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12,495 | What court would rule on Jasta dispute, and who would enforce the ruling? | <p>So the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Against_Sponsors_of_Terrorism_Act" rel="nofollow">Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)</a> happened. That leads to some questions. In a typical legal suit, a nation's courts would handle it, and the ruling would be enforced by the military/police/gov... | united states international law | 1 | What court would rule on Jasta dispute, and who would enforce the ruling? -- (united states international law)
<p>So the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Against_Sponsors_of_Terrorism_Act" rel="nofollow">Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)</a> happened. That leads to some questions. In a typ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,504 | Can Canada still become part of the USA? | <p>I read that in the Constitution it was stated that if Canada wanted to become part of the US, they would be accepted fully. First off, is that true? Building off that, if they wanted to be part of the US, would they be accepted, or would they be kinda, but not really (think of Guam )? </p>
 | united states constitution canada | 1 | Can Canada still become part of the USA? -- (united states constitution canada)
<p>I read that in the Constitution it was stated that if Canada wanted to become part of the US, they would be accepted fully. First off, is that true? Building off that, if they wanted to be part of the US, would they be accepted, or would... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,506 | What are the drawbacks of the US making tactical first use of nuclear weapons against terrorist sites? | <p>The US presidential Republican nominee Donald Trump stated that he did not rule out using nuclear weapons in the fight against the terrorist organization ISIS. I would like to gain more information about what would happen if someone did use nuclear weapons. </p>

<p>To bound the defenses of the devil's advo... | united states terrorism donald trump nuclear weapons | 1 | What are the drawbacks of the US making tactical first use of nuclear weapons against terrorist sites? -- (united states terrorism donald trump nuclear weapons)
<p>The US presidential Republican nominee Donald Trump stated that he did not rule out using nuclear weapons in the fight against the terrorist organization IS... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,521 | Phenomenon where politically incorrect candidates do better in actual elections than in polls? | <p>I've long hypothesised that a certain phenomenon may exist, and I wonder if there's any actual research on the subject.</p>

<p>I'm asking for research, statistics, etc. on a macro level. However, I think it's easier if I describe the concept on a micro-level, using Bob as an example. This is only an illustr... | election polling statistics | 1 | Phenomenon where politically incorrect candidates do better in actual elections than in polls? -- (election polling statistics)
<p>I've long hypothesised that a certain phenomenon may exist, and I wonder if there's any actual research on the subject.</p>

<p>I'm asking for research, statistics, etc. on a macro ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,525 | Massachusetts Absentee Ballot: Pencil or Pen? | <p>This is a pretty simple question: I have received an absentee ballot in Massachusetts and I don't know which writing utensil to use to fill it out. I found with some searching that <a href="http://vote.sonoma-county.org/content.aspx?sid=1009&id=1052">California wants you to use a #2 pencil</a>, but I also have h... | united states voting ballot | 1 | Massachusetts Absentee Ballot: Pencil or Pen? -- (united states voting ballot)
<p>This is a pretty simple question: I have received an absentee ballot in Massachusetts and I don't know which writing utensil to use to fill it out. I found with some searching that <a href="http://vote.sonoma-county.org/content.aspx?sid=1... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,541 | Who supplies Saudi Arabia with weapons? | <p>More than 140 people were killed and over 525 wounded on Saturday, by a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a funeral. (See <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161012031402/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/10/08/world/middleeast/ap-ml-yemen.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nytimes</a>, <a href="https://www.rt.com... | international law terrorism human rights saudi arabia weapons | 1 | Who supplies Saudi Arabia with weapons? -- (international law terrorism human rights saudi arabia weapons)
<p>More than 140 people were killed and over 525 wounded on Saturday, by a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a funeral. (See <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161012031402/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/10/08... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,564 | Why don't governments follow the "save in good times, spend in bad times" rule? | <p>Economists seem to agree that it's best for the government to reduce expenses while the economy is in good shape and increase expenses when it's in trouble. However during the last recession most countries (with the major exception of the US) haven't decided to increase public spending to help the economy. Likewise ... | economy financial crisis money supply | 1 | Why don't governments follow the "save in good times, spend in bad times" rule? -- (economy financial crisis money supply)
<p>Economists seem to agree that it's best for the government to reduce expenses while the economy is in good shape and increase expenses when it's in trouble. However during the last recession mos... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,565 | What happens if no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes? | <p>I have seen polls that indicate that Evan McMullin is statistically even with Trump and Clinton in the state of Utah. With the possibility of six votes taken away by another candidate it is possible that neither Trump nor Clinton secures 270. I've read conflicting explanations of how the election would be resolved i... | united states constitution presidential election contested election | 1 | What happens if no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes? -- (united states constitution presidential election contested election)
<p>I have seen polls that indicate that Evan McMullin is statistically even with Trump and Clinton in the state of Utah. With the possibility of six votes taken away by another candidate it... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,578 | What happens in Utah, if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote? | <p>In Utah (and most states) the winning candidate takes gets all delegates. Generally, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote in order to win an election. But in the case of a multi-party race, what happens if there is a three-way split? Does the candidate with the most votes take all?</p>
 | united states presidential election | 1 | What happens in Utah, if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>In Utah (and most states) the winning candidate takes gets all delegates. Generally, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote in order to win an election. But in the case of a multi-party race, what h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,580 | Why does the USDA handle the food pyramid? | <p>It seems weird to me that the Department of Agriculture administers the food pyramid. They have close ties to the food production industry, so it seems like they would have incentives to set nutrition policies that are benificial to agriculture or food processing businesses, rather than policies that are healthy.</p... | united states corruption | 1 | Why does the USDA handle the food pyramid? -- (united states corruption)
<p>It seems weird to me that the Department of Agriculture administers the food pyramid. They have close ties to the food production industry, so it seems like they would have incentives to set nutrition policies that are benificial to agriculture... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,582 | What happens if a US Presidential Candidate drops out of the race after being nominated but before Election Day? | <p>If a presidential candidate in the USA drops out of the race before (or during) election day, but after early voting has begun, what happens to that party's ticket?</p>

<p>For example, if Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton drop out of the 2016 American presidential race now (October, 2016), what happens?</p>&#... | united states election presidential election parties | 1 | What happens if a US Presidential Candidate drops out of the race after being nominated but before Election Day? -- (united states election presidential election parties)
<p>If a presidential candidate in the USA drops out of the race before (or during) election day, but after early voting has begun, what happens to th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,604 | Hasn't libertarianism already proven to fail? | <p>Ten thousand years ago (or so), before the dawn of civilization, societies lived in libertarianism (is that true?): There was no central governance, no laws. And this led to where we are today: countries, nations, governments, regulations, etc.. And it led to this everywhere in the world.</p>

<p>Doesn't thi... | libertarianism | 1 | Hasn't libertarianism already proven to fail? -- (libertarianism)
<p>Ten thousand years ago (or so), before the dawn of civilization, societies lived in libertarianism (is that true?): There was no central governance, no laws. And this led to where we are today: countries, nations, governments, regulations, etc.. And i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,612 | Can members of the Electoral College also cast a "normal" vote? | <p>Are members of the Electoral College allowed to vote in the general election?</p>

<p>It would make perfect sense that they could cast a ballot like everyone else (because there's stuff on the ballot besides president), but are they allowed to vote for president?</p>
 | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | Can members of the Electoral College also cast a "normal" vote? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>Are members of the Electoral College allowed to vote in the general election?</p>

<p>It would make perfect sense that they could cast a ballot like everyone else (because there's stuff ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,615 | How many people were saved by guns? | <p>One of the arguments for (more) gun legalization is that it saves many people, or at least it prevents many many crimes. Although this is not the end of the argument, it needs to be considered.</p>

<p>Is there any good research on this?</p>

<ul>
<li>In the United States, how many crimes are pre... | united states guns | 1 | How many people were saved by guns? -- (united states guns)
<p>One of the arguments for (more) gun legalization is that it saves many people, or at least it prevents many many crimes. Although this is not the end of the argument, it needs to be considered.</p>

<p>Is there any good research on this?</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,625 | What happens in the event of a tie for a 12th amendment House vote? | <p>Evan McMullin is running for president, hoping to be elected via the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow">12th amendment</a>, which would require him to receive at least 1 EC vote, and there to not be a candidate that receives the minimum 270 vote... | united states election presidential election electoral college contested election | 1 | What happens in the event of a tie for a 12th amendment House vote? -- (united states election presidential election electoral college contested election)
<p>Evan McMullin is running for president, hoping to be elected via the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,628 | Why is there a 15% set threshold for pres. debates in the US, instead of 10 or 5%? | <blockquote>
<p>"When the Commission on Presidential Debates this year finalized its rules for determining which candidates get invited to this fall’s headline debates, it suddenly made Libertarian dark-horse candidate Gary Johnson’s job a whole lot harder.</p>
<p>Johnson, a former Republican who has been ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Why is there a 15% set threshold for pres. debates in the US, instead of 10 or 5%? -- (united states donald trump)
<blockquote>
<p>"When the Commission on Presidential Debates this year finalized its rules for determining which candidates get invited to this fall’s headline debates, it suddenly made Libertaria... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,631 | Is there an easy way to directly compare voting records of two US Senators or Representatives? | <p>I'm aware of sites like GovTrack and VoteSmart that let you examine any given Senator's or Representative's votes, but what I'd really like to do is get a side-by-side vote-by-vote comparison of the two Senators from my state. I want to zero in on the votes where they were on opposite sides. Of course, I'd like thi... | united states congress voting records | 1 | Is there an easy way to directly compare voting records of two US Senators or Representatives? -- (united states congress voting records)
<p>I'm aware of sites like GovTrack and VoteSmart that let you examine any given Senator's or Representative's votes, but what I'd really like to do is get a side-by-side vote-by-vot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,635 | Voter registration fraud: how is citizenship checked? | <p>This question is motivated by the recent discussions about "voter fraud" and "rigged election" in the media. I am not asking about the extent of actual voter fraud, but about how easy it would be to commit fraud.
There are many potential types of fraud, but let me focus on one:
suppose you're not a US citize... | united states election | 1 | Voter registration fraud: how is citizenship checked? -- (united states election)
<p>This question is motivated by the recent discussions about "voter fraud" and "rigged election" in the media. I am not asking about the extent of actual voter fraud, but about how easy it would be to commit fraud.
There are many pot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,636 | Why did Gary Johnson's support erode in late October 2016? | <p>We all know that he had been, a few months back, a viable candidate in the Libertarian party, for progressives and conservatives, who were disaffected with Trump as the GOP nominee with his disgusting views and seemingly liberal views, or liberal voters, who either would not stick with the status quo, Clinton (more ... | united states presidential election polling third party | 1 | Why did Gary Johnson's support erode in late October 2016? -- (united states presidential election polling third party)
<p>We all know that he had been, a few months back, a viable candidate in the Libertarian party, for progressives and conservatives, who were disaffected with Trump as the GOP nominee with his disgust... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,637 | International collaboration leading to economies of scale? | <p>What are some sectors (such as trading, military, bargaining power in diplomacy, technological superiority) in which nations benefit from by collaborating with other nations?</p>

<p>I'm looking for sectors where in if a nation is an ally (diplomatic/trade) with another nation, the average payoff each natio... | international relations | 1 | International collaboration leading to economies of scale? -- (international relations)
<p>What are some sectors (such as trading, military, bargaining power in diplomacy, technological superiority) in which nations benefit from by collaborating with other nations?</p>

<p>I'm looking for sectors where in if a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,642 | Why is Hillary Clinton campaigning in Arizona and buying ads in Texas? | <p>As a Hillary supporter, should I take this as a concern that the Clinton campaign is getting complacent, especially with the risk that the news cycles could turn against her, if she get more cocky, and loses the swing states (most news has her winning 300+ elec. votes? </p>
 | united states hillary clinton | 1 | Why is Hillary Clinton campaigning in Arizona and buying ads in Texas? -- (united states hillary clinton)
<p>As a Hillary supporter, should I take this as a concern that the Clinton campaign is getting complacent, especially with the risk that the news cycles could turn against her, if she get more cocky, and loses the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,643 | Would the outgoing VP break a Senate tie for his successor? | <p>The Twelfth Amendment specifies:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and <strong>if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the... | united states election presidential election contested election | 1 | Would the outgoing VP break a Senate tie for his successor? -- (united states election presidential election contested election)
<p>The Twelfth Amendment specifies:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a major... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,647 | Why has Article 50 of Brexit not been enabled yet? | <p>The process of getting the UK out of the EU, would start immediately, but the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced that she would invoke Article 50 by the end of March 2017, meaning that the UK would be on course to leave the EU by the end of March 2019. Why keep these times? Can't do it right away?</p>&#x... | political theory brexit history article 50 | 1 | Why has Article 50 of Brexit not been enabled yet? -- (political theory brexit history article 50)
<p>The process of getting the UK out of the EU, would start immediately, but the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced that she would invoke Article 50 by the end of March 2017, meaning that the UK would be on co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,650 | What would happen if Donald Trump lost and refused to concede the election? | <p>Can the candidate keep going on, or will there be a lot of bad blood between the 2 candidates? Trump seems to be toying with this idea, but does he have the guts to do it? I don't think so, but this election has been a ripper, and something diff. always happens. Feedback, good and bad, welcome!</p>
 | united states election donald trump | 1 | What would happen if Donald Trump lost and refused to concede the election? -- (united states election donald trump)
<p>Can the candidate keep going on, or will there be a lot of bad blood between the 2 candidates? Trump seems to be toying with this idea, but does he have the guts to do it? I don't think so, but this e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,652 | Is Trump's plan to make a wall realistic? | <p>How can he make Mexico pay? Are they legally bound to if the U.S passes a resolution saying so?</p>

<p>For info: </p>

<p>What Mr. Trump has to say on the matter: <a href="https://www.donaldjtrump.com/policies/immigration">https://www.donaldjtrump.com/policies/immigration</a></p>
 | united states international relations international law mexico trump wall | 1 | Is Trump's plan to make a wall realistic? -- (united states international relations international law mexico trump wall)
<p>How can he make Mexico pay? Are they legally bound to if the U.S passes a resolution saying so?</p>

<p>For info: </p>

<p>What Mr. Trump has to say on the matter: <a href="https:/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,661 | Why is Trump not firm on accepting the results of the 2016 Presidential election? | <p>Donald Trump occasionally claims that the election in November is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2016/oct/18/us-presidential-election-rigged-donald-trump-wisconsin-video" rel="nofollow noreferrer">rigged</a> and stated during the 3rd presidential debate that he <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/a... | united states election donald trump presidential election contested election | 1 | Why is Trump not firm on accepting the results of the 2016 Presidential election? -- (united states election donald trump presidential election contested election)
<p>Donald Trump occasionally claims that the election in November is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2016/oct/18/us-presidential-election... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,668 | When is the authority to launch a nuclear strike transitioned? | <p>At what exact moment in a presidential transition does the outgoing president lose and the incoming president gain the authority to launch a nuclear strike?</p>
 | united states president nuclear weapons barack obama | 1 | When is the authority to launch a nuclear strike transitioned? -- (united states president nuclear weapons barack obama)
<p>At what exact moment in a presidential transition does the outgoing president lose and the incoming president gain the authority to launch a nuclear strike?</p>
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12,674 | How many times did Robert Creamer visit Obama's White House? | <p>How many times did <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Creamer_(political_consultant)" rel="nofollow">Robert Creamer</a> visit Obama's White House?</p>

<p>The context of the question are two facts related to 2016 US Presidential election:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>That there is an ongoing scand... | united states voting lobbying | 1 | How many times did Robert Creamer visit Obama's White House? -- (united states voting lobbying)
<p>How many times did <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Creamer_(political_consultant)" rel="nofollow">Robert Creamer</a> visit Obama's White House?</p>

<p>The context of the question are two facts relat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,678 | Who is more powerful, a senator or a representatives in the U.S Congress? | <p>As they are fewer in number and serve longer terms (6 years as opposed to 2), Senators are generally considered to be more powerful. But are the Representatives also important in Congress? </p>
 | united states congress senate | 1 | Who is more powerful, a senator or a representatives in the U.S Congress? -- (united states congress senate)
<p>As they are fewer in number and serve longer terms (6 years as opposed to 2), Senators are generally considered to be more powerful. But are the Representatives also important in Congress? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,682 | Why does Russia need to win Aleppo for the Assad regime before they can withdraw? | <p>I just read this very interesting article:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/19/russia-taunts-us-with-biggest-military-offensive-since-the-cold/">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/19/russia-taunts-us-with-biggest-military-offensive-since-the-cold/</a></p>

<p>And the auth... | russian federation international relations syria | 1 | Why does Russia need to win Aleppo for the Assad regime before they can withdraw? -- (russian federation international relations syria)
<p>I just read this very interesting article:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/19/russia-taunts-us-with-biggest-military-offensive-since-the-cold/">http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,685 | Would a native of a future state be a natural born citizen? | <p>Let's imagine a 51st state is accepted into the United States (not necessarily Puerto Rico). Would someone who was born in that state, before it joins the US, be considered a natural-born citizen? What if that person was already a naturalized citizen of the US before the state is accepted?</p>
 | united states president citizenship | 1 | Would a native of a future state be a natural born citizen? -- (united states president citizenship)
<p>Let's imagine a 51st state is accepted into the United States (not necessarily Puerto Rico). Would someone who was born in that state, before it joins the US, be considered a natural-born citizen? What if that person... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,691 | How are potential terrorist organizations evaluated for inclusion on terrorist watch list? | <p>How are potential terrorist organizations evaluated for inclusion on terrorist watch list? Is it a panel of independents or academics or law enforcement? Does it have political appointee input? Is it classified?</p>
 | united states terrorism | 1 | How are potential terrorist organizations evaluated for inclusion on terrorist watch list? -- (united states terrorism)
<p>How are potential terrorist organizations evaluated for inclusion on terrorist watch list? Is it a panel of independents or academics or law enforcement? Does it have political appointee input? ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,692 | What are some of the "true" swing states in the U.S 2016 election cycle? | <p>I'm talking about ones where the margin is less then 7 points, or has swinged by more then 5 in polls within the 2012 results and polls currently in that state or is trending way too much to one party and can flip from GOP to dem or vice-versa. </p>
 | united states election presidential election electoral college | 1 | What are some of the "true" swing states in the U.S 2016 election cycle? -- (united states election presidential election electoral college)
<p>I'm talking about ones where the margin is less then 7 points, or has swinged by more then 5 in polls within the 2012 results and polls currently in that state or is trending w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,699 | Why can a candidate be on the ballot for 2 parties? | <p>Donald Trump will be on the ballot in California as the nominee of the Republican Party and the American Independent Party.</p>

<ul>
<li>Why is this possible? Aren't there laws regarding this?</li>
<li>So, is Trump elected as a Republican President or this particular party's President?</li>
</ul... | united states donald trump republican party ballot | 1 | Why can a candidate be on the ballot for 2 parties? -- (united states donald trump republican party ballot)
<p>Donald Trump will be on the ballot in California as the nominee of the Republican Party and the American Independent Party.</p>

<ul>
<li>Why is this possible? Aren't there laws regarding this?</li... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,716 | Why does a federation need so many laws? | <p>In a lecture given at the London School of Economics this month, Professor Markus K. Brunnermeier (Princeton University) said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Federal countries--like the United States, or like Switzerland, or like the Federal Republic of Germany--are very legalistic entities because you need lots... | united states federalism | 1 | Why does a federation need so many laws? -- (united states federalism)
<p>In a lecture given at the London School of Economics this month, Professor Markus K. Brunnermeier (Princeton University) said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Federal countries--like the United States, or like Switzerland, or like the Federal ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,725 | Why does a country like the United States have vote bank politics? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Votebank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Vote bank</a> politics is defined as:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A votebank (also spelled vote-bank or vote bank) is a loyal bloc of voters from a single community, who consistently back a certain candidate or political formation in d... | united states presidential election | 1 | Why does a country like the United States have vote bank politics? -- (united states presidential election)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Votebank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Vote bank</a> politics is defined as:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A votebank (also spelled vote-bank or vote bank) is a loyal b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,732 | Would the Spanish People's Party have the capacity to veto Scotland's entry to the EU while governing in minority? | <p>In the UK, the issue of Scottish independence has again become topical, as the Scottish National Party (SNP) have recently published a draft referendum bill (on the 20th of October 2016). </p>

<p>One difficulty that is often cited with regard to an independent Scotland being part of the EU is that Spain wou... | united kingdom european union independence scotland spain | 1 | Would the Spanish People's Party have the capacity to veto Scotland's entry to the EU while governing in minority? -- (united kingdom european union independence scotland spain)
<p>In the UK, the issue of Scottish independence has again become topical, as the Scottish National Party (SNP) have recently published a draf... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,750 | What are Donald Trump's legal options if he loses the Presidential Election? | <p>So assume sometime on the night of November 8th or maybe in the wee hours of the morning on the 9th, the media declares one Hillary Clinton the next president of the US. In response Donald Trump does not accept the results of the election as legitimate.</p>

<p>What are his legal options? Assuming the he is ... | united states election presidential election supreme court contested election | 1 | What are Donald Trump's legal options if he loses the Presidential Election? -- (united states election presidential election supreme court contested election)
<p>So assume sometime on the night of November 8th or maybe in the wee hours of the morning on the 9th, the media declares one Hillary Clinton the next presiden... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,752 | How do "first spouses" work in European parliamentary systems? | <p>Up to now, the wives of American Presidents have been known as First Ladies, although if Mrs. Clinton wins in November, a certain former President will be the "First Gentleman."</p>

<p>But European parliamentary systems often have two leaders, the head of state and the head of government. They are the Presi... | political leaders | 1 | How do "first spouses" work in European parliamentary systems? -- (political leaders)
<p>Up to now, the wives of American Presidents have been known as First Ladies, although if Mrs. Clinton wins in November, a certain former President will be the "First Gentleman."</p>

<p>But European parliamentary systems of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,755 | Can a United States President issue a self-pardon? | <p>In the event a President is accused or found guilty of a serious crime while in office, can they pardon themselves for it?</p>
 | united states president pardon | 1 | Can a United States President issue a self-pardon? -- (united states president pardon)
<p>In the event a President is accused or found guilty of a serious crime while in office, can they pardon themselves for it?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,756 | Can Spider-Man legally register to vote (without revealing his identity) like he did in this PSA? | <p>In the 90s, there was <a href="http://youtu.be/PYqTTihPc2w" rel="noreferrer">a PSA where Spider-Man tells people to register to vote</a> (at their local video store, strangely enough):</p>

<p>At one point, Spider-Man signs his name on a voter registration form not as Peter Parker, but as Spider-Man!</p>
... | united states voting voting registration | 1 | Can Spider-Man legally register to vote (without revealing his identity) like he did in this PSA? -- (united states voting voting registration)
<p>In the 90s, there was <a href="http://youtu.be/PYqTTihPc2w" rel="noreferrer">a PSA where Spider-Man tells people to register to vote</a> (at their local video store, strange... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,760 | Is the military used for disaster control and public order, if not, why? | <p>Considering the United States have the biggest military in the world, it would be a prime example to talk about it in this question. It's my understanding that a standing army doesn't have any real duties other training/patrol/etc.</p>

<p>In that case, how come that huge amount of military personal and powe... | united states military | 1 | Is the military used for disaster control and public order, if not, why? -- (united states military)
<p>Considering the United States have the biggest military in the world, it would be a prime example to talk about it in this question. It's my understanding that a standing army doesn't have any real duties other train... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,766 | How are Electoral College electors chosen for write-in votes for President? | <p>In the United States, when people vote for president, they actually vote for the electors. For instance, the Ohio ballot says the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><em>"A vote for any candidates for President and
 Vice President shall be a vote for the
 electors of those candidates whose names&... | united states voting presidential election electoral college | 1 | How are Electoral College electors chosen for write-in votes for President? -- (united states voting presidential election electoral college)
<p>In the United States, when people vote for president, they actually vote for the electors. For instance, the Ohio ballot says the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,769 | One of the candidates for state legislature suspended their campaign. What happens if they win? | <p>I have noticed that for the 2016 election for <a href="https://current.mnsun.com/2016/10/14/voters-guide-senate-district-50/" rel="nofollow">Minnesota Senate District 50</a>, one of the candidates has suspended her campaign:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Republican Kirsten Johnson of Richfield filed for the sea... | united states voting state legislatures | 1 | One of the candidates for state legislature suspended their campaign. What happens if they win? -- (united states voting state legislatures)
<p>I have noticed that for the 2016 election for <a href="https://current.mnsun.com/2016/10/14/voters-guide-senate-district-50/" rel="nofollow">Minnesota Senate District 50</a>, o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,775 | Can the Chief Justice be demoted to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court? | <p>Let's suppose that, during a presidency, enough justices retire, making it possible for the president to appoint new justices which would give the Supreme Court a different ideological majority.</p>

<p>Would the president have the legal ability to demote the incumbent chief justice to associate justice, and... | united states constitution supreme court | 1 | Can the Chief Justice be demoted to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court? -- (united states constitution supreme court)
<p>Let's suppose that, during a presidency, enough justices retire, making it possible for the president to appoint new justices which would give the Supreme Court a different ideological majority.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,789 | What is the current stance of the Greek ΣΥΡΙΖΑ government on CETA? | <p>The social-democratic regional government of Wallonia, Belgium initially blocked CETA but has now <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37788882" rel="nofollow">apparently backed it</a>. Reportedly, all other EU governments agree on CETA. This surprises me. In 2014, <a href="http://www.guengl.eu/group/d... | greece ceta | 1 | What is the current stance of the Greek ΣΥΡΙΖΑ government on CETA? -- (greece ceta)
<p>The social-democratic regional government of Wallonia, Belgium initially blocked CETA but has now <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37788882" rel="nofollow">apparently backed it</a>. Reportedly, all other EU government... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,800 | Is there a good estimate of how British citizens (not non-British citizens) voted in the Brexit referendum? | <p>The result in the Brexit referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union or remain a member was 51.9% Leave, 48.1% Remain. Is there a good estimate of how British citizens voted? I mean the voters who were British citizens, not those who had a vote but who weren't British citizens, who included many re... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Is there a good estimate of how British citizens (not non-British citizens) voted in the Brexit referendum? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The result in the Brexit referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union or remain a member was 51.9% Leave, 48.1% Remain. Is there a good estimate of how British citiz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,802 | What is gerrymandering? | <p>What is gerrymandering?</p>

<p>Is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd5rul6EdF0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Adam Ruins Everything - Why Rigging Elections Is Completely Legal</strong></a> an accurate description of gerrymandering?</p>

<p>What was the original idea behind it?</p>
 | united states election political system presidential election gerrymandering | 1 | What is gerrymandering? -- (united states election political system presidential election gerrymandering)
<p>What is gerrymandering?</p>

<p>Is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd5rul6EdF0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Adam Ruins Everything - Why Rigging Elections Is Completely Legal</strong></a> an accurate ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,804 | How does gerrymandering work in the US? | <p>I have a vague idea of what gerrymandering is and that it appears to be common in the US, but I don't really understand where it comes from, how it is applied, how common "common" really is, whether there is public support for this practice, etc. </p>

<p>Considering the US specifically, could you explain...... | united states election political system gerrymandering | 1 | How does gerrymandering work in the US? -- (united states election political system gerrymandering)
<p>I have a vague idea of what gerrymandering is and that it appears to be common in the US, but I don't really understand where it comes from, how it is applied, how common "common" really is, whether there is public su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,805 | Why do unstable countries prefer a black market for currency to exist, rather than accepting the real exchange rate? | <p>Countries such as <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/venezuela-black-market-currency-news-site-square-off-in-u-s-court-1450389316">Venezuela</a> or <a href="http://caravanistan.com/money/uzbekistan/">Uzbekistan</a> refuse to acknowledge that their currency is undergoing high levels of inflation, which results in f... | economy currency | 1 | Why do unstable countries prefer a black market for currency to exist, rather than accepting the real exchange rate? -- (economy currency)
<p>Countries such as <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/venezuela-black-market-currency-news-site-square-off-in-u-s-court-1450389316">Venezuela</a> or <a href="http://caravanistan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,822 | Where can I find US election results by county from before 1920? | <p>While researching US election data, I found out there is not data for US presidential elections down to county level for elections before 1920. 
Is this data hard to find or it does not exist?</p>
 | united states election presidential election | 1 | Where can I find US election results by county from before 1920? -- (united states election presidential election)
<p>While researching US election data, I found out there is not data for US presidential elections down to county level for elections before 1920. 
Is this data hard to find or it does not exist?</p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,824 | How do PACs build lists for door knockers? | <p>I work for a PAC right now as a door knocker, but they never told me how they make lists. How does a PAC make a list in the United States?</p>
 | united states | 1 | How do PACs build lists for door knockers? -- (united states)
<p>I work for a PAC right now as a door knocker, but they never told me how they make lists. How does a PAC make a list in the United States?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,828 | Can an elected but not sworn in President elect be impeached? | <p>After the US Presidential election, x candidate wins the Presidency. The candidate is then indicted by the FBI. Can the candidate be impeached by the House of Representatives and be prevented from taking office in the interim before the swearing in ceremony?</p>
 | united states impeachment | 1 | Can an elected but not sworn in President elect be impeached? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>After the US Presidential election, x candidate wins the Presidency. The candidate is then indicted by the FBI. Can the candidate be impeached by the House of Representatives and be prevented from taking office in the inter... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,838 | Why is Trump spending less than Hillary Clinton? | <p>I've read various reports about Trump not spending much money in the presidential election.</p>

<p>In hindsight, him not spending much money in the primaries made sense, as he got so much "earned coverage" that "paid coverage" wasn't necessary, and the polling for him was so good, but the main election does... | united states donald trump presidential election | 1 | Why is Trump spending less than Hillary Clinton? -- (united states donald trump presidential election)
<p>I've read various reports about Trump not spending much money in the presidential election.</p>

<p>In hindsight, him not spending much money in the primaries made sense, as he got so much "earned coverage"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,840 | What if campaign money was used to fund government programs? | <p>I was reading that billions of dollars are raised/spent during US political campaigns (president, senate, etc). I'm no expert in how this all works, but it seems to me that this money is used solely for marketing a particular individual/party to be elected and has no direct benefit on the people.</p>

<p>If ... | united states economy campaigning campaign finance | 1 | What if campaign money was used to fund government programs? -- (united states economy campaigning campaign finance)
<p>I was reading that billions of dollars are raised/spent during US political campaigns (president, senate, etc). I'm no expert in how this all works, but it seems to me that this money is used solely f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,848 | Reasons for the Dakota pipeline protest? | <p>This has been a major issue and has been on the news for weeks now. Both sides obviously have their reasons. My question is, who has the <code>legal</code> right to the land? I heard Congress appropriated the Sioux tribes. If this is the case and the Sioux still own the land and did not approve of the pipeline than ... | united states law congress us state laws | 1 | Reasons for the Dakota pipeline protest? -- (united states law congress us state laws)
<p>This has been a major issue and has been on the news for weeks now. Both sides obviously have their reasons. My question is, who has the <code>legal</code> right to the land? I heard Congress appropriated the Sioux tribes. If this... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,854 | Can the 2016 US presidential election be postponed if the FBI reopens the investigation on Hillary Clinton's email server? | <p>If the FBI reopens the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server or they open an investigation into Hillary Clinton's mishandling of classified material, is it possible to postpone the election? Either to allow the democrats to come up with another candidate or for Hillary to get cleared of... | united states presidential election | 1 | Can the 2016 US presidential election be postponed if the FBI reopens the investigation on Hillary Clinton's email server? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>If the FBI reopens the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server or they open an investigation into Hillary Clinton's mishandlin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,875 | Can the UK sabotage EU agreements prior to article 50 | <p>Looking at how Belgium prevented the EU from having a trade deal with Canada, suppose the next trade deal with the US is to be signed after article 50 was invoked- could the UK prevent such a deal from going ahead?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit article 50 | 1 | Can the UK sabotage EU agreements prior to article 50 -- (united kingdom european union brexit article 50)
<p>Looking at how Belgium prevented the EU from having a trade deal with Canada, suppose the next trade deal with the US is to be signed after article 50 was invoked- could the UK prevent such a deal from going ah... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,876 | Can California vote to leave the US? | <p>In the same way that Brexit happened, and the Scots had a referendum on staying in the UK, what would it take for California to leave the US?</p>
 | united states secession | 1 | Can California vote to leave the US? -- (united states secession)
<p>In the same way that Brexit happened, and the Scots had a referendum on staying in the UK, what would it take for California to leave the US?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,886 | What will happen to 'Nathan Johnson'? | <p>Evan McMullin's on the ballot with Nathan Johnson though his running mate's Mindy Finn.</p>

<p>His campaign said that it's a placeholder. Since the deadline's passed to change, he's stuck with Johnson.</p>

<hr>

<p>However, on <a href="https://www.evanmcmullin.com/vote_for_evan_mcmullin_and... | united states election congress presidential election | 1 | What will happen to 'Nathan Johnson'? -- (united states election congress presidential election)
<p>Evan McMullin's on the ballot with Nathan Johnson though his running mate's Mindy Finn.</p>

<p>His campaign said that it's a placeholder. Since the deadline's passed to change, he's stuck with Johnson.</p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,905 | South Korean Cabinet and National Assembly | <p>Given the current presidential scandal in South Korea, I am very interested in the mechanisms of their government. It seems that there is no specific criteria for being a minister. In my country, ministers are usually also lawmakers, but in South Korea, the president seem to pick anyone she likes. Someone care to de... | south korea | 1 | South Korean Cabinet and National Assembly -- (south korea)
<p>Given the current presidential scandal in South Korea, I am very interested in the mechanisms of their government. It seems that there is no specific criteria for being a minister. In my country, ministers are usually also lawmakers, but in South Korea, the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,908 | Were there any U.S. Presidents that were very unpopular when elected? | <p>I've read in a few news sources that whoever wins the current 2016 presidential election will already have generally low (below 45%) favorability among the general U.S. population, even among people that might have voted for the candidate.</p>

<p>Are there any historical examples of U.S. presidents that wer... | united states presidential election history polling | 1 | Were there any U.S. Presidents that were very unpopular when elected? -- (united states presidential election history polling)
<p>I've read in a few news sources that whoever wins the current 2016 presidential election will already have generally low (below 45%) favorability among the general U.S. population, even amon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,913 | Why are the candidates at the bottom end of polls still trying? | <p>I'm wondering why the candidates at 2% or 4% are still running? Are they doing anything? Do they have to keep running?</p>

<p>I just do not get why you would keep spending money on a campaign that is predestined to "fail".</p>

<p>Thanks</p>
 | united states election presidential election | 1 | Why are the candidates at the bottom end of polls still trying? -- (united states election presidential election)
<p>I'm wondering why the candidates at 2% or 4% are still running? Are they doing anything? Do they have to keep running?</p>

<p>I just do not get why you would keep spending money on a campaign th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,919 | Where do Secret Service names come from? | <p>"<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_code_name" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Secret Service name</a>". For Clinton it is "Evergreen" and for Trump it is "Mogul". </p>

<p><strong>Questions:</strong> </p>

<ul>
<li>Who gives these names? </li>
<li>For me the phrase "Evergreen... | united states donald trump hillary clinton | 1 | Where do Secret Service names come from? -- (united states donald trump hillary clinton)
<p>"<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_code_name" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Secret Service name</a>". For Clinton it is "Evergreen" and for Trump it is "Mogul". </p>

<p><strong>Questions:</strong> </p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,927 | Who can, in the US, challenge the registration of a voter? | <p>According to <a href="https://thinkprogress.org/black-voters-sue-north-carolina-over-last-minute-purges-9526858aa749#.d9k0qil0d" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, many (predominantly black) voters were purged of the right to vote after mail delivered to their adress bounced, with the NAACP suing against th... | united states presidential election | 1 | Who can, in the US, challenge the registration of a voter? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>According to <a href="https://thinkprogress.org/black-voters-sue-north-carolina-over-last-minute-purges-9526858aa749#.d9k0qil0d" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, many (predominantly black) voters were purge... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,945 | What happens to assets seized from foreign presidents due to corruption allegations? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37861795" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC News</a>, the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea is accused of stealing oil money:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Prosecutors in Switzerland have seized luxury cars belonging to the vice-president of Equatorial ... | international law united nations corruption switzerland | 1 | What happens to assets seized from foreign presidents due to corruption allegations? -- (international law united nations corruption switzerland)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37861795" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC News</a>, the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea is accused of steali... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,946 | Will the British Parliament prevent "Brexit"? | <p>So today, the High Court ruled that the Parliament has to approve the British exit of the European Union. From what I see, this is their possibility to prevent Brexit and remain in the European Union - which would be a comprehensible step, now that - after the decision - the British seem to understand what they have... | united kingdom parliament brexit referendum | 1 | Will the British Parliament prevent "Brexit"? -- (united kingdom parliament brexit referendum)
<p>So today, the High Court ruled that the Parliament has to approve the British exit of the European Union. From what I see, this is their possibility to prevent Brexit and remain in the European Union - which would be a com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,952 | If you sneak into a closed primary and vote as an independent, are you guilty of a crime? | <p>One of my famous (to those who know me) arguments on social media. I live in Florida, and this friend of a friend is insisting I can vote in a Florida primary as an independent, contrary to literally everything I've read from everyone except him. He also states that they can't stop me from voting, and I don't thin... | united states election voting primaries | 1 | If you sneak into a closed primary and vote as an independent, are you guilty of a crime? -- (united states election voting primaries)
<p>One of my famous (to those who know me) arguments on social media. I live in Florida, and this friend of a friend is insisting I can vote in a Florida primary as an independent, con... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,973 | Where is the House of Representatives forecast on 538? | <p>On 538 <a href="http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/?ex_cid=rrpromo" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016 Election Forecast</a>, there are two tabs: Presidential and Senate election.</p>

<p>Where's their forecast for House of Representatives? </p>
 | united states presidential election | 1 | Where is the House of Representatives forecast on 538? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>On 538 <a href="http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/?ex_cid=rrpromo" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016 Election Forecast</a>, there are two tabs: Presidential and Senate election.</p>

<p>Where... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,977 | Does a greater margin of victory in the popular vote convert to political capital? | <p>Is there any evidence to suggest that, all things being equal, a US president who wins election by a greater margin of the popular vote is able to push his/her agenda further or govern more effectively than one who wins by a narrower margin? </p>
 | united states president presidential election | 1 | Does a greater margin of victory in the popular vote convert to political capital? -- (united states president presidential election)
<p>Is there any evidence to suggest that, all things being equal, a US president who wins election by a greater margin of the popular vote is able to push his/her agenda further or gover... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,984 | How do the proponents of reparations to the descendants of US slaves plan to identify the correct recipients? | <p>I have heard arguments that reparations should be given to the descendants of US slaves, usually monetary compensation. For instance, the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-us-pay-reparations-for-slavery-united-nations-working-groups-think-so/" rel="n... | united states slavery reparations | 1 | How do the proponents of reparations to the descendants of US slaves plan to identify the correct recipients? -- (united states slavery reparations)
<p>I have heard arguments that reparations should be given to the descendants of US slaves, usually monetary compensation. For instance, the UN Working Group of Experts on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,986 | Do news network collaborate with other networks when projecting the winner of a state? | <p>Once the polls close, news networks will start projecting the winner of a state, sometimes almost instantly.</p>

<p>Do they collaborate with other news networks when projecting the winner or do they project the winner independently? For example, CNN projected the winner, do ABC News or NBC also project it?<... | united states election presidential election | 1 | Do news network collaborate with other networks when projecting the winner of a state? -- (united states election presidential election)
<p>Once the polls close, news networks will start projecting the winner of a state, sometimes almost instantly.</p>

<p>Do they collaborate with other news networks when proje... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,991 | How did shutting down a heavy use bridge in the Bridge-gate scandal benefit Christie? | <p>So, due to other high profile scandals, I haven't been following bridge-gate very closely. That being said, I understand that its Chris Christie's NJ administration had something to do with shutting down a heavy use bridge to spite and or get revenge against a Democrat for something or other.</p>

<p>I fail ... | united states | 1 | How did shutting down a heavy use bridge in the Bridge-gate scandal benefit Christie? -- (united states)
<p>So, due to other high profile scandals, I haven't been following bridge-gate very closely. That being said, I understand that its Chris Christie's NJ administration had something to do with shutting down a heavy ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
12,998 | What is with the speech audience? | <p>I am asian and have been in the U.S. for several years, and this has puzzled me for quite a while:</p>

<p>Every time I watch some public speech given by political figures, I am like "what is with those audiences?" Literally every 20 or 30 seconds, they cheer and clap like they never do it before. I understa... | united states presidential election president | 1 | What is with the speech audience? -- (united states presidential election president)
<p>I am asian and have been in the U.S. for several years, and this has puzzled me for quite a while:</p>

<p>Every time I watch some public speech given by political figures, I am like "what is with those audiences?" Literally... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,002 | What candidates can be voted on in a deadlock in a general election? | <p>As per the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twelfth Amendment</a>, I am of the understanding that in a deadlock situation in a general election, the vote goes to the House of Representatives, with each state getting a single collect... | united states presidential election twelfth amendment | 1 | What candidates can be voted on in a deadlock in a general election? -- (united states presidential election twelfth amendment)
<p>As per the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twelfth Amendment</a>, I am of the understanding that in a d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,011 | Is the result of the general election final on 8th of Nov, 2016? | <p>I'm a little bit confused by reading about the faithless elector. If one candidate won more than 270 votes on the election day. Is there an chance when the electors come to vote in December, some of them change their idea?</p>

<p>So actually the result of the general vote in November doesn't count, or at le... | united states presidential election electoral college faithless elector | 1 | Is the result of the general election final on 8th of Nov, 2016? -- (united states presidential election electoral college faithless elector)
<p>I'm a little bit confused by reading about the faithless elector. If one candidate won more than 270 votes on the election day. Is there an chance when the electors come to vo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,015 | What does it take to start a new political party in Wisconsin | <p>What do you need to do in order to start a new political party in Wisconsin</p>
 | united states parties | 1 | What does it take to start a new political party in Wisconsin -- (united states parties)
<p>What do you need to do in order to start a new political party in Wisconsin</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,016 | Identifying write-in presidential candidates | <p>Let's say I write-in "John Smith" on a ballot, how does the election board know which John Smith I voted for?
Even if I write in a well known politician like let's say Paul Ryan, there must be more than 1 Paul Ryan in the US. Does the election board simply assume it's Paul Ryan the speaker of the house, and not ... | united states presidential election | 1 | Identifying write-in presidential candidates -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Let's say I write-in "John Smith" on a ballot, how does the election board know which John Smith I voted for?
Even if I write in a well known politician like let's say Paul Ryan, there must be more than 1 Paul Ryan in the US. D... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,018 | Why are there two white bins inside a voting machine? | <p>Inside the Insight voting machine that people in the US must have used on Nov 8 to insert their filled out ballots,, there are actually two white bins that collect the ballots, one smaller than the other. Why are there two instead of one big bin? </p>
 | united states election presidential election ballot | 1 | Why are there two white bins inside a voting machine? -- (united states election presidential election ballot)
<p>Inside the Insight voting machine that people in the US must have used on Nov 8 to insert their filled out ballots,, there are actually two white bins that collect the ballots, one smaller than the other. W... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,019 | Why do organizations and people try to convince others to vote in the US election? | <p>Many organizations (including Google on their home page) encourage people to vote in the US election without specifying a candidate or political party. Why is this done? Are they assuming that the users of the site are more likely to support their organization's political agenda than not support it thus making it ... | united states voting | 1 | Why do organizations and people try to convince others to vote in the US election? -- (united states voting)
<p>Many organizations (including Google on their home page) encourage people to vote in the US election without specifying a candidate or political party. Why is this done? Are they assuming that the users of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,022 | If I show up after polls close can I vote? | <p>Suppose, today, the presidential election in the US. I show up after the polls have officially closed however there are still a few people in line waiting to vote would I still be permitted, by law and not kindness, be obligated to be allowed to cast my vote? If this varies by states I would be interested in hearing... | united states election voting polling | 1 | If I show up after polls close can I vote? -- (united states election voting polling)
<p>Suppose, today, the presidential election in the US. I show up after the polls have officially closed however there are still a few people in line waiting to vote would I still be permitted, by law and not kindness, be obligated to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,033 | How are some counties announced in US election before polls close? | <p>I understand there are a few areas like Dixville Notch, N.H where everyone in the area votes at midnight, and because they are so small they know everyone has voted and hence they can release their results are released at 12:01.</p>

<p>However, there are also some larger counties (with e.g. 10,000 people in... | united states presidential election | 1 | How are some counties announced in US election before polls close? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>I understand there are a few areas like Dixville Notch, N.H where everyone in the area votes at midnight, and because they are so small they know everyone has voted and hence they can release their results are... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,035 | How would Donald Trump go about bringing back industry to the US without making all the TNCs go bankrupt? | <p>Yes it's what everyone is talking about but bear with me. In the following question I'm not trying to start an argument, I'm not even from the US. This is a question and not a kick-starter to a debate. </p>

<ul>
<li>Donald Trump claims he'll create a load of jobs in the US by bringing back factories th... | united states donald trump policy economy | 1 | How would Donald Trump go about bringing back industry to the US without making all the TNCs go bankrupt? -- (united states donald trump policy economy)
<p>Yes it's what everyone is talking about but bear with me. In the following question I'm not trying to start an argument, I'm not even from the US. This is a questio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,037 | How can Indiana already be won even though only 8% of polls have reported? | <p>Not that I would expect Indiana to swing blue here, but with 8% of polls reporting, Donald Trump has already clinched Indiana.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/indiana-president-clinton-trump" rel="noreferrer">NY Times</a></p>

<p>How does this happen?</p>
 | united states voting us state laws | 1 | How can Indiana already be won even though only 8% of polls have reported? -- (united states voting us state laws)
<p>Not that I would expect Indiana to swing blue here, but with 8% of polls reporting, Donald Trump has already clinched Indiana.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/indiana-p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,040 | What are the rules for reporting vote counts on election night by the news media? | <p>High school was a long time ago for me but I seem to remember my history/government teacher saying the news media wasn't allowed to report vote counts in presidential elections since reporting the results prematurely could disenfranchise some voters.</p>

<p>If I remember correctly, the event in history went... | united states election presidential election history | 1 | What are the rules for reporting vote counts on election night by the news media? -- (united states election presidential election history)
<p>High school was a long time ago for me but I seem to remember my history/government teacher saying the news media wasn't allowed to report vote counts in presidential elections ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,044 | Which electors are chosen in divided state? | <p>Maybe title isn't 100% accurate.</p>

<p>So let's say there is state X, where people have to pick 30 electors. As I know there is a rule 'winner takes all'. What happens when one of parties win in state slightly? I mean 51% voters picked 20 electors who supports candidate A, and 49% of them voted for 20 elec... | united states election presidential election electoral college contested election | 1 | Which electors are chosen in divided state? -- (united states election presidential election electoral college contested election)
<p>Maybe title isn't 100% accurate.</p>

<p>So let's say there is state X, where people have to pick 30 electors. As I know there is a rule 'winner takes all'. What happens when one... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,047 | How do I read the US Presidential Election Results as shown by Google? | <p>When Googling <code>Presidential Election Results</code> the following metadata is shown, part of which is confusing me. Can anyone enlighten me as to what these percentages represent? (Obviously the other numbers represent number of votes)</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/YhqHc.jpg" rel="nofollow ... | united states presidential election | 1 | How do I read the US Presidential Election Results as shown by Google? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>When Googling <code>Presidential Election Results</code> the following metadata is shown, part of which is confusing me. Can anyone enlighten me as to what these percentages represent? (Obviously the other... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,052 | Voting strategy when you can vote for multiple candidates? | <p>What is the best voting strategy when you're allowed to vote for multiple candidates, and the candidates with the most votes win? For example, say there's a race where you may vote for up to three candidates. You like two of them, feel ambivalent about one, and dislike the others. Should you vote for the one you ... | voting systems | 1 | Voting strategy when you can vote for multiple candidates? -- (voting systems)
<p>What is the best voting strategy when you're allowed to vote for multiple candidates, and the candidates with the most votes win? For example, say there's a race where you may vote for up to three candidates. You like two of them, feel ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,053 | What does 'flip' mean? | <p>At this moment, the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NYT results</a> shows Ohio as "Flip" for Trump. What does that mean?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/qOxfW.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/qOxfW.png" alt="e... | united states presidential election | 1 | What does 'flip' mean? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>At this moment, the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NYT results</a> shows Ohio as "Flip" for Trump. What does that mean?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/qOxfW.png" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,056 | What is this line of counties voting for the Democratic party in the 2016 elections? | <p>Here is a preliminary image from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com">The Guardian</a> showing the individual counties during the 2016 election in the United States:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xJ7Tf.png"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xJ7Tf.png" alt="Party vote by county"></a></p>
&... | united states election demographics | 1 | What is this line of counties voting for the Democratic party in the 2016 elections? -- (united states election demographics)
<p>Here is a preliminary image from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com">The Guardian</a> showing the individual counties during the 2016 election in the United States:</p>

<p><a href=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,060 | Why does the US need real electors and doesn't just use virtual electors? | <p>We can simply calculate each states electorates and see who wins.
It just mean the relative power of each state. There is no reason to let real people gather and vote.
Why not change the amendment?</p>
 | united states electoral college | 1 | Why does the US need real electors and doesn't just use virtual electors? -- (united states electoral college)
<p>We can simply calculate each states electorates and see who wins.
It just mean the relative power of each state. There is no reason to let real people gather and vote.
Why not change the amendment?<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,066 | Can Trump undo the UN climate change agreement (Paris Agreement)? | <p>Trump has just won the elections. Can he somehow stop the US from participating in the UN COP21 climate change agreement (which was already signed formally by the US)? </p>

<p>Also I've read <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/eu-set-to-ratify-paris-climate-agreement-2016-9?international=true&r=US&a... | united states donald trump paris agreement climate change sustainable development | 1 | Can Trump undo the UN climate change agreement (Paris Agreement)? -- (united states donald trump paris agreement climate change sustainable development)
<p>Trump has just won the elections. Can he somehow stop the US from participating in the UN COP21 climate change agreement (which was already signed formally by the U... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,072 | To what degree have Wikileaks influenced the 2016 US election? | <p>It seems to have been largely ignored by the press but Wikileaks such as <a href="https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/782906224937410562" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> where Hillary talked about droning Julian Assange genuinely shocked me. </p>

<p>Joking about pussy grabbing is not good but joking ab... | united states election wikileaks | 1 | To what degree have Wikileaks influenced the 2016 US election? -- (united states election wikileaks)
<p>It seems to have been largely ignored by the press but Wikileaks such as <a href="https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/782906224937410562" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> where Hillary talked about droning Julian ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,075 | Why were pre-election polls and forecast models inconsistent with the election of Donald Trump? | <p>As it's obvious now, pre-election polling and forecast models were inconsistent with the vote count in this election cycle as not many predicted a Trump victory.</p>

<p>Is there any particular reason why polling was so off?</p>
 | united states election presidential election donald trump | 1 | Why were pre-election polls and forecast models inconsistent with the election of Donald Trump? -- (united states election presidential election donald trump)
<p>As it's obvious now, pre-election polling and forecast models were inconsistent with the vote count in this election cycle as not many predicted a Trump victo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,081 | Can a president win the electoral college and lose the popular vote | <p>Let me preface this by saying I'm not American (I'm British).</p>

<p>Last chance I got to look at the figures Hillary is amazingly close (<100k votes) behind Trump. But I realise that irrespective of how many votes she gets from here on Trump has won. So my question is:</p>

<p>Has there ever bee... | united states presidential election electoral college polling electoral system | 1 | Can a president win the electoral college and lose the popular vote -- (united states presidential election electoral college polling electoral system)
<p>Let me preface this by saying I'm not American (I'm British).</p>

<p>Last chance I got to look at the figures Hillary is amazingly close (<100k votes) be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,093 | Has there ever been an instance where a couple were independently elected to be President of a democractic government? | <p>I know that women have been elected as Presidents of many countries in the world, although that has yet to happen in the United States. But has there ever been an instance of a country where a President was elected, and then his or her spouse was elected at a later day to be President? I haven't heard it mentioned o... | election president | 1 | Has there ever been an instance where a couple were independently elected to be President of a democractic government? -- (election president)
<p>I know that women have been elected as Presidents of many countries in the world, although that has yet to happen in the United States. But has there ever been an instance of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,101 | Is election-driven suicide common? | <p>I live in the US and woke up to a slew of posts, videos, comments, etc. from anonymous people online that either they or people close to them have contemplated suicide as a result of the 2016 election.</p>

<p>I recognize that they're anonymous and I have no reason to believe random people on the internet, b... | united states presidential election | 1 | Is election-driven suicide common? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>I live in the US and woke up to a slew of posts, videos, comments, etc. from anonymous people online that either they or people close to them have contemplated suicide as a result of the 2016 election.</p>

<p>I recognize that they'r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,103 | What happens to staff when a congressperson leaves office? | <p>When a congressperson leaves office, what happens to their staff? Do they get picked up by the winner or are they jobless?</p>
 | united states election congress | 1 | What happens to staff when a congressperson leaves office? -- (united states election congress)
<p>When a congressperson leaves office, what happens to their staff? Do they get picked up by the winner or are they jobless?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,105 | Did anyone run IRV models/simulations on 2016 US election? | <p>With all the conversations about theoretical voting models; and all the conversations about actual 2016 elections, I got to wondering:</p>

<p>Did anyone do any work (make a realistic polling model, run a poll, and run the poll results to simulate actual <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant-runoff_... | united states presidential election voting systems | 1 | Did anyone run IRV models/simulations on 2016 US election? -- (united states presidential election voting systems)
<p>With all the conversations about theoretical voting models; and all the conversations about actual 2016 elections, I got to wondering:</p>

<p>Did anyone do any work (make a realistic polling mo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
13,107 | Is there any chance results for the 2016 US presidential election have been tampered with? | <p>Given the pre-election climate of hacking and cyber espionage against the DNC, along with the DHS warning of active hacking attempts on state election systems <em>and</em> their recommendation to bolster cyber security around the US for the elections, what are the chances that some of these systems had actually been... | united states election voting systems election security | 1 | Is there any chance results for the 2016 US presidential election have been tampered with? -- (united states election voting systems election security)
<p>Given the pre-election climate of hacking and cyber espionage against the DNC, along with the DHS warning of active hacking attempts on state election systems <em>an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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