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14,679 | Did President Obama put any conditions of the aid to Palestinians to prevent funding terrorists? | <p>There has been a rapprochement of sorts between Hamas and the <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/05/05/us-aid-indirectly-helps-hamas-under-deal-with-palestinian-authority.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">PLO recently</a>.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Palestinian Authority's announcement that it will... | united states terrorism palestine barack obama | 1 | Did President Obama put any conditions of the aid to Palestinians to prevent funding terrorists? -- (united states terrorism palestine barack obama)
<p>There has been a rapprochement of sorts between Hamas and the <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/05/05/us-aid-indirectly-helps-hamas-under-deal-with-palestinian... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,681 | What are the 'category' items defined in the UK government bills RSS feed? | <p>Below is a list of bills from the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2016-17.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016-2017 session before parliament</a>. Looking at the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/AllPublicBills.rss" rel="nofollow noreferrer">RSS</a> and specifically at any particular bill, th... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | What are the 'category' items defined in the UK government bills RSS feed? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>Below is a list of bills from the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2016-17.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016-2017 session before parliament</a>. Looking at the <a href="http://services.parliament.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,689 | Why did the USA finance Israeli Arrow Interceptor missile program? | <p>Why the USA didn't just sell Patriot PAC-3 or THAAD to Israel?</p>

<p>Why did the USA finance a different ABM/SAM program?</p>

<p>Why didn't the USA adopt Arrow system?</p>
 | united states israel military | 1 | Why did the USA finance Israeli Arrow Interceptor missile program? -- (united states israel military)
<p>Why the USA didn't just sell Patriot PAC-3 or THAAD to Israel?</p>

<p>Why did the USA finance a different ABM/SAM program?</p>

<p>Why didn't the USA adopt Arrow system?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,691 | How is the schedule for Senate Committees determined in Canada? | <p>As I understand it, the <strong>Canadian Senate</strong> can refer bills to a Senate Committee to be studied in more detail. Once a bill is referred:</p>

<ul>
<li>How is the schedule for reviewing the bill determined? (Who makes the decision to put a meeting on the Senate Committee's agenda, and when/wh... | parliament senate legislative process canada senate rules | 1 | How is the schedule for Senate Committees determined in Canada? -- (parliament senate legislative process canada senate rules)
<p>As I understand it, the <strong>Canadian Senate</strong> can refer bills to a Senate Committee to be studied in more detail. Once a bill is referred:</p>

<ul>
<li>How is the sch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,697 | Why is there so much talk about this picture of crowd size at the inauguration? | <p>Seems this has become the new issue of the new administration. Even Sean Spicer spent time during media briefing to talk about it and even went so far as to say </p>

<blockquote>
 <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/spicers-inauguration-whopper-makes-him-latest-hot-meme_us_58856344e4b0e3a73... | united states inauguration | 1 | Why is there so much talk about this picture of crowd size at the inauguration? -- (united states inauguration)
<p>Seems this has become the new issue of the new administration. Even Sean Spicer spent time during media briefing to talk about it and even went so far as to say </p>

<blockquote>
 <p><a href=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,704 | What is the effective difference between the Trump EPA freeze and just closing it down? | <p><a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-admin-orders-epa-contract-freeze-and-media-blackout/ar-AAmbKXU?li=BBnb7Kz" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump ordered a contract freeze and media blackout.</a>. This sounds to me to be very similar to "Trump shuts down the EPA", but if that were the case, ... | united states | 1 | What is the effective difference between the Trump EPA freeze and just closing it down? -- (united states)
<p><a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-admin-orders-epa-contract-freeze-and-media-blackout/ar-AAmbKXU?li=BBnb7Kz" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump ordered a contract freeze and media bla... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,711 | Difference between Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda | <p>As seen on Wikipedia, Donald Trump seems to have signed only <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_federal_executive_orders_13765_and_above">1 executive order and 5 presidential memoranda</a>, as opposed to all being executive orders.</p>

<p>What's the difference between an executiv... | united states donald trump barack obama executive | 1 | Difference between Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda -- (united states donald trump barack obama executive)
<p>As seen on Wikipedia, Donald Trump seems to have signed only <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_federal_executive_orders_13765_and_above">1 executive order and 5 president... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,713 | What is Sweden's historical violent crime rate vs. immigration rate? | <p>I tried to find a historical chart of Sweden's violent crime rate and came across this:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECdCp.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECdCp.png" alt="sweden violent crime rate"></a></p>

<p>Which was the first image search result: <a href="... | immigration crime sweden | 1 | What is Sweden's historical violent crime rate vs. immigration rate? -- (immigration crime sweden)
<p>I tried to find a historical chart of Sweden's violent crime rate and came across this:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECdCp.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/ECdCp.png" alt=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,716 | What would be needed for the Clean Water Act to be cancelled? | <p>In light of the current Executive Branch cancelling / repealing other Acts, I wonder: </p>

<p><strong>What would it take for the Clean Water Act to be cancelled?</strong> Can it be done solely by the Executive Branch, or by another single branch of government, or does it require agreement and collaboration ... | united states law | 1 | What would be needed for the Clean Water Act to be cancelled? -- (united states law)
<p>In light of the current Executive Branch cancelling / repealing other Acts, I wonder: </p>

<p><strong>What would it take for the Clean Water Act to be cancelled?</strong> Can it be done solely by the Executive Branch, or by... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,720 | What does Donald Trump's temporary refugee ban mean for Australia's resettlement deal signed last year? | <p>It has been <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-immigration-refugees-muslim-countries-sign-executive-orders-iraq-iran-libya-restrict-a7544566.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Donald Trump is signing for a temporary ban on refugees. </p>

<blockquote>
 ... | united states president donald trump refugees | 1 | What does Donald Trump's temporary refugee ban mean for Australia's resettlement deal signed last year? -- (united states president donald trump refugees)
<p>It has been <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-immigration-refugees-muslim-countries-sign-executive-orders-iraq-iran-libya-res... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,756 | If the US Presidential Election was based on popular votes, what strategies would be most effective to win? | <p>There's been a lot of debate lately about popular vote vs. electoral college. One of the major arguments in favor of the electoral college is that it prevents a candidate from simply pandering to, and meeting the needs of those in areas with high population-density, like cities. </p>

<p>Using the population... | united states presidential election electoral college population | 1 | If the US Presidential Election was based on popular votes, what strategies would be most effective to win? -- (united states presidential election electoral college population)
<p>There's been a lot of debate lately about popular vote vs. electoral college. One of the major arguments in favor of the electoral college ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,771 | Why does Donald Trump continue the fight against the mass media? | <p>After reading <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/politics/trump-white-house-briefing-inauguration-crowd-size.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, I wondered why is Donald Trump fighting the media? Isn't this a war that he cannot win?</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>media's force</strong> -... | united states donald trump media | 1 | Why does Donald Trump continue the fight against the mass media? -- (united states donald trump media)
<p>After reading <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/politics/trump-white-house-briefing-inauguration-crowd-size.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, I wondered why is Donald Trump fighting the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,775 | What is the most Executive Orders signed by a US President in a single four year term? | <p>What is the most Executive Orders signed by a US President in a single four year term and whom was it? </p>
 | united states president executive | 1 | What is the most Executive Orders signed by a US President in a single four year term? -- (united states president executive)
<p>What is the most Executive Orders signed by a US President in a single four year term and whom was it? </p>
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14,781 | Does Trump's wall require congressional approval? | <p>Donald Trump seems to have <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/25/executive-order-border-security-and-immigration-enforcement-improvements" rel="noreferrer">signed an executive order</a> to start the construction of the border wall between the US and Mexico:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Sec. ... | united states donald trump congress trump wall | 1 | Does Trump's wall require congressional approval? -- (united states donald trump congress trump wall)
<p>Donald Trump seems to have <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/25/executive-order-border-security-and-immigration-enforcement-improvements" rel="noreferrer">signed an executive order</a> to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,785 | where can I get a live feed or current site listing ALL executive orders including as they are presented and signed? | <p>I think executive orders are a good indicator into the mind of a president and his administration. I wasn't able to see a sequential list, from newest to oldest. Where can I find this?</p>
 | united states legislative process executive | 1 | where can I get a live feed or current site listing ALL executive orders including as they are presented and signed? -- (united states legislative process executive)
<p>I think executive orders are a good indicator into the mind of a president and his administration. I wasn't able to see a sequential list, from newest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,789 | What current source(s) of funding is Donald Trump planning to use to pay for the Mexico/US border wall? | <p>Donald Trump <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/771294347501461504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claims</a> that Mexico will pay for the wall, but surely now he's signed an executive order there would be some form of timeframe for the construction to start taking place? </p>&... | united states president donald trump mexico trump wall | 1 | What current source(s) of funding is Donald Trump planning to use to pay for the Mexico/US border wall? -- (united states president donald trump mexico trump wall)
<p>Donald Trump <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/771294347501461504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claims</a> that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,795 | Where can I find the relationship between an Act Of Parliament and the Bill that was passed to create or amend it? | <p>I see that the UK has <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/?group=date&order=desc" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bills before parliament</a>, and in the case that they are given Royal Assent they become <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Acts of Parliament</a>. </p>

<... | united kingdom law parliament | 1 | Where can I find the relationship between an Act Of Parliament and the Bill that was passed to create or amend it? -- (united kingdom law parliament)
<p>I see that the UK has <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/?group=date&order=desc" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bills before parliament</a>, and in the case t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,803 | What mechanisms exist to prevent democracy turning into ochlocracy or tyranny of the majority? | <p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> on democracy:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to political scientist Larry Diamond, democracy consists of four key elements: (a) A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fa... | democracy ochlocracy | 1 | What mechanisms exist to prevent democracy turning into ochlocracy or tyranny of the majority? -- (democracy ochlocracy)
<p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> on democracy:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to political scientist Larry Diamond, demo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,810 | At Trump's inauguration, who is this dapper-looking man and why is he important? | <p>While going looking at <a href="http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2017/01/politics/trump-inauguration-gigapixel/">CNN's gigapixel picture</a> from Trump's inauguration looking for funny faces and the like (great fun if you're looking to kill some time), this man caught my attention but I can't seem to identify who he i... | united states inauguration | 1 | At Trump's inauguration, who is this dapper-looking man and why is he important? -- (united states inauguration)
<p>While going looking at <a href="http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2017/01/politics/trump-inauguration-gigapixel/">CNN's gigapixel picture</a> from Trump's inauguration looking for funny faces and the like (g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,815 | If the VP were to invoke the 25th amendment to remove the President as unfit for office, would acting secretaries be able to consent? | <p>The 25th Amendment says that the Vice-President, in conjunction with half of the fifteen executive department heads, can declare the President unfit to discharge his duties. Presently only two of the fifteen departments have confirmed heads (Defense and Homeland Security). The other thirteen are headed by acting sec... | united states president constitution executive vice president | 1 | If the VP were to invoke the 25th amendment to remove the President as unfit for office, would acting secretaries be able to consent? -- (united states president constitution executive vice president)
<p>The 25th Amendment says that the Vice-President, in conjunction with half of the fifteen executive department heads,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,816 | Can sitting US presidents repeal their own Executive Orders? | <p>I was just wondering if sitting US presidents can repeal their own executive order?</p>

<p>For example, a president issued an executive order (forget the content). Can the same president revoke that executive order say after 2 days?</p>
 | united states president executive order | 1 | Can sitting US presidents repeal their own Executive Orders? -- (united states president executive order)
<p>I was just wondering if sitting US presidents can repeal their own executive order?</p>

<p>For example, a president issued an executive order (forget the content). Can the same president revoke that exe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,825 | Can the United States withdraw/renegotiate from NAFTA without approval from the Senate? | <p>The current political environment makes NAFTA worth considering. I haven't been able to find good research on this topic. I know that a country can withdraw from NAFTA by notifying the other parties to the agreement 6 months in advance. However, I haven't found any source that makes it clear how the United States wo... | united states constitution treaty | 1 | Can the United States withdraw/renegotiate from NAFTA without approval from the Senate? -- (united states constitution treaty)
<p>The current political environment makes NAFTA worth considering. I haven't been able to find good research on this topic. I know that a country can withdraw from NAFTA by notifying the other... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,827 | Can the Overton window split? | <p>The "<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/580#583">Overton window</a>" is the name for the idea that there is an acceptable range of ideas in public discourse.</p>

<p>Since the mid-eighteenth century, there has been a trend for the "Overton window" to move "leftward". Many ideas that used ... | political theory ideology | 1 | Can the Overton window split? -- (political theory ideology)
<p>The "<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/580#583">Overton window</a>" is the name for the idea that there is an acceptable range of ideas in public discourse.</p>

<p>Since the mid-eighteenth century, there has been a trend for th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,829 | What part of Sanctuary City deportation is unconstitutional? | <p><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/salvadorhernandez/sanctuary-cities-are-promising-to-fight-trumps-immigration-o?utm_term=.uiAVKRk8O#.pyQJBvN67" rel="noreferrer">The mayors of numerous</a> <strong>Sanctuary Cities</strong> in the United States - those which shelter or allow undocumented immigrants - have promised to... | united states constitution donald trump illegal immigration | 1 | What part of Sanctuary City deportation is unconstitutional? -- (united states constitution donald trump illegal immigration)
<p><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/salvadorhernandez/sanctuary-cities-are-promising-to-fight-trumps-immigration-o?utm_term=.uiAVKRk8O#.pyQJBvN67" rel="noreferrer">The mayors of numerous</a> <s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,834 | Does the United States tax exports? | <p>So the Trump administration has floated the idea of a 20% tariff on Mexican imports. Part of the Justification for this, was Sean Spicer's statement that (Emphasis mine)</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"<strong>Our country's policy is to tax exports and let imports flow freely in</strong>, which is ridiculous. Bu... | united states taxes trade | 1 | Does the United States tax exports? -- (united states taxes trade)
<p>So the Trump administration has floated the idea of a 20% tariff on Mexican imports. Part of the Justification for this, was Sean Spicer's statement that (Emphasis mine)</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"<strong>Our country's policy is to tax expor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,839 | Could Mexico go to the World Trade Organization if a 20% tax is enforced on their US exports | <p>The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-trailguide-updates-u-s-considering-20-tax-on-mexican-1485463551-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">LA Times</a> and other reputable sources are reporting that the Trump administration, via a statement by the Press Secretary Mr. Sean Spicer, is plan... | international law trade | 1 | Could Mexico go to the World Trade Organization if a 20% tax is enforced on their US exports -- (international law trade)
<p>The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-trailguide-updates-u-s-considering-20-tax-on-mexican-1485463551-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">LA Times</a> and other repu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,845 | Why does the failure of a Trident test matter when we are going to replace it anyway? | <p>So a Trident nuclear weapons test failed a few months ago and this has only just come to light. </p>

<p>However, as far as I know, they want to replace the Trident system for something new anyway. Surely this failure is a good thing as now there is evidence that a new system is required as the old one is ou... | united kingdom nuclear weapons | 1 | Why does the failure of a Trident test matter when we are going to replace it anyway? -- (united kingdom nuclear weapons)
<p>So a Trident nuclear weapons test failed a few months ago and this has only just come to light. </p>

<p>However, as far as I know, they want to replace the Trident system for something n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,855 | Would the Trump administration be breaching the United Nations Convention against Torture if they bring back interrogative torture? | <p>Donald Trump has made it clear, that he is <a href="http://www.factcheck.org/2016/07/trump-torture/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">pro-torture</a>.</p>

<p>As written in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/26/donald-trump-torture-absolutely-works-says-us-president-in-first-television-interview"... | united states donald trump international law united nations | 1 | Would the Trump administration be breaching the United Nations Convention against Torture if they bring back interrogative torture? -- (united states donald trump international law united nations)
<p>Donald Trump has made it clear, that he is <a href="http://www.factcheck.org/2016/07/trump-torture/" rel="nofollow noref... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,857 | Why is voter registration necessary in the US voting system? | <p>In Europe I lived in different countries and I was always able to vote (national and local elections in my home country, and local elections elsewhere) without having to do anything beforehand: the day of the election I present myself to the polling place, I show my ID and whatever document I might have received by ... | united states election | 1 | Why is voter registration necessary in the US voting system? -- (united states election)
<p>In Europe I lived in different countries and I was always able to vote (national and local elections in my home country, and local elections elsewhere) without having to do anything beforehand: the day of the election I present ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,861 | Since they have large autonomy, are U.S. states responsible for international policy and relations in any way? | <p>I never see States' representatives at international meetings or in any diplomatic relations. Are they responsible in any way for foreign policy?</p>
 | united states international relations foreign policy us state laws | 1 | Since they have large autonomy, are U.S. states responsible for international policy and relations in any way? -- (united states international relations foreign policy us state laws)
<p>I never see States' representatives at international meetings or in any diplomatic relations. Are they responsible in any way for fore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,866 | What was the Bush administration's public explanation on Iraq invasion when they failed to find Iraq's WMDs? | <p>What was the Bush administration's or Republican party's explanation on the justification of Iraq invasion to the public when they failed to find Iraq's WMDs?</p>
 | united states iraq george w bush | 1 | What was the Bush administration's public explanation on Iraq invasion when they failed to find Iraq's WMDs? -- (united states iraq george w bush)
<p>What was the Bush administration's or Republican party's explanation on the justification of Iraq invasion to the public when they failed to find Iraq's WMDs?</p>
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14,869 | Has a US President ever nominated a sibling to the federal courts or the Supreme Court? | <p>Judge Maryanne Trump Barry presides on the 4th federal circuit Court of Appeals, and certainly has all the traditional requirements for appointment to the SCOTUS, except perhaps one--she's 79 years old, which almost certainly precludes her from consideration. But it begs the question anyway, has a President ever no... | united states supreme court political appointments | 1 | Has a US President ever nominated a sibling to the federal courts or the Supreme Court? -- (united states supreme court political appointments)
<p>Judge Maryanne Trump Barry presides on the 4th federal circuit Court of Appeals, and certainly has all the traditional requirements for appointment to the SCOTUS, except per... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,874 | What made Saddam Hussein believe that he could get away with the Kuwait invasion? | <p>What made Saddam Hussein believe that he could get away with invading Kuwait?</p>

<p>How did he assess the political situation before Kuwait invasion?</p>
 | united states iraq kuwait | 1 | What made Saddam Hussein believe that he could get away with the Kuwait invasion? -- (united states iraq kuwait)
<p>What made Saddam Hussein believe that he could get away with invading Kuwait?</p>

<p>How did he assess the political situation before Kuwait invasion?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,877 | Which modern President had the worst win rate at the Supreme Court? | <p>Pretty simple question actually. I'm just wondering which President was the most overturned statistically at the Supreme Court since FDR?</p>

<p>So what do I mean when I say a President is overturned? Looking for analysis where the President or the DOJ (either the Attorney General or Solicitor General) en... | united states president supreme court | 1 | Which modern President had the worst win rate at the Supreme Court? -- (united states president supreme court)
<p>Pretty simple question actually. I'm just wondering which President was the most overturned statistically at the Supreme Court since FDR?</p>

<p>So what do I mean when I say a President is overtur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,890 | What happens to signed bills? And what happens if they're destroyed? | <p>When a bill or pardon or whatever is signed, let's say in the USA, then what exactly happens to the signed document? And what happens if it's misplaced or destroyed?</p>
 | united states legislative process | 1 | What happens to signed bills? And what happens if they're destroyed? -- (united states legislative process)
<p>When a bill or pardon or whatever is signed, let's say in the USA, then what exactly happens to the signed document? And what happens if it's misplaced or destroyed?</p>
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14,905 | Is it possible for an EU country to incorrectly report annual deficit in order to obey Maastricht Treaty threshold? | <p><strong>Short version</strong></p>

<p>Less than two months ago, the socialists took power in Romania (simple majority in Parliament, both Chambers) and they have started applying their program. </p>

<p>However, many analysts think that it is not sustainable from the budgetary perspective and that "... | economy budget romania | 1 | Is it possible for an EU country to incorrectly report annual deficit in order to obey Maastricht Treaty threshold? -- (economy budget romania)
<p><strong>Short version</strong></p>

<p>Less than two months ago, the socialists took power in Romania (simple majority in Parliament, both Chambers) and they have st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,906 | Is there an officially stated reason why Trump's ban includes Iran and Iraq, but not Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, or Pakistan? | <p>According <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38777437">to BBC News</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A 90-day suspension on anyone arriving from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, except certain visa categories such as diplomats.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is there any ... | united states immigration | 1 | Is there an officially stated reason why Trump's ban includes Iran and Iraq, but not Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, or Pakistan? -- (united states immigration)
<p>According <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38777437">to BBC News</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A 90-day suspension on anyone arriving... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,918 | Do the Western countries sell arms or military equipment to China or vice versa? | <p>Any kind of equipment relating to defense?</p>
 | united states china | 1 | Do the Western countries sell arms or military equipment to China or vice versa? -- (united states china)
<p>Any kind of equipment relating to defense?</p>
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14,922 | Why are almost all of the United Nations headquarters located in Europe or America? | <p>Why are almost all of the United Nations headquarters located in Europe or America?</p>

<p>Why aren't there any headquarter of UN department in Asia or Latin America or Africa?</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations#Specialized_agencies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">See this Wiki... | russian federation united nations soviet union | 1 | Why are almost all of the United Nations headquarters located in Europe or America? -- (russian federation united nations soviet union)
<p>Why are almost all of the United Nations headquarters located in Europe or America?</p>

<p>Why aren't there any headquarter of UN department in Asia or Latin America or Afr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,925 | What's California's total public pension unfunded liability? | <p>This <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-controller-pension-website-20141114-story.html">article from the LA times</a> states that just two public pensions, there are 130 of them, have approximately $120 billion in shortfalls, although those are probably the largest.</p>

<p>Can anyone find what t... | united states california pensions | 1 | What's California's total public pension unfunded liability? -- (united states california pensions)
<p>This <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-controller-pension-website-20141114-story.html">article from the LA times</a> states that just two public pensions, there are 130 of them, have approximately $120 bi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,937 | Can President Trump’s Immigration Order be reverted? | <p>On 27th January, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/28/us/politics/annotating-trump-immigration-refugee-order.html">this article</a>, Donald Trump </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>approved a sweeping executive order that suspended entry of all
 refugees to the United States for 120 days, b... | united states donald trump immigration executive order | 1 | Can President Trump’s Immigration Order be reverted? -- (united states donald trump immigration executive order)
<p>On 27th January, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/28/us/politics/annotating-trump-immigration-refugee-order.html">this article</a>, Donald Trump </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>ap... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,947 | Why do airline companies and foreign government agencies have the right to prevent foreigners heading to US? | <p>What is obvious is that the US has the right to prevent foreigners from entering the country. But the situation this morning is that it is not clear what would happen after the immigrant or visitor lands in the US. </p>

<p>In such case if the immigrant or visitor is willing to take full responsibility after... | united states law immigration borders | 1 | Why do airline companies and foreign government agencies have the right to prevent foreigners heading to US? -- (united states law immigration borders)
<p>What is obvious is that the US has the right to prevent foreigners from entering the country. But the situation this morning is that it is not clear what would happe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,956 | Obama's 2011 ban on Iraqi refuges vs Trump's ban | <p>Quoting <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/al-qaeda-kentucky-us-dozens-terrorists-country-refugees/story?id=20931131" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ABC News</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>As a result of the Kentucky case, the State Department stopped processing Iraq refugees for six months in 2011, federal ... | united states donald trump immigration barack obama | 1 | Obama's 2011 ban on Iraqi refuges vs Trump's ban -- (united states donald trump immigration barack obama)
<p>Quoting <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/al-qaeda-kentucky-us-dozens-terrorists-country-refugees/story?id=20931131" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ABC News</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>As a result of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,963 | How Would Trump Go About Adding Other Nations to the Travel Restriction List? | <p>I ask this because everyone is accusing Trump of banning 7 majority-Muslim countries which were already part of the "Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015" and "Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016".</p>

<p>Even more specifically, the executive order that Trump signed <a href="https://assets.documentcl... | united states donald trump international law terrorism saudi arabia | 1 | How Would Trump Go About Adding Other Nations to the Travel Restriction List? -- (united states donald trump international law terrorism saudi arabia)
<p>I ask this because everyone is accusing Trump of banning 7 majority-Muslim countries which were already part of the "Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015" and "Vis... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,965 | Who drafts the executive order Trump signs? | <p>Juan Cole <a href="http://www.juancole.com/2017/01/sadism-exclusion-temporarily.html">says</a> that executive orders signed this past week by Trump appear in the main to have been drafted by Steve Bannon.</p>

<p>Does Bannon draft the executive orders? If not him, then who?</p>
 | united states donald trump | 1 | Who drafts the executive order Trump signs? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>Juan Cole <a href="http://www.juancole.com/2017/01/sadism-exclusion-temporarily.html">says</a> that executive orders signed this past week by Trump appear in the main to have been drafted by Steve Bannon.</p>

<p>Does Bannon draft th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,975 | If someone sends in an early vote, but then dies, is their vote counted? | <p>This question was inspired by Donald Trump's claims about Hillary's supposed illegitimate votes, but is not about those claims.</p>

<p>Suppose I had cast my vote last year in an early ballot. Between then and the election, I died. <strong>Would my vote still be counted?</strong> If the answer is "it depe... | united states election voting | 1 | If someone sends in an early vote, but then dies, is their vote counted? -- (united states election voting)
<p>This question was inspired by Donald Trump's claims about Hillary's supposed illegitimate votes, but is not about those claims.</p>

<p>Suppose I had cast my vote last year in an early ballot. Between... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,979 | How often have majority parties plummeted in support in one election in democracies? | <p>While voters in democracies usually only incrementally change the party that they support relative to a prior election, every now and then, a party will go from being a leading or majority party, to holding only a small part of the legislature in a single election.</p>

<p>How many times has this happened in... | election democracy parties history | 1 | How often have majority parties plummeted in support in one election in democracies? -- (election democracy parties history)
<p>While voters in democracies usually only incrementally change the party that they support relative to a prior election, every now and then, a party will go from being a leading or majority par... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,982 | Why were Obama's refugee admissions so few during the bulk of Syrian crisis? | <p><a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2017/01/29/separating_fact_from_hysteria_on_trump_refugee_order_401367.html" rel="noreferrer">David French</a> had this to say:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Syrian Civil War touched off in 2011. Here are the Syrian-refugee admissions to the U.S. until Obama decided to adm... | united states barack obama | 1 | Why were Obama's refugee admissions so few during the bulk of Syrian crisis? -- (united states barack obama)
<p><a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2017/01/29/separating_fact_from_hysteria_on_trump_refugee_order_401367.html" rel="noreferrer">David French</a> had this to say:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Syrian... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,983 | Are non-U.S. citizens permitted the same rights afforded by the constitution? | <p>I'm somewhat confused by the different types of non-Citzens living in the United States and what rights are or are not afforded to them.</p>

<p>My limited understanding is that there are the following broad types of non-Citizens living in the U.S. <em>(please suggest an edit if the below is incomplete or wr... | united states constitution immigration | 1 | Are non-U.S. citizens permitted the same rights afforded by the constitution? -- (united states constitution immigration)
<p>I'm somewhat confused by the different types of non-Citzens living in the United States and what rights are or are not afforded to them.</p>

<p>My limited understanding is that there are... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,985 | Trump's temporary ban and green card holders | <p>This article by <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/article/444370/donald-trump-refugee-executive-order-no-muslim-ban-separating-fact-hysteria">David French</a> has this nugget:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>However, there are reports that the ban is being applied even to green-card holders. This is madness.... | united states immigration | 1 | Trump's temporary ban and green card holders -- (united states immigration)
<p>This article by <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/article/444370/donald-trump-refugee-executive-order-no-muslim-ban-separating-fact-hysteria">David French</a> has this nugget:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>However, there are report... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,989 | How does having Dual-Citizenship work; are there exceptions allowing more? | <p>Given all the recent talk of how President Trumps travel ban will affect Dual-Citizenship holders, a few questions were raised.</p>

<p>Now I know how Dual-Citizenship works, on obtaining it and how each country holds their own laws on what qualifies. What I really want to know: Is there any international la... | united states united kingdom international law israel citizenship | 1 | How does having Dual-Citizenship work; are there exceptions allowing more? -- (united states united kingdom international law israel citizenship)
<p>Given all the recent talk of how President Trumps travel ban will affect Dual-Citizenship holders, a few questions were raised.</p>

<p>Now I know how Dual-Citizen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,991 | Are Non-Muslims from the banned countries allowed into the US? | <p>I keep seeing Trump's latest bit of executive action regarded as a 'Muslim Ban'.</p>

<p>It doesn't make sense to me, since all of the information I can find shows that he is imposing a 90-day ban on travel for <em>all</em> citizens of those countries, not just the Muslim ones.</p>

<p>If non-Muslims... | united states immigration | 1 | Are Non-Muslims from the banned countries allowed into the US? -- (united states immigration)
<p>I keep seeing Trump's latest bit of executive action regarded as a 'Muslim Ban'.</p>

<p>It doesn't make sense to me, since all of the information I can find shows that he is imposing a 90-day ban on travel for <em>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
14,997 | What percentage of the world's Muslim population is affected by Trump's so-called "Muslim" ban? | <p>Opponents call Trump's Executive Order a "<em>Muslim</em>" ban.</p>

<p>Does it ban <strong>all</strong> Muslims? Clearly, no.</p>

<p><strong>But what percentage of 1.7 billion of the world's Muslims are affected?</strong></p>

<p>(I would accept a rough approximation, but I prefer more exac... | united states immigration | 1 | What percentage of the world's Muslim population is affected by Trump's so-called "Muslim" ban? -- (united states immigration)
<p>Opponents call Trump's Executive Order a "<em>Muslim</em>" ban.</p>

<p>Does it ban <strong>all</strong> Muslims? Clearly, no.</p>

<p><strong>But what percentage of 1.7 bill... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,028 | Why does India follow a 'No First Use Policy' for nuclear weapons? | <p>I want to know why India follows a "No First Use Policy" for nuclear weapons. Is there any special advantage for doing so? Or it is done only to project an 'adult in the house'-like image to the world?</p>

<p>Can you tell me the benefits for India?</p>
 | india nuclear weapons policy | 1 | Why does India follow a 'No First Use Policy' for nuclear weapons? -- (india nuclear weapons policy)
<p>I want to know why India follows a "No First Use Policy" for nuclear weapons. Is there any special advantage for doing so? Or it is done only to project an 'adult in the house'-like image to the world?</p>

<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,029 | Was Sally Yates acting within her authority in defying Trump's executive order? | <p>Acting attorney general Sally Yates was fired by Trump for "betraying" the administration.</p>

<p>I tried searching a bit, but I wasn't able to find a clear answer so I will ask here.</p>

<p>Did Sally Yates act within her authority as acting attorney general?
Does someone in that position have ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Was Sally Yates acting within her authority in defying Trump's executive order? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>Acting attorney general Sally Yates was fired by Trump for "betraying" the administration.</p>

<p>I tried searching a bit, but I wasn't able to find a clear answer so I will ask here.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,033 | How can one not be able to resign? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia page on resignation</a> states the following:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Although government officials may tender their resignations, they are not always accepted. This could be a gesture of confidence in the official, as with US Pre... | united states law government | 1 | How can one not be able to resign? -- (united states law government)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia page on resignation</a> states the following:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Although government officials may tender their resignations, they are not always accepted. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,035 | Why are acting officials of an incoming administration all affiliated to the party of the outgoing administration? | <p>Recently, Donald Trump replaced acting Attorney General Sally Yates with Dana Boente <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38805944">"after she questioned the legality of his immigration ban"</a>.</p>

<p>When doing some research, I found out that:</p>

<ul>
<li>Sally Yates was the Dep... | united states cabinet | 1 | Why are acting officials of an incoming administration all affiliated to the party of the outgoing administration? -- (united states cabinet)
<p>Recently, Donald Trump replaced acting Attorney General Sally Yates with Dana Boente <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38805944">"after she questioned the legal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,038 | How does France's electoral system work | <p>With the elections across the EU likely to have significant consequences for the future fate of Europe, I'd like to try to understand the electoral systems of each state a little more. I'm particularly interested in how the Presidential Election is handled.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Do they have compulsory voting... | election france | 1 | How does France's electoral system work -- (election france)
<p>With the elections across the EU likely to have significant consequences for the future fate of Europe, I'd like to try to understand the electoral systems of each state a little more. I'm particularly interested in how the Presidential Election is handled... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,045 | How could Trump leave office? | <p>What processes are in place for Trump to leave the office of the President of the United States?</p>

<p>Can he be forced to resign on his own or according to American constitution/ laws/whatever?</p>
 | united states president constitution donald trump | 1 | How could Trump leave office? -- (united states president constitution donald trump)
<p>What processes are in place for Trump to leave the office of the President of the United States?</p>

<p>Can he be forced to resign on his own or according to American constitution/ laws/whatever?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,060 | Which, if any, UK parliament petitions have ever succeeded? | <p>The UK government official <a href="https://petition.parliament.uk/">parliamentary petition website</a> allows citizens to submit and sign petitions.</p>

<p>Which petitions have ever succeeded? By succeeded, I mean been debated and then actually acted upon in favour of the wording of the petition.</p>
 | united kingdom petition | 1 | Which, if any, UK parliament petitions have ever succeeded? -- (united kingdom petition)
<p>The UK government official <a href="https://petition.parliament.uk/">parliamentary petition website</a> allows citizens to submit and sign petitions.</p>

<p>Which petitions have ever succeeded? By succeeded, I mean been... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,065 | Different Roles in US House of Representatives | <p>What's the difference between these three? In particular between the second and third one:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Representative for a state</p></li>
<li><p>Delegate for a territory</p></li>
<li><p>Resident Comissioner of a territory</p></li>
</ul>
 | united states house of representatives puerto rico | 1 | Different Roles in US House of Representatives -- (united states house of representatives puerto rico)
<p>What's the difference between these three? In particular between the second and third one:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Representative for a state</p></li>
<li><p>Delegate for a territory</p></li>
<li><p>Re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,072 | Does a succeeding President select a new VP during succession? | <p>There is a clearly documented <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession">Order of Succession</a> that is followed when the current President is incapacitated. This has been the subject of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_Has_Fallen">Films</a> and <a href="http... | united states president succession vice president | 1 | Does a succeeding President select a new VP during succession? -- (united states president succession vice president)
<p>There is a clearly documented <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession">Order of Succession</a> that is followed when the current President is incapacitate... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,076 | Any public statements by McConnell that he's about to compel Democratic Senators to quorum? | <p><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-betsy-devos-jeff-session-tom-price-20170131-story.html" rel="noreferrer">Democratic Senators</a> have been blocking Committee work by refusing to show up en masse, thus preventing regular order.</p>
<p>So I was wondering where is Mitch Mc... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Any public statements by McConnell that he's about to compel Democratic Senators to quorum? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-betsy-devos-jeff-session-tom-price-20170131-story.html" rel="noreferrer">Democratic Senators</a> have been bloc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,088 | Are there any legal documents allowing the US government to dictate the matter of abortion? | <p>To me, it seems the government is overstepping its bounds when it restricts women's access/right to proper abortions. </p>

<p>Are there any legal documents stating that the government has a right to determine whether or not women can have abortions?</p>
 | united states government abortion | 1 | Are there any legal documents allowing the US government to dictate the matter of abortion? -- (united states government abortion)
<p>To me, it seems the government is overstepping its bounds when it restricts women's access/right to proper abortions. </p>

<p>Are there any legal documents stating that the gov... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,098 | What did US Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch study as an undergraduate at Columbia University? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gorsuch#Early_life_and_education" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> restates </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Gorsuch graduated from the Georgetown Preparatory School and received a B.A. from Columbia University. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and D.Ph... | united states supreme court | 1 | What did US Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch study as an undergraduate at Columbia University? -- (united states supreme court)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gorsuch#Early_life_and_education" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> restates </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Gorsuch graduated from t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,099 | Can François Fillon be replaced as candidate of The Republicans to the presidential elections? | <p>Few months ago, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Republicans_(France)_presidential_primary,_2016">François Fillon was elected candidate of the right wing party The Republicans in France</a> to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_presidential_election,_2017">presidential elections in 2017</a>.... | primaries france | 1 | Can François Fillon be replaced as candidate of The Republicans to the presidential elections? -- (primaries france)
<p>Few months ago, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Republicans_(France)_presidential_primary,_2016">François Fillon was elected candidate of the right wing party The Republicans in France</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,101 | Why do some people say Cenk Uygur's wolfPAC won't work? | <p>Cenk Uygur from The Young Turks has been doing this thing called wolfPAC for the last few years, trying to get the USA states to call for a article 5 convention in order to amend the constitution to forbid the kind of political bribes we see thrown around today.</p>

<p>Despite this, people apparently think ... | united states constitution | 1 | Why do some people say Cenk Uygur's wolfPAC won't work? -- (united states constitution)
<p>Cenk Uygur from The Young Turks has been doing this thing called wolfPAC for the last few years, trying to get the USA states to call for a article 5 convention in order to amend the constitution to forbid the kind of political b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,106 | Can cloture for position nominations ever be returned to 60/100 in senate? | <p>In 2013 in response to the Republicans rejecting President Obama's nominees, Senate Democrats reduced the vote to halt a filibuster to confirmation of certain government positions to 50 votes. Now, in response to the threat of democrats blocking a President Trump's SCOTUS nominee, Republicans are floating the idea o... | united states senate rules filibuster | 1 | Can cloture for position nominations ever be returned to 60/100 in senate? -- (united states senate rules filibuster)
<p>In 2013 in response to the Republicans rejecting President Obama's nominees, Senate Democrats reduced the vote to halt a filibuster to confirmation of certain government positions to 50 votes. Now, i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,109 | Goldman Sachs Alumni in Trump Administration | <p>I've read in the press that Donald Trump has a lot of Goldman Sachs' Alumni in his administration. I know that Steve Bannon worked for Goldman Sachs, but who else in Donald Trump's administration is a Goldman Sachs Alumnus? </p>
 | united states president donald trump political appointments | 1 | Goldman Sachs Alumni in Trump Administration -- (united states president donald trump political appointments)
<p>I've read in the press that Donald Trump has a lot of Goldman Sachs' Alumni in his administration. I know that Steve Bannon worked for Goldman Sachs, but who else in Donald Trump's administration is a Goldm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,110 | Is there a publicly available definition of current congressional districts? | <p>For example: I live in the 9th Congressional District of Massachusetts. The boundaries of my district are pretty straightforward, except in the case of the city of Fall River, where the boundary line seems to meander arbitrarily along different streets, dividing the city between the 9th and 4th districts. Surely the... | united states congress voting gerrymandering voting districts | 1 | Is there a publicly available definition of current congressional districts? -- (united states congress voting gerrymandering voting districts)
<p>For example: I live in the 9th Congressional District of Massachusetts. The boundaries of my district are pretty straightforward, except in the case of the city of Fall Rive... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,119 | How would the PVV choose the people to sit in the seats they win? | <p>I was reading this article (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38253122" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38253122</a>), and the following points don't seem to fit together.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Dutch voters choose a new government in March 2017 and if the polls... | election europe netherlands pvv | 1 | How would the PVV choose the people to sit in the seats they win? -- (election europe netherlands pvv)
<p>I was reading this article (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38253122" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38253122</a>), and the following points don't seem to fit together.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,146 | How would the cost for health insurance change in Germany, if 40% instead of 90% were part of statutory insurance? | <p>In Germany, health insurance is compulsory. About 90% of the citizens are covered by statutory health insurance (<em>Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung</em>), whereas the other 10% are covered by private health insurance.</p>

<p>Is the high percentage of people covered by the statutory health insurance necessa... | healthcare germany financing | 1 | How would the cost for health insurance change in Germany, if 40% instead of 90% were part of statutory insurance? -- (healthcare germany financing)
<p>In Germany, health insurance is compulsory. About 90% of the citizens are covered by statutory health insurance (<em>Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung</em>), whereas the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,156 | Is the U.S. still a democracy now that the President lost the popular vote? | <p>According to the <strong>Merriam-Webster</strong> online dictionary, <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democracy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Democracy</a> can mean rule of majority.</p>

<p>Is the U.S. still a democracy now that Donald Trump is leading the executive branch while he lost the... | united states democracy presidential election donald trump | 1 | Is the U.S. still a democracy now that the President lost the popular vote? -- (united states democracy presidential election donald trump)
<p>According to the <strong>Merriam-Webster</strong> online dictionary, <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democracy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Democracy</a> can ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,159 | Do politicians ever admit they made a bad decision? | <p>So, I understand that in the hope of re-election, politicians often have to maintain a pretense of infallibility. The assumption being that they must have done everything right in the past, in order to do everything right in the future.</p>

<p>Reality does not reflect this pretense, human beings make mistak... | political system | 1 | Do politicians ever admit they made a bad decision? -- (political system)
<p>So, I understand that in the hope of re-election, politicians often have to maintain a pretense of infallibility. The assumption being that they must have done everything right in the past, in order to do everything right in the future.</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,165 | Is it illegal to be a communist in South Korea? | <p>I heard from a friend that "Communist activities" are banned in South Korea.</p>

<p>How extensive are punishments and persecution to people who do these activities, what qualifies a communist activity, and should someone who (while not a communist) but still of the far left, be worried about visiting?</p>&#... | law south korea | 1 | Is it illegal to be a communist in South Korea? -- (law south korea)
<p>I heard from a friend that "Communist activities" are banned in South Korea.</p>

<p>How extensive are punishments and persecution to people who do these activities, what qualifies a communist activity, and should someone who (while not a c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,173 | Can the POTUS block federal funding to a particular research university? | <p>A small group at U.C. Berkeley protested violently in response to the arrival of a controversial editor, and in response, Donald Trump communicated the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If U.C. Berkeley does not allow free speech and practices violence on
 innocent people with a different point of v... | united states donald trump | 1 | Can the POTUS block federal funding to a particular research university? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>A small group at U.C. Berkeley protested violently in response to the arrival of a controversial editor, and in response, Donald Trump communicated the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If U.C. Berkel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,179 | Can US President indefinitely detain US citizen protesters by labeling them enemy combatants? | <p>We know from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Padilla_(prisoner)" rel="noreferrer">Jose Padilla</a> case that US citizens can be detained in the US and held without charge for several years if the POTUS labels them as enemy combatants. From the same case, we know that the government can change th... | united states law president protests military law | 1 | Can US President indefinitely detain US citizen protesters by labeling them enemy combatants? -- (united states law president protests military law)
<p>We know from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Padilla_(prisoner)" rel="noreferrer">Jose Padilla</a> case that US citizens can be detained in the US ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,180 | Number of winning coalitions of state in the electoral college | <p>Define a <em>coalition</em> as a subset of the set of the 51 states (counting DC as a state) that make the USA. Define a coalition as <em>winning</em> if the total number of electoral votes of the state in that coalition is 270 or more (let's ignore at first that two small states make things more complicated by allo... | united states election political theory electoral college | 1 | Number of winning coalitions of state in the electoral college -- (united states election political theory electoral college)
<p>Define a <em>coalition</em> as a subset of the set of the 51 states (counting DC as a state) that make the USA. Define a coalition as <em>winning</em> if the total number of electoral votes o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,194 | Why does Russia always put importance on world dominance rather than economic development? | <p>For instance, China has also put importance on military muscle, but not with the price of the economy. </p>

<p>The following graph shows that Russia's GDP is falling and China's GDP has rocketed.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/uWtXU.png"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/uWtXU.png" alt... | russian federation china | 1 | Why does Russia always put importance on world dominance rather than economic development? -- (russian federation china)
<p>For instance, China has also put importance on military muscle, but not with the price of the economy. </p>

<p>The following graph shows that Russia's GDP is falling and China's GDP has r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,195 | Why did the GOP change their strategy regarding the Affordable Care Act from ‘Repeal’ to ‘Repair’? | <p>The repair language was discussed by Republicans during their closed-door policy retreat in Philadelphia last week as a better way to brand their strategy. Some of that discussion flowed from views that Republicans may not be headed toward a total replacement.</p>

<p>So why are they doing this?</p>
 | united states healthcare republican party affordable care act | 1 | Why did the GOP change their strategy regarding the Affordable Care Act from ‘Repeal’ to ‘Repair’? -- (united states healthcare republican party affordable care act)
<p>The repair language was discussed by Republicans during their closed-door policy retreat in Philadelphia last week as a better way to brand their strat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,198 | Are there any offices in the USA that require loyalty to the President? | <p>In the USA, acting attorney general Sally Yates was fired, apparently because she considered that an executive order by the President was unlawful and instructed staff not to defend the order in court.</p>

<p>Are there any offices in the USA that where there is a requirement (such as by law, by oath of offi... | united states rule of law | 1 | Are there any offices in the USA that require loyalty to the President? -- (united states rule of law)
<p>In the USA, acting attorney general Sally Yates was fired, apparently because she considered that an executive order by the President was unlawful and instructed staff not to defend the order in court.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,200 | What exactly are Donald Trump's views on "small government"? | <p>A large fraction in Republican Party in US is what's known as "small government" faction. Their guiding ideological principle is to reduce the size and/or power of Federal government (and they obviously existed since well before United States was formed in the first place, if you look at the reason Federalist Papers... | united states donald trump ideology | 1 | What exactly are Donald Trump's views on "small government"? -- (united states donald trump ideology)
<p>A large fraction in Republican Party in US is what's known as "small government" faction. Their guiding ideological principle is to reduce the size and/or power of Federal government (and they obviously existed sinc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,211 | Why is Trump's omission of an explicit mention of Jews from the holocaust memorial a big deal? | <p>So, I'm not a fan of President Trump, but I feel like it's a not a big deal when Trump didn't explicitly mention the Jews in <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/27/statement-president-international-holocaust-remembrance-day" rel="noreferrer">his holocaust memorial</a>. Per his statement, he ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Why is Trump's omission of an explicit mention of Jews from the holocaust memorial a big deal? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>So, I'm not a fan of President Trump, but I feel like it's a not a big deal when Trump didn't explicitly mention the Jews in <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/27/s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,236 | What would happen if a (democratic) government does not honour a court ruling? | <p>What would happen if a government does not honor a ruling made by a judge?</p>

<p>An example would be US President Trump's Travel Ban, which was recently suspended entirely by a federal judge.</p>

<p><strong>Note:</strong> This question is for worldwide politics. (The information I gave is just for... | united states democracy western world | 1 | What would happen if a (democratic) government does not honour a court ruling? -- (united states democracy western world)
<p>What would happen if a government does not honor a ruling made by a judge?</p>

<p>An example would be US President Trump's Travel Ban, which was recently suspended entirely by a federal ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,239 | What is the difference between the 2 successful court rulings (Seattle & New York) against Trump's immigration ban? | <p>As reported, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle, Washington imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven countries on Feb 3.</p>

<p>However, there was another ruling by another U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in New York on Jan 28.</p>

<... | united states donald trump | 1 | What is the difference between the 2 successful court rulings (Seattle & New York) against Trump's immigration ban? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>As reported, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle, Washington imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven cou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,241 | What are the advantages of the French two-round voting system against a one round alternative? | <p>In regards to the French Presidential election of 2017, what are the advantages of the French <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_French_presidential_election,_2017">two-round voting system</a> against a one round alternative?</p>

<p>If two-round is better than one round, what abo... | democracy presidential election voting systems political theory | 1 | What are the advantages of the French two-round voting system against a one round alternative? -- (democracy presidential election voting systems political theory)
<p>In regards to the French Presidential election of 2017, what are the advantages of the French <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,246 | Can European Union refuse a USA Ambassador proposal? If yes, who decides? | <p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/donald-trump-eu-ambassador-ted-malloch-tame-european-union-like-brought-down-soviet-union-russia-a7549696.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> tells us about the likely EU ambassador, Ted Malloch's not so politically correct declarations about the E... | united states european union diplomacy | 1 | Can European Union refuse a USA Ambassador proposal? If yes, who decides? -- (united states european union diplomacy)
<p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/donald-trump-eu-ambassador-ted-malloch-tame-european-union-like-brought-down-soviet-union-russia-a7549696.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,249 | Berkeley Riots: Protest or Infringment of Rights | <p>The violence that preempted the talk of a prominent alt-right speaker on University of California Berkeley's campus has set off a debate over the role of free speech in American society. Did the protestors, by effectively making the area surrounding the planned talk so unsafe that it had to be cancelled, infringe on... | united states constitution democracy protests freedom of speech | 1 | Berkeley Riots: Protest or Infringment of Rights -- (united states constitution democracy protests freedom of speech)
<p>The violence that preempted the talk of a prominent alt-right speaker on University of California Berkeley's campus has set off a debate over the role of free speech in American society. Did the prot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,253 | Are the US President's phone calls recorded? | <p>Apparently the official phone calls of the US President are recorded and transcripts are made. This process has apparently <a href="https://ca.news.yahoo.com/white-house-investigates-leaks-trump-calls-australia-mexico-233219023.html" rel="noreferrer">resulted in multiple phone conversations being revealed to the pub... | united states president diplomacy | 1 | Are the US President's phone calls recorded? -- (united states president diplomacy)
<p>Apparently the official phone calls of the US President are recorded and transcripts are made. This process has apparently <a href="https://ca.news.yahoo.com/white-house-investigates-leaks-trump-calls-australia-mexico-233219023.html"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,269 | What major flaws does this particular Universal Basic Income model have, if any? | <p>On Reddit there's currently a news article titled <strong>Chinese factory replaces 90% of human workers with robots. Production rises by 250%, defects drop by 80%</strong></p>

<p>This of course brought up the discussion of UBI, where a few commenters note:</p>

<p><strong>Comment:</strong></p>
&... | economy | 1 | What major flaws does this particular Universal Basic Income model have, if any? -- (economy)
<p>On Reddit there's currently a news article titled <strong>Chinese factory replaces 90% of human workers with robots. Production rises by 250%, defects drop by 80%</strong></p>

<p>This of course brought up the discu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,282 | What did my teacher mean when he said this about Bush? | <p>Now, recently I've been thinking about something a very political history teacher of mine said a few years ago. Something about former POTUS Bush that I never quite understood.</p>

<p>I don't remember what lead to it, only that he very aggressively told another student "Bush isn't a idiot for crashing the e... | united states president economy george w bush | 1 | What did my teacher mean when he said this about Bush? -- (united states president economy george w bush)
<p>Now, recently I've been thinking about something a very political history teacher of mine said a few years ago. Something about former POTUS Bush that I never quite understood.</p>

<p>I don't remember w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,290 | Was Turkey’s intervention on Cyprus in 1974 legal based on the general principles? | <p>From 1571 until its renting to UK in 1878, Turks owned and governed the Cyprus island. </p>

<p>In 1955, EOKA (the National Union of Cypriot Fighters; a terrorist Greek Cypriot guerrilla organisation) revolted against British colonial rule aimed at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enosis" rel="nofollow... | international law europe cyprus | 1 | Was Turkey’s intervention on Cyprus in 1974 legal based on the general principles? -- (international law europe cyprus)
<p>From 1571 until its renting to UK in 1878, Turks owned and governed the Cyprus island. </p>

<p>In 1955, EOKA (the National Union of Cypriot Fighters; a terrorist Greek Cypriot guerrilla or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,293 | Which institution verifies the behavior of the U.S. President? | <p>I remember having read long time ago an article on an European magazine about a particular, less-known institution of the United States that has the sole purpose of verifying the behavior and actions of the President i.e. checks that his/her acts respect the Constitution, etc. </p>

<p>The article also ment... | united states president | 1 | Which institution verifies the behavior of the U.S. President? -- (united states president)
<p>I remember having read long time ago an article on an European magazine about a particular, less-known institution of the United States that has the sole purpose of verifying the behavior and actions of the President i.e. che... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,313 | What could possibly initiate the Amendments of Constitution? | <p>If it is the oath below is true and correct</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I, [name], do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>What could possibly initiate the Amendments of Constitution? Be... | united states constitution | 1 | What could possibly initiate the Amendments of Constitution? -- (united states constitution)
<p>If it is the oath below is true and correct</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I, [name], do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,324 | What are the state-of-the art techniques for crowd size estimations? | <p>The recent <em>crowd size debate</em>, (if we can call this a debate), on the inauguration reminded me of something that happens at every demonstration in France. The estimations of the number of demonstrators, according to the police, and according to the organisers, are very different, with a ratio as large as 1 t... | united states donald trump inauguration | 1 | What are the state-of-the art techniques for crowd size estimations? -- (united states donald trump inauguration)
<p>The recent <em>crowd size debate</em>, (if we can call this a debate), on the inauguration reminded me of something that happens at every demonstration in France. The estimations of the number of demonst... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,332 | How come that the most important countries in European Union have the largest number of pending infringements? | <p>According to <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/scoreboard/performance_by_governance_tool/infringements/index_en.htm" rel="noreferrer">this source</a>, the number of infringements of the "pivot countries" (France and Germany) are significantly larger than those of the newcomers such as Romania and Bulgaria... | european union infringement | 1 | How come that the most important countries in European Union have the largest number of pending infringements? -- (european union infringement)
<p>According to <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/scoreboard/performance_by_governance_tool/infringements/index_en.htm" rel="noreferrer">this source</a>, the number ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,333 | Political Preferences of Software Engineers in USA? | <p>I'm interested in a breakdown of the political preferences of software engineers in the United States.</p>

<p>I read a comment <a href="https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/342903/well-always-endeavor-to-do-whats-right-well-try-to-do-it-better-next-time/342941?noredirect=1#comment443445_342903">here</a>... | united states polling political spectrum | 1 | Political Preferences of Software Engineers in USA? -- (united states polling political spectrum)
<p>I'm interested in a breakdown of the political preferences of software engineers in the United States.</p>

<p>I read a comment <a href="https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/342903/well-always-endeavor-to-do... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,334 | Has SCOTUS ever ruled explicitly based on "The Constitution is not a suicide pact" rationale? | <p>Since there's a current HNQ Q&A on the site discussing "state of emergency", I remembered a piece in Tom Clancy's novel "Executive Orders", where the characters discuss validity of certain Presidential actions (specifics don't particularly matter to the question, but they pertained to implementing domestic quara... | united states supreme court | 1 | Has SCOTUS ever ruled explicitly based on "The Constitution is not a suicide pact" rationale? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>Since there's a current HNQ Q&A on the site discussing "state of emergency", I remembered a piece in Tom Clancy's novel "Executive Orders", where the characters discuss validity of certa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,342 | Why would a government sell off student loans? | <p>This question was brought on by the recent news that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/feb/06/universities-minister-announces-sale-of-student-loan-book">government owned student loans in the UK</a> are being sold off to a private company.</p>

<p>How is this financially beneficial for the gover... | united kingdom | 1 | Why would a government sell off student loans? -- (united kingdom)
<p>This question was brought on by the recent news that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/feb/06/universities-minister-announces-sale-of-student-loan-book">government owned student loans in the UK</a> are being sold off to a private compan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
15,352 | Does the Speaker of the House of Commons have the power to prevent HM Government allowing the US President to speak in the Palace of Westminster? | <p>John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP0c6smM_NM" rel="noreferrer">has voiced his disapproval of any invitation to Donald Trump to speak to a gathering of both Houses of Parliament.</a></p>

<p>He justifies his view citing Parliament's deep objections to miso... | united kingdom parliament house of commons speaker | 1 | Does the Speaker of the House of Commons have the power to prevent HM Government allowing the US President to speak in the Palace of Westminster? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons speaker)
<p>John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP0c6smM_NM" rel="noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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