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18,595 | Why are there so many voting systems used in UK elections? | <p>Today, I went to vote in elections to select a regional mayor for the first time. Local government elections in the UK, like elections for Parliament, use the first past the post system. I was thus surprised to discover that Mayors are elected via the supplementary vote system.</p>

<p>Police commissioners a... | united kingdom voting voting systems | 1 | Why are there so many voting systems used in UK elections? -- (united kingdom voting voting systems)
<p>Today, I went to vote in elections to select a regional mayor for the first time. Local government elections in the UK, like elections for Parliament, use the first past the post system. I was thus surprised to disco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,619 | How close is China to completing the "cultural genocide" of Tibet, as alleged by Dalai Lama and human rights groups? | <p>It is claimed by the <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-tibet-dalailama-idUSTRE7A619X20111107" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Dalai Lama</a> and several <a href="http://www.tibetsociety.com/content/view/634" rel="nofollow noreferrer">human rights</a> organizations that China is committing "<a href="https://... | china tibet | 1 | How close is China to completing the "cultural genocide" of Tibet, as alleged by Dalai Lama and human rights groups? -- (china tibet)
<p>It is claimed by the <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-tibet-dalailama-idUSTRE7A619X20111107" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Dalai Lama</a> and several <a href="http://www.t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,621 | Why does Georgia not have a hate crime statute? | <h2>Context</h2>
<p>Reading <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/08/24/man-who-threw-boiling-water-on-sleeping-gay-men-is-convicted-of-assault/?utm_term=.15c8e4dae6f3" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Man who threw boiling water on gay couple will spend 40 years in prison</a>:</p>
<blockquo... | united states us state laws | 1 | Why does Georgia not have a hate crime statute? -- (united states us state laws)
<h2>Context</h2>
<p>Reading <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/08/24/man-who-threw-boiling-water-on-sleeping-gay-men-is-convicted-of-assault/?utm_term=.15c8e4dae6f3" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Man who threw... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,627 | What methods are available to resolve elections with an equal number of votes | <p>On the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-politics-39721454" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC Wales news feed</a> today for the local elections it was reported that in three separate councils had candidates with an equal number of votes after a recount - so they drew lots (pulled pieces of paper at from ... | election voting systems | 1 | What methods are available to resolve elections with an equal number of votes -- (election voting systems)
<p>On the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-politics-39721454" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC Wales news feed</a> today for the local elections it was reported that in three separate councils had ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,629 | Why does the US Constitution mention freedom of the press in addition to freedom of speech? | <p>The <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript#toc-amendment-i" rel="noreferrer">First Amendment</a> to the US Constitution proclaims that "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...."</p>

<p>Why is (or was) it necessary to specifically ... | united states bill of rights freedom of speech | 1 | Why does the US Constitution mention freedom of the press in addition to freedom of speech? -- (united states bill of rights freedom of speech)
<p>The <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript#toc-amendment-i" rel="noreferrer">First Amendment</a> to the US Constitution proclaims that "Co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,666 | Why do the BBC and the Guardian report different figures for the UK local elections? | <p>Both the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2017/may/04/local-and-mayoral-elections-2017-live-results-tracker" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guardian</a> and the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39795422" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a> show the same number of seats won for th... | election united kingdom media local government | 1 | Why do the BBC and the Guardian report different figures for the UK local elections? -- (election united kingdom media local government)
<p>Both the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2017/may/04/local-and-mayoral-elections-2017-live-results-tracker" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guardian</a> and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,669 | Why is the US paying for the THAAD system? | <p>The news is filled with talk about whether the US should honor its agreement to cover the cost of the THAAD missile defense system. However, I'm not clear about why the US agreed to pay for the system in the first place. Can anyone elucidate this?</p>
 | united states international relations | 1 | Why is the US paying for the THAAD system? -- (united states international relations)
<p>The news is filled with talk about whether the US should honor its agreement to cover the cost of the THAAD missile defense system. However, I'm not clear about why the US agreed to pay for the system in the first place. Can anyone... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,680 | What are the arguments for privatising the National Health Service in the UK? | <p>What are the arguments <em>for</em> privatising the National Health Service in the UK?</p>

<p><strong>Bounty Note</strong>: The answer should include official statements from MPs (current or previous) and credible sources (such as think tanks, interest groups, influential scholars). </p>
 | united kingdom healthcare | 1 | What are the arguments for privatising the National Health Service in the UK? -- (united kingdom healthcare)
<p>What are the arguments <em>for</em> privatising the National Health Service in the UK?</p>

<p><strong>Bounty Note</strong>: The answer should include official statements from MPs (current or previous... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,683 | Are there any government policies that meaningfully influence mass shootings per capita? | <p>Which states have the most mass shootings per capita? Which states have the least?</p>

<p><strong>Mass Shooting</strong>: FOUR or more shot and/or killed in a single event [incident], at the same general time and location not including the shooter.</p>

<p>Are there any government policies that me... | united states guns second amendment | 1 | Are there any government policies that meaningfully influence mass shootings per capita? -- (united states guns second amendment)
<p>Which states have the most mass shootings per capita? Which states have the least?</p>

<p><strong>Mass Shooting</strong>: FOUR or more shot and/or killed in a single event [inci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,687 | Which Articles in the UDHR are related to women's rights? | <p>Which of the 30 articles are related to protecting women from assault and other violence?</p>
 | human rights | 1 | Which Articles in the UDHR are related to women's rights? -- (human rights)
<p>Which of the 30 articles are related to protecting women from assault and other violence?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,689 | What is 'Panama Papers' Case? | <p>There is a case known as 'Panama Papers' due to which Pakistan's Prime Minister is being asked by the opposition to resign. </p>

<p>What is this case and from where did it start?</p>
 | panama papers | 1 | What is 'Panama Papers' Case? -- (panama papers)
<p>There is a case known as 'Panama Papers' due to which Pakistan's Prime Minister is being asked by the opposition to resign. </p>

<p>What is this case and from where did it start?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,698 | Does someone knows what is "brainpower" in Doomsday clock? | <p>It's a simple question, maybe it is obvious but I'm not a native English speaker and I don't know what this truly means...</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hqjb.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hqjb.png" alt="Cropped screenshot of Doomsday Clock reasons"></a></p>

... | political theory terminology | 1 | Does someone knows what is "brainpower" in Doomsday clock? -- (political theory terminology)
<p>It's a simple question, maybe it is obvious but I'm not a native English speaker and I don't know what this truly means...</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/4hqjb.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,702 | Why doesn't Uruguay face penalties from the United Nations for legalizing marijuana? | <p>Uruguay is a signatory to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs" rel="noreferrer">Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs</a> which requires that all signatories criminalize the manufacturing and possession of drugs, including marijuana. However Uruguay has taken steps to legaliz... | drugs | 1 | Why doesn't Uruguay face penalties from the United Nations for legalizing marijuana? -- (drugs)
<p>Uruguay is a signatory to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Convention_on_Narcotic_Drugs" rel="noreferrer">Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs</a> which requires that all signatories criminalize the manufa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,703 | Why don't countries opposing the inflow of refugees leave the 1951 Refugee Convention? | <p>Critics of anti-refugee governments such as Australia or Hungary often mention the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1951 Refugee Convention</a> as the reason why all states should respect the right to asylum. </p>

<p>So why don't... | asylum | 1 | Why don't countries opposing the inflow of refugees leave the 1951 Refugee Convention? -- (asylum)
<p>Critics of anti-refugee governments such as Australia or Hungary often mention the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1951 Refugee Convention... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,706 | Why was the voter turnout so low in the second round of French elections? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39833831" rel="noreferrer">French election: Turnout sharply down in Le Pen-Macron battle</a>, voter turnout in the second round of French presidential election was the lowest since 1981:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The participation rate reported by t... | presidential election france voter turnout | 1 | Why was the voter turnout so low in the second round of French elections? -- (presidential election france voter turnout)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39833831" rel="noreferrer">French election: Turnout sharply down in Le Pen-Macron battle</a>, voter turnout in the second round of Frenc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,714 | How did Le Pen do better in the second round than in the first? | <p>Although Le Pen lost the election, she got a higher proportion in the second round than in the first round: 33% versus 21%. Given that all the other parties were either neutral or supported Macron, and she was branded an enemy of the republic, how did she gain an addition 12% or so?</p>
 | presidential election france marine le pen | 1 | How did Le Pen do better in the second round than in the first? -- (presidential election france marine le pen)
<p>Although Le Pen lost the election, she got a higher proportion in the second round than in the first round: 33% versus 21%. Given that all the other parties were either neutral or supported Macron, and she... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,719 | Is Le Pen ideologically a French equivalent of Trump? | <p>I've heard some say that Marine Le Pen was like Trump and by voting against her the French have put the brakes on Trump-like populism.</p>

<p>What are the political similarities between Le Pen and Trump?</p>
 | united states donald trump france marine le pen | 1 | Is Le Pen ideologically a French equivalent of Trump? -- (united states donald trump france marine le pen)
<p>I've heard some say that Marine Le Pen was like Trump and by voting against her the French have put the brakes on Trump-like populism.</p>

<p>What are the political similarities between Le Pen and Trum... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,721 | If the EU claims to support the immigration of genuine refugees, why aren't there asylum processing centers abroad? | <p>Various European leaders often claim that their countries support genuine refugees and criticize Central/Southern European countries for having a hostile attitude towards them. Some even claim that EU members which refuse to take in their fair share of refugees should be penalized by Brussels.</p>

<p>Howeve... | european union asylum | 1 | If the EU claims to support the immigration of genuine refugees, why aren't there asylum processing centers abroad? -- (european union asylum)
<p>Various European leaders often claim that their countries support genuine refugees and criticize Central/Southern European countries for having a hostile attitude towards the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,726 | Is there any evidence to suggest that Prevent Duty has lowered radicalization? | <h2>Context</h2>

<p>As stated in <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Prevent duty guidance</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Current guidance</strong></p>
 
 <p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/counte... | united kingdom | 1 | Is there any evidence to suggest that Prevent Duty has lowered radicalization? -- (united kingdom)
<h2>Context</h2>

<p>As stated in <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Prevent duty guidance</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Current ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,745 | What is the purpose behind having public holidays in modern times? | <p>As far as I understand, public holidays were originally a way of letting workers rest during the year, as well as celebrating major religious events. Nowadays workers are usually entitled to a few weeks of vacation (not to mention the 8 hour work days and rest during weekends), so having a public holiday is a lot le... | law public holidays | 1 | What is the purpose behind having public holidays in modern times? -- (law public holidays)
<p>As far as I understand, public holidays were originally a way of letting workers rest during the year, as well as celebrating major religious events. Nowadays workers are usually entitled to a few weeks of vacation (not to me... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,747 | Selectorate Theory: What flaws or critics? | <p>I've been reading the <em>Dictator's Handbook</em>, a book based on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selectorate_theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Selectorate Theory</a>. It seems quite relevant, but I've found <a href="http://decision-making.moshe-online.com/criticism_of_bueno_de_mesquita.html" rel="nofol... | political theory | 1 | Selectorate Theory: What flaws or critics? -- (political theory)
<p>I've been reading the <em>Dictator's Handbook</em>, a book based on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selectorate_theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Selectorate Theory</a>. It seems quite relevant, but I've found <a href="http://decision-making... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,751 | Why don't US presidents run in other elections after their term ends? | <p>As an example, Barack Obama is quite young (15 years younger than his successor) and was extremely popular. So why doesn't he run for a seat in the Senate? This would theoretically allow him to become the Speaker of the Senate and therefore the third most important man in the US government, unrestricted by any term ... | united states president | 1 | Why don't US presidents run in other elections after their term ends? -- (united states president)
<p>As an example, Barack Obama is quite young (15 years younger than his successor) and was extremely popular. So why doesn't he run for a seat in the Senate? This would theoretically allow him to become the Speaker of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,754 | The act of identifying somone's group by their vocabulary | <p>I heard this once before, but I forgot the word for it. I've already tried to searched it on google but I could not find anything useful.</p>

<p>"Tribalism" is a new word to express the political bubbles people are living in. And you can easily identify someone's "bubble" by their vocabulary. For example, l... | ideology terminology | 1 | The act of identifying somone's group by their vocabulary -- (ideology terminology)
<p>I heard this once before, but I forgot the word for it. I've already tried to searched it on google but I could not find anything useful.</p>

<p>"Tribalism" is a new word to express the political bubbles people are living in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,774 | In proportional voting systems, what decides which district is "assigned" to which candidate? | <p>Assume for a moment that the US has switched to a nation-wide proportional voting system for Senate elections. During the election the Democrats get 45%, the Republicans get 45% and Independents get 10%. Now the question becomes - which candidate becomes responsible for which state district? </p>

<p>In the ... | united states election | 1 | In proportional voting systems, what decides which district is "assigned" to which candidate? -- (united states election)
<p>Assume for a moment that the US has switched to a nation-wide proportional voting system for Senate elections. During the election the Democrats get 45%, the Republicans get 45% and Independents ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,778 | What process needs to be followed by the President to fire the FBI Director? | <p>So I'm seeing all the news flashes regarding <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/09/us/politics/james-comey-fired-fbi.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump</a>; I'm sure everyone is hearing about this now.</p>

<p>I recall President Trump's campaign aids bein... | united states president corruption fbi | 1 | What process needs to be followed by the President to fire the FBI Director? -- (united states president corruption fbi)
<p>So I'm seeing all the news flashes regarding <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/09/us/politics/james-comey-fired-fbi.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,783 | Federal Funding for Universities | <p>I heard from someone recently that some most universities take funding from the federal government, which means that they have to comply to a certain set of guidelines. Some of these allegedly include that a white male would have to get higher standardized test scores for acceptance than a non-white or female. </p>&... | united states | 1 | Federal Funding for Universities -- (united states)
<p>I heard from someone recently that some most universities take funding from the federal government, which means that they have to comply to a certain set of guidelines. Some of these allegedly include that a white male would have to get higher standardized test sco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,796 | What was wrong with how James Comey handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server? | <p>The Trump administration has cited former FBI director James Comey's way of handling the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server as the main reason for firing him.</p>

<p>Below is the letter to Comey from President Trump:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/6cEMV.png" rel="n... | united states donald trump | 1 | What was wrong with how James Comey handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>The Trump administration has cited former FBI director James Comey's way of handling the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server as the main reason for... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,800 | Why don't countries with a high birth rate implement a One Child Policy, like China did? | <p>China has long recognized the dangers of overpopulation and introduced the One Child Policy a few decades ago. Until it was recently cancelled it (arguably) prevented hundreds of millions of new births, which greatly helped China in managing its population growth. </p>

<p>But why don't other countries follo... | china | 1 | Why don't countries with a high birth rate implement a One Child Policy, like China did? -- (china)
<p>China has long recognized the dangers of overpopulation and introduced the One Child Policy a few decades ago. Until it was recently cancelled it (arguably) prevented hundreds of millions of new births, which greatly ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,804 | Why are there "bad school districts" and "good school districts" in the US, assuming that the government works hard to increase education standards? | <p>In many areas of the US people choose the place to live based on the quality of local schools. In districts where schools are geographically segregated, many parents even resolve to various scams in an attempt to get their child into the "right" school.</p>

<p>However it seems unclear to me why bad schools ... | united states education | 1 | Why are there "bad school districts" and "good school districts" in the US, assuming that the government works hard to increase education standards? -- (united states education)
<p>In many areas of the US people choose the place to live based on the quality of local schools. In districts where schools are geographicall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,806 | Why hasn't the US political system taken recourse against Trump for his politically motivated firings? | <p>The answers to this question - <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/18790/why-did-trump-fire-fbi-director-james-comey">What reasons may Donald Trump have had for firing FBI Director James Comey?</a> - appear to suggest that there is widespread certainty that the sacking was politically motivated. An... | united states donald trump congress impeachment | 1 | Why hasn't the US political system taken recourse against Trump for his politically motivated firings? -- (united states donald trump congress impeachment)
<p>The answers to this question - <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/18790/why-did-trump-fire-fbi-director-james-comey">What reasons may Donald T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,809 | What is the matter with Iran and Israel? | <p>I guess we can all agree that the relations between Israel and Iran aren't the best:</p>

<ul>
<li>Iran is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funding_of_Hezbollah#Iran" rel="nofollow noreferrer">supplying the Hezbollah</a> / other guys near the border to Israel (Southern Lebanon)</li>
<li>Israel ... | international relations israel iran | 1 | What is the matter with Iran and Israel? -- (international relations israel iran)
<p>I guess we can all agree that the relations between Israel and Iran aren't the best:</p>

<ul>
<li>Iran is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funding_of_Hezbollah#Iran" rel="nofollow noreferrer">supplying the Hezbollah<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,824 | Why doesn't the Indian government hold a referendum in Kashmir? | <p>On 21 April 1948, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_47" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a resolution on Kashmir was adopted</a> by the UNSC. According to that resolution, India should hold a referendum in Kashmir.</p>

<p>Given the current chaotic situation in Kashmi... | india referendum armed conflict kashmir | 1 | Why doesn't the Indian government hold a referendum in Kashmir? -- (india referendum armed conflict kashmir)
<p>On 21 April 1948, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_47" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a resolution on Kashmir was adopted</a> by the UNSC. According to that resolut... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,837 | Did US AG Jeff Sessions violate his promise to recuse himself from the Trump/Russia probe? | <p>After it was discovered that Sessions had lied to the Senate during his confirmation hearing about contacts with Russia, he back-filled by saying he'd recuse himself from any involvement with investigations into links between the Trump Administration or the Trump Presidential Campaign, and Russia.</p>

<p><a... | united states donald trump fbi | 1 | Did US AG Jeff Sessions violate his promise to recuse himself from the Trump/Russia probe? -- (united states donald trump fbi)
<p>After it was discovered that Sessions had lied to the Senate during his confirmation hearing about contacts with Russia, he back-filled by saying he'd recuse himself from any involvement wit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,849 | When can the first Mexican mayors be reelected? | <p>Historically, mayors in Mexico were limited to a single 3-year term and could not run for reelection. In 2014, Mexico <a href="http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/mexico-president-promulgates-electoral-political-reform/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">amended</a> the Constitution, extending the term limit to two ... | mexico | 1 | When can the first Mexican mayors be reelected? -- (mexico)
<p>Historically, mayors in Mexico were limited to a single 3-year term and could not run for reelection. In 2014, Mexico <a href="http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/mexico-president-promulgates-electoral-political-reform/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">am... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,861 | Statistics on Australian non-voters who are actually sanctioned (fined or otherwise punished) | <p>Voting is compulsory in Australia (<a href="http://www.aec.gov.au/FAQs/Voting_Australia.htm#compulsory" rel="noreferrer">source</a>). </p>

<p>Non-voters receive a letter, asking that they provide a valid and sufficient reason, or pay a A$20 penalty (<a href="http://www.aec.gov.au/FAQs/Voting_Australia.htm#n... | election voting australia | 1 | Statistics on Australian non-voters who are actually sanctioned (fined or otherwise punished) -- (election voting australia)
<p>Voting is compulsory in Australia (<a href="http://www.aec.gov.au/FAQs/Voting_Australia.htm#compulsory" rel="noreferrer">source</a>). </p>

<p>Non-voters receive a letter, asking that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,869 | Why don't governments recognize each other's gun permits? | <p>Even the world's most gun-favoring country (the USA) <a href="http://www.handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php" rel="nofollow noreferrer">doesn't have full reciprocity</a> for gun permits between its states. Likewise none of the EU states recognize each other's gun permits, even though carrying a gun through borders is e... | guns | 1 | Why don't governments recognize each other's gun permits? -- (guns)
<p>Even the world's most gun-favoring country (the USA) <a href="http://www.handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php" rel="nofollow noreferrer">doesn't have full reciprocity</a> for gun permits between its states. Likewise none of the EU states recognize each ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,871 | How do politicians on the Left side of the political spectrum reconcile the need to protect workers with the support for immigration? | <p>As far as I understand, politicians on the Left side of the spectrum generally support increased welfare, strong regulation for workers rights, high minimum wage, etc. At the same time, many Left-wing politicians support increased immigration - both through the visa system and through asylum claims. However it seems... | immigration ideology | 1 | How do politicians on the Left side of the political spectrum reconcile the need to protect workers with the support for immigration? -- (immigration ideology)
<p>As far as I understand, politicians on the Left side of the spectrum generally support increased welfare, strong regulation for workers rights, high minimum ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,877 | How much interaction does a US president have with the legislative branch of his party? | <p>I honestly don’t know. Does he meet with them on a daily or weekly basis, or is he more isolated, concerning himself with making policy and leaving them to implement it?</p>

<p>If the former, how does Donald Trump compare with other (Republican) presidents? I get the impression that he is “locked away” with... | united states president donald trump | 1 | How much interaction does a US president have with the legislative branch of his party? -- (united states president donald trump)
<p>I honestly don’t know. Does he meet with them on a daily or weekly basis, or is he more isolated, concerning himself with making policy and leaving them to implement it?</p>

<p>I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,883 | What are the political arguments for helping refugees within the country rather than helping refugee camps abroad? | <p>Germany <a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20160908/germany-to-spend-20-billion-on-refugees-in-2016-report-asylum-cost" rel="nofollow noreferrer">currently spends</a> 20 billion euros per year on helping its <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/two-million-germany-records-largest-influx-of-immigrants-in-2015/a-19131436" rel=... | asylum | 1 | What are the political arguments for helping refugees within the country rather than helping refugee camps abroad? -- (asylum)
<p>Germany <a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20160908/germany-to-spend-20-billion-on-refugees-in-2016-report-asylum-cost" rel="nofollow noreferrer">currently spends</a> 20 billion euros per year... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,887 | Why didn't the UK enforce the 7-year transitional period for work permits during the 2004 expansion of the EU? | <p>When the EU expanded <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_enlargement_of_the_European_Union" rel="noreferrer">back in 2004</a>, many EU countries chose to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_enlargement_of_the_European_Union#Free_movement_issues" rel="noreferrer">impose limits</a> on the right to work... | united kingdom european union | 1 | Why didn't the UK enforce the 7-year transitional period for work permits during the 2004 expansion of the EU? -- (united kingdom european union)
<p>When the EU expanded <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_enlargement_of_the_European_Union" rel="noreferrer">back in 2004</a>, many EU countries chose to <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,890 | Why People like Owaisi get so much support in India? In spite of his hatred comments | <p>People like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbaruddin_Owaisi#Hate_Speech_at_Adilabad" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Owaisi</a> always spread hatred comments and still get away. Whereas any other religion political leader that would say the same would get thrashed by the media.</p>
 | india | 1 | Why People like Owaisi get so much support in India? In spite of his hatred comments -- (india)
<p>People like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbaruddin_Owaisi#Hate_Speech_at_Adilabad" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Owaisi</a> always spread hatred comments and still get away. Whereas any other religion political le... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,911 | Do any Republicans support impeachment of the president, or said what it would take for them to support it? | <p>Impeaching the president is a <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/12/trump-impeachment-democrats-rhetoric-238307" rel="noreferrer">popular topic</a> among Democrats these days. But Republicans control both houses of Congress, so it seems like a futile endeavor without significant Republican support.</p>&#... | united states president republican party impeachment | 1 | Do any Republicans support impeachment of the president, or said what it would take for them to support it? -- (united states president republican party impeachment)
<p>Impeaching the president is a <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/12/trump-impeachment-democrats-rhetoric-238307" rel="noreferrer">popular t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,914 | Can I claim a refugee status by entering an embassy? | <p>Well, I'm Syrian refugee in Turkey and things doesn't getting better, let's say that I have entered the Canadian Embassy in Istanbul, and claim a refugee status there, what will happen next ?</p>
 | canada refugees | 1 | Can I claim a refugee status by entering an embassy? -- (canada refugees)
<p>Well, I'm Syrian refugee in Turkey and things doesn't getting better, let's say that I have entered the Canadian Embassy in Istanbul, and claim a refugee status there, what will happen next ?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,924 | Now that marijuana is legal in several countries, do any states plan to legalize further drugs? | <p>While marijuana is still illegal in the US due to federal law, several US states and Uruguay have passed laws unbanning it. Canada would also legalize it soon and I assume most of the world would make it legal within a decade. </p>

<p>I'm wondering if other drugs are also in the pipeline for full legalizati... | drugs | 1 | Now that marijuana is legal in several countries, do any states plan to legalize further drugs? -- (drugs)
<p>While marijuana is still illegal in the US due to federal law, several US states and Uruguay have passed laws unbanning it. Canada would also legalize it soon and I assume most of the world would make it legal ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,931 | Regarding refusing corporate, lobbyist, and PAC money: Lobbyists versus employees, local versus national PACs? | <p>Regarding candidates that refuse to accept corporate, PAC, or lobbyist money. </p>

<p>What specifically does this mean? For example, how does one distinguish between a donation from a lobbyist and another one from an employee? How does one stop influence, for example, by a company subtly or not so subtly su... | united states campaign finance | 1 | Regarding refusing corporate, lobbyist, and PAC money: Lobbyists versus employees, local versus national PACs? -- (united states campaign finance)
<p>Regarding candidates that refuse to accept corporate, PAC, or lobbyist money. </p>

<p>What specifically does this mean? For example, how does one distinguish bet... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,933 | Why was Howard Dean's "scream" such a big deal? | <p>After the Iowa caucus in 2003, 3rd place finisher Dean, while amping up the crowd, let out his now infamous, "Haaaww!!" 
<a href="https://youtu.be/KDwODbl3muE" rel="noreferrer">Howard Dean's yell</a></p>

<p>Given the daily gaffes by Donald Trump, Dean's exuberance seems mild by comparison. Why did the m... | united states election president | 1 | Why was Howard Dean's "scream" such a big deal? -- (united states election president)
<p>After the Iowa caucus in 2003, 3rd place finisher Dean, while amping up the crowd, let out his now infamous, "Haaaww!!" 
<a href="https://youtu.be/KDwODbl3muE" rel="noreferrer">Howard Dean's yell</a></p>

<p>Given the d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,967 | Why does "extremist" concept for a political figure seem so unclear? | <p>In order to narrow the scope of the question, I will consider the case of Marine Le Pen.</p>

<p>According to this <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38321401" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC article</a>, she can be regarded as "far-right" due to hard line on immigration, treatment of immigrants ('n... | political theory terminology political spectrum marine le pen | 1 | Why does "extremist" concept for a political figure seem so unclear? -- (political theory terminology political spectrum marine le pen)
<p>In order to narrow the scope of the question, I will consider the case of Marine Le Pen.</p>

<p>According to this <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38321401" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,969 | Is the French government formed before and/or after the legislative elections? | <p>In 2017, France had Presidential elections <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_presidential_election,_2017" rel="noreferrer">on 23 April and 7 May</a> and will have legislative elections <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_legislative_election,_2017" rel="noreferrer">on 11 and 18 June</a>. I was... | election government france | 1 | Is the French government formed before and/or after the legislative elections? -- (election government france)
<p>In 2017, France had Presidential elections <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_presidential_election,_2017" rel="noreferrer">on 23 April and 7 May</a> and will have legislative elections <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,970 | Why is Somaliland not recognized by any country? | <p>Somaliland is unrecognized state in Northern Somalia. While Somalia is plagued with violence and terrorism, Somaliland has remained peaceful and separated from the war. Somaliland has its own currency, bureaucracy, elected government, military, and police force. If Somalia is ranked 1 in the 2016 Fragile State Index... | sovereignty somalia | 1 | Why is Somaliland not recognized by any country? -- (sovereignty somalia)
<p>Somaliland is unrecognized state in Northern Somalia. While Somalia is plagued with violence and terrorism, Somaliland has remained peaceful and separated from the war. Somaliland has its own currency, bureaucracy, elected government, military... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,981 | Are UK party leaders typically from safe seats? | <p>In the UK Parliament, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2015" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2015 election results</a> for party leaders going into the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2017" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2017 election</a> were:<... | united kingdom parliament parties | 1 | Are UK party leaders typically from safe seats? -- (united kingdom parliament parties)
<p>In the UK Parliament, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2015" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2015 election results</a> for party leaders going into the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,990 | If a US president decides to declassify information, is it automatically public? | <p>From: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/15/trump-russia-classified-information-238417" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/15/trump-russia-classified-information-238417</a></p>

<p>"...While his conduct did not likely break the law — <strong>president... | united states president classified information | 1 | If a US president decides to declassify information, is it automatically public? -- (united states president classified information)
<p>From: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/15/trump-russia-classified-information-238417" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/15/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,995 | What legitimate reason could Trump have to give Russia classified information | <p>As per CNN's <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/15/politics/trump-russia-classified-information/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sources: Trump shared classified info with Russians</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>President Donald Trump shared highly classified information with the
 Russian foreign minister a... | donald trump classified information | 1 | What legitimate reason could Trump have to give Russia classified information -- (donald trump classified information)
<p>As per CNN's <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/15/politics/trump-russia-classified-information/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sources: Trump shared classified info with Russians</a></p>

<blo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
18,997 | Could a POTUS be prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917 | <p>I hear this talk about POTUS being able to deem "classified" information as "declassified" as per their own arbitrary discretion and per that, the POTUS does not violate anything; I wonder if this is actually true and if so it'd seem the POTUS is exempt from the <strong>Espionage Act of 1917</strong>.</p>

<... | united states president espionage | 1 | Could a POTUS be prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917 -- (united states president espionage)
<p>I hear this talk about POTUS being able to deem "classified" information as "declassified" as per their own arbitrary discretion and per that, the POTUS does not violate anything; I wonder if this is actually true and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,013 | Why does the EU keep pushing for the Eastern members to accept more refugees? | <p>There is a <a href="http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/10/hungary-and-slovakia-challenge-eu-s-refugee-quotas" rel="noreferrer">long standing</a> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-refugee-quotas-160000-italy-greece-failing-european-commissioner-legal-cases-obligations-a7739396.html" rel="norefe... | european union asylum | 1 | Why does the EU keep pushing for the Eastern members to accept more refugees? -- (european union asylum)
<p>There is a <a href="http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/10/hungary-and-slovakia-challenge-eu-s-refugee-quotas" rel="noreferrer">long standing</a> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-refugee-qu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,015 | Alternative voting systems in parliamentary procedure | <p>When a body is considering a proposal and an amendment to that proposal, there are three alternatives -- original proposal, amended proposal, and status quo. The only procedure I've ever seen applied is this: an up-or-down vote on the amendment (repeated if there are several amendments), followed by an up-or-down v... | congress parliament procedure | 1 | Alternative voting systems in parliamentary procedure -- (congress parliament procedure)
<p>When a body is considering a proposal and an amendment to that proposal, there are three alternatives -- original proposal, amended proposal, and status quo. The only procedure I've ever seen applied is this: an up-or-down vote... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,022 | Has the Dalai Lama ever promoted violence against the Chinese? | <p>I go to school with Chinese exchange students that became very defensive when the history teacher described the Dalai Lama as "peaceful". They said he is a separatist that promotes violence against the Chinese and they even compared him to ISIL. I did a google search but was unable to find anything that showed the D... | terrorism china tibet | 1 | Has the Dalai Lama ever promoted violence against the Chinese? -- (terrorism china tibet)
<p>I go to school with Chinese exchange students that became very defensive when the history teacher described the Dalai Lama as "peaceful". They said he is a separatist that promotes violence against the Chinese and they even com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,023 | Did Donald Trump break any laws by asking James Comey to end the Michael Flynn investigation? | <p>Written in <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/us/politics/james-comey-trump-flynn-russia-investigation.html?_r=0" rel="noreferrer">Comey Memo Says Trump Asked Him to End Flynn Investigation</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“<em>I hope you can let this go,</em>” the president told Mr. Comey, according... | united states law donald trump | 1 | Did Donald Trump break any laws by asking James Comey to end the Michael Flynn investigation? -- (united states law donald trump)
<p>Written in <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/us/politics/james-comey-trump-flynn-russia-investigation.html?_r=0" rel="noreferrer">Comey Memo Says Trump Asked Him to End Flynn In... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,034 | When was the last time that 19 Republican senators cross-the-aisle with a unified Democratic party on anything not bipartisan? | <p>To impeach Trump, you would need a super-majority (2/3). That means 67 total senators. There are 46 Democrats, and 2 Independents. Assuming you had 100% support of the Democrats and Independents, you would still require 19 Republican Senators to side with the Democrats and Independents.</p>

<p>When was the ... | united states president senate impeachment | 1 | When was the last time that 19 Republican senators cross-the-aisle with a unified Democratic party on anything not bipartisan? -- (united states president senate impeachment)
<p>To impeach Trump, you would need a super-majority (2/3). That means 67 total senators. There are 46 Democrats, and 2 Independents. Assuming yo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,053 | What will go on new post boxes when Prince Charles becomes king? | <p>Current postboxes in the United Kingdom look like this:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/irJLE.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/irJLE.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p><sup>Source: <a href="https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hazelwood_Hall_Postbox_-_geograph.org.uk_-_... | united kingdom monarchy | 1 | What will go on new post boxes when Prince Charles becomes king? -- (united kingdom monarchy)
<p>Current postboxes in the United Kingdom look like this:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/irJLE.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/irJLE.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p><sup>Source: ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,066 | Why is there reluctance to appoint new members to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)? | <p>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has five seats. Two of them are currently vacant, leaving only three members, and I recall that there were also two vacant seats under the Obama administration (chaired by Tom Wheeler). Additionally, Chairman Ajit Pai's term expired nearly a year ago in June 2016, but FCC ... | united states political appointments | 1 | Why is there reluctance to appoint new members to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)? -- (united states political appointments)
<p>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has five seats. Two of them are currently vacant, leaving only three members, and I recall that there were also two vacant seats under t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,082 | Is there an equivalent of the horseshoe theory for economic systems stating that monopolized capitalism = communism? | <p>The <a href="http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">horseshoe theory</a> states that societies organised by the extreme right and the extreme left would look alike. It is also applied to various other opposed groups (religious, nationalists, ...). </p>

<p>Is there a serious... | economy communism capitalism | 1 | Is there an equivalent of the horseshoe theory for economic systems stating that monopolized capitalism = communism? -- (economy communism capitalism)
<p>The <a href="http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">horseshoe theory</a> states that societies organised by the extreme right and th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,090 | Can an impeached President run for a second term? | <p>Suppose Congress successfully impeaches and removes a sitting President of the USA. Can this person still run for a second term?</p>

<p>Assuming the usual rules about term limits are observed, of course.</p>
 | united states presidential election impeachment | 1 | Can an impeached President run for a second term? -- (united states presidential election impeachment)
<p>Suppose Congress successfully impeaches and removes a sitting President of the USA. Can this person still run for a second term?</p>

<p>Assuming the usual rules about term limits are observed, of course.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,094 | Can a US Presidential election ever be held earlier in a President's term? | <p>Are there circumstances in United States where a presidential election and subsequent inauguration can be held before the end of the president's term?</p>
 | united states presidential election | 1 | Can a US Presidential election ever be held earlier in a President's term? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Are there circumstances in United States where a presidential election and subsequent inauguration can be held before the end of the president's term?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,103 | Under what conditions would North Korea be likely to negotiate a nuclear deal? | <p>I've been reading more and more reports indicating that North Korea would be willing to open talks with the U.S., something Trump has expressed a willingness to do as well. South Korean President Moon Jae In has also expressed interest in opening talks. </p>

<p>It's long been my impression that negotiatio... | united states nuclear weapons foreign policy north korea | 1 | Under what conditions would North Korea be likely to negotiate a nuclear deal? -- (united states nuclear weapons foreign policy north korea)
<p>I've been reading more and more reports indicating that North Korea would be willing to open talks with the U.S., something Trump has expressed a willingness to do as well. So... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,105 | Why does Hungary have a tendency to favor dictatorship after joining NATO and EU? | <p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Revolution_of_1956" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1956</a> Hungary was the first country within the Iron Curtain to revolt against the communist regime. It ended in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_communism_in_Hungary_(1989)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">198... | dictatorship hungary | 1 | Why does Hungary have a tendency to favor dictatorship after joining NATO and EU? -- (dictatorship hungary)
<p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Revolution_of_1956" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1956</a> Hungary was the first country within the Iron Curtain to revolt against the communist regime. It ended... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,119 | Why does the U.S. still consider Iran an enemy and not a potential partner? | <p>As an American citizen, I'm well aware of the bad blood between the U.S. and Iran, dating back to the U.S. support of the the Shah Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian Revolution, and the Iranian Hostage Crisis that followed.</p>

<p>What I don't understand is why, 38 years after the Iranian Revolution, the U.... | united states international relations iran saudi arabia | 1 | Why does the U.S. still consider Iran an enemy and not a potential partner? -- (united states international relations iran saudi arabia)
<p>As an American citizen, I'm well aware of the bad blood between the U.S. and Iran, dating back to the U.S. support of the the Shah Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian Revolution, an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,125 | What is Imran Khan's position on Balochistan? | <p>I have tried to find the answer myself and read the two following links:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://thebalochistanpoint.com/imran-khan-and-balochistan/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Imran Khan and Balochistan</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXTic84Za7E" rel="nofollow n... | pakistan imran khan | 1 | What is Imran Khan's position on Balochistan? -- (pakistan imran khan)
<p>I have tried to find the answer myself and read the two following links:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://thebalochistanpoint.com/imran-khan-and-balochistan/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Imran Khan and Balochistan</a></p></li>
<li><... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,134 | How does the Pope influence politics in countries where there is a separation between Church and State? | <p>I do not know how the Pope's activity is covered in Western media, but local media in my country (Romania) covers all the important meetings of the Pope. Many of these meetings are with important political figures, as briefly caught in the images from <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldne... | religion vatican city christianity | 1 | How does the Pope influence politics in countries where there is a separation between Church and State? -- (religion vatican city christianity)
<p>I do not know how the Pope's activity is covered in Western media, but local media in my country (Romania) covers all the important meetings of the Pope. Many of these meeti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,136 | Is there anything which legally stops any EU country like Estonia from suddenly accepting an influx of refugees? | <p>If Germany has legal right to accept millions of refugees and spread them around Europe using relocation schemes - then what stops any other EU country to do the same?</p>

<p>Are there limits how much they can possible accept? Otherwise anyone can accept unlimited amount of refugees - literally flooding the... | european union refugees | 1 | Is there anything which legally stops any EU country like Estonia from suddenly accepting an influx of refugees? -- (european union refugees)
<p>If Germany has legal right to accept millions of refugees and spread them around Europe using relocation schemes - then what stops any other EU country to do the same?</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,150 | Is there any armed opposition within North Korea? | <p>North Korea has tight control on the civilian population and frequently executes political dissidents. It appears like it would be difficult to assemble and arm an opposition to the current regime due to the tight government control. Is there an armed opposition within North Korea that could be supported by an Inter... | north korea armed conflict | 1 | Is there any armed opposition within North Korea? -- (north korea armed conflict)
<p>North Korea has tight control on the civilian population and frequently executes political dissidents. It appears like it would be difficult to assemble and arm an opposition to the current regime due to the tight government control. I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,152 | Secondhand smoke - what is the Libertarian party perspective? | <p>Several cities in California have or are considering instituting public smoking bans that are quite restrictive by citing the health concerns of secondhand smoke, i.e. <a href="http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/secondhandsmoke-faq.html" rel="noreferrer">Calabasas</a>, <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/09/lagun... | united states | 1 | Secondhand smoke - what is the Libertarian party perspective? -- (united states)
<p>Several cities in California have or are considering instituting public smoking bans that are quite restrictive by citing the health concerns of secondhand smoke, i.e. <a href="http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/secondhandsmoke-faq.html" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,155 | Where can I find a chart of education level by political party? | <p>It must include libertarian, democrat, and republican. I tried to find one on <a href="https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=political%20ideology%20education&tbs=imgo:1#tbs=imgo:1&tbm=isch&q=%20education%20level%20libertarian%20political%20party&imgrc=_" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Google</a>, b... | united states parties education political spectrum demographics | 1 | Where can I find a chart of education level by political party? -- (united states parties education political spectrum demographics)
<p>It must include libertarian, democrat, and republican. I tried to find one on <a href="https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=political%20ideology%20education&tbs=imgo:1#tbs=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,187 | Is the Census underreported, and are there corrections? | <p>I am aware that the census is not an exact population measurement as it is a survey.</p>

<p>However, I have been unable to find any information about the estimate of how under reported the census is believed to be, I say under reported because I have known a few people that have never filled out the form or... | united states measurement public administration | 1 | Is the Census underreported, and are there corrections? -- (united states measurement public administration)
<p>I am aware that the census is not an exact population measurement as it is a survey.</p>

<p>However, I have been unable to find any information about the estimate of how under reported the census is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,188 | Can a US President and Vice President both be impeached in one process? | <p>...OR in other words, is there a scenario where the President gets forced out in a way that prevents the Vice President from succeeding him or her?</p>
 | united states president impeachment | 1 | Can a US President and Vice President both be impeached in one process? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>...OR in other words, is there a scenario where the President gets forced out in a way that prevents the Vice President from succeeding him or her?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,195 | Why are there still developed countries with low cigarette prices? | <p>The negative effects of smoking are long proven and nearly every country in the world has committed to fight the practice. It is also well known what causes people to quit smoking - high prices, restrictions on public smoking, disgusting and plain packaging, etc. However even within the EU the fight against smoking ... | healthcare | 1 | Why are there still developed countries with low cigarette prices? -- (healthcare)
<p>The negative effects of smoking are long proven and nearly every country in the world has committed to fight the practice. It is also well known what causes people to quit smoking - high prices, restrictions on public smoking, disgust... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,211 | Why voting age seems to be stuck at 18 (relatively high)? | <p>According to this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_age#Alphabetical_list_of_countries" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a>, the vast majority of countries have a voting age of 18. In the same time, there are plenty of other actions a person can do before this age (<a href="http://www.citizen... | voting | 1 | Why voting age seems to be stuck at 18 (relatively high)? -- (voting)
<p>According to this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_age#Alphabetical_list_of_countries" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a>, the vast majority of countries have a voting age of 18. In the same time, there are plenty of othe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,236 | Explaining discrepancy between ANES data and actual results for 2012 US presidential election | <p>I am looking at the <a href="http://www.electionstudies.org/studypages/download/datacenter_all_datasets.php" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ANES 2012 Time Series Study</a>. The three variables that (I believe) tell us about who survey respondents voted for are:</p>

<ol>
<li>prevote_presvtwho: Pre-election su... | united states presidential election | 1 | Explaining discrepancy between ANES data and actual results for 2012 US presidential election -- (united states presidential election)
<p>I am looking at the <a href="http://www.electionstudies.org/studypages/download/datacenter_all_datasets.php" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ANES 2012 Time Series Study</a>. The three vari... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,259 | Why did the senate not introduce a replacement to the Affordable Care Act | <p>Why did the Senate, who vowed to make considerable changes to the House passed ACA (Obamacare) Replacement, not introduced their own bill from the start of the process instead of relying on the House to pass a Bill? Is it because they could not or were they unwilling to?</p>

<p>I am not sure if there was a ... | united states senate senate rules house of representatives | 1 | Why did the senate not introduce a replacement to the Affordable Care Act -- (united states senate senate rules house of representatives)
<p>Why did the Senate, who vowed to make considerable changes to the House passed ACA (Obamacare) Replacement, not introduced their own bill from the start of the process instead of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,261 | What are the number of failing K-12 schools in America? | <p>Does the government, or third party, provide a definition for what constitutes a failing public school in the United States, K-12?</p>

<p>Are there government supplied, and potentially third party sources, for the number of failing public schools in America? Associated metrics would be helpful like the num... | united states education | 1 | What are the number of failing K-12 schools in America? -- (united states education)
<p>Does the government, or third party, provide a definition for what constitutes a failing public school in the United States, K-12?</p>

<p>Are there government supplied, and potentially third party sources, for the number of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,272 | Is Libertarianism for or against antitrust laws? | <p>In general, is Libertarian ideology for or against the idea of the antitrust law?</p>
 | ideology libertarianism antitrust | 1 | Is Libertarianism for or against antitrust laws? -- (ideology libertarianism antitrust)
<p>In general, is Libertarian ideology for or against the idea of the antitrust law?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,278 | Why was the 2% threshold specifically chosen as the target for NATO spending? | <p>A lot of ink has been spilled on the issue of NATO spending and how certain members fail to fulfill the 2% of GDP spending threshold. But why was the 2% number specifically chosen? E.g. why not 5% of the government budget or 3% of GNP or 1.5% of GDP? Is it just a random round number?</p>

<p>A good answer wo... | nato | 1 | Why was the 2% threshold specifically chosen as the target for NATO spending? -- (nato)
<p>A lot of ink has been spilled on the issue of NATO spending and how certain members fail to fulfill the 2% of GDP spending threshold. But why was the 2% number specifically chosen? E.g. why not 5% of the government budget or 3% o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,287 | What are the benefits of foreign aid for voters? | <p>In a democratic country, we expect government to do what benefits its voters. It is not clear to me:</p>

<ol>
<li>What is the voting group that demands foreign aid?</li>
<li>If they want it - why don't they just send their own money instead of taxpayers' money?</li>
</ol>
 | voting foreign aid | 1 | What are the benefits of foreign aid for voters? -- (voting foreign aid)
<p>In a democratic country, we expect government to do what benefits its voters. It is not clear to me:</p>

<ol>
<li>What is the voting group that demands foreign aid?</li>
<li>If they want it - why don't they just send their own ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,294 | What does an absolute monarchy or dictatorship do when the king goes mad? | <p>I know this had to be one of many big issues in the whole dictator or monarchy government model where there's one supreme commander/ruler who is in and of itself the entire government and who can appoint people to take on roles for him.</p>

<p>If the King goes mad what happens then? You can tell the king he... | monarchy dictatorship | 1 | What does an absolute monarchy or dictatorship do when the king goes mad? -- (monarchy dictatorship)
<p>I know this had to be one of many big issues in the whole dictator or monarchy government model where there's one supreme commander/ruler who is in and of itself the entire government and who can appoint people to ta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,298 | What is another term for a deception operation? | <p>Like we have the term False Flag for covert operations to put blame for an event on a third party, is there any term for deception covert operations that are meant to fool the opponent? I am looking specifically in the context of special/covert operations.</p>
 | war terminology | 1 | What is another term for a deception operation? -- (war terminology)
<p>Like we have the term False Flag for covert operations to put blame for an event on a third party, is there any term for deception covert operations that are meant to fool the opponent? I am looking specifically in the context of special/covert ope... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,302 | Why is the third runway at Heathrow Airport such a big deal in the UK? | <p>A convenient <a href="http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/1872-width/20170520_WOC811_4.png" rel="noreferrer">infographic</a> from The Economist shows that the third runway at Heathrow is apparently an important election promise by the Conservative party:</p>

<p><img src="https://i... | united kingdom | 1 | Why is the third runway at Heathrow Airport such a big deal in the UK? -- (united kingdom)
<p>A convenient <a href="http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/1872-width/20170520_WOC811_4.png" rel="noreferrer">infographic</a> from The Economist shows that the third runway at Heathrow is apparently a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,306 | Why don't poor people vote in the United States? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.fairvote.org/what_affects_voter_turnout_rates" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> wealthy Americans' vote turnout is significantly higher than that of lower income ones:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Socio-economic status: Wealthy Americans vote at much higher rates
 than th... | united states voter turnout | 1 | Why don't poor people vote in the United States? -- (united states voter turnout)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.fairvote.org/what_affects_voter_turnout_rates" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> wealthy Americans' vote turnout is significantly higher than that of lower income ones:</p>

<blockquote>
 <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,319 | How many billionaires have run for the office of the US president thus far? | <p>How many billionaires ran for the office of the US president thus far?</p>

<p>Was there any other guy other than Trump and Ross Perot?</p>
 | united states presidential election | 1 | How many billionaires have run for the office of the US president thus far? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>How many billionaires ran for the office of the US president thus far?</p>

<p>Was there any other guy other than Trump and Ross Perot?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,327 | Are there checks and balances in the Philippine Congress on Rodrigo Duterte? | <p>Are there any limits to his power from Congress while he controls a majority there?</p>
 | checks and balances philippines | 1 | Are there checks and balances in the Philippine Congress on Rodrigo Duterte? -- (checks and balances philippines)
<p>Are there any limits to his power from Congress while he controls a majority there?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,335 | Who decides what can serve as reserve for fractional reserve banking? | <p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional-reserve_banking" rel="noreferrer">Fractional reserve banking</a>, which is the common practice these days in most (?) states in the world, a bank is required to limit its loans to a certain multiple of its reserves.</p>

<p>I know that central banks typica... | economy policy central bank money supply | 1 | Who decides what can serve as reserve for fractional reserve banking? -- (economy policy central bank money supply)
<p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional-reserve_banking" rel="noreferrer">Fractional reserve banking</a>, which is the common practice these days in most (?) states in the world, a bank is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,341 | Why is the government of India probing Dr Zakir Naik for connection with terrorism after 26 years? | <p>According to Dr Zakir Naik's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakir_Naik#Biography" rel="nofollow noreferrer">biography</a>, he started his preaching and founded IRF in 1991.</p>

<p>Even though numerous terrorist incidents took place <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_terrorist_incidents_i... | india terrorism | 1 | Why is the government of India probing Dr Zakir Naik for connection with terrorism after 26 years? -- (india terrorism)
<p>According to Dr Zakir Naik's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakir_Naik#Biography" rel="nofollow noreferrer">biography</a>, he started his preaching and founded IRF in 1991.</p>

<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,342 | Why did the EU not unify the financial systems when the Euro was created? | <p>It could be argued that many of the problems plaguing the EU in the recent years stem from a lack of integration among the various countries in the union.</p>

<p>These missing "integration points" include, but probably are not limited to, financial (starting from the taxation), judicial/law, political, and ... | european union economy euro | 1 | Why did the EU not unify the financial systems when the Euro was created? -- (european union economy euro)
<p>It could be argued that many of the problems plaguing the EU in the recent years stem from a lack of integration among the various countries in the union.</p>

<p>These missing "integration points" incl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,345 | Is it possible for Saudi Arabia to run for a permanent seat in the UNSC? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_of_the_United_Nations_Security_Council#Overall_positions_on_reforming_the_Security_Council" rel="nofollow noreferrer">proposed reform of UNSC</a> suggests that potential new candidates are Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil.</p>

<p>Does Saudi Arabia qualify f... | united nations saudi arabia | 1 | Is it possible for Saudi Arabia to run for a permanent seat in the UNSC? -- (united nations saudi arabia)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_of_the_United_Nations_Security_Council#Overall_positions_on_reforming_the_Security_Council" rel="nofollow noreferrer">proposed reform of UNSC</a> suggests that p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,352 | What would happen if no one voted in the next General Election? | <p>I intend not to vote in the General Election next week in the UK. This made me wonder: what would happen if no one voted?</p>
 | election united kingdom voting | 1 | What would happen if no one voted in the next General Election? -- (election united kingdom voting)
<p>I intend not to vote in the General Election next week in the UK. This made me wonder: what would happen if no one voted?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,363 | Why does the Dutch PVV oppose spending on innovation? | <p>From the electoral manifesto of the Dutch <a href="https://www.pvv.nl/visie.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Partij voor de Vrijheid</a> (PVV):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Geen geld meer naar ontwikkelingshulp, windmolens, kunst, innovatie, omroep, enz.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>which means</p>

... | netherlands pvv populism | 1 | Why does the Dutch PVV oppose spending on innovation? -- (netherlands pvv populism)
<p>From the electoral manifesto of the Dutch <a href="https://www.pvv.nl/visie.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Partij voor de Vrijheid</a> (PVV):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Geen geld meer naar ontwikkelingshulp, windmolens, kunst,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,368 | Explain how a law can be enacted that abridges right to assembly | <p>There are numerous <a href="https://www.aclu.org/map/where-anti-protest-bills-have-been-introduced-state-legislatures" rel="noreferrer">states</a> that have proposed/passed <a href="https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/where-protests-flourish-anti-protest-bills-follow" rel="noreferrer">anti-protest laws</a> in rec... | united states law constitution government | 1 | Explain how a law can be enacted that abridges right to assembly -- (united states law constitution government)
<p>There are numerous <a href="https://www.aclu.org/map/where-anti-protest-bills-have-been-introduced-state-legislatures" rel="noreferrer">states</a> that have proposed/passed <a href="https://www.aclu.org/bl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,378 | Who were the three lawmakers who voted against decriminalising domestic violence in Russia? | <p>In <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/news-and-views/news-features/russian-parliament-votes-3803-to-decriminalise-domestic-violence-20170128-gu0q86.html" rel="noreferrer">Russian parliament votes 380-3 to decriminalise domestic violence</a>, it's said that there was a 380 to 3 vote in favour of a bill to decri... | russian federation crime | 1 | Who were the three lawmakers who voted against decriminalising domestic violence in Russia? -- (russian federation crime)
<p>In <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/news-and-views/news-features/russian-parliament-votes-3803-to-decriminalise-domestic-violence-20170128-gu0q86.html" rel="noreferrer">Russian parliament... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,390 | Has Angela Merkel suggested a decline in relations between EU and USA at NATO summit in 2017? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/28/world/europe/angela-merkel-trump-alliances-g7-leaders.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this source</a>, Angela Merkel seems to convey a message of serious decline of relations between EU and US:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Clearly disappointed with ... | united states donald trump nato angela merkel | 1 | Has Angela Merkel suggested a decline in relations between EU and USA at NATO summit in 2017? -- (united states donald trump nato angela merkel)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/28/world/europe/angela-merkel-trump-alliances-g7-leaders.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this source</a>, Angela ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,431 | Why does the EU invest so much in biodiesel if it has a very low return on investment as a fuel? | <p>According to a chart <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/38088/do-wind-turbines-consume-more-energy-than-they-produce-in-a-lifetime/38089#38089">posted in a Skeptics question</a>, biodiesel is the worst energy source we have in terms of return on investment:</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stac... | european union subsidies transportation | 1 | Why does the EU invest so much in biodiesel if it has a very low return on investment as a fuel? -- (european union subsidies transportation)
<p>According to a chart <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/38088/do-wind-turbines-consume-more-energy-than-they-produce-in-a-lifetime/38089#38089">posted in a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,475 | How is Trump getting around the law against appointing relatives? | <p>Donald Trump has appointed his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner to positions in his administration -- Ivanka is an advisor, and Kushner apparently has many roles.</p>

<p>How has he been allowed to do this, since it seems to violate <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110" rel="no... | united states donald trump ethics conflict of interests | 1 | How is Trump getting around the law against appointing relatives? -- (united states donald trump ethics conflict of interests)
<p>Donald Trump has appointed his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner to positions in his administration -- Ivanka is an advisor, and Kushner apparently has many roles.</p>

<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,480 | How could California finance a single-payer healthcare scheme with only a payroll tax | <p>Apparently there's a legislative initiative in California to create a single-payer state-level healthcare system - see <a href="http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-single-payer-explainer-20170601-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this story</a> for example.</p>

<p>I've noticed, however, that ... | united states taxes healthcare california | 1 | How could California finance a single-payer healthcare scheme with only a payroll tax -- (united states taxes healthcare california)
<p>Apparently there's a legislative initiative in California to create a single-payer state-level healthcare system - see <a href="http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-single-payer-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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