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16,842 | Why can't Uber 'out-lobby' city governments to make their services legal, rather than losing to existing taxi lobbies? | <p>Uber's main problem is that city governments are deeply connected with existing taxi structures - sometimes it's a matter of straight corruption, sometimes it's a matter of lobbying and existing relationships. But why can't Uber invest their money into convincing city governments into changing their regulations? Sur... | lobbying | 1 | Why can't Uber 'out-lobby' city governments to make their services legal, rather than losing to existing taxi lobbies? -- (lobbying)
<p>Uber's main problem is that city governments are deeply connected with existing taxi structures - sometimes it's a matter of straight corruption, sometimes it's a matter of lobbying an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,849 | What is "politology"? | <p>I have seen this word "politology" twice recently on politics.SE<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/1660/what-share-of-federal-taxes-do-the-rich-pay/1677#1677"> [here</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16844/journals-in-applied-political-science-about-practice-o... | terminology | 1 | What is "politology"? -- (terminology)
<p>I have seen this word "politology" twice recently on politics.SE<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/1660/what-share-of-federal-taxes-do-the-rich-pay/1677#1677"> [here</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/16844/journals-in-app... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,902 | What is a the correct way of expressing a (vote) majority? | <p>During the time, I have kept hearing about various expressions of a vote majority (TV discussions and titles, printed/on-line media etc.). The most common are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority#.2250.25_.2B_1.22" rel="nofollow noreferrer">50% + 1</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority#.... | political theory terminology majority | 1 | What is a the correct way of expressing a (vote) majority? -- (political theory terminology majority)
<p>During the time, I have kept hearing about various expressions of a vote majority (TV discussions and titles, printed/on-line media etc.). The most common are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority#.2250.25... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,913 | Is this a good way to count Single Transferable Vote ballots? | <p>I've been asked by my employer to create an online voting system for internal elections (e.g. board of directors). Our bylaws dictate that we need to use STV.</p>

<p>I wasn't satisfied with the existing software available for counting STV elections, so I rolled my own. Here's how it works:</p>

<ol>... | election voting voting systems electronic voting stv | 1 | Is this a good way to count Single Transferable Vote ballots? -- (election voting voting systems electronic voting stv)
<p>I've been asked by my employer to create an online voting system for internal elections (e.g. board of directors). Our bylaws dictate that we need to use STV.</p>

<p>I wasn't satisfied wit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,915 | Why is there a thin red line showing as a border in Georgia in Google Earth? | <p>Why is there a thin red line showing as a border in Georgia in Google Earth?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/dz3Y7.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/dz3Y7.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
 | geopolitics borders republic of georgia caucasus | 1 | Why is there a thin red line showing as a border in Georgia in Google Earth? -- (geopolitics borders republic of georgia caucasus)
<p>Why is there a thin red line showing as a border in Georgia in Google Earth?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/dz3Y7.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,917 | When was the last time the United States used chemical weapons? | <p>On 4 April 2017, the Assad regime is alleged to have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Shaykhun_chemical_attack" rel="nofollow noreferrer">used chemical weapons on civilians in the Syrian town of Khan Shaykhoun</a>, making it the most deadly such incident since the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gh... | united states weapons chemical weapons | 1 | When was the last time the United States used chemical weapons? -- (united states weapons chemical weapons)
<p>On 4 April 2017, the Assad regime is alleged to have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Shaykhun_chemical_attack" rel="nofollow noreferrer">used chemical weapons on civilians in the Syrian town of Kha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,924 | What are the advantages and disadvantages of having minimum wage automatically adjusted for inflation? | <p>I have heard some people advocate that minimum wage should be automatically adjusted for inflation, reindexed on a yearly basis. For instance, if the minimum wage is $10/hr and inflation is at 5% that year, then next year the minimum wage should automatically be increased to $10.50/hr.</p>

<p>What would be ... | economy minimum wage | 1 | What are the advantages and disadvantages of having minimum wage automatically adjusted for inflation? -- (economy minimum wage)
<p>I have heard some people advocate that minimum wage should be automatically adjusted for inflation, reindexed on a yearly basis. For instance, if the minimum wage is $10/hr and inflation i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
16,934 | Why don't Western powers support Bashar al-Assad since it now became clear most of the opposition is not in support of democratic government? | <p>In the beginning of the Syrian Civil War the Western powers supported the Syrian opposition on principles of democracy and self-determination. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/05/some-syrian-opposition-groups-as-vicious-as-assad-says-amnesty" rel="noreferrer">However 6 years later it's now clear t... | syria western world civil war | 1 | Why don't Western powers support Bashar al-Assad since it now became clear most of the opposition is not in support of democratic government? -- (syria western world civil war)
<p>In the beginning of the Syrian Civil War the Western powers supported the Syrian opposition on principles of democracy and self-determinatio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,935 | When may the President of the United States order military action without congressional approval? | <p>The USA has many times in the past taken military action with only the President's order to back it up legally. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Barbary_War" rel="noreferrer">It was Jefferson that set the precedent of using the military to enforce foreign policy</a> when he ordered the assault on the B... | united states president constitution war military | 1 | When may the President of the United States order military action without congressional approval? -- (united states president constitution war military)
<p>The USA has many times in the past taken military action with only the President's order to back it up legally. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Barba... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,938 | What is the purpose of USA warning Russia about missile strikes in Syria? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/06/the-us-warned-the-russians-ahead-of-syria-missile-strikes-official.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the US warned the Russians ahead of Syria missile strikes. It does not specify when exactly this occurred (a few minutes means nothing, 1-2 hours means that... | united states war syria | 1 | What is the purpose of USA warning Russia about missile strikes in Syria? -- (united states war syria)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/06/the-us-warned-the-russians-ahead-of-syria-missile-strikes-official.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the US warned the Russians ahead of Syria missile str... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,951 | Why is the cloture rule question phrased in a way that Senators have to vote 'Nay' to trigger the 'nuclear option'? | <p>While browsing through a FiveThirtyEight's interactive article, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/votes/" rel="noreferrer">Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump</a>, I came across the Senate vote on whether to trigger the 'nuclear option'. However, the question seems to be phrased in... | united states senate | 1 | Why is the cloture rule question phrased in a way that Senators have to vote 'Nay' to trigger the 'nuclear option'? -- (united states senate)
<p>While browsing through a FiveThirtyEight's interactive article, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/votes/" rel="noreferrer">Tracking Congress I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,957 | Why won't the two main French far-left parties unite and present a single candidate? | <p><em>Lutte ouvrière</em> (LO) and <em>Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste</em> (NPA) are both French far-left communist parties and they are both represented by a candidate during the French 2017 presidential elections, why aren't they presenting one single candidate ?</p>

<p>Are there fundamental ideological diff... | presidential election parties communism france | 1 | Why won't the two main French far-left parties unite and present a single candidate? -- (presidential election parties communism france)
<p><em>Lutte ouvrière</em> (LO) and <em>Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste</em> (NPA) are both French far-left communist parties and they are both represented by a candidate during the Fre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,973 | Currently, do prison inmates in the state of New York do "hard labor"? | <p>A relative is insisting that currently, in our state, which is New York, prison inmates are required to do "hard labor." I was skeptical, but I tried to find some evidence of this by searching the internet. I found a <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/09/prison-strike-inmate-labor-work" rel="nofollo... | united states prison new york | 1 | Currently, do prison inmates in the state of New York do "hard labor"? -- (united states prison new york)
<p>A relative is insisting that currently, in our state, which is New York, prison inmates are required to do "hard labor." I was skeptical, but I tried to find some evidence of this by searching the internet. I ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
17,997 | What incentives (or stated motives) did the US have to attack Syria? | <p>What were the motives stated for for the US attacking Syria or incentives to do that?</p>

<p>It doesn't seem like there was any immediate threat from Syria to the US. (After all, they neither have ICBM's nor a blue water navy to be able to attack the US.) The targets of the Syrian attack were not US citizen... | united states war syria military | 1 | What incentives (or stated motives) did the US have to attack Syria? -- (united states war syria military)
<p>What were the motives stated for for the US attacking Syria or incentives to do that?</p>

<p>It doesn't seem like there was any immediate threat from Syria to the US. (After all, they neither have ICBM... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,019 | Is the US democracy a multi-party system or a dual-party system? | <p>I am from India and whenever we hear about US politics and the US Senate, we always hear about two political parties, Democrats and Republicans. So are these the only two political parties in US? Is the US a dual-party system? And is there a Left-wing or Communist party in the US?</p>
 | united states democracy parties | 1 | Is the US democracy a multi-party system or a dual-party system? -- (united states democracy parties)
<p>I am from India and whenever we hear about US politics and the US Senate, we always hear about two political parties, Democrats and Republicans. So are these the only two political parties in US? Is the US a dual-pa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,044 | Mexican illegal immigration and rape | <p>I remember Donald Trump stating that 80% of illegal immigrants coming from Mexico and crossing illegally into the U.S. were raped/sexually abused. I have been trying to find some credible scholarly articles regarding the matter in order to obtain a clearer understanding of the issue, or if any issue exists.</p>
... | united states immigration statistics illegal immigration reference request | 1 | Mexican illegal immigration and rape -- (united states immigration statistics illegal immigration reference request)
<p>I remember Donald Trump stating that 80% of illegal immigrants coming from Mexico and crossing illegally into the U.S. were raped/sexually abused. I have been trying to find some credible scholarly ar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,053 | Did the Obama administration perform any "show of force" moves on North Korea? | <p>A U.S navy strike group has been <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navy-korea-idUSKBN17A0V5" rel="nofollow noreferrer">deployed to move towards the Korean peninsula as a show of force</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the... | united states north korea | 1 | Did the Obama administration perform any "show of force" moves on North Korea? -- (united states north korea)
<p>A U.S navy strike group has been <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navy-korea-idUSKBN17A0V5" rel="nofollow noreferrer">deployed to move towards the Korean peninsula as a show of force</a></p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,058 | Why do the main two US political parties not seem to suffer from "power erosion"? | <p>By "power erosion" I refer to the phenomenon which usually affects a party in power: the trust gets lower towards the end of the legal mandate, thus reducing the chances of wining the power for the next mandate. </p>

<p>In my native country, Romania, a much more fragile democracy (only 27 years after the f... | united states election | 1 | Why do the main two US political parties not seem to suffer from "power erosion"? -- (united states election)
<p>By "power erosion" I refer to the phenomenon which usually affects a party in power: the trust gets lower towards the end of the legal mandate, thus reducing the chances of wining the power for the next mand... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,075 | Is the "Mother of all Bombs" recently dropped by U.S. the largest since Hiroshima and Nagasaki? | <p>I read that the bomb dropped was the "largest conventional bomb" ever used in warfare, so therefore would that make it the largest bomb ever used in warfare all together outside of the two uses of nuclear bombs by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki" rel="nofollow norefer... | united states war military nuclear weapons | 1 | Is the "Mother of all Bombs" recently dropped by U.S. the largest since Hiroshima and Nagasaki? -- (united states war military nuclear weapons)
<p>I read that the bomb dropped was the "largest conventional bomb" ever used in warfare, so therefore would that make it the largest bomb ever used in warfare all together out... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,087 | Are there any serious proposals for using Australia's solution for the refugee problem in Europe? | <p>Australian authorities have managed to resolve their refugee crisis by requiring that all people entering their territorial waters without a visa are detained on a remote island until they are granted refugee status or sent back home. This seems to be extremely effective as there are very few people attempting the t... | european union refugees | 1 | Are there any serious proposals for using Australia's solution for the refugee problem in Europe? -- (european union refugees)
<p>Australian authorities have managed to resolve their refugee crisis by requiring that all people entering their territorial waters without a visa are detained on a remote island until they a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,093 | Who recorded “Mother of all Bombs" explosion from ground level? | <p>The United States dropped "the mother of all bombs," the largest non-nuclear device it has ever unleashed in combat, on a network of caves and tunnels used by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday; April 13th of 2017.</p>

<p>I saw <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bomb-video-afghanistan-... | united states war military | 1 | Who recorded “Mother of all Bombs" explosion from ground level? -- (united states war military)
<p>The United States dropped "the mother of all bombs," the largest non-nuclear device it has ever unleashed in combat, on a network of caves and tunnels used by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday; April 13th o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,097 | What is the difference between signing without ratification of a treaty in comparison to with? | <p>I was looking at the list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_treaties" rel="nofollow noreferrer">United States treaties</a>, and when looking at the UN Arms Treaty (2013), it states:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>2013 – UN Arms Treaty (U.S./U.N. Treaty) – regulates the international... | united states international law | 1 | What is the difference between signing without ratification of a treaty in comparison to with? -- (united states international law)
<p>I was looking at the list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_treaties" rel="nofollow noreferrer">United States treaties</a>, and when looking at the UN Arms... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,101 | Why are economic sanctions allowed under WTO rules? | <p>Russia is currently being sanctioned by numerous Western countries for occupying Crimea and invading Donbass. However both Russia and the Western countries are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the basic principle of WTO is that free trade must be allowed between its members.</p>

<p>So why ... | united states russian federation sanctions wto | 1 | Why are economic sanctions allowed under WTO rules? -- (united states russian federation sanctions wto)
<p>Russia is currently being sanctioned by numerous Western countries for occupying Crimea and invading Donbass. However both Russia and the Western countries are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,110 | Is there a firm estimate in the number of political prisoners Castro executed? | <p>Pretty self-explanatory, how many political enemies did Fidel Castro execute?</p>
 | cuba | 1 | Is there a firm estimate in the number of political prisoners Castro executed? -- (cuba)
<p>Pretty self-explanatory, how many political enemies did Fidel Castro execute?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,118 | Have states/companies placed a military/private security presence on oil platforms in the Gulf of Guinea to ensure security against piracy? | <p>States with a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea have to deal with the tremendous problem of maritime piracy.</p>

<p>There are some regional cooperation programs as well as a EU special program to improve prevention and judicial proceedings against maritime piracy. But I would like to know more about the <stro... | international law africa private military companies piracy | 1 | Have states/companies placed a military/private security presence on oil platforms in the Gulf of Guinea to ensure security against piracy? -- (international law africa private military companies piracy)
<p>States with a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea have to deal with the tremendous problem of maritime piracy.</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,124 | What happens to a President's reelection funds if they don't complete their first term? | <p>Trump's 2020 re-election campaign recently filed their <a href="http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer/CommitteeDetailCurrentSummary.do?tabIndex=1&candidateCommitteeId=P80001571&electionYr=2018" rel="nofollow noreferrer">required FEC statements</a>, showing they had <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/us/polit... | united states campaign finance | 1 | What happens to a President's reelection funds if they don't complete their first term? -- (united states campaign finance)
<p>Trump's 2020 re-election campaign recently filed their <a href="http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer/CommitteeDetailCurrentSummary.do?tabIndex=1&candidateCommitteeId=P80001571&electionYr=2018" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,131 | Was the Turkish 2017 constitutional referendum held democratically? | <p>From the simple media coverage, I got that the April 2017 constitutional referendum was democratic and it took place without larger skirmishes. However, I realise that the "democracity" of elections doesn't depend just on the correct count of the votes but on the citizen's fear of the aftermath of their voting or pr... | democracy voting turkey turkish referendum 2017 | 1 | Was the Turkish 2017 constitutional referendum held democratically? -- (democracy voting turkey turkish referendum 2017)
<p>From the simple media coverage, I got that the April 2017 constitutional referendum was democratic and it took place without larger skirmishes. However, I realise that the "democracity" of electio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,132 | Does the 16th April Turkish referendum result actually have any meaningful effect? | <p>At the time of writing this question, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_constitutional_referendum,_2017" rel="noreferrer">Turkish referendum</a> for changing the Constitution has just finished with approval of these changes (about 51% for "Yes").</p>

<p>According to <a href="https://www.pri... | turkey referendum turkish referendum 2017 recep tayyip erdogan | 1 | Does the 16th April Turkish referendum result actually have any meaningful effect? -- (turkey referendum turkish referendum 2017 recep tayyip erdogan)
<p>At the time of writing this question, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_constitutional_referendum,_2017" rel="noreferrer">Turkish referendum</a> for ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,141 | Why does the 2017 referendum have strong support outside of Turkey? | <p>In at least some overseas countries, if not overall, the "Yes" vote for the 2017 Turkish referendum was as strong as that within Turkey itself.</p>

<p>If they're living in countries with somewhat good, if not absolutely perfect, freedom of speech and the press, unlike what is happening <a href="https://poli... | turkey turkish referendum 2017 | 1 | Why does the 2017 referendum have strong support outside of Turkey? -- (turkey turkish referendum 2017)
<p>In at least some overseas countries, if not overall, the "Yes" vote for the 2017 Turkish referendum was as strong as that within Turkey itself.</p>

<p>If they're living in countries with somewhat good, if... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,151 | Are there any plans to relocate the Palestinian state, in order to ensure peace with Israel? | <p>Palestine (along with the Arab world) and Israel have been in conflict for many decades now and it seems that they would continue to be in opposition for the decades to come. No solution is acceptable to both sides and nobody seems to want to move things forward.</p>

<p>But what if Palestine was simply relo... | israel palestine | 1 | Are there any plans to relocate the Palestinian state, in order to ensure peace with Israel? -- (israel palestine)
<p>Palestine (along with the Arab world) and Israel have been in conflict for many decades now and it seems that they would continue to be in opposition for the decades to come. No solution is acceptable t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,157 | Have Syrian rebels ever used chemical weapons? | <p>There have been many questions about the Assad regime using chemical weapons against the rebels opposing him. A common rebuttal from the Syrian government and its allies is that the rebels are the ones using chemical weapons and they had a stockpile of weapons that was hit by a more conventional weapon causing a ch... | war syria chemical weapons | 1 | Have Syrian rebels ever used chemical weapons? -- (war syria chemical weapons)
<p>There have been many questions about the Assad regime using chemical weapons against the rebels opposing him. A common rebuttal from the Syrian government and its allies is that the rebels are the ones using chemical weapons and they had... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,163 | How can Erdoğan stay in office until 2029? | <p>It has been widely reported that the constitutional amendments approved by the April 2017 referendum will allow Erdoğan to stay in office until 2029:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly won a referendum to expand presidential powers, which could keep him in office until 20... | president constitution turkey turkish referendum 2017 | 1 | How can Erdoğan stay in office until 2029? -- (president constitution turkey turkish referendum 2017)
<p>It has been widely reported that the constitutional amendments approved by the April 2017 referendum will allow Erdoğan to stay in office until 2029:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoga... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,164 | Is NATO obliged to invoke Article 5 if one of its members attacks another member? | <p>Turkey is currently doing a lot of posturing against the EU in general and its neighbor Greece in particular. Assuming Turkey were to attack Greece, is NATO obliged to invoke <a href="http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_110496.htm" rel="noreferrer">Article 5</a> (Collective defence)? Is this something defined w... | nato | 1 | Is NATO obliged to invoke Article 5 if one of its members attacks another member? -- (nato)
<p>Turkey is currently doing a lot of posturing against the EU in general and its neighbor Greece in particular. Assuming Turkey were to attack Greece, is NATO obliged to invoke <a href="http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,166 | Are turnout figures available at the German consulate level for the 2017 Turkish Referendum? | <p>Among the approximately 3.5 million people with Turkish background living in Germany, about 1.43 million were eligible to cast a vote in the 2017 referendum on the presidential system. Among these, voter turnout was about 50%. Votes were cast in consulates or the embassy.</p>
<p>Overall, <em>evet</em> (yes) won ... | turkey germany data sources voter turnout turkish referendum 2017 | 1 | Are turnout figures available at the German consulate level for the 2017 Turkish Referendum? -- (turkey germany data sources voter turnout turkish referendum 2017)
<p>Among the approximately 3.5 million people with Turkish background living in Germany, about 1.43 million were eligible to cast a vote in the 2017 referen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,170 | Why did Obama tell Trump that North Korea would be his toughest task? | <p>I have seen a few references to Obama telling President Trump that North Korea would be his toughest challenge. With all the other activities going on such as Russia meddling with US elections, ISIS and the Syrian Civil War, why would North Korea be at the top of the list?<br>
I am asking why it wouldn't all of ... | united states donald trump north korea barack obama | 1 | Why did Obama tell Trump that North Korea would be his toughest task? -- (united states donald trump north korea barack obama)
<p>I have seen a few references to Obama telling President Trump that North Korea would be his toughest challenge. With all the other activities going on such as Russia meddling with US electio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,173 | How many people have become eligible to vote in the UK snap election on June 8th 2017 since the last general election? | <p>How many young voters are eligible to vote in the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-39628713" rel="nofollow noreferrer">snap general election on June 8th called by Theresa May</a> (if it goes ahead) since the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2015" rel="nofollow norefer... | election united kingdom | 1 | How many people have become eligible to vote in the UK snap election on June 8th 2017 since the last general election? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>How many young voters are eligible to vote in the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-39628713" rel="nofollow noreferrer">snap general election on June 8th called... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,176 | Why does Russia back Serbia? | <p>On YouTube, I heard <a href="https://youtu.be/Z1SLu7-sDV4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Can Kosovo survive as an independent state?</a>, which states that Russia prevents Kosovo from joining the United Nations (UN) because Russia backs Serbia, and Serbia doesn't want Kosovo to be independent.</p>
<p>So, what's in i... | international relations russian federation united nations kosovo serbia | 1 | Why does Russia back Serbia? -- (international relations russian federation united nations kosovo serbia)
<p>On YouTube, I heard <a href="https://youtu.be/Z1SLu7-sDV4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Can Kosovo survive as an independent state?</a>, which states that Russia prevents Kosovo from joining the United Nations (UN)... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,178 | What's the text on this MAKE ... GREAT AGAIN hat? | <p>Per this article 
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>U.S. President Donald Trump is given a hat by Wisconsin Governor Scott
 Walker (R) as he... | united states donald trump | 1 | What's the text on this MAKE ... GREAT AGAIN hat? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>Per this article 
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>U.S. Presid... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,181 | What would make a Democratic Libertarian and a Republican Libertarian different? | <p>In the context of the USA; what ideas would make a Libertarian go Democrat, and what ideas would make them go Republican? As Libertarianism fits more or less in this strange middle ground of ideas between the two; thus, I'm just curious what might drive them to lean a certain way.</p>
 | united states republican party libertarianism democratic party | 1 | What would make a Democratic Libertarian and a Republican Libertarian different? -- (united states republican party libertarianism democratic party)
<p>In the context of the USA; what ideas would make a Libertarian go Democrat, and what ideas would make them go Republican? As Libertarianism fits more or less in this st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,195 | Which parties would try to stop Brexit from happening after the "snap election"? | <p>Yesterday, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that there would be a "Snap General Election", provided she gets backing of MPs, on 8th June.</p>

<p>Last month, she formally triggered Article 50, and began the process of Britain leaving the European Union. </p>

<p>I've been wondering since yesterda... | election united kingdom brexit | 1 | Which parties would try to stop Brexit from happening after the "snap election"? -- (election united kingdom brexit)
<p>Yesterday, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that there would be a "Snap General Election", provided she gets backing of MPs, on 8th June.</p>

<p>Last month, she formally triggered Article... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,198 | Why did Labour support the snap election? | <p>Labour are doing badly as the moment with polls indicating that Conservatives have up to a 21% lead. Calling an early election at a time when they are in a position of strength favours the Conservative party. It seems most likely that Labour will do badly and Conservatives will gain more seats in the general electio... | election united kingdom | 1 | Why did Labour support the snap election? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>Labour are doing badly as the moment with polls indicating that Conservatives have up to a 21% lead. Calling an early election at a time when they are in a position of strength favours the Conservative party. It seems most likely that Labour will... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,199 | How could an alliance between the Green Party, Liberal-Democrats and Labour Party be formed? | <p>The Green Party co-founders have <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/apr/19/greens-urge-labour-and-lib-dems-to-form-electoral-pact-to-defeat-tories?CMP=fb_gu" rel="nofollow noreferrer">written a letter</a> to Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) and Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats) requesting to form an alliance:</p>... | election united kingdom | 1 | How could an alliance between the Green Party, Liberal-Democrats and Labour Party be formed? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>The Green Party co-founders have <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/apr/19/greens-urge-labour-and-lib-dems-to-form-electoral-pact-to-defeat-tories?CMP=fb_gu" rel="nofollow norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,200 | Who is the UK Prime Minister's spokesman? | <p>The Prime Minister has a spokesman, regularly quoted in newspapers.</p>

<ul>
<li><blockquote>
 <p>Mrs May spoke to the Queen on the phone on Easter Monday to let her know of the election plan, the <strong>prime minister's official spokesman</strong> said. She also got the full backing of the cabine... | united kingdom | 1 | Who is the UK Prime Minister's spokesman? -- (united kingdom)
<p>The Prime Minister has a spokesman, regularly quoted in newspapers.</p>

<ul>
<li><blockquote>
 <p>Mrs May spoke to the Queen on the phone on Easter Monday to let her know of the election plan, the <strong>prime minister's official spokes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,208 | Power of Monarchs | <p>Why do people claim that monarchs in constitutional monarchies like the monarchy of the United Kingdom contain no power when de jure they hold almost all of the power in the country with the country not being abe to legally function without a monarch and de facto still holding powers such as reserve powers and even ... | united kingdom monarchy constitutional monarchy | 1 | Power of Monarchs -- (united kingdom monarchy constitutional monarchy)
<p>Why do people claim that monarchs in constitutional monarchies like the monarchy of the United Kingdom contain no power when de jure they hold almost all of the power in the country with the country not being abe to legally function without a mon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,223 | How common is a "Snap Election" for the UK? | <p>With the snap election proposed by Theresa May from a US perspective I was wondering how (un)common such an election is and how "jarring" such an election is. As an American, the Prime Minister calling for new elections seems pretty out there. </p>

<p>Say the US President died (or otherwise vacated the offi... | united kingdom | 1 | How common is a "Snap Election" for the UK? -- (united kingdom)
<p>With the snap election proposed by Theresa May from a US perspective I was wondering how (un)common such an election is and how "jarring" such an election is. As an American, the Prime Minister calling for new elections seems pretty out there. </p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,224 | Is there a minimum time frame that a Prime Minister may set an early election for? | <p>I know that the <a href="http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06111" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011</a> says that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Early elections can be held only:</p>
 
 <ul>
 <li>if a motion for an early general election is a... | united kingdom voting parliament | 1 | Is there a minimum time frame that a Prime Minister may set an early election for? -- (united kingdom voting parliament)
<p>I know that the <a href="http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06111" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011</a> says that</p>

<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,226 | Why are there exceptions to Duverger's Law? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duverger%27s_law" rel="noreferrer">Duverger's law</a> states that in a first past the post electoral system, the system will end up with a two party system.</p>

<p>However, many countries with first past the post electoral systems (such as India, Canada, and the United... | election electoral system | 1 | Why are there exceptions to Duverger's Law? -- (election electoral system)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duverger%27s_law" rel="noreferrer">Duverger's law</a> states that in a first past the post electoral system, the system will end up with a two party system.</p>

<p>However, many countries with f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,232 | Do any countries allow leaders to be impeached by low approval ratings? | <p>It seems logical that a leader be removed if a high majority of people no longer want the leader in power. Are there any countries that allow leaders to be removed from power if their approval ratings are extremely low?</p>
 | impeachment | 1 | Do any countries allow leaders to be impeached by low approval ratings? -- (impeachment)
<p>It seems logical that a leader be removed if a high majority of people no longer want the leader in power. Are there any countries that allow leaders to be removed from power if their approval ratings are extremely low?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,240 | Are car bombs considered a conventional weapon under international law? | <p>If a "Red line" is drawn by the Obama administration over the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government, because it is unconventional weapons, why is there no red line drawn for the use of <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/15/middleeast/syria-evacuations-bombing/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a car bomb th... | international law war terrorism syria rules of war | 1 | Are car bombs considered a conventional weapon under international law? -- (international law war terrorism syria rules of war)
<p>If a "Red line" is drawn by the Obama administration over the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government, because it is unconventional weapons, why is there no red line drawn for the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,249 | Does the United Kingdom, in practice, have other constitutional principles which limit the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty? | <p>In the United Kingdom it seems to me that the only Constitutional principle that matters is the principle of <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/sovereignty/" rel="noreferrer">Parliamentary Sovereignty</a>.</p>
<p>From that link this part sums up my reasoning quite nicely:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Dev... | united kingdom constitution parliament checks and balances | 1 | Does the United Kingdom, in practice, have other constitutional principles which limit the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty? -- (united kingdom constitution parliament checks and balances)
<p>In the United Kingdom it seems to me that the only Constitutional principle that matters is the principle of <a href="http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,262 | Given the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the United Kingdom, how would the UK go about adopting a written constitutional settlement? | <p>Given the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the United Kingdom, which holds that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Parliamentary sovereignty is a principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overru... | united kingdom constitution | 1 | Given the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the United Kingdom, how would the UK go about adopting a written constitutional settlement? -- (united kingdom constitution)
<p>Given the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the United Kingdom, which holds that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Parliamentary s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,277 | Did Putin exclusively ban western food, or are Asian imports also prohibited? | <p>Remember when Putin did that thing of banning western food from Russia, and having all currently imported food destroyed. Well, just curious; is that sudden bout of protectionism still in effect? And did/does it affect non-western markets? Like Asian imports from Japan or China?</p>
 | russian federation | 1 | Did Putin exclusively ban western food, or are Asian imports also prohibited? -- (russian federation)
<p>Remember when Putin did that thing of banning western food from Russia, and having all currently imported food destroyed. Well, just curious; is that sudden bout of protectionism still in effect? And did/does it aff... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,283 | Why do US Presidential candidates not issue formal written manifestos? | <p>Why is it that US Presidential candidates do not issue formal written manifestos of their intentions if elected - as British political parties are required by custom to do? </p>

<p>Manifestos are important in Britain. Inexplicitly and loosely worded as they tend to be they nonetheless provide some level of ... | united states presidential election | 1 | Why do US Presidential candidates not issue formal written manifestos? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Why is it that US Presidential candidates do not issue formal written manifestos of their intentions if elected - as British political parties are required by custom to do? </p>

<p>Manifestos are ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,284 | How could François Fillon recover in the polls after his financial scandals? | <p>A couple of months ago I was wondering if <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/15099/1874">Can François Fillon be replaced as candidate of The Republicans to the presidential elections?</a> . He finally did not and he has been slowly but steadily improving his numbers in the polls since the end of Marc... | presidential election france | 1 | How could François Fillon recover in the polls after his financial scandals? -- (presidential election france)
<p>A couple of months ago I was wondering if <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/15099/1874">Can François Fillon be replaced as candidate of The Republicans to the presidential elections?</a> . ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,295 | Why do some countries intervene in other countries' issues, especially in the form of wars? | <p>Recently, there's been a lot of media coverage of some countries intervening in other countries' issues, including intervening in Wars (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Civil_War" rel="noreferrer">Syrian Civil War</a>). For example, the US has had many conflicts and wars in the past (<a href="https://en... | united states international relations war | 1 | Why do some countries intervene in other countries' issues, especially in the form of wars? -- (united states international relations war)
<p>Recently, there's been a lot of media coverage of some countries intervening in other countries' issues, including intervening in Wars (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,299 | Why did EU ban GM soy crops and have not used a more gradual ban policy? | <p>According to <a href="http://non-gmoreport.com/articles/eu-countries-ban-gm-crops-but-still-import-large-amounts-of-gm-soy/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> European Union countries are not allowed to have genetically modified (GM) crops:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>While nearly two-thirds of Europ... | european union policy gmo | 1 | Why did EU ban GM soy crops and have not used a more gradual ban policy? -- (european union policy gmo)
<p>According to <a href="http://non-gmoreport.com/articles/eu-countries-ban-gm-crops-but-still-import-large-amounts-of-gm-soy/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> European Union countries are not allowed to h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,312 | Why haven't any new constitutional amendments been ratified in the US since 1971? | <p>Looking at the list of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amendments_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">US constitutional amendments</a> it seems that no amendments have been successfully proposed and ratified since 1971, which is 46 years ago. Another amendment has also been ratifie... | united states constitution | 1 | Why haven't any new constitutional amendments been ratified in the US since 1971? -- (united states constitution)
<p>Looking at the list of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amendments_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">US constitutional amendments</a> it seems that no amendments have ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,321 | If Turkey can join EU, can China join EU too? | <p>What are the qualifications for joining EU? Because it is hard to say countries such as Turkey (capital city not in Europe) and Cyprus are in the European category. In fact, some of the EU members are suspiciously qualified:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Cyprus</strong>: entirely located in Asia.</li>
<li><s... | european union | 1 | If Turkey can join EU, can China join EU too? -- (european union)
<p>What are the qualifications for joining EU? Because it is hard to say countries such as Turkey (capital city not in Europe) and Cyprus are in the European category. In fact, some of the EU members are suspiciously qualified:</p>

<ul>
<li>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,324 | Why is Israel refusing to let the International Atomic Energy Agency inspect their facilities? | <p>For years Israel has refused opening their <a href="http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nuclear-inspection-israel-rejected-566818911" rel="noreferrer">nuclear facilities to IAEA inspection and Israel signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty</a>. </p>

<p>45 member states, including Turkey, Russia, China a... | united states united nations israel nuclear weapons | 1 | Why is Israel refusing to let the International Atomic Energy Agency inspect their facilities? -- (united states united nations israel nuclear weapons)
<p>For years Israel has refused opening their <a href="http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nuclear-inspection-israel-rejected-566818911" rel="noreferrer">nuclear faciliti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,325 | What is the process by which an already passed law can be altered by Congress? | <p>To clarify, I'm not talking about the rules used to clarify legislation after it is passed.</p>

<p>For instance, since the CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) has already been signed into law, what is the process a congressperson would go through to have the text of that legislation altered?</p>

<p... | united states congress legislation | 1 | What is the process by which an already passed law can be altered by Congress? -- (united states congress legislation)
<p>To clarify, I'm not talking about the rules used to clarify legislation after it is passed.</p>

<p>For instance, since the CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) has already been signed into l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,327 | Why is there so much worry about France potentially leaving the EU? | <p>I've kept reading and listening on information and opinions about the upcoming French election and one of the main issues that keep coming up is the future of France in the EU. I know that many of the candidates are pro-EU to varying extents with a notable exception of Marine LePen. She's a polarizing figure and her... | election european union france | 1 | Why is there so much worry about France potentially leaving the EU? -- (election european union france)
<p>I've kept reading and listening on information and opinions about the upcoming French election and one of the main issues that keep coming up is the future of France in the EU. I know that many of the candidates a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,336 | Does the US government have a plan to aid people in poverty displaced by climate change? | <p>Say that the sea level rises due to climate change and an area in the US becomes uninhabitable. Perhaps an island is now underwater or a coast line creeps inward. This would displace a number of people who live there, and those in poverty would be unlikely to have the resources to move. </p>

<p>Does the US ... | united states climate change | 1 | Does the US government have a plan to aid people in poverty displaced by climate change? -- (united states climate change)
<p>Say that the sea level rises due to climate change and an area in the US becomes uninhabitable. Perhaps an island is now underwater or a coast line creeps inward. This would displace a number of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,338 | Public opinion: Jeremy Corbyn for Prime Minister | <h2>What is the public opinion (through polls/surveys) on Jeremy Corbyn since the announcement for the snap election regarding the position of Prime Minister?</h2>

<hr>

<p>I have checked: </p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Survation</... | election united kingdom jeremy corbyn public opinion | 1 | Public opinion: Jeremy Corbyn for Prime Minister -- (election united kingdom jeremy corbyn public opinion)
<h2>What is the public opinion (through polls/surveys) on Jeremy Corbyn since the announcement for the snap election regarding the position of Prime Minister?</h2>

<hr>

<p>I have checked: </p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,340 | Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's viewpoint on Same-sex marriage | <p>What is Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's opinion on Same-sex marriage?</p>
 | united kingdom jeremy corbyn | 1 | Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's viewpoint on Same-sex marriage -- (united kingdom jeremy corbyn)
<p>What is Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's opinion on Same-sex marriage?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,344 | Why is the Trump Administration often labeled as anti-science? | <p>Is there any evidence that Trump and his administration are anti-science? And since when has the equation been drawn between conservatism and anti-science sentiment?</p>

<p>Allegations (from, for example, Fox News and political commentators such as Ben Shapiro) indicate that the Science March of 2017 may be... | united states donald trump science | 1 | Why is the Trump Administration often labeled as anti-science? -- (united states donald trump science)
<p>Is there any evidence that Trump and his administration are anti-science? And since when has the equation been drawn between conservatism and anti-science sentiment?</p>

<p>Allegations (from, for example, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,359 | To what extent do election polls affect the election results? | <p>Has there been any rigorous research about what effect do opinion polls have on the final election results? Do real life voters strategize their vote based on the polling averages?</p>

<p>I assume that there is a certain feedback loop between the voters opinion and the voting polls, but I don't know how str... | election polling | 1 | To what extent do election polls affect the election results? -- (election polling)
<p>Has there been any rigorous research about what effect do opinion polls have on the final election results? Do real life voters strategize their vote based on the polling averages?</p>

<p>I assume that there is a certain fee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,361 | What can the UK government do to help resolve the persecution of the LGBT community in Chechnya? | <p>With the Kremlin backed Chechnya president <a href="http://www.joemygod.com/2017/04/21/report-gay-british-mp-claims-chechnyas-president-vowed-eliminate-gay-men-ramadan/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reportedly</a> vowed to wipe out homosexuality in the region by Ramadan:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Chechnya’s pr... | united kingdom human rights lgbt+ | 1 | What can the UK government do to help resolve the persecution of the LGBT community in Chechnya? -- (united kingdom human rights lgbt+)
<p>With the Kremlin backed Chechnya president <a href="http://www.joemygod.com/2017/04/21/report-gay-british-mp-claims-chechnyas-president-vowed-eliminate-gay-men-ramadan/" rel="nofoll... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,364 | What's the justification behind having a minimum age for politicians that is higher than the minimum age for voters? | <p>The minimum age for being <a href="https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Constitutional_Qualifications_Senators.htm" rel="noreferrer">elected to the position of a US senator</a> is 30, while the minimum age for voters is 18. Similar restrictions exist for legislators <a href="https://en.wikipe... | election election requirements | 1 | What's the justification behind having a minimum age for politicians that is higher than the minimum age for voters? -- (election election requirements)
<p>The minimum age for being <a href="https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Constitutional_Qualifications_Senators.htm" rel="noreferrer">elected... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,378 | Is there a case when a European Union infringement related fine is partially paid by an actual person? | <p><a href="https://www.clientearth.org/happens-countries-break-eu-law/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> briefly explains about EU infringements and the accompanying fines:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Law is the foundation of the integrity and effectiveness of the
 European Union, so fines for br... | european union infringement | 1 | Is there a case when a European Union infringement related fine is partially paid by an actual person? -- (european union infringement)
<p><a href="https://www.clientearth.org/happens-countries-break-eu-law/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> briefly explains about EU infringements and the accompanying fines:<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,380 | What are the long term benefits of renationalising the trains in the UK? | <p>Jeremy Corbyn has campaigned and said <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34306333" rel="nofollow noreferrer">labour will renationalise the trains "line by line"</a> as they expire. </p>

<p>And has <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jeremy-corbyn-vows-nationalise-railways-8641871" rel="nofollow... | united kingdom policy jeremy corbyn public transport | 1 | What are the long term benefits of renationalising the trains in the UK? -- (united kingdom policy jeremy corbyn public transport)
<p>Jeremy Corbyn has campaigned and said <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34306333" rel="nofollow noreferrer">labour will renationalise the trains "line by line"</a> as they expire. </... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,385 | If Russia is funding right-wing politicians within the EU, why doesn't the EU return the favor and start funding Putin's opponents in Russia? | <p>There are <a href="https://news.vice.com/story/marine-le-pen-france-far-right-russias" rel="noreferrer">numerous reports</a> about how Russia is financing right-wing politicians within the EU in order to unbalance the Union. But why doesn't the EU return the favor and start funding people like <a href="https://en.wi... | european union russian federation financing | 1 | If Russia is funding right-wing politicians within the EU, why doesn't the EU return the favor and start funding Putin's opponents in Russia? -- (european union russian federation financing)
<p>There are <a href="https://news.vice.com/story/marine-le-pen-france-far-right-russias" rel="noreferrer">numerous reports</a> a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,388 | What significance does the announcement that Marine Le Pen is momentarily stepping aside as the leader of France's "Front National" have? | <p>I have read that Marine Le Pen <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39696861" rel="noreferrer">has announced</a> that she will momentarily step aside from her role as the leader of France's <a href="http://www.frontnational.com/" rel="noreferrer">Front National</a> (FN) political party.</p>

<p>How ... | presidential election france | 1 | What significance does the announcement that Marine Le Pen is momentarily stepping aside as the leader of France's "Front National" have? -- (presidential election france)
<p>I have read that Marine Le Pen <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39696861" rel="noreferrer">has announced</a> that she will momentari... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,391 | Why don't all developed countries sign freedom of labor agreements between each other? | <p>In general, states try to restrict the movement of foreign labor because immigrants are seen as "taking jobs" from locals. However why cannot states with similar wage levels sign agreements to allow freedom of movement for their citizens? There is such an agreement within the EU, but remote developed countries such ... | labor freedom of movement | 1 | Why don't all developed countries sign freedom of labor agreements between each other? -- (labor freedom of movement)
<p>In general, states try to restrict the movement of foreign labor because immigrants are seen as "taking jobs" from locals. However why cannot states with similar wage levels sign agreements to allow ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,392 | Why have markets reacted well to the first round of the French presidential election? | <p>I've heard that markets have reacted well to the first round of the French presidential election, in which the National Front candidate and a centrist, mainstream candidate got through to the second round.</p>

<p>Assuming that the market is mainly worried about a president who's going to upend the status qu... | presidential election france | 1 | Why have markets reacted well to the first round of the French presidential election? -- (presidential election france)
<p>I've heard that markets have reacted well to the first round of the French presidential election, in which the National Front candidate and a centrist, mainstream candidate got through to the secon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,408 | What countries voted for letting Saudi Arabia join the UN women's rights commission? | <p>What countries voted for letting Saudi Arabia join the women rights commission? It <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-un-womens-right-commission-un-watch-middle-east-muslim-driving-clothes-a7698536.html" rel="noreferrer">happened</a> so I would like to know what countries voted... | united nations civil rights saudi arabia | 1 | What countries voted for letting Saudi Arabia join the UN women's rights commission? -- (united nations civil rights saudi arabia)
<p>What countries voted for letting Saudi Arabia join the women rights commission? It <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-un-womens-right-commission-un... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,415 | Would it be possible for US cities to adopt participatory budgeting under the current system? | <h2>Background</h2>
<p>As noted in <a href="http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTEMPOWERMENT/Resources/14657_Partic-Budg-Brazil-web.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Participatory Budgeting in Brazil</a> (.PDF)</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Participatory budgeting (PB) began more than a decade ago in Porto
Alegre, ... | united states | 1 | Would it be possible for US cities to adopt participatory budgeting under the current system? -- (united states)
<h2>Background</h2>
<p>As noted in <a href="http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTEMPOWERMENT/Resources/14657_Partic-Budg-Brazil-web.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Participatory Budgeting in Brazil</a> (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,418 | What does it mean policywise to "Implement Sharia Law"? | <p>When a Islamic country implements a form of Sharia law, what exactly does that mean in terms of the actual policies being put in place?</p>

<p>I mean, I know exact definitions vary considerably, but <em>what concepts do they <strong>generally share</em></strong>?</p>
 | law policy islam comparative politics | 1 | What does it mean policywise to "Implement Sharia Law"? -- (law policy islam comparative politics)
<p>When a Islamic country implements a form of Sharia law, what exactly does that mean in terms of the actual policies being put in place?</p>

<p>I mean, I know exact definitions vary considerably, but <em>what c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,429 | What's the point of banning abortions where abortion clinics are available in nearby countries? | <p>As an example, Ireland currently bans abortions while they are fully legal in the UK. So there is nothing to stop a pregnant Irish woman from taking a plane/ferry to the UK, getting an abortion, and coming back. No visa of any kind is needed for such a trip as in fact Irish citizens have nearly absolute freedom of m... | abortion | 1 | What's the point of banning abortions where abortion clinics are available in nearby countries? -- (abortion)
<p>As an example, Ireland currently bans abortions while they are fully legal in the UK. So there is nothing to stop a pregnant Irish woman from taking a plane/ferry to the UK, getting an abortion, and coming b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,443 | Why hasn't Estonia discontinued e-voting? | <p>According to <a href="https://estoniaevoting.org/" rel="noreferrer">EstoniaVoting</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Estonia is the only country in the world that relies on Internet
 voting in a significant way for legally-binding national elections —
 <strong>up to 25% of voters cast their ballots o... | voting systems electronic voting | 1 | Why hasn't Estonia discontinued e-voting? -- (voting systems electronic voting)
<p>According to <a href="https://estoniaevoting.org/" rel="noreferrer">EstoniaVoting</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Estonia is the only country in the world that relies on Internet
 voting in a significant way for legally-bin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,444 | Have any cities (with a good economy) managed to prevent rapid increases in real estate costs? | <p>Cities like London, Paris or Tel Aviv experience <a href="http://www.finchannel.com/business/realestate/64465-israel-housing-s-too-tight-to-mention" rel="noreferrer">frequent complaints</a> about the cost of real estate. Some blame <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/04/20/wynne-to-slap-15-per-cent... | city planning | 1 | Have any cities (with a good economy) managed to prevent rapid increases in real estate costs? -- (city planning)
<p>Cities like London, Paris or Tel Aviv experience <a href="http://www.finchannel.com/business/realestate/64465-israel-housing-s-too-tight-to-mention" rel="noreferrer">frequent complaints</a> about the cos... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,451 | Is the Czech president (negatively) known in other neighbouring countries? | <p>In the Czech Republic lots of people don't like the Czech president <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo%C5%A1_Zeman" rel="noreferrer">Milos Zeman</a> because of numerous cases in which he did things that seem to be very shameful. </p>

<p>I wonder if it's true that he is a disgrace for the Czech Re... | president polling czech republic | 1 | Is the Czech president (negatively) known in other neighbouring countries? -- (president polling czech republic)
<p>In the Czech Republic lots of people don't like the Czech president <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo%C5%A1_Zeman" rel="noreferrer">Milos Zeman</a> because of numerous cases in which he did thin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,456 | Does global warming give the government more power? | <p>I have read ideas saying to some effect that global warming is about the goverment getting more power and control. My question is in what ways (if any) would global warming potentially give more power and or control to the government. </p>

<p>Please note: I am not asking if global warming is real, human-cau... | government climate change | 1 | Does global warming give the government more power? -- (government climate change)
<p>I have read ideas saying to some effect that global warming is about the goverment getting more power and control. My question is in what ways (if any) would global warming potentially give more power and or control to the government.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,475 | Did any particular speech give rise to "cultural enrichment" becoming a anti-immigration catchphrase? | <p>The phrase "Cultural enrichment" is being used sarcastically by many people opposed to certain types of immigration.</p>

<p>Urban Dictionary has two <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Cultural%20enrichment" rel="nofollow noreferrer">entries</a> that are sarcastic about the phrase:</p>&#... | united states immigration | 1 | Did any particular speech give rise to "cultural enrichment" becoming a anti-immigration catchphrase? -- (united states immigration)
<p>The phrase "Cultural enrichment" is being used sarcastically by many people opposed to certain types of immigration.</p>

<p>Urban Dictionary has two <a href="http://www.urband... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,480 | Is tactical voting a relatively new phenomenon? | <p>I've only heard of people "tactically voting" -- whereby they don't vote for their first choice, but their nearest choice that contends with an incumbent or person/party they don't want -- over the last 5-10 years. It seems like a fairly obvious tactic, so I doubt this is the case, but is this a relatively modern ph... | united kingdom democracy voting | 1 | Is tactical voting a relatively new phenomenon? -- (united kingdom democracy voting)
<p>I've only heard of people "tactically voting" -- whereby they don't vote for their first choice, but their nearest choice that contends with an incumbent or person/party they don't want -- over the last 5-10 years. It seems like a f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,489 | Has any countries used an Elected Presidency scheme in which candidates may be restricted to a particular racial group? | <p>Singapore will be having its Presidential Election later this year. Recently, there have been constitutional amendments to change the Elected Presidency scheme to a "Reserved Election" scheme.</p>
<p>Basically, as Singapore is a multi-racial country, this "Reserved Election" scheme allows &qu... | election presidential election singapore | 1 | Has any countries used an Elected Presidency scheme in which candidates may be restricted to a particular racial group? -- (election presidential election singapore)
<p>Singapore will be having its Presidential Election later this year. Recently, there have been constitutional amendments to change the Elected Presidenc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,499 | Have pro-prostitution policies in Germany and Nevada been found to help reduce rape and sexual assault? | <p>Have the (comparatively) pro-prostitution, or at least prostitution-friendly policies of places like Germany and Nevada been linked to a decrease in sex related crimes like sexual assault and rape?</p>

<p>I ask this as advocates of prostitution often tell me that giving the people a way to sexually vent the... | policy crime prostitution | 1 | Have pro-prostitution policies in Germany and Nevada been found to help reduce rape and sexual assault? -- (policy crime prostitution)
<p>Have the (comparatively) pro-prostitution, or at least prostitution-friendly policies of places like Germany and Nevada been linked to a decrease in sex related crimes like sexual as... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,506 | What constitutes a bad deal for Brexit? | <p>Theresa May has clearly stated that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/17/prime-minister-vows-to-put-final-brexit-deal-before-parliament" rel="noreferrer">she would prefer a no deal with the EU on Brexit over a bad deal for Britain</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>And while I am confident that th... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What constitutes a bad deal for Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Theresa May has clearly stated that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/17/prime-minister-vows-to-put-final-brexit-deal-before-parliament" rel="noreferrer">she would prefer a no deal with the EU on Brexit over a bad deal for Britai... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,508 | Why don't Western countries penalize Chinese companies in the same way that China restricts Western companies working on its territory? | <p>Some examples: China bans foreign entities from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_property_law#Buying_land" rel="noreferrer">owning land</a>, currency restrictions make it hard for companies to <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/a6d0552a-bbc4-11e6-8b45-b8b81dd5d080" rel="noreferrer">move funds abroad</... | china western world | 1 | Why don't Western countries penalize Chinese companies in the same way that China restricts Western companies working on its territory? -- (china western world)
<p>Some examples: China bans foreign entities from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_property_law#Buying_land" rel="noreferrer">owning land</a>, c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,527 | Venezuela: why rewrite the Constitution? | <p>In <a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/05/01/Amid-protests-Venezuelan-president-calls-for-new-constitution/6871493688924/" rel="noreferrer">Amid protests, Venezuelan president calls for new constitution</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>May 1 (UPI) -- His country beset by hyper-inflation and wracked ... | constitution venezuela | 1 | Venezuela: why rewrite the Constitution? -- (constitution venezuela)
<p>In <a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/05/01/Amid-protests-Venezuelan-president-calls-for-new-constitution/6871493688924/" rel="noreferrer">Amid protests, Venezuelan president calls for new constitution</a>:</p>
<blockquote>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,529 | Does Marine Le Pen oppose circumcision? | <p>In <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/112808/marine-le-pens-insane-kippah-ban-defense" rel="noreferrer">Marine Le Pen's Insane Kippah Ban Defense</a> it's stated that Marine Le Pen is opposed to (male) circumcision:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>This becomes most apparent in Le Pen’s views on the headscar... | religion france marine le pen male circumcision | 1 | Does Marine Le Pen oppose circumcision? -- (religion france marine le pen male circumcision)
<p>In <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/112808/marine-le-pens-insane-kippah-ban-defense" rel="noreferrer">Marine Le Pen's Insane Kippah Ban Defense</a> it's stated that Marine Le Pen is opposed to (male) circumcision:</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,533 | Why wasn't Greece kicked out of the Euro once it was clear that they falsified their statistics to join in the first place? | <p>The EU knew <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Financial_Audit,_2004" rel="noreferrer">back in 2004</a> that Greece lied about their economic success in order to join the Euro. </p>

<p>So why didn't the Eurocomission reevaluate their original bid and kick them out of the Euro? Did anyone bring up ... | european union greece euro | 1 | Why wasn't Greece kicked out of the Euro once it was clear that they falsified their statistics to join in the first place? -- (european union greece euro)
<p>The EU knew <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Financial_Audit,_2004" rel="noreferrer">back in 2004</a> that Greece lied about their economic success i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,534 | Why don't Russia and Ukraine enter an official state of war? | <p>Since 2014, it's clear that Russian troops have invaded Ukrainian territory. Crimea was fully annexed and the Donbass is in a state of perpetual conflict. However, officially speaking, Russia and Ukraine didn't declare war on each other and do maintain diplomatic relations.</p>
<p>What is the reason behind this?... | international relations russian federation war ukraine | 1 | Why don't Russia and Ukraine enter an official state of war? -- (international relations russian federation war ukraine)
<p>Since 2014, it's clear that Russian troops have invaded Ukrainian territory. Crimea was fully annexed and the Donbass is in a state of perpetual conflict. However, officially speaking, Russia and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,536 | What are some of the changes between the amended Republican American Health Care Act and the original one? | <p>What are the some of the major differences between the amended Republican American Health Care Act (AHCA) which was released on Apr 22 to the original one which voting was cancelled due to the lack of votes for it to be passed?</p>
 | united states congress healthcare | 1 | What are some of the changes between the amended Republican American Health Care Act and the original one? -- (united states congress healthcare)
<p>What are the some of the major differences between the amended Republican American Health Care Act (AHCA) which was released on Apr 22 to the original one which voting was... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,547 | Why isn't the EU commission elected directly by EU citizens? | <p>The EU commission consists of 28 members elected by the governments of the 28 EU states. This leads to people complaining that the EU is "<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/13/is-the-eu-undemocratic-referendum-reality-check" rel="nofollow noreferrer">undemocratic</a>" since some of its major institu... | election european union | 1 | Why isn't the EU commission elected directly by EU citizens? -- (election european union)
<p>The EU commission consists of 28 members elected by the governments of the 28 EU states. This leads to people complaining that the EU is "<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/13/is-the-eu-undemocratic-referendum-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,549 | Why are binding referendums proposed directly by citizens so rare? | <p>Switzerland has an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_in_Switzerland#Legislative_referendums" rel="noreferrer">interesting system</a> where citizens may directly call for a legally binding referendum, ranging from a simple questions ("Should religious calls for prayers be prohibited?") to complex ones (co... | direct democracy | 1 | Why are binding referendums proposed directly by citizens so rare? -- (direct democracy)
<p>Switzerland has an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_in_Switzerland#Legislative_referendums" rel="noreferrer">interesting system</a> where citizens may directly call for a legally binding referendum, ranging from a s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,568 | What is the political proposal of Emmanuel Macron? | <p>I have to admit that not being French, I have not paid too close attention to the various proposals of the different presidential candidates. Now that the second turn draws near, I'd like to understand a bit better what are the proposed policies of Macron.</p>

<p>I have read that he is more moderate than Fi... | presidential election france | 1 | What is the political proposal of Emmanuel Macron? -- (presidential election france)
<p>I have to admit that not being French, I have not paid too close attention to the various proposals of the different presidential candidates. Now that the second turn draws near, I'd like to understand a bit better what are the prop... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,570 | Why do major referendums have a 50% threshold to change the status quo, rather than a higher value? | <p>The latest Brexit referendum passed with barely a couple percent over the 50% threshold, despite being a major constitutional change with significant consequences for many generations to come. Likewise the referendum for Scotland to leave the UK also had a mere 50% for threshold for something that would be extremely... | referendum | 1 | Why do major referendums have a 50% threshold to change the status quo, rather than a higher value? -- (referendum)
<p>The latest Brexit referendum passed with barely a couple percent over the 50% threshold, despite being a major constitutional change with significant consequences for many generations to come. Likewise... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,571 | What mechanisms exist for Korean-Chinese to leave Korea and return to China? | <h2>Context</h2>
<p>In <a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/05/103_228651.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China urges citizens in N. Korea to return home</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Chinese Embassy in North Korea has advised Korean-Chinese
residents to return home amid concern that the ... | china north korea | 1 | What mechanisms exist for Korean-Chinese to leave Korea and return to China? -- (china north korea)
<h2>Context</h2>
<p>In <a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/05/103_228651.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China urges citizens in N. Korea to return home</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Chinese E... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,579 | Why didn't the UK insist that Scotland can only run independence referendums every X years before allowing one? | <p>After Brexit many politicians in Scotland have started calling for a second referendum. While Brexit itself was a big uncertainty at the time when the Scottish referendum was negotiated, surely the Scottish reaction to it was possible to predict.</p>

<p>So why didn't the UK government include a clause in th... | scotland | 1 | Why didn't the UK insist that Scotland can only run independence referendums every X years before allowing one? -- (scotland)
<p>After Brexit many politicians in Scotland have started calling for a second referendum. While Brexit itself was a big uncertainty at the time when the Scottish referendum was negotiated, sure... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,586 | Why did Ukraine give up nuclear weapons through Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances? | <p>Through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum_on_Security_Assurances" rel="noreferrer">Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances</a>, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons between 1994 and 1996. According to the same source:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Before that... | nuclear weapons ukraine | 1 | Why did Ukraine give up nuclear weapons through Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances? -- (nuclear weapons ukraine)
<p>Through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum_on_Security_Assurances" rel="noreferrer">Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances</a>, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine gave up ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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