State of Jefferson from California and Oregon have on regional representation? -- (united states statehood)
<p>For nearly 75 years, members of the northern counties of California and the southern counties of Oregon have attempted to organize the secession from both and <a href="ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,948 | Are there any bodies or agencies that collate UK polling data? | <p>I used to use <a href="http://www.ukpollingreport.co.uk" rel="nofollow">UK Polling Report</a> but recently their updates have become more infrequent and I'm not sure how much I trust the analysis or selection of data. Are there any other sources from which I could find a roundup of polling done in the UK? All of it ... | democracy united kingdom polling data sources | 1 | Are there any bodies or agencies that collate UK polling data? -- (democracy united kingdom polling data sources)
<p>I used to use <a href="http://www.ukpollingreport.co.uk" rel="nofollow">UK Polling Report</a> but recently their updates have become more infrequent and I'm not sure how much I trust the analysis or sele... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,953 | How much more likely are professed political party supporters to support a position taken by that party? | <p>I was wondering if there has been any research conducted on this issue. That is, all other things being equal how much more likely is a professed supporter of a political party or politician to support a position taken by that person or body, as opposed to the general likelihood of a person of that demographic. Spec... | parties ideology polling identity politics political leaders | 1 | How much more likely are professed political party supporters to support a position taken by that party? -- (parties ideology polling identity politics political leaders)
<p>I was wondering if there has been any research conducted on this issue. That is, all other things being equal how much more likely is a professed ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,958 | Why are US elections every 2 years, but only include the President every 4 years? | <p>The U.S. holds national elections every 2 years, but Presidents are only up for election every 4 years. The result is that sometimes, a president has 2 years where congress can oppose them and sometimes even shut the government down.</p>

<p>Is there a reason (preferably legal or ideological) why these elect... | united states election congress president | 1 | Why are US elections every 2 years, but only include the President every 4 years? -- (united states election congress president)
<p>The U.S. holds national elections every 2 years, but Presidents are only up for election every 4 years. The result is that sometimes, a president has 2 years where congress can oppose them... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,972 | How can I find information about bills that politicians are trying to pass in Canada? | <p><strong>Context:</strong></p>

<p>I don't participate in social media (besides SE) and was never educated about politics as a child; as such, there is a lot I don't understand.</p>

<p>It seems I'm only able to know what's going on politically from biased sources (i.e: other people (web or non-web)).... | supreme court canada data sources | 1 | How can I find information about bills that politicians are trying to pass in Canada? -- (supreme court canada data sources)
<p><strong>Context:</strong></p>

<p>I don't participate in social media (besides SE) and was never educated about politics as a child; as such, there is a lot I don't understand.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,976 | Legislation preventing members of congress from serving on companies | <p>Is there any legislation preventing members of congress (/the president) from being a CEO/director of a company at the same time as they are elected? </p>
 | united states congress legislation | 1 | Legislation preventing members of congress from serving on companies -- (united states congress legislation)
<p>Is there any legislation preventing members of congress (/the president) from being a CEO/director of a company at the same time as they are elected? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,984 | Does commentary on interviews have more effect on voters than interviews themselves? | <p>I was watching the following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=m0PeN3fkzmQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reaction video</a> from The Thick of It.</p>

<p>Which got me thinking: has there been any research (probably meta-research involving other studies) on whether commentary is more ... | electorate polling political commentary political research | 1 | Does commentary on interviews have more effect on voters than interviews themselves? -- (electorate polling political commentary political research)
<p>I was watching the following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=m0PeN3fkzmQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reaction video</a> from The Thick of I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,989 | Why did local authorities in England and Wales stop building homes? | <p>From the 1970s–1980s, UK government local authorities stopped building homes:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/mdQHj.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/mdQHj.gif" alt="UK house building"></a><br>
(Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15810966" r... | united kingdom economy housing | 1 | Why did local authorities in England and Wales stop building homes? -- (united kingdom economy housing)
<p>From the 1970s–1980s, UK government local authorities stopped building homes:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/mdQHj.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/mdQHj.gif" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,995 | Are there any benefits to random voting? | <p>Suppose somebody did not have the time or resources to know about the different candidates and their proposed programs. What are the main disadvantages and possible advantages of random voting in such situations?</p>
 | election voting | 1 | Are there any benefits to random voting? -- (election voting)
<p>Suppose somebody did not have the time or resources to know about the different candidates and their proposed programs. What are the main disadvantages and possible advantages of random voting in such situations?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
10,998 | Can the US president hand-off the nuclear football to the vice president? | <p>It's been reported that the nuclear football will be coming with President Obama <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/13/hiroshima-open-horrors-barack-obama-historic-visit-japan" rel="noreferrer">during his historic visit</a> to Hiroshima.</p>

<p>Could a president decide to give the nuclear fo... | united states president nuclear weapons japan | 1 | Can the US president hand-off the nuclear football to the vice president? -- (united states president nuclear weapons japan)
<p>It's been reported that the nuclear football will be coming with President Obama <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/13/hiroshima-open-horrors-barack-obama-historic-visit-japan"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,007 | How is authority distributed in the Commonwealth of Independent States? | <p>As a sort of a successor organization to the Soviet Union, which itself was a successor to the Russian Empire, it would seem that some of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States would fear Russian domination. In real terms, Russia is much more economically and militarily powerful. Nevertheless, a... | russian federation international relations | 1 | How is authority distributed in the Commonwealth of Independent States? -- (russian federation international relations)
<p>As a sort of a successor organization to the Soviet Union, which itself was a successor to the Russian Empire, it would seem that some of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,020 | Recent EU top meeting, who is in the background? | <p>There is a recent meeting of different EU top bosses, images here:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Yoecm.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Yoecm.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>To the left, we can see Juncker. In the middle, Schulz. B... | european union | 1 | Recent EU top meeting, who is in the background? -- (european union)
<p>There is a recent meeting of different EU top bosses, images here:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Yoecm.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Yoecm.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,021 | Why won't President Obama apologize for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? | <p>Why won't President Obama apologize for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? He will be visiting Hiroshima soon, and he has <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/22/obama-japan-hiroshima-interview-no-apology">said</a> that he isn't going to be apologizing.</p>
 | united states nuclear weapons japan barack obama | 1 | Why won't President Obama apologize for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? -- (united states nuclear weapons japan barack obama)
<p>Why won't President Obama apologize for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? He will be visiting Hiroshima soon, and he has <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/us-new... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,023 | Why can the EU stop member countries from electing democratically representative candidates? | <p>The EU has decided that it will take economic action against entire countries that democratically elect candidates it deems to have politically oppositional stances. Why is this? And why is this viewed as a good thing from within European countries? It looks like political repression to me.</p>

<p><a hre... | european union | 1 | Why can the EU stop member countries from electing democratically representative candidates? -- (european union)
<p>The EU has decided that it will take economic action against entire countries that democratically elect candidates it deems to have politically oppositional stances. Why is this? And why is this viewed ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,042 | Does year of birth, or age, influence opinions on the atomic bombing of Japan? | <p>Older Americans are more likely to support the atomic bombing of Japan than younger Americans, according to a poll by Pew Research: <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/08/04/70-years-after-hiroshima-opinions-have-shifted-on-use-of-atomic-bomb/" rel="nofollow">70 years after Hiroshima, opinions have sh... | united states war nuclear weapons polling demographics | 1 | Does year of birth, or age, influence opinions on the atomic bombing of Japan? -- (united states war nuclear weapons polling demographics)
<p>Older Americans are more likely to support the atomic bombing of Japan than younger Americans, according to a poll by Pew Research: <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,057 | What Japanese government members have visited Pearl Harbor? | <p>Japanese Prime Minister has indicated that <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/japanese-pm-shinzo-abe-rejects-idea-pearl-harbor-visit-ahead-obamas-trip-hiroshima-2374305">he doesn't have any plans</a> to visit Pearl Harbor in reciprocation for Obama's visit to Hiroshima.</p>

<p>What Japanese government members ... | united states japan world war ii | 1 | What Japanese government members have visited Pearl Harbor? -- (united states japan world war ii)
<p>Japanese Prime Minister has indicated that <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/japanese-pm-shinzo-abe-rejects-idea-pearl-harbor-visit-ahead-obamas-trip-hiroshima-2374305">he doesn't have any plans</a> to visit Pearl Harbor ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,058 | US Primaries 2016 - Washington | <p>In the results for the Democratic primaries I came across this for Washington state:</p>

<p>Hillary Clinton </p>

<ul>
<li>votes: 380,760</li>
<li>perc: 52.95%</li>
<li>delegates: 27</li>
</ul>

<p>Bernie Sanders</p>

<ul>
<li>votes: 338,283</li>
<li>perc: 47.... | united states bernie sanders hillary clinton democratic primary | 1 | US Primaries 2016 - Washington -- (united states bernie sanders hillary clinton democratic primary)
<p>In the results for the Democratic primaries I came across this for Washington state:</p>

<p>Hillary Clinton </p>

<ul>
<li>votes: 380,760</li>
<li>perc: 52.95%</li>
<li>delegates: 27</li>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,068 | Why did America only attack Japan with atomic bombs and spare Germany? | <p>Why did America use atomic bombs to end WWII with Japan but not do the same to end the war with Germany?</p>
 | united states nuclear weapons world war ii armed conflict | 1 | Why did America only attack Japan with atomic bombs and spare Germany? -- (united states nuclear weapons world war ii armed conflict)
<p>Why did America use atomic bombs to end WWII with Japan but not do the same to end the war with Germany?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,070 | If Hillary Clinton was authorized to declassify information, then why would information she possibly leaked be classified? | <p>I am confused about how anything Hillary Clinton leaked or potentially leaked while Secretary of State would have been classified. Is not the Secretary of State authorized to declassify information, as she was the head of the state department? </p>

<p>Since I do not fully understand how information is decla... | united states hillary clinton classified information | 1 | If Hillary Clinton was authorized to declassify information, then why would information she possibly leaked be classified? -- (united states hillary clinton classified information)
<p>I am confused about how anything Hillary Clinton leaked or potentially leaked while Secretary of State would have been classified. Is no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,075 | Is Obama the first American president to ever visit Hiroshima? | <p>In most articles about Obama's visit to Hiroshima, they say that <a href="http://wapo.st/1WZhg8c" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the visit is the first to Hiroshima by a sitting U.S. president</a>.</p>

<p>This implies that there may have been visits by presidents before or after their tenure in office. Have non-... | united states president history nuclear weapons world war ii | 1 | Is Obama the first American president to ever visit Hiroshima? -- (united states president history nuclear weapons world war ii)
<p>In most articles about Obama's visit to Hiroshima, they say that <a href="http://wapo.st/1WZhg8c" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the visit is the first to Hiroshima by a sitting U.S. president<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,077 | Do people who self-identify with the term 'social justice' tend towards respect for the individual or for the collective? | <p><strong>Note:</strong> this question has been edited as a result of feedback in the comments. The original title was "Do people who self-identify highly with 'social justice' tend to be left or right wing?" and some answers were originally created when the question read as such.</p>

<p><strong>Main Question... | political system ideology social politics | 1 | Do people who self-identify with the term 'social justice' tend towards respect for the individual or for the collective? -- (political system ideology social politics)
<p><strong>Note:</strong> this question has been edited as a result of feedback in the comments. The original title was "Do people who self-identify hi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,094 | Who nominates EU commissioners? | <p>If I understand correctly, the EU Commission is voted for by the 28 heads of the constituent governments of the EU.</p>

<p>Who nominates the candidates for the heads of state to vote on, and what is the voting mechanism (qualified majority?).</p>
 | european union | 1 | Who nominates EU commissioners? -- (european union)
<p>If I understand correctly, the EU Commission is voted for by the 28 heads of the constituent governments of the EU.</p>

<p>Who nominates the candidates for the heads of state to vote on, and what is the voting mechanism (qualified majority?).</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,101 | Which UK political parties support legal aid for unfair dismissal tribunals? | <p>The Conservative Party recently took away worker rights to financial support for unfair dismissal tribunals in the United Kingdom. Which parties support reintroducing financial support and what are their specific positions?</p>
 | law united kingdom conservative party | 1 | Which UK political parties support legal aid for unfair dismissal tribunals? -- (law united kingdom conservative party)
<p>The Conservative Party recently took away worker rights to financial support for unfair dismissal tribunals in the United Kingdom. Which parties support reintroducing financial support and what are... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,124 | Does California have a state "supremacy clause"? | <p>On the San Francisco ballot in the upcoming June 2016 election, there is <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/San_Francisco,_California,_Paid_Sick_Leave_Changes,_Proposition_E_(June_2016)" rel="noreferrer">Proposition E</a>, which aims to bring city law regarding sick leave into conformity with a state law of the same n... | united states constitution california | 1 | Does California have a state "supremacy clause"? -- (united states constitution california)
<p>On the San Francisco ballot in the upcoming June 2016 election, there is <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/San_Francisco,_California,_Paid_Sick_Leave_Changes,_Proposition_E_(June_2016)" rel="noreferrer">Proposition E</a>, whic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,154 | Is a market with anti-Monopoly regulations still a pure free market? | <p>I just saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=430OAJuh0nk" rel="nofollow">this video</a> and I got from it that even libertarians want to regulate the free market to prevent monopolies. They criticized the anti-monopoly contracts at the beginning but then, I think I didn't quite get the alternative - the profe... | economy libertarianism trade | 1 | Is a market with anti-Monopoly regulations still a pure free market? -- (economy libertarianism trade)
<p>I just saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=430OAJuh0nk" rel="nofollow">this video</a> and I got from it that even libertarians want to regulate the free market to prevent monopolies. They criticized the an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,159 | Will it be harder to emigrate to a European country (e.g. Denmark) if Britain leaves the EU? | <p>The current figures look as if Britain will vote to leave the EU:</p>

<p><a href="http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/blog/archives/9706" rel="noreferrer">UK Politics Blog: EU Polling Data</a></p>

<p>I am a British Citizen and would like to move to Denmark in around a year or so anyway, but if Britain lea... | european union immigration europe denmark brexit | 1 | Will it be harder to emigrate to a European country (e.g. Denmark) if Britain leaves the EU? -- (european union immigration europe denmark brexit)
<p>The current figures look as if Britain will vote to leave the EU:</p>

<p><a href="http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/blog/archives/9706" rel="noreferrer">UK Politics B... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,163 | Why is there a discrepancy between # of precincts reporting for different parties from the same polling places? | <p>As I was monitoring the presidential primary returns tonight I noticed something very puzzling. Take a quick look at this screen capture:
<a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7jfSM.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7jfSM.jpg" alt="precincts reporting"></a>
This image is from on... | united states voting primaries ballot | 1 | Why is there a discrepancy between # of precincts reporting for different parties from the same polling places? -- (united states voting primaries ballot)
<p>As I was monitoring the presidential primary returns tonight I noticed something very puzzling. Take a quick look at this screen capture:
<a href="https://i.s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,168 | Vote amount according to "intelligence" | <p>My friend and I had a vivid discussion about politics. We discussed about a system in which people had to go through some sort of intelligence evaluation system. According to their intelligence level they would get a certain amount of votes (higher score means more votes). Most current systems give a moron and a gen... | democracy one person one vote | 1 | Vote amount according to "intelligence" -- (democracy one person one vote)
<p>My friend and I had a vivid discussion about politics. We discussed about a system in which people had to go through some sort of intelligence evaluation system. According to their intelligence level they would get a certain amount of votes (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,170 | Why does the US only have two major political parties? | <p>As a Brit who for the first time has started following US politics, I cannot understand when it comes to choosing a President there is an option of only two political parties from who to choose from?</p>

<p>In the UK there are a vast array of political parties, spread right across the political spectrum. Bu... | united states parties political system | 1 | Why does the US only have two major political parties? -- (united states parties political system)
<p>As a Brit who for the first time has started following US politics, I cannot understand when it comes to choosing a President there is an option of only two political parties from who to choose from?</p>

<p>In... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,174 | Is there a process to prevent a non-natural-born vice-president from serving? | <p>If <strong>Donald Trump</strong> were to announce <strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger</strong> as his running mate, what would happen?</p>

<p>Is there some sort of process that would rule Schwarzenegger ineligible to become <strong>Vice President</strong> due to not being a natural born United States citizen?</p>... | united states president donald trump citizenship | 1 | Is there a process to prevent a non-natural-born vice-president from serving? -- (united states president donald trump citizenship)
<p>If <strong>Donald Trump</strong> were to announce <strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger</strong> as his running mate, what would happen?</p>

<p>Is there some sort of process that would... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,181 | Issue-Specific Knowledge Tests For Voting | <p>I have often wondered if it would be worthwhile for ballots to verify that voters understand the issues they are voting on, and whether this could be achieved objectively.</p>

<p>Case in point: I had a conversation a few years ago in which a person told me "I am voting 'Yes' on ballot measure X because I wa... | democracy voting one person one vote | 1 | Issue-Specific Knowledge Tests For Voting -- (democracy voting one person one vote)
<p>I have often wondered if it would be worthwhile for ballots to verify that voters understand the issues they are voting on, and whether this could be achieved objectively.</p>

<p>Case in point: I had a conversation a few yea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,191 | To what extent is it valid to say Chavez government is right-wing? | <p>This occurred three years ago. Someone told me that a movement named Zeitgeist, which is allegedly based on Ron Paul's ideology, was a right wing movement. Almost immediately after, the same person associated Zeitgeist being right-wing, with the Zeitgeist chapter in Venezuela supporting Hugo Chavez, as an additional... | political spectrum venezuela | 1 | To what extent is it valid to say Chavez government is right-wing? -- (political spectrum venezuela)
<p>This occurred three years ago. Someone told me that a movement named Zeitgeist, which is allegedly based on Ron Paul's ideology, was a right wing movement. Almost immediately after, the same person associated Zeitgei... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,194 | Does the UK still use propaganda? | <p>Can you recall anything that was propaganda that the UK government has espoused?</p>

<p>I am sure it didn't just stop after WW2 but they have got so good at it I find it hard to find good examples that are obvious enough to show people. </p>
 | united kingdom parties government policy fascism | 1 | Does the UK still use propaganda? -- (united kingdom parties government policy fascism)
<p>Can you recall anything that was propaganda that the UK government has espoused?</p>

<p>I am sure it didn't just stop after WW2 but they have got so good at it I find it hard to find good examples that are obvious enough... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,196 | Democracy without Education? | <p>I will keep this brief.</p>

<p>I recently had a discussion with my Chinese friends. Their argument against implementing more democratic elements in China was the large fraction - in their eyes - uneducated population. </p>

<p>This is not supposed to be a question about China and democracy, rather i... | democracy education | 1 | Democracy without Education? -- (democracy education)
<p>I will keep this brief.</p>

<p>I recently had a discussion with my Chinese friends. Their argument against implementing more democratic elements in China was the large fraction - in their eyes - uneducated population. </p>

<p>This is not suppose... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,198 | Create a System of government that uses the Stack Exchange system to make decisions | <p>Stack exchange seems to brilliantly and concisely match an answer to a question and more key has a great way of ranking the 'correct' or most efficient answer based on merit or efficacy. </p>

<p>Can we leverage this system to form the basis for governance? So, rather than voting for a single party that go a... | democracy political theory form of government | 1 | Create a System of government that uses the Stack Exchange system to make decisions -- (democracy political theory form of government)
<p>Stack exchange seems to brilliantly and concisely match an answer to a question and more key has a great way of ranking the 'correct' or most efficient answer based on merit or effic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,203 | Why was Saudi Arabia removed from the UN's blacklist of child rights violators? | <p>What is the UN's reasoning (or excuse) behind removing Saudi Arabia from a blacklist of child rights violators despite being blamed for the killing of hundreds of Yemeni children? </p>

<p>What is the official website of this list? </p>
 | international law united nations human rights saudi arabia | 1 | Why was Saudi Arabia removed from the UN's blacklist of child rights violators? -- (international law united nations human rights saudi arabia)
<p>What is the UN's reasoning (or excuse) behind removing Saudi Arabia from a blacklist of child rights violators despite being blamed for the killing of hundreds of Yemeni chi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,208 | What are John Rawls core arguments in favor of liberalism? | <p>John Rawls is probably one of the most important recent liberal political theorists, but it seems that few people understand what his arguments in favor of liberalism were. </p>

<p>How would you describe Rawls liberalism to a layperson (i.e. not another political theorist) and what were the reasons that he ... | political theory liberalism | 1 | What are John Rawls core arguments in favor of liberalism? -- (political theory liberalism)
<p>John Rawls is probably one of the most important recent liberal political theorists, but it seems that few people understand what his arguments in favor of liberalism were. </p>

<p>How would you describe Rawls libera... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,211 | What has happened when terrorists attack high-profile sporting events? | <p>The motivating question is, in case of a terrorist attack, similar to the one on the Bataclan in Paris, would the games continue or would the rest of the games be cancelled?</p>

<p>What have been typical reactions to past attacks on high-profile sporting events?</p>
 | terrorism | 1 | What has happened when terrorists attack high-profile sporting events? -- (terrorism)
<p>The motivating question is, in case of a terrorist attack, similar to the one on the Bataclan in Paris, would the games continue or would the rest of the games be cancelled?</p>

<p>What have been typical reactions to past ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,220 | If no one can form government, which seats are voted on? | <p>In Australia, if after an election no party can form a government, either by themselves or by coalition, another vote must be called. I understand that all the lower house seats are up for grabs, but what about the senate? If the senate seats are also included, in a double-dissolution election are all these seats in... | election voting senate australia | 1 | If no one can form government, which seats are voted on? -- (election voting senate australia)
<p>In Australia, if after an election no party can form a government, either by themselves or by coalition, another vote must be called. I understand that all the lower house seats are up for grabs, but what about the senate?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,228 | Why isn't Norway a part of OPEC? | <p>Norway produces the <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Energy/Oil/Production/Per-capita" rel="nofollow">fifth highest amount of oil per capita</a> in the world, (and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_oil_production" rel="nofollow">15th unrelated to population</a>) so wh... | economy trade international norway opec | 1 | Why isn't Norway a part of OPEC? -- (economy trade international norway opec)
<p>Norway produces the <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Energy/Oil/Production/Per-capita" rel="nofollow">fifth highest amount of oil per capita</a> in the world, (and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_count... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,236 | Why are so many Americans claiming they'll leave the United States after the 2016 Election? | <p>I've heard several Americans, many of which I consider smarter and more intelligent than myself, are getting passports, are learning new languages and claim that they'll leave the United States for a new country after the next election. What are they afraid of? Should I be looking into this myself?</p>
 | united states election | 1 | Why are so many Americans claiming they'll leave the United States after the 2016 Election? -- (united states election)
<p>I've heard several Americans, many of which I consider smarter and more intelligent than myself, are getting passports, are learning new languages and claim that they'll leave the United States for... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,243 | Is a war likely between the U.S. and China? | <p>China's economy has grown significantly over the past 20 years. Most forecasters see a time in the near future <a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015-12-28/americas-days-are-numbered-as-the-worlds-top-economy" rel="nofollow">where China is the world's largest economy</a> and according to some measures <a ... | united states war china | 1 | Is a war likely between the U.S. and China? -- (united states war china)
<p>China's economy has grown significantly over the past 20 years. Most forecasters see a time in the near future <a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015-12-28/americas-days-are-numbered-as-the-worlds-top-economy" rel="nofollow">where Ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,252 | Has a US Supreme Court Justice ever drafted a bill and submitted it to Congress? | <p>Argentina's Constitution was heavily inspired by the US Constitution. Recently, the biggest piece of Argentine legislation passed in decades was authored by the members of Argentina's Supreme Court, and later submitted to its Congress, which passed it.</p>

<p>I know that, in theory, and in practice too, any... | united states constitution supreme court legislative process | 1 | Has a US Supreme Court Justice ever drafted a bill and submitted it to Congress? -- (united states constitution supreme court legislative process)
<p>Argentina's Constitution was heavily inspired by the US Constitution. Recently, the biggest piece of Argentine legislation passed in decades was authored by the members o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,253 | What's the explanation behind Obama's joke about Bernie Sanders? | <p>I am French and not well-informed on everything happening with the US election. Hence my puzzled state when hearing the joke Obama made about Bernie Sanders:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>You look like a million bucks. Or, to put it in some terms you will be
 able to relate to: you look like 37000 donation... | united states campaigning barack obama bernie sanders fundraising | 1 | What's the explanation behind Obama's joke about Bernie Sanders? -- (united states campaigning barack obama bernie sanders fundraising)
<p>I am French and not well-informed on everything happening with the US election. Hence my puzzled state when hearing the joke Obama made about Bernie Sanders:</p>

<blockquot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,258 | What is the difference between the UK and the US regarding their states? | <p>The UK has 4 states: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
I always thought that they are closer connected than the states of the US, since they have the same laws (as far as I know; I am German, so I don't have an idea, actually). In contrast to that every US state can make its own laws (at least I th... | united states united kingdom | 1 | What is the difference between the UK and the US regarding their states? -- (united states united kingdom)
<p>The UK has 4 states: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
I always thought that they are closer connected than the states of the US, since they have the same laws (as far as I know; I am German, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,272 | How to extract the chance of winning from questions in the poll? | <p>Polling is very new to me and I have a naive question:</p>

<p>Looking <a href="http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster" rel="nofollow">HuffPost Pollster</a>, I am trying to understand how are numbers like "Clinton: 49%,
Trump: 37%" obtained. </p>

<p>First of all, in every poll a number of ... | polling | 1 | How to extract the chance of winning from questions in the poll? -- (polling)
<p>Polling is very new to me and I have a naive question:</p>

<p>Looking <a href="http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster" rel="nofollow">HuffPost Pollster</a>, I am trying to understand how are numbers like "Clinton: 49%,
T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,274 | Why aren't any other EU Member states holding a referendum on Brexit? | <p>The EU leadership is willing to grant some privilege concessions to the UK, trying to lure it into remaining within the Union. Why aren't the citizens of any of the other member states asked in referendum if they accept conceding these privileges to the UK, and, therefore, creating an unequal union?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why aren't any other EU Member states holding a referendum on Brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The EU leadership is willing to grant some privilege concessions to the UK, trying to lure it into remaining within the Union. Why aren't the citizens of any of the other member states asked in referendum ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,281 | Filibusters in the United States Senate | <p>My understanding is that filibusters in the US Senate are used to consume all the time allocated for a debate on a measure and thus forcing an eventual vote on a bill.</p>

<p>Some of the filibusters last longer than 8 hours. My question concerns the situation when a filibuster extends way past the work hour... | united states congress senate rules filibuster | 1 | Filibusters in the United States Senate -- (united states congress senate rules filibuster)
<p>My understanding is that filibusters in the US Senate are used to consume all the time allocated for a debate on a measure and thus forcing an eventual vote on a bill.</p>

<p>Some of the filibusters last longer than ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,285 | How do one party governments say that they represent everyone even though they aren't democracies? | <p>In China, for example, the communist party says that they are the worker's party and that they represent the workers of the world and equality, even though they manage a one-party state that blocks other political views. </p>

<p>After the 2011 pro-democracy protests in China, a Chinese communist party leade... | democracy china communism inequality | 1 | How do one party governments say that they represent everyone even though they aren't democracies? -- (democracy china communism inequality)
<p>In China, for example, the communist party says that they are the worker's party and that they represent the workers of the world and equality, even though they manage a one-pa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,299 | Rerunning an American Presidential election | <p>I was watching the movie 'Man of the Year' recently (this post contains spoilers).</p>

<blockquote class="spoiler">
 <p> In the movie it was found that the voting booths were faulty. Once it became public, they went went back to the voting booths.
 The real world example of this is the 'hanging cha... | united states election voting president | 1 | Rerunning an American Presidential election -- (united states election voting president)
<p>I was watching the movie 'Man of the Year' recently (this post contains spoilers).</p>

<blockquote class="spoiler">
 <p> In the movie it was found that the voting booths were faulty. Once it became public, they wen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,305 | How many people work for the EU? | <p>How many people work for the EU?</p>

<p><a href="http://europa.eu/about-eu/facts-figures/administration/index_en.htm" rel="nofollow">This page</a> gives 33,000 for the commission. 6,000 for the parliament and 3,500 in the general secretariat.</p>

<p>It then goes on to say that the EU civil service ... | european union economy | 1 | How many people work for the EU? -- (european union economy)
<p>How many people work for the EU?</p>

<p><a href="http://europa.eu/about-eu/facts-figures/administration/index_en.htm" rel="nofollow">This page</a> gives 33,000 for the commission. 6,000 for the parliament and 3,500 in the general secretariat.</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,310 | What does a three-fifths majority really mean? | <p>In the Florida State Senate, there are <a href="http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Constitution" rel="nofollow">some actions</a> that can only be taken with a three-fifths or two-thirds majority. There are 40 members of the state senate, and 3/5 of that would be 24. However, when we require a simple majority, we'd expec... | united states constitution law government | 1 | What does a three-fifths majority really mean? -- (united states constitution law government)
<p>In the Florida State Senate, there are <a href="http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Constitution" rel="nofollow">some actions</a> that can only be taken with a three-fifths or two-thirds majority. There are 40 members of the stat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,319 | Explanation of John Oliver's jokes about European countries? | <p>John Oliver had a very funny <a href="https://youtu.be/iAgKHSNqxa8?t=699" rel="nofollow noreferrer">show about Brexit</a>.</p>

<p>He made 4 jokes near the end about Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Denmark that I don't think I understood. <strong>What references or aspects of those countries was he poking ... | european union europe brexit | 1 | Explanation of John Oliver's jokes about European countries? -- (european union europe brexit)
<p>John Oliver had a very funny <a href="https://youtu.be/iAgKHSNqxa8?t=699" rel="nofollow noreferrer">show about Brexit</a>.</p>

<p>He made 4 jokes near the end about Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Denmark that I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,330 | How and why did the Netherlands stop Japanese citizens from working without a permit? | <p>I came across a <a href="http://mariholland.com/worker-news/" rel="noreferrer">Japanese-language article</a> saying that Japanese citizens will no longer be able to work in the Netherlands without a permit. Recently they were able to do so because of an existing treaty between the Netherlands and Japan. From <a href... | international law international relations japan netherlands | 1 | How and why did the Netherlands stop Japanese citizens from working without a permit? -- (international law international relations japan netherlands)
<p>I came across a <a href="http://mariholland.com/worker-news/" rel="noreferrer">Japanese-language article</a> saying that Japanese citizens will no longer be able to w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,334 | EU referendum odds | <p>Today is the day of Britain's EU referendum and since the polls opened, the odds on "Brexit" have skyrocketed and the economy has started reacting as though the UK will stay in the EU. </p>

<p>None of the counting will begin until 10pm tonight and as far as i know there are no exit polls. Does anyone know h... | european union referendum brexit | 1 | EU referendum odds -- (european union referendum brexit)
<p>Today is the day of Britain's EU referendum and since the polls opened, the odds on "Brexit" have skyrocketed and the economy has started reacting as though the UK will stay in the EU. </p>

<p>None of the counting will begin until 10pm tonight and as ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,347 | Are there examples of when Parliament decided against the results of a Referendum? | <p>For those hiding under a rock, the UK’s future in the EU is being decided right now by means of a referendum.</p>

<p>This, coupled with the constant talk of a plebiscite for marriage equality in Australia got me thinking.</p>

<p>Generally, referendums and plebiscites are meant to show the will of a... | parliament referendum | 1 | Are there examples of when Parliament decided against the results of a Referendum? -- (parliament referendum)
<p>For those hiding under a rock, the UK’s future in the EU is being decided right now by means of a referendum.</p>

<p>This, coupled with the constant talk of a plebiscite for marriage equality in Aus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,349 | What happens now the UK has left the EU? | <p>Given that leave is confirmed to have won the EU referendum, what happens now?</p>

<p>Will David Cameron resign? If so does that mean we will have a new PM negotiating the UK's exit deal?</p>

<p>And how long is the process of exiting the EU likely to take?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | What happens now the UK has left the EU? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>Given that leave is confirmed to have won the EU referendum, what happens now?</p>

<p>Will David Cameron resign? If so does that mean we will have a new PM negotiating the UK's exit deal?</p>

<p>And how long is the p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,352 | Could Westminster block the possibility of a referendum on Scottish independence? | <p>With the recent events of the Brexit, the SNP want another referendum.</p>

<ul>
<li>Is it possible that Westminster would block this possibility?</li>
<li>How could Scotland become independent without the approval of
Westminster?</li>
</ul>

<p>Another question: </p>

<ul>&#x... | united kingdom independence scotland brexit | 1 | Could Westminster block the possibility of a referendum on Scottish independence? -- (united kingdom independence scotland brexit)
<p>With the recent events of the Brexit, the SNP want another referendum.</p>

<ul>
<li>Is it possible that Westminster would block this possibility?</li>
<li>How could Scot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,361 | What are the immediate impacts of the UK leaving the EU? | <p>What are the immediate general impacts of the UK leaving the EU?</p>

<p>Specifically:</p>

<ul>
<li>Housing,</li>
<li>NHS,</li>
<li>Financial Markets,</li>
<li>Non UK passport holders</li>
</ul>
 | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | What are the immediate impacts of the UK leaving the EU? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>What are the immediate general impacts of the UK leaving the EU?</p>

<p>Specifically:</p>

<ul>
<li>Housing,</li>
<li>NHS,</li>
<li>Financial Markets,</li>
<li>Non UK passport holders</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,369 | What is Article 50? | <p>Former Prime Minister David Cameron said he would leave triggering Article 50 up to his successor. What exactly is Article 50?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit article 50 | 1 | What is Article 50? -- (united kingdom european union brexit article 50)
<p>Former Prime Minister David Cameron said he would leave triggering Article 50 up to his successor. What exactly is Article 50?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,373 | What political motivations were provided by Brexit proponents besides these? | <p>I first heard of "Brexit" from John Oliver on Last Week Tonight, where he urged UK voters not to leave the EU, citing false motivations used to promote the Brexit. Proponents of a Brexit claimed that:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>the UK was paying £350 million each week to, but which could be avoided by leaving, the... | united kingdom europe brexit | 1 | What political motivations were provided by Brexit proponents besides these? -- (united kingdom europe brexit)
<p>I first heard of "Brexit" from John Oliver on Last Week Tonight, where he urged UK voters not to leave the EU, citing false motivations used to promote the Brexit. Proponents of a Brexit claimed that:</p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,375 | Could the UK re-join EU after leaving? | <p>Let's assume that</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Article 50 is invoked and UK officially leaves EU</p></li>
<li><p>For some reason, both UK populace (a large share) and enough powers that be or popular will in EU, decide that UK ought to re-join EU, 1,2 or 5 years down the road.</p></li>
</ul>

<p>So f... | united kingdom european union brexit independence | 1 | Could the UK re-join EU after leaving? -- (united kingdom european union brexit independence)
<p>Let's assume that</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Article 50 is invoked and UK officially leaves EU</p></li>
<li><p>For some reason, both UK populace (a large share) and enough powers that be or popular will in EU, decide ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,376 | Can a country within a federated nation be admitted in the EU? | <p>Right before the French Revolution, the western parts of the Austrian Empire and of the Kingdom of Prussia were part of the Holy Roman Empire, while their respective eastern parts (today Poland/Lithuania/Hungary/Slovakia etc...) weren't in the HRE.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zcclv.jpg" rel="n... | european union federalism | 1 | Can a country within a federated nation be admitted in the EU? -- (european union federalism)
<p>Right before the French Revolution, the western parts of the Austrian Empire and of the Kingdom of Prussia were part of the Holy Roman Empire, while their respective eastern parts (today Poland/Lithuania/Hungary/Slovakia et... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,387 | What is the French support for Frexit (France leaving EU) and why? | <blockquote>
 <p><em>But the french also hate the EU. No more than 25% of them still supports it. If such a referendum were to happen in france, the result for leave would probably be much higher</em> - comment on another question. This seems very unlikely to me but I'm far more familiar with UK than France.</p>&#... | european union independence france | 1 | What is the French support for Frexit (France leaving EU) and why? -- (european union independence france)
<blockquote>
 <p><em>But the french also hate the EU. No more than 25% of them still supports it. If such a referendum were to happen in france, the result for leave would probably be much higher</em> - comme... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,392 | Is the "no poll reporting till voting is done" specific to Brexit vote? | <p>I saw mentions that nobody could tell the preliminary outcome of Brexit vote, because it was illegal to report on any numbers before voting concluded.</p>

<p>Is this rule/law specific to Brexit referendum, or does it also apply to other UK elections?</p>
 | united kingdom voting polling brexit exit polls | 1 | Is the "no poll reporting till voting is done" specific to Brexit vote? -- (united kingdom voting polling brexit exit polls)
<p>I saw mentions that nobody could tell the preliminary outcome of Brexit vote, because it was illegal to report on any numbers before voting concluded.</p>

<p>Is this rule/law specific... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,394 | Where can I find who I'll be choosing from in my electorate (Australia)? | <p>Before voting day I would like to know who the candidates are in my electorate.</p>

<p>Where can I find that information? I've looked at the <a href="http://apps.aec.gov.au/eSearch/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) website</a> but cannot find information on the candidates.</... | election australia | 1 | Where can I find who I'll be choosing from in my electorate (Australia)? -- (election australia)
<p>Before voting day I would like to know who the candidates are in my electorate.</p>

<p>Where can I find that information? I've looked at the <a href="http://apps.aec.gov.au/eSearch/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">A... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,399 | How does Brexit affect English Law? | <p>I ask only about the law of England and Wales, and not of Scotland or Ireland.<br>
I ask a related question on <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/q/11167/89">Law SE</a>.</p>

<p>I know that <a href="http://www.freshfields.com/en/global/Britain_and_the_EU/Your_human_rights/" rel="nofollow noreferrer"... | law united kingdom brexit | 1 | How does Brexit affect English Law? -- (law united kingdom brexit)
<p>I ask only about the law of England and Wales, and not of Scotland or Ireland.<br>
I ask a related question on <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/q/11167/89">Law SE</a>.</p>

<p>I know that <a href="http://www.freshfields.com/en/glob... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,400 | Are there any other countries besides the UK that have movements to leave the EU? | <p>Are there any other countries that have movements to leave the EU? If so how popular is the movement in that country?</p>
 | european union europe brexit | 1 | Are there any other countries besides the UK that have movements to leave the EU? -- (european union europe brexit)
<p>Are there any other countries that have movements to leave the EU? If so how popular is the movement in that country?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,403 | Can the EU start (or force UK to) the procedures to leave the union? | <p>The UK might be inclined to not start article 50 in order to have negotiating power in the bilateral agreements. The negotiation power derives from the fact that Britain could block EU policies as a yet member.
Can the EU force the UK to start the exit procedure?
For example by using article 7 of the Lisbon ... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Can the EU start (or force UK to) the procedures to leave the union? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The UK might be inclined to not start article 50 in order to have negotiating power in the bilateral agreements. The negotiation power derives from the fact that Britain could block EU policies as a yet mem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,429 | State law placing gun owners in a database | <p>As per the article regarding <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/25/us/hawaii-gun-owner-database/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hawaii placing its gun owners in a database</a> and some of the below quoted text from it, I could see this being a growing trend on a state by state basis. </p>

<h2>Questio... | united states guns civil rights bill of rights | 1 | State law placing gun owners in a database -- (united states guns civil rights bill of rights)
<p>As per the article regarding <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/25/us/hawaii-gun-owner-database/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hawaii placing its gun owners in a database</a> and some of the below quoted text from ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,450 | If the UK government did not follow through with Brexit what would happen? | <p>The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum (23rd June 2016) resulted in a vote in favour of the UK leaving the European Union.</p>

<p>To give effect to the referendum result, i.e. to leave the EU, Parliament needs to notify the EU that it is enacting Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | If the UK government did not follow through with Brexit what would happen? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum (23rd June 2016) resulted in a vote in favour of the UK leaving the European Union.</p>

<p>To give effect to the referendum result, i.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,477 | Why is David Cameron waiting until October to resign? | <p>After the Brexit vote, Cameron announced he would be stepping down in October.</p>

<p>Why is he waiting so long? Surely a transition does not take 4 months.</p>
 | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Why is David Cameron waiting until October to resign? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>After the Brexit vote, Cameron announced he would be stepping down in October.</p>

<p>Why is he waiting so long? Surely a transition does not take 4 months.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,480 | How is the EU governed? | <p>The US government is established and limited in power by the US Constitution. However there is no EU Constitution that I can find, and there are quite a few political analysts (pundits), appearing on various talk shows in the wake of the Brexit vote. They variously make claims that the EU is being run by a small c... | european union | 1 | How is the EU governed? -- (european union)
<p>The US government is established and limited in power by the US Constitution. However there is no EU Constitution that I can find, and there are quite a few political analysts (pundits), appearing on various talk shows in the wake of the Brexit vote. They variously make ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,491 | Now since David Cameron is bound to leave the PM position, does he also give up his seat in the house? | <p>I’m an American and not familiar with UK’s Parliament. However, I know that the Prime Minister is chosen from the elected MP’s in the House at a given time. </p>

<p>When PM Cameron leaves later, does he have to also step away from his post as MP? Or will he be allowed to remain.</p>
 | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Now since David Cameron is bound to leave the PM position, does he also give up his seat in the house? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>I’m an American and not familiar with UK’s Parliament. However, I know that the Prime Minister is chosen from the elected MP’s in the House at a given time. </p>

<p>When PM C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,494 | What did major figures in the leave camp say would be the result of Brexit on immigration? | <p>What did major figures (individuals or organisations) from the leave camp of the Brexit referendum say would be the result of leaving the EU would be on immigration?</p>

<p>Ideally answers should indicate what was said, whether the statement was explicit or merely implied, who or what organisation said it, ... | united kingdom immigration brexit | 1 | What did major figures in the leave camp say would be the result of Brexit on immigration? -- (united kingdom immigration brexit)
<p>What did major figures (individuals or organisations) from the leave camp of the Brexit referendum say would be the result of leaving the EU would be on immigration?</p>

<p>Ideal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,501 | Is joining the Schengen area a prerequisite for the UK to rejoin EFTA? | <p>If the UK leaves the EU but wants to retain access to the European market, one way for that to happen would be via rejoining the <strong>European Free Trade Association</strong> (<a href="http://www.efta.int/" rel="noreferrer">EFTA</a>) (<a href="https://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/rp13-42.pdf" rel="noreferrer... | united kingdom european union brexit trade | 1 | Is joining the Schengen area a prerequisite for the UK to rejoin EFTA? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade)
<p>If the UK leaves the EU but wants to retain access to the European market, one way for that to happen would be via rejoining the <strong>European Free Trade Association</strong> (<a href="http://www... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,505 | Why do other countries in the EU care so strongly that the UK accepts free movement of people? | <p>It is often reported in the press that the UK will not be able to arrange a new trade deal with the EU without accepting the free movement of labor.</p>

<p>Why is this the case: What do other countries gain if their citizens come to the UK? Is it just ideology of an open Europe, and fairness that people sho... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why do other countries in the EU care so strongly that the UK accepts free movement of people? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>It is often reported in the press that the UK will not be able to arrange a new trade deal with the EU without accepting the free movement of labor.</p>

<p>Why is this the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,519 | Who selects individual Labour MPs? | <p>Today, more than 80% of Labour MPs supported a vote of no confidence in leader Jeremy Corbyn, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_%28UK%29_leadership_election,_2015#Result" rel="nofollow">elected a year ago</a>. He doesn't have the support of MPs. However, he does still appear to enjoy popular supp... | united kingdom labour party | 1 | Who selects individual Labour MPs? -- (united kingdom labour party)
<p>Today, more than 80% of Labour MPs supported a vote of no confidence in leader Jeremy Corbyn, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_%28UK%29_leadership_election,_2015#Result" rel="nofollow">elected a year ago</a>. He doesn't have the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,526 | What is the difference between a Republic and a Representative Democracy? | <p>What is the difference between a Republic and a Representative Democracy?</p>

<p>Are these the same thing and merely an issue of semantics, or is there a functional difference?</p>
 | democracy form of government republic | 1 | What is the difference between a Republic and a Representative Democracy? -- (democracy form of government republic)
<p>What is the difference between a Republic and a Representative Democracy?</p>

<p>Are these the same thing and merely an issue of semantics, or is there a functional difference?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,530 | Sources for good summaries of candidates' political positions | <p>What reliable sources are available for statements by US political candidates, particularly in summary form? Reliable sources for past actions of these candidates would also be useful. </p>
 | united states election | 1 | Sources for good summaries of candidates' political positions -- (united states election)
<p>What reliable sources are available for statements by US political candidates, particularly in summary form? Reliable sources for past actions of these candidates would also be useful. </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,547 | What is the cause of the discrepancy between Scottish and English-Welsh results in the Brexit referendum? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum,_2016">United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016</a>, the results per constituent country were as follows:</p>

<ul>
<li>England: Remain 46.62%, Leave 53.38%</li>
<li>Scotland: Remain 62.... | united kingdom brexit scotland | 1 | What is the cause of the discrepancy between Scottish and English-Welsh results in the Brexit referendum? -- (united kingdom brexit scotland)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum,_2016">United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016</a>, the res... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,558 | Can a General Election be called by a new Prime Minister? | <p>There has been much speculation that an incoming prime minister (be it Gove, May or one of the other candidates) will want to call an early General Election (to establish legitimacy and perhaps to capitalise on the Labour Party's divisions) </p>

<p>Is this a realistic proposition? Can a General Election be ... | united kingdom election prime minister | 1 | Can a General Election be called by a new Prime Minister? -- (united kingdom election prime minister)
<p>There has been much speculation that an incoming prime minister (be it Gove, May or one of the other candidates) will want to call an early General Election (to establish legitimacy and perhaps to capitalise on the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,560 | What would change as far as political alignments if Scotland and/or NI leave the UK? | <p>It is my impression that Scotland and NI tend to be "more left" politically (i.e. more likely to lean Labour or other left-er parties vs. Tories).</p>

<p>As such, all other things being equal (including assuming there's no anti-Tory backlash due to Brexit after-effects), how would the political landscape ch... | united kingdom brexit scotland northern ireland | 1 | What would change as far as political alignments if Scotland and/or NI leave the UK? -- (united kingdom brexit scotland northern ireland)
<p>It is my impression that Scotland and NI tend to be "more left" politically (i.e. more likely to lean Labour or other left-er parties vs. Tories).</p>

<p>As such, all oth... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,562 | How do Whips enforce control over MPs in the UK Parliament? | <p>Whips are often used to 'persuade' MPs in their party to vote the way the Party wishes them to vote.</p>

<p>What power, or powers, do Whips have over backbench MPs to enforce this wish?</p>
 | united kingdom voting parliament | 1 | How do Whips enforce control over MPs in the UK Parliament? -- (united kingdom voting parliament)
<p>Whips are often used to 'persuade' MPs in their party to vote the way the Party wishes them to vote.</p>

<p>What power, or powers, do Whips have over backbench MPs to enforce this wish?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,566 | What does it mean when the US military "fires" a commander? | <p>What does "firing" mean when the US military "fires" a commander? Is it different than being "relieved of duty"?</p>

<p>(E.g., it was reported today in the <em>NY Post</em> that in the aftermath of the incident where US sailers got captured by Iran near Farsi island on January 12 2016 that "In addition to ... | united states military | 1 | What does it mean when the US military "fires" a commander? -- (united states military)
<p>What does "firing" mean when the US military "fires" a commander? Is it different than being "relieved of duty"?</p>

<p>(E.g., it was reported today in the <em>NY Post</em> that in the aftermath of the incident where US... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,573 | In the UK there are 'shadow' government members -- what is their function | <p>Other than seeming like a member of some secret organization the UK elects shadow members. What are they? Is there any corresponding member of US government?</p>
 | united states united kingdom parties | 1 | In the UK there are 'shadow' government members -- what is their function -- (united states united kingdom parties)
<p>Other than seeming like a member of some secret organization the UK elects shadow members. What are they? Is there any corresponding member of US government?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,575 | Why is the EU wishing to punish the UK instead of listening their detractors and seeking dialogue? | <p>The European Union has a certain number of flaws, many of which make citizens of member states unhappy. Normally in a democratic system, the majority tries to listen to the minority and do compromises.</p>

<p>After the British voted their intent to leave the Union, it is a major signal that there are at lea... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why is the EU wishing to punish the UK instead of listening their detractors and seeking dialogue? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The European Union has a certain number of flaws, many of which make citizens of member states unhappy. Normally in a democratic system, the majority tries to listen to the min... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,578 | What is the difference between the National Guard and the MVD Internal Troops? | <p>Recently, Putin signed the law that creates the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Guard_of_Russia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">National Guard of Russia</a> (Росгвардия), seemingly replacing the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Troops_of_Russia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Internal Troops</a>... | russian federation military police vladimir putin | 1 | What is the difference between the National Guard and the MVD Internal Troops? -- (russian federation military police vladimir putin)
<p>Recently, Putin signed the law that creates the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Guard_of_Russia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">National Guard of Russia</a> (Росгвардия), s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,599 | How can I locate RFP information, bid submissions, or other publicly available information from a procurement document number? | <p>I am trying to learn more about a particular piece of software used to submit forms to a US federal agency. I have a 'procurement document number' sometimes also called an 'award ID'. Using this number I can locate a minimal amount of information about the contract at FPDS.gov and usaspending.gov. This information s... | united states budget contract law | 1 | How can I locate RFP information, bid submissions, or other publicly available information from a procurement document number? -- (united states budget contract law)
<p>I am trying to learn more about a particular piece of software used to submit forms to a US federal agency. I have a 'procurement document number' some... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,603 | Who decides on state names in foreign languages? | <p>The questions really is just that: who decides what a state or country is called in foreign languages?</p>

<p>As an example, the official title of Germany is "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" which is usually translated in English contexts to "Federal republic of Germany". French has it quite similar in "Républi... | international law international relations united nations languages | 1 | Who decides on state names in foreign languages? -- (international law international relations united nations languages)
<p>The questions really is just that: who decides what a state or country is called in foreign languages?</p>

<p>As an example, the official title of Germany is "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,605 | Why did the FBI director recommend that Hillary Clinton not be charged? | <p>Today, FBI Director James Comey gave a statement describing the various ways in which Hillary Clinton's handling of classified email was insecure.</p>

<p>He spends a few minutes making it clear that any reasonable person, including Clinton herself and her aides, should have known that the security of her em... | united states hillary clinton fbi classified information | 1 | Why did the FBI director recommend that Hillary Clinton not be charged? -- (united states hillary clinton fbi classified information)
<p>Today, FBI Director James Comey gave a statement describing the various ways in which Hillary Clinton's handling of classified email was insecure.</p>

<p>He spends a few minu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,608 | What are the regional legislative parliaments in the EU that can veto treaties such as CETA, TTIP, or (later) the Brexit agreement? | <p>On 5 July 2016, the European Commission <a href="http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2371_en.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced</a> that the ratification of the CETA agreement between Canada and the EU <em>will</em> involve ratification by national parliaments. The German newspaper TAZ <a href="http://t... | european union trade ttip ceta | 1 | What are the regional legislative parliaments in the EU that can veto treaties such as CETA, TTIP, or (later) the Brexit agreement? -- (european union trade ttip ceta)
<p>On 5 July 2016, the European Commission <a href="http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2371_en.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced</a> that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,616 | Can Chilcot Report be used to prosecute Tony Blair? | <p>Yesterday, The <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/06/europe/uk-iraq-inquiry-chilcot-report/" rel="nofollow">Iraq inquiry</a> finally gave its report which is widely known as Chilcot Report. In this Report, the inquiry concluded:</p>

<ol>
<li>Saddam Regime did not pose a threat to British interests<... | united kingdom law war iraq war crime | 1 | Can Chilcot Report be used to prosecute Tony Blair? -- (united kingdom law war iraq war crime)
<p>Yesterday, The <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/06/europe/uk-iraq-inquiry-chilcot-report/" rel="nofollow">Iraq inquiry</a> finally gave its report which is widely known as Chilcot Report. In this Report, the inquiry... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,624 | Can the President of the United States be denied security clearance? | <p>In light of the recent investigation of Hillary Clinton and her aides in regards to E-mails sent via her personal E-mail that contained classified material, I am wondering if the state department has the power to deny the President of the United States security clearance?</p>
 | united states constitution president hillary clinton classified information | 1 | Can the President of the United States be denied security clearance? -- (united states constitution president hillary clinton classified information)
<p>In light of the recent investigation of Hillary Clinton and her aides in regards to E-mails sent via her personal E-mail that contained classified material, I am wonde... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,650 | What was the Democrats' counter to REDMAP? | <p>For the 2010 elections, Republicans created the Redistricting Majority Project (REDMAP) with the plan of flipping state legislative chambers to take control of the redistricting process. Did the Democrats have a similar organization, and if so what was it called?</p>

<p>(Note: I don't consider the DSLC an ... | united states election republican party gerrymandering | 1 | What was the Democrats' counter to REDMAP? -- (united states election republican party gerrymandering)
<p>For the 2010 elections, Republicans created the Redistricting Majority Project (REDMAP) with the plan of flipping state legislative chambers to take control of the redistricting process. Did the Democrats have a s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
11,656 | Who were the US Representatives for East Bay in the 1990s? | <p>In the US House of Representatives elections in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996, who won and became the US Representative for East Bay (California)?<br>
I would also like to know the correct congressional district for each of them.</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Who were the US Representatives for East Bay in the 1990s? -- (united states congress)
<p>In the US House of Representatives elections in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996, who won and became the US Representative for East Bay (California)?<br>
I would also like to know the correct congressional district for each of them.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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