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16,134 | What are the major types of economic system? | <p>One of the biggest political debates is about "the best type of economic system". From what I have seen, this is usually a contrast between just two options: capitalism and socialism.</p>

<p>I think these are not the only two kinds of economic systems out there. What typologies or categorization of economic... | political theory economy | 1 | What are the major types of economic system? -- (political theory economy)
<p>One of the biggest political debates is about "the best type of economic system". From what I have seen, this is usually a contrast between just two options: capitalism and socialism.</p>

<p>I think these are not the only two kinds o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,136 | What happens when a Dutch party wins more seats than they have candidates listed for? | <p>When looking at the list of candidates for the upcoming election for the <em>Tweede Kamer</em>, I can't help but feel that some parties are overly confident or overly optimistic. For instance, both the VVD and the PvdA have 80 candidates listed. And some new parties that aren't represented yet, have 30 candidates on... | election netherlands | 1 | What happens when a Dutch party wins more seats than they have candidates listed for? -- (election netherlands)
<p>When looking at the list of candidates for the upcoming election for the <em>Tweede Kamer</em>, I can't help but feel that some parties are overly confident or overly optimistic. For instance, both the VVD... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,143 | Is there anything that functionally prevents a US President from switching parties? | <p>For example, a Prime Minister is voted by the party, so if they were to switch parties they would not be the leader of the other party. They have a function within their party.</p>

<p>But is the party of the US President anything more than a label?</p>
 | united states president parties | 1 | Is there anything that functionally prevents a US President from switching parties? -- (united states president parties)
<p>For example, a Prime Minister is voted by the party, so if they were to switch parties they would not be the leader of the other party. They have a function within their party.</p>

<p>Bu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,147 | Has a US President ever nominated a cabinet of half Democrats and half Republicans? | <p>This was the spirit of Churchill's nominations as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during WWII in order to unite the country.</p>
 | united states president parties | 1 | Has a US President ever nominated a cabinet of half Democrats and half Republicans? -- (united states president parties)
<p>This was the spirit of Churchill's nominations as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during WWII in order to unite the country.</p>
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16,151 | What are the differences between Trump's old travel ban and the new one? | <p>Trump recently signed a revised executive order to restrict travellers from specified countries for 90 days.</p>

<p>What are some of the differences between the 2 executive orders (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13769" rel="noreferrer">13769</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/... | united states immigration | 1 | What are the differences between Trump's old travel ban and the new one? -- (united states immigration)
<p>Trump recently signed a revised executive order to restrict travellers from specified countries for 90 days.</p>

<p>What are some of the differences between the 2 executive orders (<a href="https://en.wik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,175 | How does Oxford University influence the politics in the UK? | <p>People from <a href="http://history.stackexchange.com">History.SE</a> told me to ask my question here.</p>
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<p>I have to make a presentation for English class about this question.</p>
<p>I found it very interesting because a lot of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom studied at Oxford University.... | united kingdom history | 1 | How does Oxford University influence the politics in the UK? -- (united kingdom history)
<p>People from <a href="http://history.stackexchange.com">History.SE</a> told me to ask my question here.</p>
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<p>I have to make a presentation for English class about this question.</p>
<p>I found it very interes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,187 | How did individual Democratic Super-delegates vote at the roll call convention? | <p>How did individual super-delegates wind up voting at the nomination convention?</p>

<p>Note: I don't think this question is trivial. It's fairly easy to find who they publicly endorsed, but not every super-delegate endorsed a candidate, and some super-delegates wound up switching from Sanders to Clinton. ... | united states presidential election hillary clinton bernie sanders | 1 | How did individual Democratic Super-delegates vote at the roll call convention? -- (united states presidential election hillary clinton bernie sanders)
<p>How did individual super-delegates wind up voting at the nomination convention?</p>

<p>Note: I don't think this question is trivial. It's fairly easy to f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,188 | What happens if Parliament rejects the Brexit deal? | <p>The House of Lords has now <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39200658" rel="noreferrer">amended</a> the Article 50 bill to require a Parliament vote on the final Brexit agreement.</p>

<p>Assume for the sake of argument that:</p>

<ul>
<li>This provision survives to become law (questio... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What happens if Parliament rejects the Brexit deal? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The House of Lords has now <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39200658" rel="noreferrer">amended</a> the Article 50 bill to require a Parliament vote on the final Brexit agreement.</p>

<p>Assume for the sake of argument... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,197 | Why is assisted suicide / voluntary euthanasia legal in so few countries? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide#Legality_by_country" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this paragraph</a> from Wikipedia we find out that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>voluntary euthanasia was legalized in Colombia (in 1997),[69] the
 Netherlands (in 2002), Belgium (in 2002), ... | law | 1 | Why is assisted suicide / voluntary euthanasia legal in so few countries? -- (law)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide#Legality_by_country" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this paragraph</a> from Wikipedia we find out that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>voluntary euthanasia was legali... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,198 | What specific consessions did Iraq make to be excluded from Trump's new executive order? | <p>One of the differences between two travel executive orders was the fact that Iraq was omitted in the new one ("Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States (13780)")</p>

<p>I know the vague general explanations for that omission; i.e. Iraq talked to US government.</p>

<... | united states immigration iraq | 1 | What specific consessions did Iraq make to be excluded from Trump's new executive order? -- (united states immigration iraq)
<p>One of the differences between two travel executive orders was the fact that Iraq was omitted in the new one ("Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States (13780)... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,203 | Why is visa-free travel such a big deal in politics? | <p>There is currently a motion within the European Parliament to <a href="http://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-european-parliament-approves-visa-liberalization/28275007.html" rel="noreferrer">allow visa-free travel for Ukrainians</a>. However for some reason I don't understand why it's such a big improvement - most Ukrainian... | european union ukraine visa | 1 | Why is visa-free travel such a big deal in politics? -- (european union ukraine visa)
<p>There is currently a motion within the European Parliament to <a href="http://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-european-parliament-approves-visa-liberalization/28275007.html" rel="noreferrer">allow visa-free travel for Ukrainians</a>. Howev... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,205 | Is there a significant increase in crimes against Muslims in the US? | <p>My sister has recently been accepted for MS/PhD program in a number of universities in US.</p>

<p>The hate crimes on Indians, in US, appear to have been on a surge. Hailing from a Muslim family, we are really concerned about the atmosphere in Houston, in specific, and in US, in general. Can I expect a safe... | united states crime racism | 1 | Is there a significant increase in crimes against Muslims in the US? -- (united states crime racism)
<p>My sister has recently been accepted for MS/PhD program in a number of universities in US.</p>

<p>The hate crimes on Indians, in US, appear to have been on a surge. Hailing from a Muslim family, we are real... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,216 | What is needed for a country to join the British Commonwealth? | <p>There's <a href="http://messybeast.com/dragonqueen/independence.htm" rel="noreferrer">plenty of political jokes</a> centered on the fun idea of UK offering wayward colonials re-admittance into the Empire in view of them being clearly unable to govern themselves for one hot-topic-of-the-day or another (due to timing,... | commonwealth | 1 | What is needed for a country to join the British Commonwealth? -- (commonwealth)
<p>There's <a href="http://messybeast.com/dragonqueen/independence.htm" rel="noreferrer">plenty of political jokes</a> centered on the fun idea of UK offering wayward colonials re-admittance into the Empire in view of them being clearly un... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,217 | Are there countries with upper age limits for voters or candidates? | <p>After the US Presidential elections there have been some calls to introduce an upper age limit for their position. Similar opinions exist about the age of Senators, Congressmen and Supreme Court judges. Others have also called for the establishment of an upper limit for voters.</p>

<p>Are there any countrie... | election | 1 | Are there countries with upper age limits for voters or candidates? -- (election)
<p>After the US Presidential elections there have been some calls to introduce an upper age limit for their position. Similar opinions exist about the age of Senators, Congressmen and Supreme Court judges. Others have also called for the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,230 | Is the Trump administration defending the old travel ban (13769) in court? | <p>Trump just released a new executive order, very similar to the old. The old order (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13769" rel="noreferrer">13769</a>) has been stopped by the courts.</p>

<p>Is the administration defending the old order still, or are they ignoring it and going forward w... | united states immigration executive order | 1 | Is the Trump administration defending the old travel ban (13769) in court? -- (united states immigration executive order)
<p>Trump just released a new executive order, very similar to the old. The old order (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13769" rel="noreferrer">13769</a>) has been stopped by th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,240 | How can president Trump avoid any issue with conflict of interests when foreign powers make decisions that benefit him in an unsolicited manner? | <p><em>Note -- I did my absolute best to refer to the Trump organization as "Trump organization" and president Trump only as "President" or "Administration" to avoid confusion as they are understood (At least, when you give them the benefit of the doubt) to be separate entities.</em></p>

<p><a href="https://ap... | united states president china | 1 | How can president Trump avoid any issue with conflict of interests when foreign powers make decisions that benefit him in an unsolicited manner? -- (united states president china)
<p><em>Note -- I did my absolute best to refer to the Trump organization as "Trump organization" and president Trump only as "President" or ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,253 | Are there any examples of contested elections held to elect a king? | <p>Are there any examples of contested elections that were held to elect a king?</p>

<p><strong>Target Fact Patterns</strong></p>

<p>By this, I mean two main fact patterns. </p>

<ol>
<li><p>A king is elected from multiple candidates in a country which previously did not have a monarchy, o... | political system monarchy history | 1 | Are there any examples of contested elections held to elect a king? -- (political system monarchy history)
<p>Are there any examples of contested elections that were held to elect a king?</p>

<p><strong>Target Fact Patterns</strong></p>

<p>By this, I mean two main fact patterns. </p>

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... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,260 | Which Country has the lowest minimum age limit to compete in Elections? | <p>I studied from many sources about the minimum age limit for competing in the elections. Many countries have that in the range 25-35 (in <strong>India</strong> it's 25). Many organisations proposed to reduce this age, in many countries.</p>

<p>At Present, which country has the lowest, <strong>minimum age</st... | election law political system statistics | 1 | Which Country has the lowest minimum age limit to compete in Elections? -- (election law political system statistics)
<p>I studied from many sources about the minimum age limit for competing in the elections. Many countries have that in the range 25-35 (in <strong>India</strong> it's 25). Many organisations proposed to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,278 | Why won't Donald Trump do something about "fake news"? | <p>Donald Trump continues to smash fake news on rallies and speeches, meanwhile news (whether fake or not, you can decide yourself) are slamming the president with one story after another. I personally believe some of them were quite accurate and others were quickly debunked.</p>

<p>But why can't the president... | united states law donald trump media fake news | 1 | Why won't Donald Trump do something about "fake news"? -- (united states law donald trump media fake news)
<p>Donald Trump continues to smash fake news on rallies and speeches, meanwhile news (whether fake or not, you can decide yourself) are slamming the president with one story after another. I personally believe som... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,282 | Who legislates military law? | <p>Where does United States military law come from?</p>

<p>I'm vaguely aware that the military is governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Code_of_Military_Justice" rel="noreferrer">UCMJ</a>). This power stems from the constitutional authority of Congress... | united states military legislative process military law | 1 | Who legislates military law? -- (united states military legislative process military law)
<p>Where does United States military law come from?</p>

<p>I'm vaguely aware that the military is governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Code_of_Military_Justice" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,288 | How much of the recent jobs growth is Donald Trump responsible for? | <p>The Job numbers have been growing steadily over the past couple of years. According to the latest jobs report, the number has increased by about a quarter of a million. So how much of this can be attributed to the new administration versus the results of policies over the previous 8 years under the Obama administrat... | united states donald trump economy | 1 | How much of the recent jobs growth is Donald Trump responsible for? -- (united states donald trump economy)
<p>The Job numbers have been growing steadily over the past couple of years. According to the latest jobs report, the number has increased by about a quarter of a million. So how much of this can be attributed to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,297 | What would Bernie Sanders look like in other political systems? | <p>Now, I'm Canadian, but a lot of what I see in politics comes from the US, as they're always throttling each other, while up here things for the most part just kinda keep going, nothing interesting ever really happening.</p>

<p>Thus, my view of politics is somewhat jaded to the mess in the USA, with that bei... | united states bernie sanders political spectrum | 1 | What would Bernie Sanders look like in other political systems? -- (united states bernie sanders political spectrum)
<p>Now, I'm Canadian, but a lot of what I see in politics comes from the US, as they're always throttling each other, while up here things for the most part just kinda keep going, nothing interesting eve... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,301 | Why did the USA support Kosovo in the war against Serbia? | <p>Wikipedia has <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_War" rel="noreferrer">quite an extensive</a> article about the war in Kosovo, but it doesn't do a good job at explaining the rationale of the US/NATO joining the war. What was the official reason for escalating the conflict to an international war and what ... | united states war nato kosovo serbia | 1 | Why did the USA support Kosovo in the war against Serbia? -- (united states war nato kosovo serbia)
<p>Wikipedia has <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_War" rel="noreferrer">quite an extensive</a> article about the war in Kosovo, but it doesn't do a good job at explaining the rationale of the US/NATO joining... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,311 | Monitoring us president promises between times | <p>Nominees for president elections make very promises. In action, after election, the resolute on the some promises; but about some others...</p>

<p>Is there a media/NGO/... that Monitor us president promises time to time, e.g. every month/year? </p>
 | united states | 1 | Monitoring us president promises between times -- (united states)
<p>Nominees for president elections make very promises. In action, after election, the resolute on the some promises; but about some others...</p>

<p>Is there a media/NGO/... that Monitor us president promises time to time, e.g. every month/yea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,319 | Under what international law is the deployment of U.S. forces in Syria justified? | <p>The <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-assad-idUSKBN16I0AU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">U.S. troops are in Syria</a>, and their number has just been increased. Under what international law is the deployment of U.S. troops in Syria justified?</p>
 | united states international law syria | 1 | Under what international law is the deployment of U.S. forces in Syria justified? -- (united states international law syria)
<p>The <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-assad-idUSKBN16I0AU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">U.S. troops are in Syria</a>, and their number has just been increased. Unde... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,320 | Jumping political party OK after being elected by people into a party? | <p>Is it permissible for an elected independent candidate or elected representative of a political party to switch his party he is elected from to a more politically advantageous party at his own will ? Is it his right to do so after his election?</p>

<p>Is not a fresh re-election process mandatory? Is change... | united states parties comparative politics | 1 | Jumping political party OK after being elected by people into a party? -- (united states parties comparative politics)
<p>Is it permissible for an elected independent candidate or elected representative of a political party to switch his party he is elected from to a more politically advantageous party at his own will ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,362 | Why is it so hard to achieve an efficient health system within US? | <p><a href="http://www.who.int/healthinfo/paper30.pdf" rel="noreferrer">This paper</a> (check ANNEX) places United States on 37th position in terms of medical systems "efficiency" (I cannot tell the date when this study was made). </p>

<p>Efficiency is computed using various factors such as health distribution... | united states healthcare social policy | 1 | Why is it so hard to achieve an efficient health system within US? -- (united states healthcare social policy)
<p><a href="http://www.who.int/healthinfo/paper30.pdf" rel="noreferrer">This paper</a> (check ANNEX) places United States on 37th position in terms of medical systems "efficiency" (I cannot tell the date when ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,365 | Why was Henry Kissinger not affected by Watergate? | <p>Why was he able to continue serving Ford? Wasn't his boss involved in the Watergate scandal? Did he not know anything about it?</p>
 | united states watergate | 1 | Why was Henry Kissinger not affected by Watergate? -- (united states watergate)
<p>Why was he able to continue serving Ford? Wasn't his boss involved in the Watergate scandal? Did he not know anything about it?</p>
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16,374 | Do black people in America really face tougher consequences for the same crime committed by a white person? | <p>I heard about this new "political" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=E4i3bAtEuJE" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Snoop Dog video</a> and the lyrics having a personal meaning to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Snoop Doggy Dog</a> where according to a... | law voting systems police | 1 | Do black people in America really face tougher consequences for the same crime committed by a white person? -- (law voting systems police)
<p>I heard about this new "political" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=E4i3bAtEuJE" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Snoop Dog video</a> and the lyrics having ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,380 | Why are stenographers still employed and present within many governmental chambers? | <p>Yesterday a <a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/senate-stenographers-sudden-collapse-triggers-brief-recess/article/2617218" rel="noreferrer">news story broke</a> about a stenographer on the US Senate floor fainting which prompted a brief recess while she was being medically attended to.</p>

<p>Hearin... | democracy government | 1 | Why are stenographers still employed and present within many governmental chambers? -- (democracy government)
<p>Yesterday a <a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/senate-stenographers-sudden-collapse-triggers-brief-recess/article/2617218" rel="noreferrer">news story broke</a> about a stenographer on the US Senate ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,383 | Why do some nations not allow renunciation of citizenship? | <p>Some countries make naturalization conditional upon the renunciation of other citizenship, due to a prohibition of multiple citizenship. This poses a problem when someone is a national of a country that does not <em>allow</em> renunciation of citizenship under any circumstances.</p>

<p>What is the rationale... | citizenship | 1 | Why do some nations not allow renunciation of citizenship? -- (citizenship)
<p>Some countries make naturalization conditional upon the renunciation of other citizenship, due to a prohibition of multiple citizenship. This poses a problem when someone is a national of a country that does not <em>allow</em> renunciation o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,387 | Can Germany fine social media sites over hate speech? | <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-fakenews-idUSKBN16L14G" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> tells us about Germany's plan to fine social media sites over hate speech:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Germany plans a new law calling for social networks like Facebook
 (FB.O) to remove ... | germany social media hate speech | 1 | Can Germany fine social media sites over hate speech? -- (germany social media hate speech)
<p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-fakenews-idUSKBN16L14G" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> tells us about Germany's plan to fine social media sites over hate speech:</p>

<blockquote>
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,405 | Is there polling to suggest that a majority of United Kingdom citizens would favour a codified constitution? | <p>I'm wondering if there is any recent (say within the last decade) polling which would suggest that citizens of the United Kingdom hold a strong opinion one way or another on the subject of a codified constitution for the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>I'm particularly interested in polls which would indicate an opi... | united kingdom constitution polling | 1 | Is there polling to suggest that a majority of United Kingdom citizens would favour a codified constitution? -- (united kingdom constitution polling)
<p>I'm wondering if there is any recent (say within the last decade) polling which would suggest that citizens of the United Kingdom hold a strong opinion one way or anot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,406 | What are the differences between the proposed Republican health care plan and the Affordable Health Care Act? | <p>Most media websites have been focusing on certain points due to their bias so I have been unable to find a list of actual differences between the Affordable Health Care Act and the new proposed Republican health care plan. What are the differences between the proposed Republican health care plan and the Affordable C... | united states healthcare republican party | 1 | What are the differences between the proposed Republican health care plan and the Affordable Health Care Act? -- (united states healthcare republican party)
<p>Most media websites have been focusing on certain points due to their bias so I have been unable to find a list of actual differences between the Affordable Hea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,412 | What changes would be necessary in the UK to force a general election if the Prime Minister resigns? | <p>At present in the UK, should a prime minister be removed from office (either by resignation or made incapable of fulfilling the office due to injury, illness, or death) the party forming the government simply elects a new leader.</p>

<p>Of the 24 times we've had a new prime minister in the UK since 1916, tw... | united kingdom parliament procedure | 1 | What changes would be necessary in the UK to force a general election if the Prime Minister resigns? -- (united kingdom parliament procedure)
<p>At present in the UK, should a prime minister be removed from office (either by resignation or made incapable of fulfilling the office due to injury, illness, or death) the pa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,419 | Why are political funding sources not contained within a public institution | <p>I am asking about the United States, but this could apply to any democratic country as well. Coming from academic biological sciences, much of our finding comes from institutions like the NIH/DOD/NSF etc. Simplistically this creates an environment where a person or lab that has an idea that requires funding will pro... | united states campaigning campaign finance | 1 | Why are political funding sources not contained within a public institution -- (united states campaigning campaign finance)
<p>I am asking about the United States, but this could apply to any democratic country as well. Coming from academic biological sciences, much of our finding comes from institutions like the NIH/D... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,422 | How can European Union influence political decisions in a member country? | <p>After taking power in Romania, two months after the elections, the Government issued a very controversial ordinance bill that weakens anti corruption. This led to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Romanian_protests" rel="noreferrer">massive protests</a> and issuing of another ordinance bill that cancelled... | european union romania | 1 | How can European Union influence political decisions in a member country? -- (european union romania)
<p>After taking power in Romania, two months after the elections, the Government issued a very controversial ordinance bill that weakens anti corruption. This led to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Romania... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,429 | How to sign a proposal/petition by many people? | <p>We are a group (unaffiliated to any organization or institution) of people willing to write a complaint/proposal to the local authorities, and we have formulated the text and everything. Since we are a lot of individuals, we would like to know how to sign this letter? Do we write our names and then sign? Or simply s... | petition | 1 | How to sign a proposal/petition by many people? -- (petition)
<p>We are a group (unaffiliated to any organization or institution) of people willing to write a complaint/proposal to the local authorities, and we have formulated the text and everything. Since we are a lot of individuals, we would like to know how to sign... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,436 | In academic Political Theory, what is the accepted process of verifying empirical propositions? | <p>As someone who never had the opportunity to formally study Political Theory or Political Science, I was always interested in how these fields are being used to solve real problems. Comparing their methods to those of 'hard' sciences seemed like a good way to start.</p>

<p>I'd be very appreciative is someone... | political theory | 1 | In academic Political Theory, what is the accepted process of verifying empirical propositions? -- (political theory)
<p>As someone who never had the opportunity to formally study Political Theory or Political Science, I was always interested in how these fields are being used to solve real problems. Comparing their me... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,442 | Who and on what basis determines how much US pays for UN? | <p>US pays <a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=ST/ADM/SER.B/910" rel="noreferrer">22% of UN's total budget</a> and <a href="http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/operations/financing.shtml" rel="noreferrer">28.5% of peacekeeping budget</a>.</p>

<p>Who; <strong>and on what basis</strong>, deter... | united states united nations budget foreign policy | 1 | Who and on what basis determines how much US pays for UN? -- (united states united nations budget foreign policy)
<p>US pays <a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=ST/ADM/SER.B/910" rel="noreferrer">22% of UN's total budget</a> and <a href="http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/operations/financing.shtml"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,449 | Would abolishing the electoral college mean extremist voters play more of a role in the election? | <p>If the US presidential election abolishes the electoral college, would this mean that extremist voters (someone who fanatically supports a specific political direction and will vote whoever supports it the most) play more of a role in the election?</p>

<p>I assume that under the existing system, the focus i... | united states electoral college | 1 | Would abolishing the electoral college mean extremist voters play more of a role in the election? -- (united states electoral college)
<p>If the US presidential election abolishes the electoral college, would this mean that extremist voters (someone who fanatically supports a specific political direction and will vote ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,456 | Are there any methods that compensate for phenomenons such as Shy Tory factor and Bradley effect? | <p>This is a followup question on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13075/why-were-pre-election-polls-and-forecast-models-so-wrong-about-donald-trump/13083#13083">this one</a> (Why were pre-election polls and forecast models so wrong about Donald Trump). </p>

<p>The accepted answer tells us... | election polling | 1 | Are there any methods that compensate for phenomenons such as Shy Tory factor and Bradley effect? -- (election polling)
<p>This is a followup question on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13075/why-were-pre-election-polls-and-forecast-models-so-wrong-about-donald-trump/13083#13083">this one</a> (Why... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,457 | What is Ivanka Trump's role in the White House and is it uncommon? | <p>As far as I understand, Ivanka Trump does not have an official position in the administration. </p>

<p>However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanka_Trump" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> calls her an "adviser" and "part of the White House inner circle". This article by <a href="https://www.yahoo.co... | united states donald trump | 1 | What is Ivanka Trump's role in the White House and is it uncommon? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>As far as I understand, Ivanka Trump does not have an official position in the administration. </p>

<p>However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanka_Trump" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> calls her an ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,463 | Law forbidding U.S. citizens to discuss foreign relations with foreign leaders | <p>I read that there's a law forbidding U.S. citizens from discussing foreign relations with foreign public officials. Can anyone tell me if this is true and, if so, what is the name of this law?</p>

<p>I've tracked down a Logan Act, which prohibits NEGOTIATION with foreign governments having a dispute with th... | united states law | 1 | Law forbidding U.S. citizens to discuss foreign relations with foreign leaders -- (united states law)
<p>I read that there's a law forbidding U.S. citizens from discussing foreign relations with foreign public officials. Can anyone tell me if this is true and, if so, what is the name of this law?</p>

<p>I've t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,467 | Trump second travel ban blocked again? Does it violate the constitution? | <p>Federal judge in Hawaii has blocked the major provisions of President Trump’s revised ban on refugee resettlement and travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, hours before the executive order was to take effect.</p>

<p>The decision struck down, at least temporarily, the Trump administration’s attempt... | united states constitution immigration | 1 | Trump second travel ban blocked again? Does it violate the constitution? -- (united states constitution immigration)
<p>Federal judge in Hawaii has blocked the major provisions of President Trump’s revised ban on refugee resettlement and travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, hours before the executive order w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,471 | Why would Trump call out Germany saying they owe the US and NATO 'vast sums' of money for defence? | <p>Why would Trump call out Germany on their spending budget for NATO?</p>

<p>He <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/843090516283723776" rel="noreferrer">tweets</a> Germany</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>owes vast sums of money to NATO & the United States must be paid more for th... | united states germany nato | 1 | Why would Trump call out Germany saying they owe the US and NATO 'vast sums' of money for defence? -- (united states germany nato)
<p>Why would Trump call out Germany on their spending budget for NATO?</p>

<p>He <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/843090516283723776" rel="noreferrer">twe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,479 | Were there any significant political events that led to the popularity of Rodrigo Duterte amongst Filipinos? | <p>With an <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/859906/duterte-approval-rating-at-83-pulse-asia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">approval rating of 83%</a> in the Philippines and dubbed "The Trump of the east". </p>

<p>Were there any significant political events that led to the popularity of Rodrigo Duterte amongst... | president polling philippines rodrigo duterte | 1 | Were there any significant political events that led to the popularity of Rodrigo Duterte amongst Filipinos? -- (president polling philippines rodrigo duterte)
<p>With an <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/859906/duterte-approval-rating-at-83-pulse-asia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">approval rating of 83%</a> in the Ph... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,480 | Is George Osborne breaking any official form of conduct by accepting the editor role at the Evening Standard? | <p>According to the Huffington Post George Osborne <a href="http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/uk_58cbda40e4b00705db4e84f2?ncid=fcbklnkukhpmg00000001" rel="nofollow noreferrer">faces demands to resign as the MP of Tatton</a>, with Jeremy Corbyn looking to call a by-election in that constituency.</p>

<p>But is Geor... | united kingdom | 1 | Is George Osborne breaking any official form of conduct by accepting the editor role at the Evening Standard? -- (united kingdom)
<p>According to the Huffington Post George Osborne <a href="http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/uk_58cbda40e4b00705db4e84f2?ncid=fcbklnkukhpmg00000001" rel="nofollow noreferrer">faces demands to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,486 | On what basis is Theresa May triggering Article 50 (Brexit) if the Supreme Court said she couldn't? | <p>Just today (March 21st 2017), the news came out around the web that Theresa May will trigger Article 50 (Brexit) on March 29th:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The UK will begin official divorce proceedings with the European Union on March 29, prime minister Theresa May's spokesperson has announced. — <a hr... | united kingdom brexit article 50 theresa may | 1 | On what basis is Theresa May triggering Article 50 (Brexit) if the Supreme Court said she couldn't? -- (united kingdom brexit article 50 theresa may)
<p>Just today (March 21st 2017), the news came out around the web that Theresa May will trigger Article 50 (Brexit) on March 29th:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,489 | What are reasons that America has the highest incarceration rate in the world? | <p>America has the highest <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_incarceration_rate" rel="noreferrer">incarceration rate</a> in the world, both in absolute numbers, and relative to population (only China and India have higher populations, and they have fewer people incarcerated). </p>

<p>What ar... | united states crime discrimination | 1 | What are reasons that America has the highest incarceration rate in the world? -- (united states crime discrimination)
<p>America has the highest <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_incarceration_rate" rel="noreferrer">incarceration rate</a> in the world, both in absolute numbers, and relative to popul... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,495 | Could entertainment industry be taxed to support things like NEA/CPB to save it from Trump budget cuts? | <p>One of the news about Trump's proposed budget was elimination of funding for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which sends some money to PBS and National Public Radio.</p>

<p>Let's leave aside the contentious ques... | united states taxes budget | 1 | Could entertainment industry be taxed to support things like NEA/CPB to save it from Trump budget cuts? -- (united states taxes budget)
<p>One of the news about Trump's proposed budget was elimination of funding for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Corporation ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,499 | What happens if President Trump has been found to be colluding with Russia? | <p>What happens if it is proven that President Trump has been colluding with Russia during his campaign? Does he go to trial or get impeached? Or does nothing happen?</p>
 | united states president law presidential election donald trump | 1 | What happens if President Trump has been found to be colluding with Russia? -- (united states president law presidential election donald trump)
<p>What happens if it is proven that President Trump has been colluding with Russia during his campaign? Does he go to trial or get impeached? Or does nothing happen?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,511 | Have previous presidential campaigns been investigated by the F.B.I for ties to foreign governments? | <p>At the moment it's been confirmed by the director of the F.B.I that Trump and his people are being investigated closely for foreign ties with Russia, etc. (see below).</p>

<blockquote>
 <h2><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/us/politics/fbi-investigation-trump-russia-comey.html" rel="noreferre... | united states election president donald trump fbi | 1 | Have previous presidential campaigns been investigated by the F.B.I for ties to foreign governments? -- (united states election president donald trump fbi)
<p>At the moment it's been confirmed by the director of the F.B.I that Trump and his people are being investigated closely for foreign ties with Russia, etc. (see b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,515 | Why are SCOTUS appointee Senate hearings not mandatory? | <p>Of the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsuccessful_nominations_to_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">29 failed Supreme Court appointees</a>, there seem to have only been two that didn't have Senate hearings, one being <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrick_Garland_S... | united states senate supreme court | 1 | Why are SCOTUS appointee Senate hearings not mandatory? -- (united states senate supreme court)
<p>Of the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsuccessful_nominations_to_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">29 failed Supreme Court appointees</a>, there seem to have only been two that d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,534 | ACA Individual Mandate effect on Taxes | <p>This seems to be a sticky situation for the beginning of the year, and although it is a pressure point for President Trump, it seems to me that it causes undue complications during the height of the tax season.</p>

<p>For instance, the IRS requires all previous year taxes to be filed by April 15th, but taxe... | united states taxes affordable care act | 1 | ACA Individual Mandate effect on Taxes -- (united states taxes affordable care act)
<p>This seems to be a sticky situation for the beginning of the year, and although it is a pressure point for President Trump, it seems to me that it causes undue complications during the height of the tax season.</p>

<p>For in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,538 | What are repercussions for the US if they fail to meet the target set out in the Paris agreement? | <p>This <a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20032017/paris-climate-agreement-donald-trump-global-warming-clean-power-plan" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> claims that the repeal of climate rules under the Trump administration will put the US on track to miss the target set out in the <a href="http://unfcc... | united states diplomacy environmental policy | 1 | What are repercussions for the US if they fail to meet the target set out in the Paris agreement? -- (united states diplomacy environmental policy)
<p>This <a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20032017/paris-climate-agreement-donald-trump-global-warming-clean-power-plan" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> cla... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,547 | What arguments have modern societies used to support the introduction, re-introduction or maintenance of the Death Penalty? | <h2>Context</h2>
<p>As the world moves further into consolidating and enshrining International Human Rights it has been argued that the Death Penalty is a violation of those rights and wider statutes and treaties.</p>
<h2>Question</h2>
<p>For those countries still possessing the death penalty, or have re-in... | law constitution death penalty | 1 | What arguments have modern societies used to support the introduction, re-introduction or maintenance of the Death Penalty? -- (law constitution death penalty)
<h2>Context</h2>
<p>As the world moves further into consolidating and enshrining International Human Rights it has been argued that the Death Penalty is a v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,551 | What would happen if vote tallies were discovered to be changed? | <p>On Monday, the directors of the FBI and National Security Agency testified before the House Intelligence Committee.</p>
<p>During the hearing, the House Intelligence Chairman asked Mike Rogers if votes tallies in key swing states were changed and Rogers confirmed that there's no evidence that any votes have been... | united states president presidential election | 1 | What would happen if vote tallies were discovered to be changed? -- (united states president presidential election)
<p>On Monday, the directors of the FBI and National Security Agency testified before the House Intelligence Committee.</p>
<p>During the hearing, the House Intelligence Chairman asked Mike Rogers if v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,560 | Can Austria deny non-Austrian EU citizens from taking a job? | <p>According to <a href="https://euobserver.com/justice/136513" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Austria's chancellor said that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>EU citizens should be barred from taking jobs if a qualified Austrian
 has applied to the same position [..] accused east European nations of 
 "... | european union freedom of movement austria | 1 | Can Austria deny non-Austrian EU citizens from taking a job? -- (european union freedom of movement austria)
<p>According to <a href="https://euobserver.com/justice/136513" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Austria's chancellor said that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>EU citizens should be barred from taking jobs ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,571 | Is there a theory discussing fines based on income? | <p>The question is quite straightforward, as in the title.</p>

<p>I found myself discussing with a colleague the fact that according to some, fines should not be an absolute amount (e.g. 50 USD/EUR) but rather a percentage of the monthly income of the fined person (e.g. 1%).</p>

<p>The rationale broug... | political theory | 1 | Is there a theory discussing fines based on income? -- (political theory)
<p>The question is quite straightforward, as in the title.</p>

<p>I found myself discussing with a colleague the fact that according to some, fines should not be an absolute amount (e.g. 50 USD/EUR) but rather a percentage of the monthly... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,582 | What happens if Trump committed treason? | <p>According to the NYTimes post "<a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/%E2%80%98there%E2%80%99s-a-smell-of-treason-in-the-air%E2%80%99/ar-BByCgjM?li=BBnb7Kz" rel="nofollow noreferrer">There’s a Smell of Treason in the Air</a>", </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Now the F.B.I. confirms that we have had an in... | united states president donald trump corruption impeachment | 1 | What happens if Trump committed treason? -- (united states president donald trump corruption impeachment)
<p>According to the NYTimes post "<a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/%E2%80%98there%E2%80%99s-a-smell-of-treason-in-the-air%E2%80%99/ar-BByCgjM?li=BBnb7Kz" rel="nofollow noreferrer">There’s a Smell of T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,596 | How are gender quotas justified by lawmakers given that they appear to violate the Equal Opportunity Principle? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/200903/20090310ATT51390/20090310ATT51390EN.pdf" rel="noreferrer">this document</a> (page 12):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Table 1 indicates that, of the 30 EU/EEA countries, five – Belgium,
 France, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain ... | inequality electoral system | 1 | How are gender quotas justified by lawmakers given that they appear to violate the Equal Opportunity Principle? -- (inequality electoral system)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/200903/20090310ATT51390/20090310ATT51390EN.pdf" rel="noreferrer">this document</a> (page 12):</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,597 | The disproportionate impact of terrorism upon policy and public opinion | <p>Taking the recent London incident as an example, most of the UK's media is still dominated by its coverage. The media's obsession with it, is a result of the public's demand for the coverage. Why do we allow terrorist incidents which are so far and few between and cause such a low number of deaths per year, to impac... | united kingdom terrorism | 1 | The disproportionate impact of terrorism upon policy and public opinion -- (united kingdom terrorism)
<p>Taking the recent London incident as an example, most of the UK's media is still dominated by its coverage. The media's obsession with it, is a result of the public's demand for the coverage. Why do we allow terrori... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,608 | Is there a correlation between terrorism and invasion of the Middle East? | <p>We have witnessed the rise of many terrorist organizations. From Al-Qaeda to the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and now the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria which spawned from the war in Syria. They recently claimed for the recent attack in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2017/mar/24/london-attack-police-terro... | terrorism middle east civil war | 1 | Is there a correlation between terrorism and invasion of the Middle East? -- (terrorism middle east civil war)
<p>We have witnessed the rise of many terrorist organizations. From Al-Qaeda to the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and now the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria which spawned from the war in Syria. They recently claimed fo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,609 | Why cancel the AHCA vote, rather than giving it a try? | <p>Paul Ryan just announced that the house will not be voting on the AHCA today after all, since there was too much opposition from other Republicans for it to be able to pass. </p>

<p><strong>Why would he cancel the vote, rather than let it proceed as scheduled?</strong> It's possible that when it came down t... | united states congress | 1 | Why cancel the AHCA vote, rather than giving it a try? -- (united states congress)
<p>Paul Ryan just announced that the house will not be voting on the AHCA today after all, since there was too much opposition from other Republicans for it to be able to pass. </p>

<p><strong>Why would he cancel the vote, rathe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,622 | Why does the libertarian party keep failing to gain much approval in US? | <p>In the U.S, there has not been much support for the Libertarian Party. Even though two of the leading candidates in the past presidential election have been considered to have too many faults to be elected, yet the majority of people don't choose third party, including the Libertarian Party.</p>
<p>Why does it k... | united states presidential election libertarianism | 1 | Why does the libertarian party keep failing to gain much approval in US? -- (united states presidential election libertarianism)
<p>In the U.S, there has not been much support for the Libertarian Party. Even though two of the leading candidates in the past presidential election have been considered to have too many fau... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,630 | How would Richard Spencer execute a 'peaceful ethnic cleansing' if he gets elected? | <p>Richard Spencer, a prominent leader of the Alt Right wants a <a href="https://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/03/03/white-nationalist-group-headed-by-peaceful-ethn/208996" rel="nofollow noreferrer">'peaceful ethnic cleansing'</a>. How would he do that? The way I see it, it can't be done peacefully without killing thousan... | united states | 1 | How would Richard Spencer execute a 'peaceful ethnic cleansing' if he gets elected? -- (united states)
<p>Richard Spencer, a prominent leader of the Alt Right wants a <a href="https://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/03/03/white-nationalist-group-headed-by-peaceful-ethn/208996" rel="nofollow noreferrer">'peaceful ethnic clea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,636 | Is it legal for a state government to pay legal fees of a minister allegedly involved in a corruption case? | <p>In Kerala state of India, the previous government spent INR 35 lakhs (3.5 millions) as court/advocate/legal fees for a corruption case in which a minister was involved. </p>

<p>The source of that fees is naturally the taxes paid by the people.</p>

<p>Is it legal to do this? Can the government use t... | law government india corruption | 1 | Is it legal for a state government to pay legal fees of a minister allegedly involved in a corruption case? -- (law government india corruption)
<p>In Kerala state of India, the previous government spent INR 35 lakhs (3.5 millions) as court/advocate/legal fees for a corruption case in which a minister was involved. </p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,648 | What more would the American Health Care Act (ACHA) bill have needed to garner support from the House Freedom Caucus? | <p>With the <a href="http://www.wilx.com/content/news/ACHA-UPDATE-WH-says-its-optimistic-on-health-care-bill-417039463.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">withdrawal of the ACHA bill due to shortage of votes</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Speaker Paul Ryan says the collapse of the House Republican health
 care... | united states congress | 1 | What more would the American Health Care Act (ACHA) bill have needed to garner support from the House Freedom Caucus? -- (united states congress)
<p>With the <a href="http://www.wilx.com/content/news/ACHA-UPDATE-WH-says-its-optimistic-on-health-care-bill-417039463.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">withdrawal of the ACHA ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,651 | Presidential power over Congress | <p>In a comment in an answer about a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16609/why-cancel-the-ahca-vote-rather-than-giving-it-a-try#comment60923_16612">canceled vote</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Other than belittling them on Twitter, what exactly do they have to fear from Trump's "wrath?" –... | united states president congress separation of powers | 1 | Presidential power over Congress -- (united states president congress separation of powers)
<p>In a comment in an answer about a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16609/why-cancel-the-ahca-vote-rather-than-giving-it-a-try#comment60923_16612">canceled vote</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Othe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,664 | Why are there laws for victimless 'crimes' | <p>Shouldn't laws only stop one from harming other (socially, physically etc)? What is the purpose of other laws?</p>

<p>For example, if an individual takes drugs without causing harm to others - what gives the government the right to stop him?</p>
 | law drugs | 1 | Why are there laws for victimless 'crimes' -- (law drugs)
<p>Shouldn't laws only stop one from harming other (socially, physically etc)? What is the purpose of other laws?</p>

<p>For example, if an individual takes drugs without causing harm to others - what gives the government the right to stop him?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,666 | Were Presidents known to have discussed classified things with their wives? | <p>Are there any historically known examples (from memoirs, letters, testimony etc...) of US Presidents discussing classified things with their spouses/lovers?</p>
 | united states president history classified information | 1 | Were Presidents known to have discussed classified things with their wives? -- (united states president history classified information)
<p>Are there any historically known examples (from memoirs, letters, testimony etc...) of US Presidents discussing classified things with their spouses/lovers?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,669 | Is there a federal Drop Dead Day? | <p>Some state legislatures have a "drop dead day". After Drop Dead Day, only vetoed bills, or certain appropriations bills are considered. For example, the <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/documents/2017_session_deadlines.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Kansas legislative calendar</a> says this:</p>

<bl... | united states congress legislative process | 1 | Is there a federal Drop Dead Day? -- (united states congress legislative process)
<p>Some state legislatures have a "drop dead day". After Drop Dead Day, only vetoed bills, or certain appropriations bills are considered. For example, the <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/documents/2017_session_deadlines.pdf" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,670 | Does the president get the final say on a declaration of war like he does with normal bills? | <p>Would the USA congress need the presidents signature to enact a declaration of war? Or is it different from other bills in this respect, as someone told me congress can declare war even if the president disagrees with it, is this true?</p>
 | united states president congress war | 1 | Does the president get the final say on a declaration of war like he does with normal bills? -- (united states president congress war)
<p>Would the USA congress need the presidents signature to enact a declaration of war? Or is it different from other bills in this respect, as someone told me congress can declare war e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,678 | Can Florida ban Trump from visiting? | <p>Trump's consistent weekend trips to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar-a-Lago" rel="noreferrer">Mar-a-Lago</a> in Florida are apparently wreaking havoc on the economy of the city it's in, Palm Beach.</p>

<p>This is of course due to the fact that his visit, due to his current status, requires about h... | united states donald trump us state laws | 1 | Can Florida ban Trump from visiting? -- (united states donald trump us state laws)
<p>Trump's consistent weekend trips to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar-a-Lago" rel="noreferrer">Mar-a-Lago</a> in Florida are apparently wreaking havoc on the economy of the city it's in, Palm Beach.</p>

<p>This is of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,680 | Can twitter de-activate a government official's account? | <p>I'm curious about this. Twitter's views are more progressive so what do the terms and conditions of twitter say about banning/De-activating a government officials account e.g. Trump's account. I'm sure there would a huge backlash from his supporters and himself. </p>
 | united states internet | 1 | Can twitter de-activate a government official's account? -- (united states internet)
<p>I'm curious about this. Twitter's views are more progressive so what do the terms and conditions of twitter say about banning/De-activating a government officials account e.g. Trump's account. I'm sure there would a huge backlash fr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,684 | What were the effects of non-nationally divided states in Africa? | <p>Many people today attribute the cause of the numerous conflicts especially in central Africa to be the division of the land to non-national states. And indeed, today the armed conflicts mostly consist of intra-state wars of manifold cultures/races. What is the consensus on this topic in the current research? Would t... | international relations political theory africa armed conflict | 1 | What were the effects of non-nationally divided states in Africa? -- (international relations political theory africa armed conflict)
<p>Many people today attribute the cause of the numerous conflicts especially in central Africa to be the division of the land to non-national states. And indeed, today the armed conflic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,688 | Was Brexit always going to include a withdrawal from the European Atomic Energy Community | <p>Today is officially Brexit. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has submitted a letter to EU President Tusk to formally notify him of the action. Here is a snippet from that letter (emphasis mine):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Today, therefore, I am writing to give effect to the democratic decision of the people ... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Was Brexit always going to include a withdrawal from the European Atomic Energy Community -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>Today is officially Brexit. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has submitted a letter to EU President Tusk to formally notify him of the action. Here is a snippet from that letter (emphas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,701 | What ethics rules would be applied to Ivanka Trump? | <p><strong>Note</strong>: The letter url will open a pdf.</p>

<p><strong>Related</strong>: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16457/what-is-ivanka-trumps-role-in-the-white-house-and-is-it-uncommon">What is Ivanka Trump's role in the White House and is it uncommon?</a></p>

<hr>&#... | united states | 1 | What ethics rules would be applied to Ivanka Trump? -- (united states)
<p><strong>Note</strong>: The letter url will open a pdf.</p>

<p><strong>Related</strong>: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16457/what-is-ivanka-trumps-role-in-the-white-house-and-is-it-uncommon">What is Ivanka Trump... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,708 | Is Trump's US travel more expensive than previous presidents? | <p>I have heard many complaining that Donald Trump costs the government large sums of money to secure him when he is in a US location other then the White House. Including when he was staying at the Trump Tower before moving to the White House and his trips to Florida on weekends.</p>

<p>Is the expense, both ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Is Trump's US travel more expensive than previous presidents? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>I have heard many complaining that Donald Trump costs the government large sums of money to secure him when he is in a US location other then the White House. Including when he was staying at the Trump Tower before moving ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,712 | Why did US armed forces retreat from the Philippines completely? | <p>US used to have a large presence in the Philippines with strategic bombers (i.e. at Clark Air Base, which was evacuated after the 1991 Mt Pinatubo volcanic eruption and the US Air Force never went back afterwards), naval bases, a naval hospital (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Naval_Hospital,_Subic_Bay" ... | united states military philippines | 1 | Why did US armed forces retreat from the Philippines completely? -- (united states military philippines)
<p>US used to have a large presence in the Philippines with strategic bombers (i.e. at Clark Air Base, which was evacuated after the 1991 Mt Pinatubo volcanic eruption and the US Air Force never went back afterwards... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,718 | Why did many voters support a border wall instead of other border control methods? | <p>According to then candidate Donald J Trump's proposal, the US should build a wall on its southern border with Mexico. Seems every time he mentioned the wall in his rallies, his crowd cheered and were motivated. Recently some Texas Republicans suggest that there won't be a physical wall and instead, it is more of Tru... | united states donald trump borders illegal immigration trump wall | 1 | Why did many voters support a border wall instead of other border control methods? -- (united states donald trump borders illegal immigration trump wall)
<p>According to then candidate Donald J Trump's proposal, the US should build a wall on its southern border with Mexico. Seems every time he mentioned the wall in his... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,723 | Have any lawsuits been successful against a sitting US president? | <p>I read an article in my newspaper today about the vast number of lawsuits filed against current US President Trump. I can't recall any lawsuits against previous presidents, but I admit that I may not be well-informed.</p>

<p>Have any lawsuits been successful against a sitting US president? To be clear, I'm ... | united states president law | 1 | Have any lawsuits been successful against a sitting US president? -- (united states president law)
<p>I read an article in my newspaper today about the vast number of lawsuits filed against current US President Trump. I can't recall any lawsuits against previous presidents, but I admit that I may not be well-informed.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,726 | What does Trump aim to achieve with the energy independence executive order? | <p>So, Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (28/03/2017): <em><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/03/28/presidential-executive-order-promoting-energy-independence-and-economi-1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Presidential Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth</a></e... | united states environmental policy | 1 | What does Trump aim to achieve with the energy independence executive order? -- (united states environmental policy)
<p>So, Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (28/03/2017): <em><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/03/28/presidential-executive-order-promoting-energy-independence-and-economi-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,735 | Barriers to a global currency | <p>I am trying to figure out some clear points as to why there is no global currency. Not a world wide version of the EU, I am only focused on a common name/value for a single monetary unit. I know a slightly similar <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/9877/is-it-possible-to-create-a-single-global-gov... | international relations money currency | 1 | Barriers to a global currency -- (international relations money currency)
<p>I am trying to figure out some clear points as to why there is no global currency. Not a world wide version of the EU, I am only focused on a common name/value for a single monetary unit. I know a slightly similar <a href="https://politics.sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,737 | Brexit divorce bill breakdown | <p>Articles like <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338" rel="noreferrer">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338</a> claim that UK might have to pay to leave the EU a bill estimated to be as much as €60bn (£51bn; $64bn).</p>

<p>What's the justification of the bill? (e.g. a high level... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Brexit divorce bill breakdown -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Articles like <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338" rel="noreferrer">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338</a> claim that UK might have to pay to leave the EU a bill estimated to be as much as €60bn (£51bn; $64bn).</p>

<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,738 | What do the EU's demands from the U.K. include exactly now that the UK has invoked Article 50? | <p>What does the EU demand from the U.K. exactly now that the UK has invoked Article 50?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit article 50 | 1 | What do the EU's demands from the U.K. include exactly now that the UK has invoked Article 50? -- (united kingdom european union brexit article 50)
<p>What does the EU demand from the U.K. exactly now that the UK has invoked Article 50?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,741 | What does it mean to be "On the record", and why does it matter? | <p>What does it mean when something is on or off the record? Why do we need a "record" to be on? And what makes something stated "On the record" different from something stated otherwise?</p>

<p>I've been googling this for a bit, and have only found vague-broad answers, so I thought I'd ask.</p>
 | congress | 1 | What does it mean to be "On the record", and why does it matter? -- (congress)
<p>What does it mean when something is on or off the record? Why do we need a "record" to be on? And what makes something stated "On the record" different from something stated otherwise?</p>

<p>I've been googling this for a bit, an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,745 | Why do people believe that efforts against climate change are futile even though they accept that the climate is changing? | <p>Some people believe that climate change is happening because of humans, and some believe it is based on nature. What I don't understand is why the people who believe that it is caused by nature are so ambivalent. Climate change is still happening and even they agree. Shouldn't they want to do something about it?</p>... | united states environmental policy climate change | 1 | Why do people believe that efforts against climate change are futile even though they accept that the climate is changing? -- (united states environmental policy climate change)
<p>Some people believe that climate change is happening because of humans, and some believe it is based on nature. What I don't understand is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,746 | Can French President decide the recognition status of another territory/state? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Le_Pen" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Wikipedia article</a>, Marine Le Pen promised the recognition of Russian annexation of Crimea if elected as a president:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to Russian media, Le Pen has promised to recognize th... | france crimea marine le pen | 1 | Can French President decide the recognition status of another territory/state? -- (france crimea marine le pen)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Le_Pen" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Wikipedia article</a>, Marine Le Pen promised the recognition of Russian annexation of Crimea if elected as... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,755 | Do any non-anglophone countries plan to introduce English as an official language? | <p>Is there currently a country (or have there been such countries in the past) where the government is planning to introduce English as the official language, despite the fact that the local population is not Anglophone and has never been under Anglophone colonial rule?</p>
 | languages | 1 | Do any non-anglophone countries plan to introduce English as an official language? -- (languages)
<p>Is there currently a country (or have there been such countries in the past) where the government is planning to introduce English as the official language, despite the fact that the local population is not Anglophone a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,763 | Why was the North Atlantic Treaty's Article 5 not triggered in the 60s and 70s? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Atlantic_Treaty" rel="nofollow noreferrer">North Atlantic Treaty</a> was signed in 1949. However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Atlantic_Treaty#Article_5" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Article 5</a> was neither triggered in 1961 when the Portuguese Colonial... | nato cold war | 1 | Why was the North Atlantic Treaty's Article 5 not triggered in the 60s and 70s? -- (nato cold war)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Atlantic_Treaty" rel="nofollow noreferrer">North Atlantic Treaty</a> was signed in 1949. However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Atlantic_Treaty#Article_5"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,764 | Is there a record of how party strength in the House of Lords has changed over time? | <p>This article: <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Members_of_the_House_of_Lords" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Members_of_the_House_of_Lords</a> shows how the parties (and non parties) stand right now.</p>

<p>Is there any collection of information about how many members they... | united kingdom house of lords | 1 | Is there a record of how party strength in the House of Lords has changed over time? -- (united kingdom house of lords)
<p>This article: <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Members_of_the_House_of_Lords" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Members_of_the_House_of_Lords</a> shows how the parti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,767 | Inception of the idea of a Withdrawal Clause in Lisbon Treaty | <p>When was the idea of providing countries with an option to withdraw from EU first conceived of? Who were the main proponents of the clause and why did they think it to be necessary?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Inception of the idea of a Withdrawal Clause in Lisbon Treaty -- (european union)
<p>When was the idea of providing countries with an option to withdraw from EU first conceived of? Who were the main proponents of the clause and why did they think it to be necessary?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,770 | Is separation of powers broken, if a government changes a law with irreversible effects? | <p>At the end of January 2017, Romanian Government </p>

<blockquote>
 <p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4176818/Romania-Prosecutors-oppose-effort-weaken-misconduct-law.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">adopted an emergency ordinance</a> late Tuesday to decriminalize official
 misc... | law government romania | 1 | Is separation of powers broken, if a government changes a law with irreversible effects? -- (law government romania)
<p>At the end of January 2017, Romanian Government </p>

<blockquote>
 <p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4176818/Romania-Prosecutors-oppose-effort-weaken-misconduct-law... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,792 | What is the opposite of "antitrust"? | <p>For example, a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitrust" rel="nofollow noreferrer">dictionary definition of <em>antitrust</em></a> is:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to trusts or combinations; specifically : consisting of laws to... | terminology | 1 | What is the opposite of "antitrust"? -- (terminology)
<p>For example, a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitrust" rel="nofollow noreferrer">dictionary definition of <em>antitrust</em></a> is:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to trusts ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,804 | Lumpenproletariat In Marxist Theory? | <p>I am having a lot of trouble visualizing Karl Marx's socio-economic class <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumpenproletariat#Engels.2C_Marx.2C_Trotsky.2C_and_others" rel="noreferrer">Lumpenproletariat</a>.</p>

<p>Marx gives these examples:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Alongside decayed roués wit... | political theory terminology marxism | 1 | Lumpenproletariat In Marxist Theory? -- (political theory terminology marxism)
<p>I am having a lot of trouble visualizing Karl Marx's socio-economic class <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumpenproletariat#Engels.2C_Marx.2C_Trotsky.2C_and_others" rel="noreferrer">Lumpenproletariat</a>.</p>

<p>Marx gives... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,806 | Why is it so hard to compute the EU-UK divorce bill? | <p>I have just seen on TV a few highlights from a heated debate on the divorce bill involved by Brexit. According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/02/britain-will-get-money-back-eu-instead-paying-leave-plans-considered/" rel="noreferrer">this source</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>European le... | european union brexit debt | 1 | Why is it so hard to compute the EU-UK divorce bill? -- (european union brexit debt)
<p>I have just seen on TV a few highlights from a heated debate on the divorce bill involved by Brexit. According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/02/britain-will-get-money-back-eu-instead-paying-leave-plans-consider... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,810 | Liberal vs. social vs. People's democracy? | <p>What's the difference between a liberal, social, and People's democracy? I read the phrases in a book but didn't understand them after some searching. Thanks!</p>
 | democracy | 1 | Liberal vs. social vs. People's democracy? -- (democracy)
<p>What's the difference between a liberal, social, and People's democracy? I read the phrases in a book but didn't understand them after some searching. Thanks!</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,831 | Why are chemical weapons such a big deal? | <p>Trump seemed to be a big supporter of the current Syrian regime up until the recent chemical weapons attack. But why are chemical weapons such a big deal? What's the difference between killing 100 people with a bomb and doing the same with a chemical weapon?</p>
 | war syria weapons chemical weapons | 1 | Why are chemical weapons such a big deal? -- (war syria weapons chemical weapons)
<p>Trump seemed to be a big supporter of the current Syrian regime up until the recent chemical weapons attack. But why are chemical weapons such a big deal? What's the difference between killing 100 people with a bomb and doing the same ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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