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19,485 | Why does US seem to have such a convoluted tax code? | <p>There is a serious debate in my country about fiscal code reformation which involves many changes to taxation of employees. Currently, being an employee is very simple from taxation perspective: the employer computes and holds all its and employee's taxes and pays them regularly. The employer can use a fraction of i... | united states taxes | 1 | Why does US seem to have such a convoluted tax code? -- (united states taxes)
<p>There is a serious debate in my country about fiscal code reformation which involves many changes to taxation of employees. Currently, being an employee is very simple from taxation perspective: the employer computes and holds all its and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,490 | Could a large nation leave and be successful outside of the UN? | <p>If a significant world power such as the US or Britain left the UN, what repercussions would it have and could the country still function? What impacts would it have on trade, laws, relations etc?</p>

<p>PS: I know that Taiwan, Kosovo and Palestine are not in the UN but my question focuses on the process of... | international relations united nations | 1 | Could a large nation leave and be successful outside of the UN? -- (international relations united nations)
<p>If a significant world power such as the US or Britain left the UN, what repercussions would it have and could the country still function? What impacts would it have on trade, laws, relations etc?</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,495 | Differences between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's opinion on selling arms to Saudi Arabia? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/12541/who-supplies-saudi-arabia-with-weapons">UK is one of major suppliers of Saudi Arabia with weapons</a>, that has been accused of misusing them (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/18/uk-cluster-bombs-used-in-yemen-by-saudi-arabia-finds-res... | united kingdom saudi arabia weapons jeremy corbyn theresa may | 1 | Differences between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's opinion on selling arms to Saudi Arabia? -- (united kingdom saudi arabia weapons jeremy corbyn theresa may)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/12541/who-supplies-saudi-arabia-with-weapons">UK is one of major suppliers of Saudi Arabia with weapon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,497 | What does the term "White Privilege" mean? | <p>I hear this term "white privilege" when something major happens like a school shooting, police shooting, or even during sentence hearings involving people of different ethnicity. </p>

<p>What does "White Privilege" mean?</p>

<p><em>A good answer should include examples of it either occuring or not ... | policy racism | 1 | What does the term "White Privilege" mean? -- (policy racism)
<p>I hear this term "white privilege" when something major happens like a school shooting, police shooting, or even during sentence hearings involving people of different ethnicity. </p>

<p>What does "White Privilege" mean?</p>

<p><em>A goo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,507 | Is Donald Trump's May 2017 trip the first time a US president arrives in Saudi Arabia before Israel? | <p>For his <em>first</em> foreign trip, Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia. <em>Then</em>, he goes to Israel. </p>

<p>Is this the first time that a US president arrives in Saudi Arabia before Israel?</p>
 | united states donald trump israel saudi arabia | 1 | Is Donald Trump's May 2017 trip the first time a US president arrives in Saudi Arabia before Israel? -- (united states donald trump israel saudi arabia)
<p>For his <em>first</em> foreign trip, Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia. <em>Then</em>, he goes to Israel. </p>

<p>Is this the first time that a US president a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,514 | Is there a legal way to postpone or call off a general election in the UK due to concerns one way or another? | <p>I'm asking this as a follow up question after <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19511/has-an-election-ever-been-called-off-due-to-a-terror-attack">this one</a> when <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/300/steve-melnikoff">Steve Melnikoff</a> raised an interesting point in the commen... | election united kingdom democracy parliament | 1 | Is there a legal way to postpone or call off a general election in the UK due to concerns one way or another? -- (election united kingdom democracy parliament)
<p>I'm asking this as a follow up question after <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19511/has-an-election-ever-been-called-off-due-to-a-terro... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,519 | Can the POTUS perform a mass-pardon for those who meet certain criteria? | <p>Let's say a POTUS wanted to legalise weed, and after doing so wanted to then free all the prisoners he could who's only crime was using/having weed, being otherwise innocent.</p>

<p>To do this, could the POTUS perform a kind of mass-pardon for all the prisoners he had the power to pardon; so long as the inm... | united states president executive pardon executive order | 1 | Can the POTUS perform a mass-pardon for those who meet certain criteria? -- (united states president executive pardon executive order)
<p>Let's say a POTUS wanted to legalise weed, and after doing so wanted to then free all the prisoners he could who's only crime was using/having weed, being otherwise innocent.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,524 | Does Arrow's Theorem invalidate an alternate voting system? | <p>Imagine this voting algorithm: Each voter ranks their choices. Then, the 1st choice votes are tallied, and the one with the lowest score removed from the running. Those who have the removed contender have their rankings shifted up one, i.e. their second choice is now considered their first choice. Everybody else kee... | voting voting systems | 1 | Does Arrow's Theorem invalidate an alternate voting system? -- (voting voting systems)
<p>Imagine this voting algorithm: Each voter ranks their choices. Then, the 1st choice votes are tallied, and the one with the lowest score removed from the running. Those who have the removed contender have their rankings shifted up... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,532 | How are secret service agents expected to respond if the POTUS attacks someone? | <p>One of the US secret service's primary duties is to provide protection to the POTUS, but what if the POTUS were to become homicidal and take an unprovoked violent action against an apparently non-violent target?</p>

<p>What actions would the presidential security detail be expected to take should the Presid... | united states president | 1 | How are secret service agents expected to respond if the POTUS attacks someone? -- (united states president)
<p>One of the US secret service's primary duties is to provide protection to the POTUS, but what if the POTUS were to become homicidal and take an unprovoked violent action against an apparently non-violent targ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,538 | Would it save lives in London to arm every individual police officer? | <p>Cressida Dick, the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police, said on the radio this morning that she continued to be opposed to ordinary police officers in London being routinely armed. Britain is one of only three major western countries that do not routinely arm their police officers. The others are Norway a... | united kingdom terrorism police | 1 | Would it save lives in London to arm every individual police officer? -- (united kingdom terrorism police)
<p>Cressida Dick, the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police, said on the radio this morning that she continued to be opposed to ordinary police officers in London being routinely armed. Britain is one of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,540 | Why does Donald Trump seem to help raising of the tension between US and UK? | <p>US and UK has had what some call a "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Relationship#Cameron_and_Obama" rel="nofollow noreferrer">special relation</a>" for decades. Just a glimpse of recent declarations about this subject (Wikipedia):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In 2015, Cameron stated the US Presi... | united kingdom donald trump | 1 | Why does Donald Trump seem to help raising of the tension between US and UK? -- (united kingdom donald trump)
<p>US and UK has had what some call a "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Relationship#Cameron_and_Obama" rel="nofollow noreferrer">special relation</a>" for decades. Just a glimpse of recent declar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,554 | Why do we hear so little about the German President? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Under Article 59 (1) of the Basic Law (German Constitution), the President represents the Federal Republic of Germany in matters of international law, concludes treaties with f... | president germany | 1 | Why do we hear so little about the German President? -- (president germany)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Under Article 59 (1) of the Basic Law (German Constitution), the President represents the Federal Re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,561 | Why don't governments share technology with each other rather than developing their own solutions to common problems? | <p>A simple example - each public transit system needs a way of letting people purchase long-term tickets/passes. And currently each city develops its <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smart_cards" rel="nofollow noreferrer">own scheme</a>: London has the Oyster card, Manchester has the "get me there" car... | city planning | 1 | Why don't governments share technology with each other rather than developing their own solutions to common problems? -- (city planning)
<p>A simple example - each public transit system needs a way of letting people purchase long-term tickets/passes. And currently each city develops its <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,572 | How would even more internet regulation hinder terrorism? | <p>In light of the London Attacks, Theresa May <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/theresa-may-internet-regulated-london-bridge-terror-attack-google-facebook-whatsapp-borough-security-a7771896.html" rel="noreferrer">blames the internet</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“We cannot allow this ideology t... | united kingdom terrorism internet | 1 | How would even more internet regulation hinder terrorism? -- (united kingdom terrorism internet)
<p>In light of the London Attacks, Theresa May <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/theresa-may-internet-regulated-london-bridge-terror-attack-google-facebook-whatsapp-borough-security-a7771896.html" rel="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,577 | What part of the German political system makes it possible for chancellors to stay in power for so long compared to other parliamentary states? | <p>The current German chancellor has been in power since 2005 and has a great chance in keeping the position for another 4 years. Compared to most other parliamentary democracies this is an extremely long period of time - most other government leaders last for at most a single election cycle. The same applies to all of... | germany | 1 | What part of the German political system makes it possible for chancellors to stay in power for so long compared to other parliamentary states? -- (germany)
<p>The current German chancellor has been in power since 2005 and has a great chance in keeping the position for another 4 years. Compared to most other parliamen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,591 | Why is the death sentence considered to be an unacceptable punishment in the Council of Europe, while life imprisonment is not? | <p>I've always been baffled at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Europe" rel="noreferrer">Council of Europe</a> fight against the death sentence: on the one hand you have the rights of the prisoner and how a death sentence is too harsh for any crime. On the other hand it's considered to be perfectly... | human rights crime death penalty council of europe | 1 | Why is the death sentence considered to be an unacceptable punishment in the Council of Europe, while life imprisonment is not? -- (human rights crime death penalty council of europe)
<p>I've always been baffled at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Europe" rel="noreferrer">Council of Europe</a> figh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,606 | Would ECHR affect Theresa May's announcement to combat extremism? | <p>Theresa may has <a href="https://twitter.com/theresa_may/status/872181737933217794" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced on twitter</a> that she is willing to change human rights laws to help fight extremism. </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I'm clear: if human rights laws get in the way of tackling extremism
... | united kingdom terrorism human rights theresa may | 1 | Would ECHR affect Theresa May's announcement to combat extremism? -- (united kingdom terrorism human rights theresa may)
<p>Theresa may has <a href="https://twitter.com/theresa_may/status/872181737933217794" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced on twitter</a> that she is willing to change human rights laws to help fight... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,626 | Why would California sign an agreement with China? | <p>Written in <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/us-state-of-california-signs-accord-with-china-for-green-technology-development/a-39138479" rel="noreferrer">US state of California signs accord with China for green technology development</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The agreement comes less than one week after US... | united states china california climate change | 1 | Why would California sign an agreement with China? -- (united states china california climate change)
<p>Written in <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/us-state-of-california-signs-accord-with-china-for-green-technology-development/a-39138479" rel="noreferrer">US state of California signs accord with China for green technolo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,627 | What are the cons for Universal Basic Income being a solution to automation? | <p>Elon Musk has suggested <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income" rel="noreferrer">Universal Basic Income</a> (UBI) is '<em>the</em>' solution to automation:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The agitation that comes along with automation, and possibly the most
 nerve wracking aspect of it, is the l... | basic income | 1 | What are the cons for Universal Basic Income being a solution to automation? -- (basic income)
<p>Elon Musk has suggested <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income" rel="noreferrer">Universal Basic Income</a> (UBI) is '<em>the</em>' solution to automation:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The agitation that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,631 | Jeremy Corbyn said ISIS supporters should not be prosecuted for 'expressing a political point of view' | <p>I'm a bit baffled as to what Mr Corbyn really meant by <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/05/jeremy-corbyn-said-isil-supporters-should-not-prosecuted-expressing/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“I have no support for ISIS whatsoever, and obviously that
 shou... | united kingdom law war | 1 | Jeremy Corbyn said ISIS supporters should not be prosecuted for 'expressing a political point of view' -- (united kingdom law war)
<p>I'm a bit baffled as to what Mr Corbyn really meant by <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/05/jeremy-corbyn-said-isil-supporters-should-not-prosecuted-expressing/" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,637 | Can Uber be forced to limit its "dynamic prices" policy? | <p>After recent attacks in London, <a href="http://www.snopes.com/uber-increase-london-attack/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">many complained about the prices rising in the vicinity of the attacks</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>There is no dispute that Uber prices were elevated in London around
 the time of t... | united kingdom economy | 1 | Can Uber be forced to limit its "dynamic prices" policy? -- (united kingdom economy)
<p>After recent attacks in London, <a href="http://www.snopes.com/uber-increase-london-attack/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">many complained about the prices rising in the vicinity of the attacks</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,640 | What happens when there are no ACA marketplace options? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/06/major_ohio_insurer_is_pulling.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Anthem is withdrawing from most insurance markets in Ohio:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Based on current company footprints, this would appear to leave 20
 ... | united states healthcare affordable care act | 1 | What happens when there are no ACA marketplace options? -- (united states healthcare affordable care act)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/06/major_ohio_insurer_is_pulling.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Anthem is withdrawing from most insurance markets in Ohio:</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,664 | What is the reason behind Qatar isolation? | <p>It is very clear that, in last few years, Qatar has become a little independent of its politics from the Saudi Arabia. 
Most Arab countries are followers to KSA which is a itself a follower for USA.</p>

<p>For that has Saudi Arabia got the green light from Trump to boycott Qatar for taking actions again... | united states middle east saudi arabia qatar | 1 | What is the reason behind Qatar isolation? -- (united states middle east saudi arabia qatar)
<p>It is very clear that, in last few years, Qatar has become a little independent of its politics from the Saudi Arabia. 
Most Arab countries are followers to KSA which is a itself a follower for USA.</p>

<p>For t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,666 | Does Iran sponsor terrorists? | <p>After yesterday's ISIS attacks in Tehran, U.S. president Trump <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/06/07/trump-warns-iran-on-terrorism-after-isis-militants-kill-12-in-tehran.html" rel="noreferrer">said</a> in reference to Iran, "states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote."</p>
... | united states terrorism iran | 1 | Does Iran sponsor terrorists? -- (united states terrorism iran)
<p>After yesterday's ISIS attacks in Tehran, U.S. president Trump <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/06/07/trump-warns-iran-on-terrorism-after-isis-militants-kill-12-in-tehran.html" rel="noreferrer">said</a> in reference to Iran, "states that sponsor t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,677 | Since the Paris Agreement wasn't ratified by the Senate, did it ever have any legal power within the US? | <p>It's already <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13066/can-trump-undo-the-un-climate-change-agreement-paris-agreement">been discussed</a> if Trump can withdraw from the Paris agreement. In one of the answers @Brythan mentions the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In order to be binding ... | united states paris agreement | 1 | Since the Paris Agreement wasn't ratified by the Senate, did it ever have any legal power within the US? -- (united states paris agreement)
<p>It's already <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13066/can-trump-undo-the-un-climate-change-agreement-paris-agreement">been discussed</a> if Trump can withdraw... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,683 | Why do the leaders of UK political parties need a seat in parliament? | <p>At the last election, UK centrist party the Liberal Democrats were reduced from around 50 to 8 MPs. After this catastrophe, their leader resigned, forcing a leadership contest. Two of the party's 8 remaining MPs stood, neither of whom was a well-known name in politics. Unsurprisingly, the winner has not revived the ... | united kingdom political leaders | 1 | Why do the leaders of UK political parties need a seat in parliament? -- (united kingdom political leaders)
<p>At the last election, UK centrist party the Liberal Democrats were reduced from around 50 to 8 MPs. After this catastrophe, their leader resigned, forcing a leadership contest. Two of the party's 8 remaining M... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,685 | Is Syria under a Liberal/progressive regime (for its region) and how does it relate to the moderate rebels | <p>I am going to preface this with setting aside any theoretical or factual crimes against humanity and focus on the law and what by the law would be and is legal.</p>

<p>From my understanding since early 2000's Syria has been making strides towards human rights with Freedom of religion and opening its presses... | syria | 1 | Is Syria under a Liberal/progressive regime (for its region) and how does it relate to the moderate rebels -- (syria)
<p>I am going to preface this with setting aside any theoretical or factual crimes against humanity and focus on the law and what by the law would be and is legal.</p>

<p>From my understanding ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,689 | What determines which of James Comey's memos were classified? | <p>I was watching James Comey's testimony today to the Senate Intelligence Committee. One matter of discussion was the series of memos he wrote after various meetings and conversations with President Trump. The contents of some were discussed in the open meeting, and it was said that others were classified.</p>
&#x... | united states fbi classified information | 1 | What determines which of James Comey's memos were classified? -- (united states fbi classified information)
<p>I was watching James Comey's testimony today to the Senate Intelligence Committee. One matter of discussion was the series of memos he wrote after various meetings and conversations with President Trump. The c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,696 | Are personal memos official accounts of events? | <p>This came up after today's James Comey's testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee.</p>

<p>On CNN, after the hearing was finished, they showed a screen that said </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Comey: Wrote memos after fearing Trump would lie</p>
</blockquote>

<p>How did he write these... | united states president law donald trump fbi | 1 | Are personal memos official accounts of events? -- (united states president law donald trump fbi)
<p>This came up after today's James Comey's testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee.</p>

<p>On CNN, after the hearing was finished, they showed a screen that said </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Comey: ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,714 | Can Sinn Fein join a minority coalition in a no-confidence vote? | <p>I'm just wondering if Sinn Fein having a stated boycott, can enter parliament in a vote of no confidence. It seems to be otherwise consistent with their message. Perpetual no-confidence.</p>
 | united kingdom parliament northern ireland | 1 | Can Sinn Fein join a minority coalition in a no-confidence vote? -- (united kingdom parliament northern ireland)
<p>I'm just wondering if Sinn Fein having a stated boycott, can enter parliament in a vote of no confidence. It seems to be otherwise consistent with their message. Perpetual no-confidence.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,715 | Why have Labour and Lib Dem not been registered in Northern Ireland? | <p>While I know that parties in NI have to self-identify as either "nationalists" or "unionists", it is unclear to me why this would have forbidden the entry of mainstream UK parties. In fact, I have read that the Tories indeed have run for elections there in the past few years only, just with little support. So why ar... | united kingdom parties labour party northern ireland | 1 | Why have Labour and Lib Dem not been registered in Northern Ireland? -- (united kingdom parties labour party northern ireland)
<p>While I know that parties in NI have to self-identify as either "nationalists" or "unionists", it is unclear to me why this would have forbidden the entry of mainstream UK parties. In fact, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,718 | What would happen in a case of a hung parliament and no one gained a majority? | <p>What would happen if say all parties refused to form a coalition with the party with the most seats, which then resulted them not gaining a majority of 326 seats?</p>
 | election united kingdom | 1 | What would happen in a case of a hung parliament and no one gained a majority? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>What would happen if say all parties refused to form a coalition with the party with the most seats, which then resulted them not gaining a majority of 326 seats?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,719 | What is a Hung Parliament? | <p>How is the Labour Party, with 57 fewer seats, able to still be in power in government? </p>

<p>Did the Labour Party hang Parliament?</p>
 | united kingdom parliament | 1 | What is a Hung Parliament? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>How is the Labour Party, with 57 fewer seats, able to still be in power in government? </p>

<p>Did the Labour Party hang Parliament?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,728 | Would a change of PM mean another election? | <p>The UK has just had a general election which resulted in a hung parliament. This means that Theresa May is now forming a coalition government with the DUP. Watching BBC 1 and people are saying that there is nothing way the PM would be able to last the full term which could lead to a new PM later this summer. </p>&#x... | election united kingdom | 1 | Would a change of PM mean another election? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>The UK has just had a general election which resulted in a hung parliament. This means that Theresa May is now forming a coalition government with the DUP. Watching BBC 1 and people are saying that there is nothing way the PM would be able to l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,731 | Is it still possible for Labour to run the government? | <p>At the moment, the UK has a hung parliament from the recent election. The Conservatives and the DUP are now having a discussion to work with each other in order to run the government. </p>

<p>If the Conservatives and the DUP do not make a deal, is it still possible for Labour to win? If so, how would this w... | election united kingdom parliament | 1 | Is it still possible for Labour to run the government? -- (election united kingdom parliament)
<p>At the moment, the UK has a hung parliament from the recent election. The Conservatives and the DUP are now having a discussion to work with each other in order to run the government. </p>

<p>If the Conservatives ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,748 | What are the necessary elements to constitute a leak? | <p>The term 'leak' has been applied to the dissemination of classified information. Examples include:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Snowden" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Edward Snowden</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Manning" rel="nofollow noreferr... | classified information | 1 | What are the necessary elements to constitute a leak? -- (classified information)
<p>The term 'leak' has been applied to the dissemination of classified information. Examples include:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Snowden" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Edward Snowden</a></li>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,751 | How come Lord Buckethead could stand for election pseudonymously? | <p>In the British general election of 2017, "Lord Buckethead" stood in the constituency of Maidenhead. Buckethead is a pseudonym. I understand Buckethead's identity is not public knowledge:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Buckethead, a self-described “intergalactic space lord” whose real name is unknown, won 249 vot... | united kingdom election requirements | 1 | How come Lord Buckethead could stand for election pseudonymously? -- (united kingdom election requirements)
<p>In the British general election of 2017, "Lord Buckethead" stood in the constituency of Maidenhead. Buckethead is a pseudonym. I understand Buckethead's identity is not public knowledge:</p>

<blockquo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,763 | Do US press conferences usually include off-topic questions? | <p>On 9th of June, Donald Trump and his Romanian counterpart (Klaus Iohannis) held a <a href="http://thehill.com/video/administration/337105-watch-live-trump-holds-press-conference-with-romanian-president" rel="nofollow noreferrer">press conference</a>.</p>

<p>That was a very important event for Romanians and ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Do US press conferences usually include off-topic questions? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>On 9th of June, Donald Trump and his Romanian counterpart (Klaus Iohannis) held a <a href="http://thehill.com/video/administration/337105-watch-live-trump-holds-press-conference-with-romanian-president" rel="nofollow norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,765 | What can happen to President Trump in light of Comey's hearing? | <h2>Intro</h2>

<p>Former FBI director James Comey recently testified, under oath, before the Senate Intelligence Committee. In his testimony, among other things, he repeated his claims that President Trump urged him to drop the investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.</p>

<p>... | united states donald trump impeachment | 1 | What can happen to President Trump in light of Comey's hearing? -- (united states donald trump impeachment)
<h2>Intro</h2>

<p>Former FBI director James Comey recently testified, under oath, before the Senate Intelligence Committee. In his testimony, among other things, he repeated his claims that President Tru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,767 | Do perjury as well as obstruction of justice both have the same consequences for the POTUS? | <h2>Intro</h2>

<p>In light of James Comey's testimony yesterday, and the responses by President Trump (through his lawyer and personally) I was wondering, what could happen to President Trump.</p>

<p>According to this <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19023/did-donald-trump-break-a... | united states president donald trump impeachment | 1 | Do perjury as well as obstruction of justice both have the same consequences for the POTUS? -- (united states president donald trump impeachment)
<h2>Intro</h2>

<p>In light of James Comey's testimony yesterday, and the responses by President Trump (through his lawyer and personally) I was wondering, what could... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,776 | Sortable table or spreadsheet with full, detailed 2017 UK General Election results for every constituency | <p>I'm looking for a full sortable list of the results, for every constituency, ideally with as much information as possible: Turnout, # eligible voters, votes for each candidate (both # and %), winning majority (both # and %), etc.</p>
 | election united kingdom reference request | 1 | Sortable table or spreadsheet with full, detailed 2017 UK General Election results for every constituency -- (election united kingdom reference request)
<p>I'm looking for a full sortable list of the results, for every constituency, ideally with as much information as possible: Turnout, # eligible voters, votes for eac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,789 | Why does China maintain the One Country, Two Systems principle? | <p>A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_country,_two_systems" rel="noreferrer">brief explanation from Wiki</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"One country, two systems" is a constitutional principle formulated by Deng Xiaoping, the Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China (PRC), for the reunifica... | china hong kong macau | 1 | Why does China maintain the One Country, Two Systems principle? -- (china hong kong macau)
<p>A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_country,_two_systems" rel="noreferrer">brief explanation from Wiki</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"One country, two systems" is a constitutional principle formulated by Den... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,797 | Does the size of the Co-operative party have any practical implication? | <p>In the UK General Election, 2017, the Co-operative Party got its best ever result with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-operative_Party#Electoral_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">38 seats</a>. The Co-operative Party has an electoral pact with the Labour Party but is technically distinct from it. ... | united kingdom labour party | 1 | Does the size of the Co-operative party have any practical implication? -- (united kingdom labour party)
<p>In the UK General Election, 2017, the Co-operative Party got its best ever result with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-operative_Party#Electoral_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">38 seats</a>. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,801 | Can friends be part of the first family? | <p>Let's say a POTUS is elected who lives with a friend. They're basically family, whether they be his girlfriend, or just his bro, or whatever. Would they be allowed to live with them as part of the "first family"? Or must they be related more or less?</p>
 | united states president | 1 | Can friends be part of the first family? -- (united states president)
<p>Let's say a POTUS is elected who lives with a friend. They're basically family, whether they be his girlfriend, or just his bro, or whatever. Would they be allowed to live with them as part of the "first family"? Or must they be related more or le... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,813 | Why does the subject of 2% of GDP for NATO became so important in 2017? | <p>On 9th of June 2017, Donald Trump and the Romanian President had a meeting and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2HZcBd-ng" rel="nofollow noreferrer">press conference</a>. During their final discourses, they repeated almost obsessively about 2% of GDP for defense with NATO, countries not meeting this thre... | nato | 1 | Why does the subject of 2% of GDP for NATO became so important in 2017? -- (nato)
<p>On 9th of June 2017, Donald Trump and the Romanian President had a meeting and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2HZcBd-ng" rel="nofollow noreferrer">press conference</a>. During their final discourses, they repeated almost ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,814 | If Puerto Rico becomes the 51st U.S state, would the U.S flag be altered to include 51 stars? | <p>In the event that Puerto Rico becomes the 51st American state, will this result in the alteration to the U.S flag to include <em>51</em> stars instead of 50?</p>

<p>I'm not from the U.S, but one of those ubiquitous facts from my childhood, "The 50 stars on the Flag of the U.S.A represent its 50 states", is ... | united states puerto rico flag | 1 | If Puerto Rico becomes the 51st U.S state, would the U.S flag be altered to include 51 stars? -- (united states puerto rico flag)
<p>In the event that Puerto Rico becomes the 51st American state, will this result in the alteration to the U.S flag to include <em>51</em> stars instead of 50?</p>

<p>I'm not from ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,819 | Can members of nobility get elected to the House of Commons in theory and practice? | <p>Are there any restrictions, legal or social, on nobility being members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">House of Commons</a> in the United Kingdom?</p>

<p>The section on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Commons_of_... | united kingdom parliament house of commons | 1 | Can members of nobility get elected to the House of Commons in theory and practice? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons)
<p>Are there any restrictions, legal or social, on nobility being members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,829 | Why are left-wing unionism or right-wing Irish nationalism unsuccessful in Northern Ireland? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2017#Results_in_Northern_Ireland" rel="noreferrer">United Kingdom general election 2017 in Northern Ireland</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Unionist_Party" rel="noreferrer">Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)</a> an... | northern ireland democratic unionist party | 1 | Why are left-wing unionism or right-wing Irish nationalism unsuccessful in Northern Ireland? -- (northern ireland democratic unionist party)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2017#Results_in_Northern_Ireland" rel="noreferrer">United Kingdom general election 2017 in Northe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,830 | Application of US Constitution 25th Amendment | <p>Article 4 of the 25th amendment of the US Constitution:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Section 4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the
 principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body
 as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore
 ... | united states constitution 25th amendment | 1 | Application of US Constitution 25th Amendment -- (united states constitution 25th amendment)
<p>Article 4 of the 25th amendment of the US Constitution:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Section 4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the
 principal officers of the executive departments or of such ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,832 | How could another UK election happen? | <p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-andrew-marr-general-election-theresa-may-labour-conservatives-a7784201.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jeremy Corbyn has predicted there could be another election this year or next</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>“I think it’s quite possibl... | election united kingdom jeremy corbyn | 1 | How could another UK election happen? -- (election united kingdom jeremy corbyn)
<p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-andrew-marr-general-election-theresa-may-labour-conservatives-a7784201.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jeremy Corbyn has predicted there could be another election this... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,833 | Who came up with the "dementia tax" for the conservative manifesto? | <p>The British Conservatives have lost their absolute majority in the 2017 snap election. One reason, it appears, is that older people got irritated because of the (what the opposition quickly branded as) <em>dementia tax</em>. Fullfact.org describes it <a href="https://fullfact.org/health/what-dementia-tax/" rel="nofo... | election united kingdom policy | 1 | Who came up with the "dementia tax" for the conservative manifesto? -- (election united kingdom policy)
<p>The British Conservatives have lost their absolute majority in the 2017 snap election. One reason, it appears, is that older people got irritated because of the (what the opposition quickly branded as) <em>dementi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,838 | Who decides which US Flag design will be used when additional states are admitted? | <p>In the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/19814/6511">If Puerto Rico becomes the 51st U.S state, would the U.S flag be altered to include 51 stars?</a>, it was pointed out that there have already been several proposed designs for a 51 Star US flag.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.c... | united states flag symbols | 1 | Who decides which US Flag design will be used when additional states are admitted? -- (united states flag symbols)
<p>In the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/19814/6511">If Puerto Rico becomes the 51st U.S state, would the U.S flag be altered to include 51 stars?</a>, it was pointed out that there... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,853 | How large of an effect did the internet regulation proposed by the conservative manifesto have on the election? | <p>To the tech-savvy world, the part of the manifesto that dealt with internet regulation was... laughably insane and likely impossible to implement. </p>

<p>But what effect did it have on the election results? </p>

<p>Is there <strong>data to suggest</strong> whether previously conservative voters sw... | election united kingdom polling internet | 1 | How large of an effect did the internet regulation proposed by the conservative manifesto have on the election? -- (election united kingdom polling internet)
<p>To the tech-savvy world, the part of the manifesto that dealt with internet regulation was... laughably insane and likely impossible to implement. </p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,860 | Why would people protest the Puerto Rico statehood referendum by boycotting? | <p>I was confused by the logic of the Puerto Rico boycott of the statehood referendum. While it's true that 97% voted for statehood, that represents a paltry 23% of the residents in total</p>
<p>From the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/11/us/puerto-ricans-vote-on-the-question-of-statehood.html" rel="norefe... | voting voter turnout puerto rico | 1 | Why would people protest the Puerto Rico statehood referendum by boycotting? -- (voting voter turnout puerto rico)
<p>I was confused by the logic of the Puerto Rico boycott of the statehood referendum. While it's true that 97% voted for statehood, that represents a paltry 23% of the residents in total</p>
<p>From t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,861 | Why are face covering ban policies being proposed? | <p>There have been plenty of instances in recent history across Europe where parties want to ban covering of the face:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/r-norway-proposes-ban-on-full-face-veils-in-schools-2017-6?r=US&IR=T" rel="noreferrer">Norway Proposes Ban on Face Covering in Schools, K... | policy europe | 1 | Why are face covering ban policies being proposed? -- (policy europe)
<p>There have been plenty of instances in recent history across Europe where parties want to ban covering of the face:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/r-norway-proposes-ban-on-full-face-veils-in-schools-2017-6?r=US&IR=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,870 | Can Catalonia enter the EU after its independence from Spain? | <p>Catalonia is a region of Spain where a big part of the population wants to be independent from Spain and form its own nation. If that happens, at the beginning, Catalonia as a nation will be out of the EU. </p>

<ol>
<li><p>Could Catalonia quickly join the EU after that? </p></li>
<li><p>Can Cataloni... | european union independence secession spain catalonia | 1 | Can Catalonia enter the EU after its independence from Spain? -- (european union independence secession spain catalonia)
<p>Catalonia is a region of Spain where a big part of the population wants to be independent from Spain and form its own nation. If that happens, at the beginning, Catalonia as a nation will be out o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,876 | Why are there separate investigations into Trump's alleged collusion with Russia? | <p>It seems to me as if there are two separate and concurrent investigations into Trump's (and his presidential campaign team's) alleged collusion with Russia. One is run by the Senate Intelligence Committee while the other is being run by a special counsel appointed by the Justice Department.</p>

<p>Should on... | united states mueller investigation special prosecutor | 1 | Why are there separate investigations into Trump's alleged collusion with Russia? -- (united states mueller investigation special prosecutor)
<p>It seems to me as if there are two separate and concurrent investigations into Trump's (and his presidential campaign team's) alleged collusion with Russia. One is run by the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,881 | Why is the result of Macron's party at the first round of French parlamentary elections "historical"? | <p><em>"Historical"</em>, <em>"a tsunami"</em> -- these are the headlines one can read or hear at all French mainstream media. They are about the victory of <em>La République en Marche</em> at the first round of French parliamentary elections.</p>

<p>They got <a href="http://elections.interieur.gouv.fr/legisla... | election parliament france | 1 | Why is the result of Macron's party at the first round of French parlamentary elections "historical"? -- (election parliament france)
<p><em>"Historical"</em>, <em>"a tsunami"</em> -- these are the headlines one can read or hear at all French mainstream media. They are about the victory of <em>La République en Marche</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,885 | Is there an active government that grants rights to the governed? | <p>Does there exist a current model of government, actively practiced, based on the concept that rights are granted from the Government to the people? This would be a contrast of the model of government demonstrated in the U.S., where it is built on the concept of rights being inherent of the people.</p>

<p>Ca... | government form of government | 1 | Is there an active government that grants rights to the governed? -- (government form of government)
<p>Does there exist a current model of government, actively practiced, based on the concept that rights are granted from the Government to the people? This would be a contrast of the model of government demonstrated in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,887 | What does “coequal sovereign” mean in this context? | <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/us/trump-lawsuit-private-businesses.html" rel="noreferrer">A recent New York Times article</a> wrote this about the US state of Maryland.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Zachary Clopton, a law professor at Cornell University, said Monday’s lawsuit may be more serious th... | united states political theory | 1 | What does “coequal sovereign” mean in this context? -- (united states political theory)
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/us/trump-lawsuit-private-businesses.html" rel="noreferrer">A recent New York Times article</a> wrote this about the US state of Maryland.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Zachary Clop... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,906 | Why did the presidents of US and Romania contradict each other about the Visa Waiver Program? | <p>One question, addressed to US President Donald Trump, was related to the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/06/09/trump-romanian-president-iohannis-visa-waiver-sot.cnn" rel="noreferrer">Visa Waiver Program</a>. Specifically, <strong>if he and Romanian President had discussed the Visa Waiver Program... | united states donald trump romania visa | 1 | Why did the presidents of US and Romania contradict each other about the Visa Waiver Program? -- (united states donald trump romania visa)
<p>One question, addressed to US President Donald Trump, was related to the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/06/09/trump-romanian-president-iohannis-visa-waiver-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,912 | What are Theresa May's views on LGBTQ+ rights? | <p>Written in <a href="http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/12/theresa-may-says-not-to-worry-about-dup-views-on-lgb-whats-the-rest-of-it-6704187/#ixzz4jt99qLkf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Theresa May says not to worry about DUP views on ‘LGB…what’s the rest of it?’</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Prime Minister was m... | united kingdom lgbt+ theresa may | 1 | What are Theresa May's views on LGBTQ+ rights? -- (united kingdom lgbt+ theresa may)
<p>Written in <a href="http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/12/theresa-may-says-not-to-worry-about-dup-views-on-lgb-whats-the-rest-of-it-6704187/#ixzz4jt99qLkf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Theresa May says not to worry about DUP views on ‘LGB…what... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,925 | Who can fire the special counsel appointed by the Justice Department? | <p>There have been unconfirmed speculations that <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/12/trump-considering-firing-special-counsel-robert-mueller.html" rel="noreferrer">Trump might fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller</a> who was appointed to investigate “any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and i... | united states president special prosecutor | 1 | Who can fire the special counsel appointed by the Justice Department? -- (united states president special prosecutor)
<p>There have been unconfirmed speculations that <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/12/trump-considering-firing-special-counsel-robert-mueller.html" rel="noreferrer">Trump might fire Special Counsel R... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,937 | What realistic repercussions could Russia face for election hacking? | <p>Written in <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-13/russian-breach-of-39-states-threatens-future-u-s-elections" rel="noreferrer">Russian Cyber Hacks on U.S. Electoral System Far Wider Than Previously Known</a> :</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Russia’s cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system befo... | united states election russian federation | 1 | What realistic repercussions could Russia face for election hacking? -- (united states election russian federation)
<p>Written in <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-13/russian-breach-of-39-states-threatens-future-u-s-elections" rel="noreferrer">Russian Cyber Hacks on U.S. Electoral System Far ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,952 | Why didn't the V4 states attempt to veto the suspension of the Dublin System? | <p>As far as I understand, all member states have a veto in the European Council when it comes to questions of immigration and national security. The question of admitting refugees definitely affects both, at least to my layman judgement. </p>

<p>So why couldn't the V4 countries veto the proposal to suspend th... | european union asylum | 1 | Why didn't the V4 states attempt to veto the suspension of the Dublin System? -- (european union asylum)
<p>As far as I understand, all member states have a veto in the European Council when it comes to questions of immigration and national security. The question of admitting refugees definitely affects both, at least ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,958 | Does the UK electorate become more likely to vote conservative with age? | <h2>Context</h2>

<p>Using the General Election 2017 as an example, YouGov <a href="https://twitter.com/YouGov/status/874668248146554880" rel="noreferrer">believe</a> that Young people voted for Labour whereas the older generation voted for The Conservative party.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.... | united kingdom democracy voting conservative party | 1 | Does the UK electorate become more likely to vote conservative with age? -- (united kingdom democracy voting conservative party)
<h2>Context</h2>

<p>Using the General Election 2017 as an example, YouGov <a href="https://twitter.com/YouGov/status/874668248146554880" rel="noreferrer">believe</a> that Young peopl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,963 | How do Panachage and removal work in Proportional Representation | <p>I'm interested in the effects of the different voting system over the result of an election.</p>

<p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proportional_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Proportional Representation</a>, some countries allow voter to remove the name of a candidate from a list and/o... | voting voting systems | 1 | How do Panachage and removal work in Proportional Representation -- (voting voting systems)
<p>I'm interested in the effects of the different voting system over the result of an election.</p>

<p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proportional_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Proportional Repres... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,970 | Do smaller parties have front- and backbenchers? | <p>Are MPs belonging to parties that are neither in government, nor in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_Majesty%27s_Most_Loyal_Opposition_(United_Kingdom)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition</a>, divide their MPs between frontbanchers and backbenchers? Or are essentially all the MP... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Do smaller parties have front- and backbenchers? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>Are MPs belonging to parties that are neither in government, nor in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_Majesty%27s_Most_Loyal_Opposition_(United_Kingdom)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition</a>, divide ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,975 | What U.S. constitutional rights do federal/state prisoners have? | <p>Are your constitutional rights limited once you are convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison? Is there any clause in the US constitution that deals with this or is it simply based on crime one has committed? </p>
 | united states constitution state legislatures | 1 | What U.S. constitutional rights do federal/state prisoners have? -- (united states constitution state legislatures)
<p>Are your constitutional rights limited once you are convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison? Is there any clause in the US constitution that deals with this or is it simply based on crime one has ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,976 | How proficient is Leo Varadkar in the Irish language? | <p>The Irish language, and official support for it, is a major political issue in Ireland (and has been so since the inception of Irish nationalism). This includes politicians' abilities to use the Irish language (or lack thereof). </p>

<p>To what degree is the new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, proficient in variou... | languages republic of ireland | 1 | How proficient is Leo Varadkar in the Irish language? -- (languages republic of ireland)
<p>The Irish language, and official support for it, is a major political issue in Ireland (and has been so since the inception of Irish nationalism). This includes politicians' abilities to use the Irish language (or lack thereof).... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,979 | What public statements has Theresa May made regarding fox hunting? | <p>The UK fox hunting ban has been enforced since February 2005. In Theresa May's 2017 manifesto, she promised a free vote on the fox hunting ban.</p>

<p>What public statements did Theresa May make to support bringing this vote?</p>
 | united kingdom conservative party theresa may | 1 | What public statements has Theresa May made regarding fox hunting? -- (united kingdom conservative party theresa may)
<p>The UK fox hunting ban has been enforced since February 2005. In Theresa May's 2017 manifesto, she promised a free vote on the fox hunting ban.</p>

<p>What public statements did Theresa May ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,981 | How can a government untie the "Gordian Knot" of public sector reformation? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.newstatesman.com/world/2017/06/emmanuel-macrons-parliamentary-victory-marks-return-experts" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Emmanuel Macron continues to surprise. On Sunday, in the first round
 of the French legislative elections, h... | france public administration | 1 | How can a government untie the "Gordian Knot" of public sector reformation? -- (france public administration)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.newstatesman.com/world/2017/06/emmanuel-macrons-parliamentary-victory-marks-return-experts" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Emm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,986 | Why did the Icelandic Pirate Party switch from the letter Þ to the letter P? | <p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_Party_(Iceland)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The party was cofounded on 24 November 2012 by Birgitta Jónsdóttir (previously a member of the Movement), and several prominent Internet activists, including Smári McCarthy.... | iceland | 1 | Why did the Icelandic Pirate Party switch from the letter Þ to the letter P? -- (iceland)
<p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_Party_(Iceland)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The party was cofounded on 24 November 2012 by Birgitta Jónsdóttir (previously a me... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,987 | No deal Brexit : How is it going to help UK to create new trade deals? | <p>There is a lot of optimism that leaving EU's Single Market, will be an opportunity for UK to create new trade deals with other countries outside the EU. I have seen articles and people using this argument, but I never got to understand it.</p>

<p>Is the EU's Single Market, in any way, restricting UK from cr... | united kingdom european union international relations brexit trade | 1 | No deal Brexit : How is it going to help UK to create new trade deals? -- (united kingdom european union international relations brexit trade)
<p>There is a lot of optimism that leaving EU's Single Market, will be an opportunity for UK to create new trade deals with other countries outside the EU. I have seen articles ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
19,998 | Is Japan unique in allowing for a 牛歩 or "ox walk" filibuster? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Diet" rel="noreferrer">Japanese Diet</a> (or at least in its upper chamber) you can perform a kind of filibuster known as a 牛歩 (gyūho), or "ox walk", by walking SUPER SLOWLY (like an ox) to cast your vote.</p>

<p>I'm not 100% on Diet rules. However, I'm... | parliament japan filibuster | 1 | Is Japan unique in allowing for a 牛歩 or "ox walk" filibuster? -- (parliament japan filibuster)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Diet" rel="noreferrer">Japanese Diet</a> (or at least in its upper chamber) you can perform a kind of filibuster known as a 牛歩 (gyūho), or "ox walk", by walking SUPER ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,002 | Would a DUP-Conservative alliance breach the Good Friday Agreement? | <p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2017/jun/15/theresa-may-northern-ireland-talks-dup-deal-delayed-politics-live" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sinn Fein accuses Theresa May of not honouring Good Friday agreement - as it happened</a>: </p>

<p>The president of Sinn Fein claims that Theresa May... | united kingdom election conservative party democratic unionist party good friday agreement | 1 | Would a DUP-Conservative alliance breach the Good Friday Agreement? -- (united kingdom election conservative party democratic unionist party good friday agreement)
<p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2017/jun/15/theresa-may-northern-ireland-talks-dup-deal-delayed-politics-live" rel="nofollow norefe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,005 | How are Trump's nominees stalled in the Senate? | <p>Last year, a Pol.SE question asked <em><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13637">How would a minority party in the Senate be able to delay the appointment of the President-elect's cabinet?</a></em></p>

<p>The top answers said they can't, because the Republicans can force cloture with ... | united states senate political appointments | 1 | How are Trump's nominees stalled in the Senate? -- (united states senate political appointments)
<p>Last year, a Pol.SE question asked <em><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/13637">How would a minority party in the Senate be able to delay the appointment of the President-elect's cabinet?</a></em>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,017 | How much will Illinois Lose if the Multistate lottery pulls out? | <p>Illinois already has the lowest <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-illinois-be-the-first-state-to-file-for-bankruptcy/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">credit rating in the nation</a>, and is going on 3 years with out a budget at all let alone the balanced budget that its state constitution requires. </p>

... | united states | 1 | How much will Illinois Lose if the Multistate lottery pulls out? -- (united states)
<p>Illinois already has the lowest <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-illinois-be-the-first-state-to-file-for-bankruptcy/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">credit rating in the nation</a>, and is going on 3 years with out a budget at a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,019 | Why does Germany seem to not favor EU energy independence (from Russia)? | <p>Following US newest sanctions towards Russia, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-germany-idUSKBN197156?il=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Germany reacted against this new wave of sanctions</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Germany threatened on Friday to retaliate against the United S... | russian federation germany energy policy gas energy independence | 1 | Why does Germany seem to not favor EU energy independence (from Russia)? -- (russian federation germany energy policy gas energy independence)
<p>Following US newest sanctions towards Russia, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-germany-idUSKBN197156?il=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Germany re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,020 | Is there a precedent for a governing party to start a motion of no confidence against itself? | <p>Romania is currently in the interesting situation of its government having initiated a motion of no confidence against itself. Usually, such things are done by the opposition in order to get a chance at taking over or at least to get into a more favorable position by weakening its adversary. </p>

<p>Is ther... | government | 1 | Is there a precedent for a governing party to start a motion of no confidence against itself? -- (government)
<p>Romania is currently in the interesting situation of its government having initiated a motion of no confidence against itself. Usually, such things are done by the opposition in order to get a chance at taki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,027 | Calling my representatives when I have out of state area code | <p>Like this <a href="https://xkcd.com/1129/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">xkcd</a> comic, my US cell phone number is where I was living in 2006 which is not in my current state of residence. When I call my elected officials I often wonder if my call is being given less significance because it comes from out of their dist... | united states legislative process lobbying | 1 | Calling my representatives when I have out of state area code -- (united states legislative process lobbying)
<p>Like this <a href="https://xkcd.com/1129/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">xkcd</a> comic, my US cell phone number is where I was living in 2006 which is not in my current state of residence. When I call my electe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,028 | What are American politicians NOT allowed to do with the money they raise? | <p>Suppose candidate X raises, through whatever legal means, a million dollars for their campaign. What, if any, ordinarily legal things does national law prevent them from spending this money on?</p>

<p>In particular, would a candidate be able to spend this money on stocks or other financial instruments (pre... | united states law campaign finance money | 1 | What are American politicians NOT allowed to do with the money they raise? -- (united states law campaign finance money)
<p>Suppose candidate X raises, through whatever legal means, a million dollars for their campaign. What, if any, ordinarily legal things does national law prevent them from spending this money on?</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,032 | What is the line of succession in the Department of Justice? | <p>In 1973, Richard Nixon ordered his Attorney General to fire Archibald Cox, the special prosecutor who was investigating Watergate. The Attorney General refused and resigned, and then the Deputy Attorney General became Acting Attorney General and similarly refused and resigned, then the Solicitor General, Robert Bork... | united states law succession justice department | 1 | What is the line of succession in the Department of Justice? -- (united states law succession justice department)
<p>In 1973, Richard Nixon ordered his Attorney General to fire Archibald Cox, the special prosecutor who was investigating Watergate. The Attorney General refused and resigned, and then the Deputy Attorney ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,036 | Why is North Korea allowed to be in the UN? | <p>It is no obscure fact that North Korea is a major violator of human rights guidelines with its authoritarianism and poverty and is a major threat to world peace with its incessant nuclear weapons tests. Therefore, why is North Korea allowed to be part of the UN? Do the UN not have membership guidelines that directly... | united nations north korea | 1 | Why is North Korea allowed to be in the UN? -- (united nations north korea)
<p>It is no obscure fact that North Korea is a major violator of human rights guidelines with its authoritarianism and poverty and is a major threat to world peace with its incessant nuclear weapons tests. Therefore, why is North Korea allowed ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,038 | Why is Canada's bill C-16 believed to be legislating pronoun use? | <p>The Canadian <a href="http://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=8269852&Language=E&Mode=1" rel="noreferrer">bill C-16</a> ("An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code") has been the subject of heated debate and controversy. I admit I hadn't followed it very closely, but I'... | human rights canada legislation discrimination gender | 1 | Why is Canada's bill C-16 believed to be legislating pronoun use? -- (human rights canada legislation discrimination gender)
<p>The Canadian <a href="http://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=8269852&Language=E&Mode=1" rel="noreferrer">bill C-16</a> ("An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,041 | What is 'One Belt, One Road' or 'Belt and Road Initiative'? | <p>I have heard a lot about this ambitious scheme from the Chinese government. However, I don't think I can find too much information about this online.</p>

<p>Can anyone provide some brief information about this scheme? </p>
 | china | 1 | What is 'One Belt, One Road' or 'Belt and Road Initiative'? -- (china)
<p>I have heard a lot about this ambitious scheme from the Chinese government. However, I don't think I can find too much information about this online.</p>

<p>Can anyone provide some brief information about this scheme? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,057 | Why does Russia have such a small debt (debt to GDP ratio) compared to the vast majority of Western countries? | <p><a href="https://www.google.com/publicdata/explore?ctype=l&ds=k3s92bru78li6_&iconSize=0.5&idim=country%3AJP%3AGR%3AIT%3AIS%3AUS%3AGB%3AAR%3AIE&ind_y=false&met_y=ggxwdg_ngdp&nselm=h&rdim=country&scale_y=lin&strail=false&tlen=18&tstart=852076800000&tunit=Y&uniSize=0.... | russian federation debt | 1 | Why does Russia have such a small debt (debt to GDP ratio) compared to the vast majority of Western countries? -- (russian federation debt)
<p><a href="https://www.google.com/publicdata/explore?ctype=l&ds=k3s92bru78li6_&iconSize=0.5&idim=country%3AJP%3AGR%3AIT%3AIS%3AUS%3AGB%3AAR%3AIE&ind_y=false&me... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,063 | Who would be elected Prime Minister if the winning party was "Independent"? | <p>I know this is highly unlikely, bordering on impossible, but what would happen if the majority of seats were won by independent candidates in a general election?</p>

<p>Would the independents simply choose amongst themselves and would it be possible for a government to be formed? </p>
 | election united kingdom parties third party political leaders | 1 | Who would be elected Prime Minister if the winning party was "Independent"? -- (election united kingdom parties third party political leaders)
<p>I know this is highly unlikely, bordering on impossible, but what would happen if the majority of seats were won by independent candidates in a general election?</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,072 | What is the purpose of the Queen's Speech? | <p>It has been reported <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-cancel-next-years-queens-10640737" rel="noreferrer">Theresa May is cancelling next year's queen speech</a>, which made me wonder what significance the queen's speech actually has, what is the purpose of it, if the prime minister can just can... | united kingdom constitutional monarchy | 1 | What is the purpose of the Queen's Speech? -- (united kingdom constitutional monarchy)
<p>It has been reported <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-cancel-next-years-queens-10640737" rel="noreferrer">Theresa May is cancelling next year's queen speech</a>, which made me wonder what significance the que... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,073 | Does the pre-election UK government have the authority to start Brexit talks before a new government is formed? | <p>Given that:</p>

<ol>
<li>Brexit negotiations are due to start tomorrow (19 June 2017),</li>
<li>The deal with the DUP, to give the Conservatives the majority they want, apparently hasn't yet been finalised,</li>
<li>At least not sufficiently finalised to prevent delaying the Queen's Speech until... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Does the pre-election UK government have the authority to start Brexit talks before a new government is formed? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Given that:</p>

<ol>
<li>Brexit negotiations are due to start tomorrow (19 June 2017),</li>
<li>The deal with the DUP, to give the Conservatives the majority the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,077 | Are there ways to keep the majority in check in a unicameral legislative system? | <p>Are there ways to setup a legislative system that keeps the ruling majority in check without needing to split the body up into a bicameral pair of chambers?</p>

<p>I know bicameral systems aren't perfect, but unicameral systems don't naturally have any such checks and balances. So, are there any ways of tin... | democracy legislative process bicameral | 1 | Are there ways to keep the majority in check in a unicameral legislative system? -- (democracy legislative process bicameral)
<p>Are there ways to setup a legislative system that keeps the ruling majority in check without needing to split the body up into a bicameral pair of chambers?</p>

<p>I know bicameral s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,087 | Why is Greece's debt considered a problem but not US debt, which is much larger? | <p>Greece's and other southern European countries' debt has been considered a problem since the 2008 crash, and austerity measures have been forced to the people.</p>

<p>However the United States also have a colossal debt, yet I have never heard of it being a problem or that the United States requires austerit... | united states europe debt greece | 1 | Why is Greece's debt considered a problem but not US debt, which is much larger? -- (united states europe debt greece)
<p>Greece's and other southern European countries' debt has been considered a problem since the 2008 crash, and austerity measures have been forced to the people.</p>

<p>However the United Sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,088 | Why do countries always make up a noble-sounding excuse before invading another state? | <p>Looking at the history of various invasions one can see a distinct pattern:</p>

<ol>
<li>The US has invaded Syria to "support democracy"</li>
<li>France established a no-fly zone in Libya to "support the democratic revolution"</li>
<li>The second war in Iraq was initiated to "capture chemical we... | war | 1 | Why do countries always make up a noble-sounding excuse before invading another state? -- (war)
<p>Looking at the history of various invasions one can see a distinct pattern:</p>

<ol>
<li>The US has invaded Syria to "support democracy"</li>
<li>France established a no-fly zone in Libya to "support the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,112 | Can a US citizen sue CIA for sponsoring the coup in Iran? | <p>This question is a continuation of the question, asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/20104/can-iran-sue-us-for-the-coup-or-its-results">here</a>.<br>
 As far as the international laws are concerned Iran can not sue US nor CIA for its participation of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/w... | united states law iran coup cia | 1 | Can a US citizen sue CIA for sponsoring the coup in Iran? -- (united states law iran coup cia)
<p>This question is a continuation of the question, asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/20104/can-iran-sue-us-for-the-coup-or-its-results">here</a>.<br>
 As far as the international laws are concer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,130 | Why Indian Government need permission from Bangladesh to visit Thailand through sea ways? | <p>My General Knowledge professor told me, Indian Government need permission from Bangladesh to visit Thailand through <strong>sea ways</strong>.</p>

<p>Why they would need permission even Thailand is far away from Bangladesh?</p>
 | india | 1 | Why Indian Government need permission from Bangladesh to visit Thailand through sea ways? -- (india)
<p>My General Knowledge professor told me, Indian Government need permission from Bangladesh to visit Thailand through <strong>sea ways</strong>.</p>

<p>Why they would need permission even Thailand is far away ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,132 | What does "... Americans enjoy ... a widespread (if still contested) franchise" mean? | <p>I'm reading on oligarchs, and came across this on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligarchy#United_States" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> (from the fourth paragraph):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The study [conceded] "Americans do enjoy many features central to
 democratic governance, such as regul... | democracy government | 1 | What does "... Americans enjoy ... a widespread (if still contested) franchise" mean? -- (democracy government)
<p>I'm reading on oligarchs, and came across this on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligarchy#United_States" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> (from the fourth paragraph):</p>

<blockquote>
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,140 | Is there a country in which the parliamentary majority issued a no confidence vote against its own government soon after being confirmed? | <p>According to <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/15/c_136368815.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Romania faces a rather unusual situation - the parliamentary majority is attempting to impeach its own government:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Romania's major ruling Social Democrati... | government impeachment | 1 | Is there a country in which the parliamentary majority issued a no confidence vote against its own government soon after being confirmed? -- (government impeachment)
<p>According to <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/15/c_136368815.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Romania faces a rather ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,156 | What are the requirements for an entity to be granted observer status for the UN General Assembly? | <p>I stumbled upon this <em>"<a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/INF/71/5" rel="noreferrer">List of non- Member States, entities and organizations having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly</a>"</em></p>

<p>What ... | united nations | 1 | What are the requirements for an entity to be granted observer status for the UN General Assembly? -- (united nations)
<p>I stumbled upon this <em>"<a href="http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/INF/71/5" rel="noreferrer">List of non- Member States, entities and organizations having received a standing invi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,159 | What other times have there been a Queen's Speech without a majority government? | <p>So the Queen's Speech is today and <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/queens-speech-delay-21-june-therea-may-dup-deal-minority-government-conservatives-tory-northern-a7791086.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Conservatives have a minority government</a>, which got me wondering, what other times... | united kingdom constitutional monarchy | 1 | What other times have there been a Queen's Speech without a majority government? -- (united kingdom constitutional monarchy)
<p>So the Queen's Speech is today and <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/queens-speech-delay-21-june-therea-may-dup-deal-minority-government-conservatives-tory-northern-a77910... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,164 | Are there education tests other than PISA test to compare education performance among countries? | <p>When comparing the education level and performance among countries, the media tends to like to use the PISA test. Are there any education tests other than PISA that compare educational performance among countries?</p>

<p><em>I don't mind, if exists, in higher education level or specific industries. If they ... | education | 1 | Are there education tests other than PISA test to compare education performance among countries? -- (education)
<p>When comparing the education level and performance among countries, the media tends to like to use the PISA test. Are there any education tests other than PISA that compare educational performance among co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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