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26,180 | Why do some people in the British Parliament stand during the Prime Minister's Questions session? | <p>Why do some people in the British Parliament stand during the Prime Minister's Questions session?</p>

<p>Who are they? Why do they stand during the speech?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/YXI76.jpg" alt="People standing during Theresa May speech"></p>
 | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Why do some people in the British Parliament stand during the Prime Minister's Questions session? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>Why do some people in the British Parliament stand during the Prime Minister's Questions session?</p>

<p>Who are they? Why do they stand during the speech?</p>

<p><img sr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,195 | What would happen if we banned CEO stock-options tomorrow? | <p>I've been reading about how CEOs have apparently changed considerably how they view their companies when able to take a large majority of their pay in the form of stock options; and now a lot of them seem to think of themselves more like shareholders than as the captain of a (obviously corporate) ship.</p>

... | economy | 1 | What would happen if we banned CEO stock-options tomorrow? -- (economy)
<p>I've been reading about how CEOs have apparently changed considerably how they view their companies when able to take a large majority of their pay in the form of stock options; and now a lot of them seem to think of themselves more like shareho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,200 | Why don't various democratic countries keep military as the 4th component of the check and balance? | <p>We regularly see militaries seize power from Democratic governments (Egypt). In some countries, military ruled for decades (Spain), in some countries military has considerable influnce on the decision making process (Pakistan). In some countries military becomes savior(zimbabwe). In other words, military's influence... | democracy military | 1 | Why don't various democratic countries keep military as the 4th component of the check and balance? -- (democracy military)
<p>We regularly see militaries seize power from Democratic governments (Egypt). In some countries, military ruled for decades (Spain), in some countries military has considerable influnce on the d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,208 | Official reasons for locking guns and ammunition up separately | <p>In many European countries (like Germany or the UK), gun owners are legally required to store their guns unloaded and lock their guns and ammunition up in separate safes. In some of those countries, storing guns and ammunition in the same safe is fine but one is not allowed to store ammunition which fits a gun in th... | guns legislation | 1 | Official reasons for locking guns and ammunition up separately -- (guns legislation)
<p>In many European countries (like Germany or the UK), gun owners are legally required to store their guns unloaded and lock their guns and ammunition up in separate safes. In some of those countries, storing guns and ammunition in th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,210 | Why would a politician from a party in power in a democratic country put the blame on the so called "parallel state"? | <p>The main party in power has just adopted a "resolution" against the so called "parallel state" (<a href="http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-politic-22118258-document-psd-adoptat-rezolutie-impotriva-statului-paralel-ilegitim-care-consuma-resursele-financiare-ale-romaniei-presedintele-klaus-iohannis-isi-incalca-atributiile.h... | political theory | 1 | Why would a politician from a party in power in a democratic country put the blame on the so called "parallel state"? -- (political theory)
<p>The main party in power has just adopted a "resolution" against the so called "parallel state" (<a href="http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-politic-22118258-document-psd-adoptat-rezolu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,217 | Open source community - a digital communism or something else? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26145/why-is-communism-considered-as-evil-like-fascism-and-nazism-in-the-united-stat">Here on politics SE</a> I read the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In order for communism to be moral, it requires everyone to
 voluntarily cooperate with eac... | economy | 1 | Open source community - a digital communism or something else? -- (economy)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26145/why-is-communism-considered-as-evil-like-fascism-and-nazism-in-the-united-stat">Here on politics SE</a> I read the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In order for communi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,225 | Why hasn't Austria joined NATO? | <p>Taking a look upon <a href="https://www.nato.int/nato-on-the-map/#lat=48.74863773808745&lon=7.7055623269091145&zoom=1&layer-1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Europe map highlighting NATO members</a>, I saw a rather strange hole in the center:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/QrKJN.jpg" rel="... | nato austria | 1 | Why hasn't Austria joined NATO? -- (nato austria)
<p>Taking a look upon <a href="https://www.nato.int/nato-on-the-map/#lat=48.74863773808745&lon=7.7055623269091145&zoom=1&layer-1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Europe map highlighting NATO members</a>, I saw a rather strange hole in the center:</p>

<p><... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,227 | How often do the US Senate and House of Representatives contradict each other? | <p>Statistically speaking, how common is it for a bill to pass through the House of Representatives and then fail in the Senate (or vice versa)? And what's the historical trendline of their mutual cooperation, given that the larger states are very much underrepresented in the Senate?</p>
 | united states senate house of representatives | 1 | How often do the US Senate and House of Representatives contradict each other? -- (united states senate house of representatives)
<p>Statistically speaking, how common is it for a bill to pass through the House of Representatives and then fail in the Senate (or vice versa)? And what's the historical trendline of their ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,228 | Is there a map of which developing countries are influenced by which nations in terms of neocolonialism? | <p>According to Wiki:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Neocolonialism is the practice of using capitalism, globalization and cultural imperialism to influence a developing country in lieu of direct military control (imperialism) or indirect political control (hegemony). </p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is there an ... | economy | 1 | Is there a map of which developing countries are influenced by which nations in terms of neocolonialism? -- (economy)
<p>According to Wiki:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Neocolonialism is the practice of using capitalism, globalization and cultural imperialism to influence a developing country in lieu of direct mi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,234 | Why do we need static coalitions? | <p>By the German constitution, every member of parliament has to adhere to their conscience only. In reality, the parties on the parliament usually vote unanimously for some bill. The parties that are part of the coalition vote in support of the bill, the other parties against it.</p>

<p>To me, this does not m... | parties germany | 1 | Why do we need static coalitions? -- (parties germany)
<p>By the German constitution, every member of parliament has to adhere to their conscience only. In reality, the parties on the parliament usually vote unanimously for some bill. The parties that are part of the coalition vote in support of the bill, the other par... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,235 | Why are the Brexit trade talks held up by the divorce talks? | <p>In order to provide certainty for businesses and bureacrats, to a layman it appears practical for Britain to carry out trade talks with the European Union in parallel with the divorce talks.</p>

<p>Yet the consistent message I hear through the news media is that progress must be made on the divorce talks be... | united kingdom european union international relations brexit trade | 1 | Why are the Brexit trade talks held up by the divorce talks? -- (united kingdom european union international relations brexit trade)
<p>In order to provide certainty for businesses and bureacrats, to a layman it appears practical for Britain to carry out trade talks with the European Union in parallel with the divorce ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,246 | How could the UK resolve the Irish border conundrum without staying in the Single Market? | <p>Right now the UK seems to be in a stalemate in regards to the Irish border situation post-Brexit:</p>

<ul>
<li>If they don't leave the Single Market, Brexit would be effectively a farce as the UK would be forced to keep their borders open to immigration by EU citizens.</li>
<li>If they leave the Sin... | united kingdom brexit republic of ireland | 1 | How could the UK resolve the Irish border conundrum without staying in the Single Market? -- (united kingdom brexit republic of ireland)
<p>Right now the UK seems to be in a stalemate in regards to the Irish border situation post-Brexit:</p>

<ul>
<li>If they don't leave the Single Market, Brexit would be e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,252 | In the US, what is the role of and relationship between federal law and state law? | <p>(This is <a href="https://politics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/3233/can-we-devise-a-canonical-question-about-us-federal-law-vs-state-law">an attempt at a canonical question</a> about an important distinction in US law and politics that is different than many other countries. It was <a href="https://politics.sta... | united states constitution congress us state laws | 1 | In the US, what is the role of and relationship between federal law and state law? -- (united states constitution congress us state laws)
<p>(This is <a href="https://politics.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/3233/can-we-devise-a-canonical-question-about-us-federal-law-vs-state-law">an attempt at a canonical question</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,273 | Are there successful opposition parties in illiberal democracies? | <p>In the last decades a couple of illiberal democracies has emerged. It is common in these that while formally they are democracies, the democratic institutions are extremely weak, and the leaders and their parties basically control the whole state leaving no realistic chance for the opposition to overthrow them. The ... | democracy political system | 1 | Are there successful opposition parties in illiberal democracies? -- (democracy political system)
<p>In the last decades a couple of illiberal democracies has emerged. It is common in these that while formally they are democracies, the democratic institutions are extremely weak, and the leaders and their parties basica... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,280 | To what extent do religious congregations in the US advocate a political party? | <p>In the United States, to what extent do religious congregations advocate a political party, candidate, or political spectrum (liberal vs conservative)? The geological scope of my question is just the US and its territories. People's individual experiences with this here are welcome and will suit my needs should ther... | united states voting parties religion political spectrum | 1 | To what extent do religious congregations in the US advocate a political party? -- (united states voting parties religion political spectrum)
<p>In the United States, to what extent do religious congregations advocate a political party, candidate, or political spectrum (liberal vs conservative)? The geological scope of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,281 | Does presumption of innocence work differently for politicians? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/02/12/eu-strengthens-right-to-presumption-of-innocence/#" rel="noreferrer">this EU press release</a>, EU strengthens right to the presumption of innocence:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>On 12 February 2016, the Council adopted a d... | law european union | 1 | Does presumption of innocence work differently for politicians? -- (law european union)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/02/12/eu-strengthens-right-to-presumption-of-innocence/#" rel="noreferrer">this EU press release</a>, EU strengthens right to the presumption of in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,283 | Is UK entitled for the brexit divorce payment refund if it rejoins later? | <p>The UK is facing the payment of around 100 billion pounds to the EU before leaving it. Would that money be returned if the UK reapplies and joins the EU later?</p>
 | brexit money | 1 | Is UK entitled for the brexit divorce payment refund if it rejoins later? -- (brexit money)
<p>The UK is facing the payment of around 100 billion pounds to the EU before leaving it. Would that money be returned if the UK reapplies and joins the EU later?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,295 | Under ACA why are limited open enrollment and a tax penalty both needed? | <p>As I understand it, under ACA (aka Obamacare) there is a month and a half period of time for open enrollment in an ACA marketplace health insurance plan (some extraordinary circumstances excluded). But if you are uninsured for more than a short period of time during the year you face a decently stiff fine (again, so... | united states affordable care act | 1 | Under ACA why are limited open enrollment and a tax penalty both needed? -- (united states affordable care act)
<p>As I understand it, under ACA (aka Obamacare) there is a month and a half period of time for open enrollment in an ACA marketplace health insurance plan (some extraordinary circumstances excluded). But if ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,298 | What does it take to start a "Federal Investigation", and what does such an investigation entail? | <p>Recently I've been seeing several events in which Congress members "demand" a Federal Investigation (<a href="http://static.techspot.com/news/71865-congressmen-demand-investigation-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-sinclair.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">example</a>). </p>

<p>What are the full requirements that mean i... | united states law | 1 | What does it take to start a "Federal Investigation", and what does such an investigation entail? -- (united states law)
<p>Recently I've been seeing several events in which Congress members "demand" a Federal Investigation (<a href="http://static.techspot.com/news/71865-congressmen-demand-investigation-fcc-chairman-aj... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,303 | Are there countries where members of the legislative body are allowed to vote remotely? | <p>Is there a legislative body where elected representatives may cast their vote remotely, through some sort of a computer system? Citizens can already vote remotely in Estonian elections, so it doesn't seem far fetched for politicians to "work" remotely as well. </p>

<p>I'm aware that, for example, the US Pre... | legislative process | 1 | Are there countries where members of the legislative body are allowed to vote remotely? -- (legislative process)
<p>Is there a legislative body where elected representatives may cast their vote remotely, through some sort of a computer system? Citizens can already vote remotely in Estonian elections, so it doesn't seem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,315 | Identify two national flags from a picture (and/or video) | <p>In the <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Diplomatic_Quarter_(%E4%BD%BF%E9%A4%A8%E7%89%B9%E5%8D%80)_of_Taiwan_(%E4%B8%AD%E8%8F%AF%E6%B0%91%E5%9C%8B),_as_seen_from_Lane_101,_Tianmu_West_road_(%E5%A4%A9%E6%AF%8D%E8%A5%BF%E8%B7%AF101%E5%B7%B7)_on_31_October_2017,_around_1PM_(Picture_4).jpg" rel="nofol... | flag | 1 | Identify two national flags from a picture (and/or video) -- (flag)
<p>In the <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Diplomatic_Quarter_(%E4%BD%BF%E9%A4%A8%E7%89%B9%E5%8D%80)_of_Taiwan_(%E4%B8%AD%E8%8F%AF%E6%B0%91%E5%9C%8B),_as_seen_from_Lane_101,_Tianmu_West_road_(%E5%A4%A9%E6%AF%8D%E8%A5%BF%E8%B7%AF101%... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,326 | What laws has congress passed that allows the traffic intersection cameras in USA? | <p><a href="http://wjhl.com/2017/11/13/eye-on-crime-johnson-city-police-detectives-give-inside-look-at-crime-solving-tools/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article by wjhl.com</a> talks about the crime-solving benefits provided by cameras installed in traffic intersections in Johnson City, Tennessee.</p>

<p>I ... | united states privacy | 1 | What laws has congress passed that allows the traffic intersection cameras in USA? -- (united states privacy)
<p><a href="http://wjhl.com/2017/11/13/eye-on-crime-johnson-city-police-detectives-give-inside-look-at-crime-solving-tools/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article by wjhl.com</a> talks about the crime-solving ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,327 | How was European Medicines Agency's new location actually decided? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/26/european-medicines-agency-relocation-could-cause-permanent-damage" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> written several weeks before the actual voting process, Amsterdam (<a href="http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2017/11/20/europe... | european union | 1 | How was European Medicines Agency's new location actually decided? -- (european union)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/26/european-medicines-agency-relocation-could-cause-permanent-damage" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> written several weeks before the actual voting process, Amste... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,354 | What if North Koreans accidentally shot a South Korean? | <p>Somebody posted this on Twitter:</p>

<p>If during shooting a North Korean defector, a South Korean soldier is accidentally killed (by N. Koreans), would that start a war?</p>
 | united states geopolitics international | 1 | What if North Koreans accidentally shot a South Korean? -- (united states geopolitics international)
<p>Somebody posted this on Twitter:</p>

<p>If during shooting a North Korean defector, a South Korean soldier is accidentally killed (by N. Koreans), would that start a war?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,362 | Supreme Court alternates as tie prevention measure | <p>Sometimes when a Supreme Court Justice is out sick, or there's only an even number of Justices currently appointed, the Court makes a tie decision, (which may result in accepting a lower court's decision), making the Supreme Court trial a bit of a waste.</p>

<p>Compare this to the system of alternate jurors... | united states law supreme court | 1 | Supreme Court alternates as tie prevention measure -- (united states law supreme court)
<p>Sometimes when a Supreme Court Justice is out sick, or there's only an even number of Justices currently appointed, the Court makes a tie decision, (which may result in accepting a lower court's decision), making the Supreme Cour... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,369 | Are you legally allowed to fight a war against terror? | <p>So a different <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26358/was-the-pentagon-a-legitimate-military-target/">question</a> asked if the pentagon was a legitimate military target. And an answer ended up saying, that the law of war does not apply to a terrorist organization but rather civilian law.</p>&#x... | international law terrorism rules of war | 1 | Are you legally allowed to fight a war against terror? -- (international law terrorism rules of war)
<p>So a different <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26358/was-the-pentagon-a-legitimate-military-target/">question</a> asked if the pentagon was a legitimate military target. And an answer ended up s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,376 | Could politicians be “blackmailed” because of possible ineligibilities? | <p>Politicians often have certain eligibility criteria, and the dual citizenship saga in Australia has shown that sometimes they fail to meet those criteria.</p>

<p>I’m wondering whether a nefarious organisation could try to “blackmail” a politician by threatening to reveal information that proves they’re not ... | regulation | 1 | Could politicians be “blackmailed” because of possible ineligibilities? -- (regulation)
<p>Politicians often have certain eligibility criteria, and the dual citizenship saga in Australia has shown that sometimes they fail to meet those criteria.</p>

<p>I’m wondering whether a nefarious organisation could try t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,377 | Is the current opioid epidemic analogous to the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s? | <p>A <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/conservatism-without-bigotry/544128/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">recent article</a> from <em>The Atlantic</em> draws an analogy between the current opioid epidemic and the crack epidemic of the 1980s and early 1990s, and the political reaction to the res... | united states drugs | 1 | Is the current opioid epidemic analogous to the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s? -- (united states drugs)
<p>A <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/conservatism-without-bigotry/544128/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">recent article</a> from <em>The Atlantic</em> draws an analogy between the cu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,382 | Do laws prevent a candidate from choosing a particular party affiliation? | <p>Let's say a candidate is running for a federal office, like house or senate. And let's assume they have the minimum requirements to run (often age, citizenship, district/state residence, and some number of signatures). Can they choose whatever party they like as their affiliation on the ballot? For example, can the ... | united states parties | 1 | Do laws prevent a candidate from choosing a particular party affiliation? -- (united states parties)
<p>Let's say a candidate is running for a federal office, like house or senate. And let's assume they have the minimum requirements to run (often age, citizenship, district/state residence, and some number of signatures... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,395 | Why do some countries forbid working on Sunday rather than strictly regulating it? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-24/poland-s-conservative-government-approves-ban-on-sunday-shopping" rel="noreferrer">this source</a>, Poland will gradually forbid commerce on Sundays:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Poland’s ruling party approved a law that will gradually im... | economy public holidays | 1 | Why do some countries forbid working on Sunday rather than strictly regulating it? -- (economy public holidays)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-24/poland-s-conservative-government-approves-ban-on-sunday-shopping" rel="noreferrer">this source</a>, Poland will gradually forbid com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,398 | How do I interpret this table of the number of UK bills for the session 2016-2017? | <p>Does the following table mean that 6 of 33 bills that were passed in that year, originated in the House of Lords?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/MoKvV.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/MoKvV.png" alt="2016-17-session"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk... | united kingdom house of lords | 1 | How do I interpret this table of the number of UK bills for the session 2016-2017? -- (united kingdom house of lords)
<p>Does the following table mean that 6 of 33 bills that were passed in that year, originated in the House of Lords?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/MoKvV.png" rel="noreferrer"><img s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,408 | Which two oil platforms might Vietnam use in its propaganda posters? And why? | <p>In Vung Tau, in the south of Vietnam, one can find a propaganda poster (see this picture of 7 November 2017 and further information about the picture: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vietnamese_propaganda_poster_near_the_pilgrimage_site_Christ_the_King_in_Vung_Tau;_featuring_oil_platforms,_a_sailor_... | propaganda vietnam | 1 | Which two oil platforms might Vietnam use in its propaganda posters? And why? -- (propaganda vietnam)
<p>In Vung Tau, in the south of Vietnam, one can find a propaganda poster (see this picture of 7 November 2017 and further information about the picture: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vietnamese_prop... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,411 | Can the POTUS be the monarch of the UK at the same time? | <p>A tweet on my timeline caught my interest today:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Prince Harry's kids will be Americans. What if one grows up to be president and is in line for the throne at the same time? Brits are playing long-ball here, but it's a smart move. They want America back and this is how they'll do it... | united states united kingdom president monarchy | 1 | Can the POTUS be the monarch of the UK at the same time? -- (united states united kingdom president monarchy)
<p>A tweet on my timeline caught my interest today:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Prince Harry's kids will be Americans. What if one grows up to be president and is in line for the throne at the same time?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,421 | Was Germany's decision about Glyphosat in November 2017 relevant? | <p>I see in the news that Germany's Minister of Food and Agriculture Christian Schmidt voted with yes for Glyphosat, although he should have abstained, because of a dissent in the grand coalition.</p>

<p>My question is, did his vote change the outcome? I saw that 18 of the 28 EU countries voted with yes. I gue... | european union environmental policy | 1 | Was Germany's decision about Glyphosat in November 2017 relevant? -- (european union environmental policy)
<p>I see in the news that Germany's Minister of Food and Agriculture Christian Schmidt voted with yes for Glyphosat, although he should have abstained, because of a dissent in the grand coalition.</p>

<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,430 | What would stop a representative democracy becoming a dictatorship? | <p>In a representative democracy, those elected pass laws for the country. If a political party had a majority in the relevant legislature(s), could that party use its majority to write a law that superseded all other laws? Could this new law do away with any further elections, free press, etc? If a 2/3 majority would ... | democracy dictatorship majority legislature | 1 | What would stop a representative democracy becoming a dictatorship? -- (democracy dictatorship majority legislature)
<p>In a representative democracy, those elected pass laws for the country. If a political party had a majority in the relevant legislature(s), could that party use its majority to write a law that supers... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,444 | Are there any examples of politicians within EU countries that have been elected after being convicted? | <p>On several occasions there were serious discussions if a person is politically eligible if he/she has been finally convicted (final decision). The typical example is the current (2017) Romanian <a href="http://www.cdep.ro/pls/parlam/structura2015.mp?idm=103&cam=2&leg=2016&idl=2" rel="noreferrer">Presiden... | european union romania | 1 | Are there any examples of politicians within EU countries that have been elected after being convicted? -- (european union romania)
<p>On several occasions there were serious discussions if a person is politically eligible if he/she has been finally convicted (final decision). The typical example is the current (2017) ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,446 | Does North Korea accept asylum seekers? | <p>Is it possible for a UK citizen seek asylum in Democratic People's Republic of Korea ? They seem to have an embassy in London but I have not managed to find their web-site and any relevant information about the process.</p>
 | north korea asylum | 1 | Does North Korea accept asylum seekers? -- (north korea asylum)
<p>Is it possible for a UK citizen seek asylum in Democratic People's Republic of Korea ? They seem to have an embassy in London but I have not managed to find their web-site and any relevant information about the process.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,474 | What are the criteria for belonging to the G20? | <p>Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union belong to the G-20, but they aren't the 20 most important economies (some of them are, but o... | international relations | 1 | What are the criteria for belonging to the G20? -- (international relations)
<p>Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union belong to the G... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,480 | Has the Trump administration so far responded to any of the "We the people" petitions? | <p>I am curious on if the Trump administration has responded to any of the petitions that received over 100K signatures on <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov" rel="noreferrer">petitions.whitehouse.gov</a>.</p>

<p>On <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/about#step-by-step" rel="noreferrer">this FAQ ... | united states donald trump petition | 1 | Has the Trump administration so far responded to any of the "We the people" petitions? -- (united states donald trump petition)
<p>I am curious on if the Trump administration has responded to any of the petitions that received over 100K signatures on <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov" rel="noreferrer">petitions... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,484 | Under what conditions can US influence legislative process in another country? | <p>On November 27, 2017, U.S. Department of State published a <a href="https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/11/275899.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">short article</a> about Proposals Affecting the Independence of the Judiciary in Romania (emphasis mine):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The United States notes with... | united states legislative process romania | 1 | Under what conditions can US influence legislative process in another country? -- (united states legislative process romania)
<p>On November 27, 2017, U.S. Department of State published a <a href="https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/11/275899.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">short article</a> about Proposals Affecting... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,507 | Why does it matter which house of Congress a bill originates in? | <p>The U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Sec. 7) states that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Often times when discussing fiscal policy,... | united states law constitution congress government | 1 | Why does it matter which house of Congress a bill originates in? -- (united states law constitution congress government)
<p>The U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Sec. 7) states that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,516 | Why do countries encourage nationalism? | <p>Coming from the subcontinent I was raised to love and defend my country no matter what (e.g. in discussions always say that no matter what my country did not do anything wrong).</p>

<p>I am now living in Germany. Because of its past the Germans are a bit sensitive with this topic. And here my eyes opened to... | government policy | 1 | Why do countries encourage nationalism? -- (government policy)
<p>Coming from the subcontinent I was raised to love and defend my country no matter what (e.g. in discussions always say that no matter what my country did not do anything wrong).</p>

<p>I am now living in Germany. Because of its past the Germans ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,535 | If the Russian regime is so popular, why does it need to invest into limiting freedom of expression? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/08/01/russia-new-legislation-attacks-internet-anonymity" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Putin has signed two laws that further limit freedom of expression (law source):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Two new laws in Russia jeopardize the privacy and security of in... | russian federation freedom of speech privacy | 1 | If the Russian regime is so popular, why does it need to invest into limiting freedom of expression? -- (russian federation freedom of speech privacy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/08/01/russia-new-legislation-attacks-internet-anonymity" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Putin has signed two l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,542 | What is this 45-star American flag? | <p>I was watching the news today and spotted a very strange flag behind this talking head. It appears to be a U.S. flag with 45 stars arranged mostly in a circular pattern, but it doesn't look like the <a href="http://www.usflag.org/history/the45starflag.html" rel="noreferrer">official 45 star flag from 1896.</a></p>&#... | united states flag | 1 | What is this 45-star American flag? -- (united states flag)
<p>I was watching the news today and spotted a very strange flag behind this talking head. It appears to be a U.S. flag with 45 stars arranged mostly in a circular pattern, but it doesn't look like the <a href="http://www.usflag.org/history/the45starflag.html"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,560 | How do libertarians see people that have an illness that they cannot afford treating by themselves? | <p>Libertarians usually are strong critical of government financed health-care. Under this ideology, what would a person with a health condition that is out of pocket have to do to treat do under the libertarian system? Is this a case where the minimal libertarian government would have to intervene, or would such a per... | healthcare libertarianism | 1 | How do libertarians see people that have an illness that they cannot afford treating by themselves? -- (healthcare libertarianism)
<p>Libertarians usually are strong critical of government financed health-care. Under this ideology, what would a person with a health condition that is out of pocket have to do to treat do... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,564 | Has Facebook’s (or other social network) block policy been abused to limit freedom of expression inside EU? | <p>On 26th of November, another important (more than 10K protesters) <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/15000-people-join-anti-govt-protest-bucharest/" rel="noreferrer">anti-government protest took place in Bucharest</a>. </p>

<p>This looked like a regular protest for 2017, but this one had something pec... | european union protests social media | 1 | Has Facebook’s (or other social network) block policy been abused to limit freedom of expression inside EU? -- (european union protests social media)
<p>On 26th of November, another important (more than 10K protesters) <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/15000-people-join-anti-govt-protest-bucharest/" rel="norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,570 | How people are supposed to commute from home to work and do errands under the libertarian system? | <p>According to the libertarian ideology everything should be private, including the street that passes in front of your house. Most houses I know have access to only one street, thus most people would be stuck to the mercy of one road monopoly in front of their homes in order to get out and go around. This street owne... | libertarianism infrastructure | 1 | How people are supposed to commute from home to work and do errands under the libertarian system? -- (libertarianism infrastructure)
<p>According to the libertarian ideology everything should be private, including the street that passes in front of your house. Most houses I know have access to only one street, thus mos... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,575 | How many US military troops are in Syria? | <p>How many US military troops are in Syria? </p>

<p>Are there any official statistics, claims by Russia or Syria, Or any other notable sources about this? </p>
 | united states syria | 1 | How many US military troops are in Syria? -- (united states syria)
<p>How many US military troops are in Syria? </p>

<p>Are there any official statistics, claims by Russia or Syria, Or any other notable sources about this? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,580 | How have expert political observers evaluated the actions taken by Pakistan against terrorism in response to the Peshawar Army School attack? | <p>Considering that the attack which took place nearly 3 years ago was an open challenge to the Army engaged in a major anti-insurgency <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Zarb-e-Azb" rel="nofollow noreferrer">campaign</a> in the 'tribal region', a very strong official retaliation against terrorism would... | terrorism pakistan | 1 | How have expert political observers evaluated the actions taken by Pakistan against terrorism in response to the Peshawar Army School attack? -- (terrorism pakistan)
<p>Considering that the attack which took place nearly 3 years ago was an open challenge to the Army engaged in a major anti-insurgency <a href="https://e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,612 | Is there a minimum amount of opportunity to provide for reading a bill to be passed? | <p>The Republican tax plan was just passed, and there's a bit of uproar about the way it was released. Several of the Democratic congressmen have complained they were not able to read it, both because the time period they were given was too small and because they claimed some of the handwritten text was illegible. </p>... | united states congress political system | 1 | Is there a minimum amount of opportunity to provide for reading a bill to be passed? -- (united states congress political system)
<p>The Republican tax plan was just passed, and there's a bit of uproar about the way it was released. Several of the Democratic congressmen have complained they were not able to read it, bo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,614 | At what moment is the handwritten text in the Republican tax plan defined and deemed binding? | <p>The Republican tax plan was just passed, but there is some uproar over the handwritten portions of the plan. Obviously, at first all bills were handwritten, but I'm curious if there were some practices which were in place then which may have faded as bills became predominantly typed.</p>

<p>Mainly, I am cur... | united states legislative process | 1 | At what moment is the handwritten text in the Republican tax plan defined and deemed binding? -- (united states legislative process)
<p>The Republican tax plan was just passed, but there is some uproar over the handwritten portions of the plan. Obviously, at first all bills were handwritten, but I'm curious if there we... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,627 | Did Republicans accidentally kill corporate deductions, and will it force the Senate to revise and re-vote? | <p><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/12/senate-gop-accidentally-killed-all-corporate-tax-deductions.html" rel="noreferrer">An article in <em>New York</em> magazine</a> indicates that</p>
<blockquote>
<p>While Republicans were manically outlining their plans to take from the poor to give to the ... | united states taxes legislative process legislation | 1 | Did Republicans accidentally kill corporate deductions, and will it force the Senate to revise and re-vote? -- (united states taxes legislative process legislation)
<p><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/12/senate-gop-accidentally-killed-all-corporate-tax-deductions.html" rel="noreferrer">An article in <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,630 | When does the victor of the Alabama special Senate election actually become Senator? | <p>With all the talk of Roy Moore and Doug Jones, I’m surprised this is as difficult to discover as it is, but I haven’t been able to find it: once the victor, whoever that is, is determined in the 2017 Alabama special Senate election, when does that person actually become Senator, i.e. able to vote in the Senate (and,... | united states election | 1 | When does the victor of the Alabama special Senate election actually become Senator? -- (united states election)
<p>With all the talk of Roy Moore and Doug Jones, I’m surprised this is as difficult to discover as it is, but I haven’t been able to find it: once the victor, whoever that is, is determined in the 2017 Alab... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,638 | Is there any record of Trickle Down Economics improving the economy? | <p>Since the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/01/politics/senate-tax-bill-vote-uncertainty/index.html?iid=EL" rel="noreferrer">senate passed the tax bill</a> this month that's left me confused. I try to look at both sides of partisan politics rather than joining one team and hating everything about the other. Now to... | united states economy | 1 | Is there any record of Trickle Down Economics improving the economy? -- (united states economy)
<p>Since the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/01/politics/senate-tax-bill-vote-uncertainty/index.html?iid=EL" rel="noreferrer">senate passed the tax bill</a> this month that's left me confused. I try to look at both sides... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,657 | What are the benefits for the US in declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital? | <p><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/06/politics/president-donald-trump-jerusalem/index.html" rel="noreferrer">According to CNN</a>, Trump has just recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital on
 Wednesday and an... | united states israel jerusalem | 1 | What are the benefits for the US in declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital? -- (united states israel jerusalem)
<p><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/06/politics/president-donald-trump-jerusalem/index.html" rel="noreferrer">According to CNN</a>, Trump has just recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital:</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,665 | Is it possible by law to run for President of the United States without appearing in public? | <p>The title says it all. Imagine the candidate has some sort of medical restriction and can't leave his house. He or she can talk personally only with limited number of people. Can he entrust all the paperwork to his representative and run a presidential campaign from the Internet?</p>

<p>I'm talking only abo... | united states election president presidential election | 1 | Is it possible by law to run for President of the United States without appearing in public? -- (united states election president presidential election)
<p>The title says it all. Imagine the candidate has some sort of medical restriction and can't leave his house. He or she can talk personally only with limited number ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,683 | Reason behind why Trump may want to lift the Russia sanctions | <p>With <strong>Trump</strong> trying to lift sanctions against <strong>Russia</strong> soon after assuming the presidential role, I'm curious what reasons <strong>Trump</strong> may have for such actions? Would there be good reasons for lifting such sanctions the US people would benefit from or what?</p>

<blo... | donald trump sanctions | 1 | Reason behind why Trump may want to lift the Russia sanctions -- (donald trump sanctions)
<p>With <strong>Trump</strong> trying to lift sanctions against <strong>Russia</strong> soon after assuming the presidential role, I'm curious what reasons <strong>Trump</strong> may have for such actions? Would there be good reas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,684 | Are lawmakers forbidden from bringing their children to the chamber? | <p>There was a <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/11/29/national/social-issues/kumamoto-assembly-woman-slapped-with-official-warning-bringing-baby-to-work/" rel="noreferrer">recent story in Japan</a> where a parent brought her child to work, but according to the council rules, no-one other than the lawmake... | united states congress | 1 | Are lawmakers forbidden from bringing their children to the chamber? -- (united states congress)
<p>There was a <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/11/29/national/social-issues/kumamoto-assembly-woman-slapped-with-official-warning-bringing-baby-to-work/" rel="noreferrer">recent story in Japan</a> where a pa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,687 | What UK online newspaper portal to watch / follow? | <p>I'm a person with social liberal views and I recently moved from Hungary to the United Kingdom. In hungarian I usually read Index.hu and 444.hu, and sometimes hvg.hu and other left, liberal voices. 
While existed I occasionally bought Népszabadság and I was a regular buyer in the early 2000s. </p>

<p>My... | united kingdom brexit foreign policy local government | 1 | What UK online newspaper portal to watch / follow? -- (united kingdom brexit foreign policy local government)
<p>I'm a person with social liberal views and I recently moved from Hungary to the United Kingdom. In hungarian I usually read Index.hu and 444.hu, and sometimes hvg.hu and other left, liberal voices. 
Whil... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,691 | Do swing states get significant benefits from the disproportional attention during Presidential campaigns? | <p>Looking at the <a href="http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2016/campaign-travel-log/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">map of campaign visits</a> by Presidential candidates in 2016, it's obvious that a handful of swing states receive a disproportionate amount of attention from both the Democratic and the Republican parties.... | united states presidential election | 1 | Do swing states get significant benefits from the disproportional attention during Presidential campaigns? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Looking at the <a href="http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2016/campaign-travel-log/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">map of campaign visits</a> by Presidential candidates in 2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,696 | What is a Republic? | <p>The question "What is a Republic?" has been half-asked more than once
on this website (see <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/11526/what-is-the-difference-between-a-republic-and-a-representative-democracy">this question</a>, <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/15622/differenc... | united states political theory history republic | 1 | What is a Republic? -- (united states political theory history republic)
<p>The question "What is a Republic?" has been half-asked more than once
on this website (see <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/11526/what-is-the-difference-between-a-republic-and-a-representative-democracy">this question</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,705 | Which KGB people captured the post-Soviet state? | <p>In <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-to-live-in-putin-russia-life-luke-harding-collusion-politics-military-alexander-litvinenko-2017-11?IR=T" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> Interview, Luke Harding, a journalist, said that:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>But what’s happened in the kind of post-So... | russian federation | 1 | Which KGB people captured the post-Soviet state? -- (russian federation)
<p>In <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-to-live-in-putin-russia-life-luke-harding-collusion-politics-military-alexander-litvinenko-2017-11?IR=T" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> Interview, Luke Harding, a journalist, said tha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,713 | What is the point of countries not recognizing the physical reality of who controls a certain territory? | <p>There has recently been a lot of controversy regarding President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. However it seems odd to me that this is a point of contention in the first place, as the physical reality is that Israel does in fact controls all of Jerusalem and their government reall... | political theory international law territory territorial dispute | 1 | What is the point of countries not recognizing the physical reality of who controls a certain territory? -- (political theory international law territory territorial dispute)
<p>There has recently been a lot of controversy regarding President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. However it ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,714 | Would it be right, wrong or misleading to say that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 2017 passed by the Senate "largely cut taxes for the rich"? | <p>In <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26638/is-there-any-record-of-trickle-down-economics-improving-the-economy?noredirect=1#comment97382_26638">a recent question I asked</a>, a commenter just told me:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>You should remove the "which largely cut taxes for the rich" ... | united states taxes | 1 | Would it be right, wrong or misleading to say that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 2017 passed by the Senate "largely cut taxes for the rich"? -- (united states taxes)
<p>In <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26638/is-there-any-record-of-trickle-down-economics-improving-the-economy?noredirect=1#comment973... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,715 | Are concealed carry permit and drivers licenses analogous? | <p>In the ongoing debate around the National Reciprocity bills moving in Congress, many of the proponents for gun rights attempt to draw an analogy between concealed carry permit and drivers licenses. Is this valid?</p>

<p>By valid, would the current versions of the bill make driving and carrying procedures eq... | united states guns regulation | 1 | Are concealed carry permit and drivers licenses analogous? -- (united states guns regulation)
<p>In the ongoing debate around the National Reciprocity bills moving in Congress, many of the proponents for gun rights attempt to draw an analogy between concealed carry permit and drivers licenses. Is this valid?</p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,724 | What is the purpose of issuing laws/regulations without penalty? | <p>At the beginning of November, Romanian government <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/romanias-government-approves-fiscal-measures-despite-criticism/" rel="noreferrer">approved significant fiscal changes</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Government passed the highly criticized measure of transferring&... | law | 1 | What is the purpose of issuing laws/regulations without penalty? -- (law)
<p>At the beginning of November, Romanian government <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/romanias-government-approves-fiscal-measures-despite-criticism/" rel="noreferrer">approved significant fiscal changes</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,733 | Has privately funded national policing ever been implemented? | <p>Has privately funded national policing ever been implemented?</p>

<p>In a low-tax or even zero tax system, one would assume there would still need to be some kind of legal system in place and the only way I can think of to enforce that isn't simply mob rule is a national, privately funded police system.</p>... | law taxes police | 1 | Has privately funded national policing ever been implemented? -- (law taxes police)
<p>Has privately funded national policing ever been implemented?</p>

<p>In a low-tax or even zero tax system, one would assume there would still need to be some kind of legal system in place and the only way I can think of to e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,743 | Why didn't Labour's 2017 manifesto contain a commitment to abolish the House of Lords? | <p>I may be reading too much into this but it seems to me that Labour's manifesto during the 2017 election contained a curious ommission.</p>

<p>The 2015 manifesto under Ed Miliband had a commitment to replacing the House of Lords with an elected second chamber:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Labour is <st... | united kingdom labour party jeremy corbyn house of lords | 1 | Why didn't Labour's 2017 manifesto contain a commitment to abolish the House of Lords? -- (united kingdom labour party jeremy corbyn house of lords)
<p>I may be reading too much into this but it seems to me that Labour's manifesto during the 2017 election contained a curious ommission.</p>

<p>The 2015 manifest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,748 | Are electric cars powered by coal-based electricity any benefit? | <p>Are there any viable alternative fuel sources other than (dirty) coal, that would make electric cars really that much cleaner?</p>

<p>Heard a report that countries around the world are setting deadlines when all cars on the road have to be electric, or at least a big percentage of the cars.</p>

<p>... | environmental policy | 1 | Are electric cars powered by coal-based electricity any benefit? -- (environmental policy)
<p>Are there any viable alternative fuel sources other than (dirty) coal, that would make electric cars really that much cleaner?</p>

<p>Heard a report that countries around the world are setting deadlines when all cars ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,767 | How to better ensure no conflict with laws of the United States for a person wanting to run for public office | <p>If the only qualifications to be eligible for the President of the United States of America is that of:</p>

<ul>
<li>Be a natural-born U.S. citizen</li>
<li>Be at least 35 years old</li>
<li>Have resided in the U.S. at least 14 years</li>
</ul>

<h2>Question</h2>

<p>Is there... | president presidential election corruption election requirements | 1 | How to better ensure no conflict with laws of the United States for a person wanting to run for public office -- (president presidential election corruption election requirements)
<p>If the only qualifications to be eligible for the President of the United States of America is that of:</p>

<ul>
<li>Be a na... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,777 | What happened in California in 1994 when hate crime increased so much? | <p>I'm playing with the dataset provided by <a href="https://crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov/downloads-and-docs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FBI Crime Data Explorer</a>. And I found a significant increase in hate crime incidents.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/GVpxv.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><im... | united states crime california hate speech | 1 | What happened in California in 1994 when hate crime increased so much? -- (united states crime california hate speech)
<p>I'm playing with the dataset provided by <a href="https://crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov/downloads-and-docs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FBI Crime Data Explorer</a>. And I found a significant increa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,784 | What happens to Staff when a Congressman Resigns? | <p>Recently a number of high profile Senators and Congressmen have resigned.</p>

<p>I believe each of them has numerous staff, both in Washington DC and in their home state / district. </p>

<p>What happens to these staffers when their boss abruptly leaves?<p>
Are they terminated immediately?<p>&#... | united states congress | 1 | What happens to Staff when a Congressman Resigns? -- (united states congress)
<p>Recently a number of high profile Senators and Congressmen have resigned.</p>

<p>I believe each of them has numerous staff, both in Washington DC and in their home state / district. </p>

<p>What happens to these staffers... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,788 | MONUSCO: Member state reaction to UN offensive in the Congo | <p>Last week <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42285871" rel="nofollow noreferrer">in the DROC</a> the UN suffered its greatest loss of peacekeeper life since <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)#U.S._and_UNOSOM" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the Battle of Mogadishu</a>, with at lea... | international law united nations africa | 1 | MONUSCO: Member state reaction to UN offensive in the Congo -- (international law united nations africa)
<p>Last week <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42285871" rel="nofollow noreferrer">in the DROC</a> the UN suffered its greatest loss of peacekeeper life since <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,794 | Why did Vladimir Putin order a pullout from Syria in late 2017? | <p>Vladimir Putin ordered pullout of Russian troops from Syria. Why such a decision?<br>
 Russia had entered Syria to ensure that Bashar-Al-Assad remain in power and the West do not put a puppet in power?
It would have been logical to let the troops stay in Syria till Assad ensures stability in the volatile cou... | russian federation international relations syria vladimir putin | 1 | Why did Vladimir Putin order a pullout from Syria in late 2017? -- (russian federation international relations syria vladimir putin)
<p>Vladimir Putin ordered pullout of Russian troops from Syria. Why such a decision?<br>
 Russia had entered Syria to ensure that Bashar-Al-Assad remain in power and the West do not p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,820 | How do US Senate Elections Work? | <p>Do all the votes in a precinct go to the majority candidate (eg winner take all) and then the tallies added up by precinct? Or do they take the simple majority in the state?</p>
 | united states voting senate | 1 | How do US Senate Elections Work? -- (united states voting senate)
<p>Do all the votes in a precinct go to the majority candidate (eg winner take all) and then the tallies added up by precinct? Or do they take the simple majority in the state?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,825 | Difference in Brexit terms | <p>What is the difference between hard and soft Brexit? Is it only economic related affair or does it also pertain to trade and other sectors?
Is it only the PM of the UK who decides whether it will be a hard or soft Brexit? Or does the House of Commons and the House of Lords vote on the terms?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Difference in Brexit terms -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>What is the difference between hard and soft Brexit? Is it only economic related affair or does it also pertain to trade and other sectors?
Is it only the PM of the UK who decides whether it will be a hard or soft Brexit? Or does the House of C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,829 | Did a Vice President ever cast a tie-breaking vote against his own party? | <p>The Vice President is theoretically allowed to vote according to his own conscience, just as all other members of the Congress. But did a situation ever occur where the Vice President cast a tie-breaking vote against the party of which they were currently a member? </p>
 | united states senate vice president | 1 | Did a Vice President ever cast a tie-breaking vote against his own party? -- (united states senate vice president)
<p>The Vice President is theoretically allowed to vote according to his own conscience, just as all other members of the Congress. But did a situation ever occur where the Vice President cast a tie-breakin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,830 | What proportion of recognised countries have their foundation through violence? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26783/on-what-grounds-are-countries-considered-sovereign">On what grounds are countries considered sovereign?</a> had part of its question as</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>By what means is a country considered legitimate or sovereign, even if [its] foundatio... | international relations war | 1 | What proportion of recognised countries have their foundation through violence? -- (international relations war)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/26783/on-what-grounds-are-countries-considered-sovereign">On what grounds are countries considered sovereign?</a> had part of its question as</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,836 | What would be the necessary steps to make Jerusalem an independent country? | <p>What would be the necessary steps to make Jerusalem an independent country like the Vatican City State? And is this even feasible?</p>
 | jerusalem | 1 | What would be the necessary steps to make Jerusalem an independent country? -- (jerusalem)
<p>What would be the necessary steps to make Jerusalem an independent country like the Vatican City State? And is this even feasible?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,843 | Does the government of Israel have an official position on the claimed territory? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel#Further_conflict_and_peace_process" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No Israeli legislation has defined the territory of Israel and no act specifically included East Jerusalem therein.</p>
</blockquote>

... | israel | 1 | Does the government of Israel have an official position on the claimed territory? -- (israel)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel#Further_conflict_and_peace_process" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No Israeli legislation has defined the territory of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,847 | Are there any examples of dealing with unenforced laws? | <p>Attorney <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Silverglate" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Harvey Silverglate</a> argues that loosely interpreted legislation allows overzealous US prosecutors to charge any particular (disliked) citizen with <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/1594035229" rel="nofol... | united states law civil rights | 1 | Are there any examples of dealing with unenforced laws? -- (united states law civil rights)
<p>Attorney <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Silverglate" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Harvey Silverglate</a> argues that loosely interpreted legislation allows overzealous US prosecutors to charge any particular (disl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,853 | Which Brexit option did the UK end up with? | <p>This <a href="http://brexitoptions.co.uk/diagram.html" rel="noreferrer">interactive diagram</a> presents the following options for UK Brexit. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JwqZU.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JwqZU.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Which Brexit option did the UK end up with? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>This <a href="http://brexitoptions.co.uk/diagram.html" rel="noreferrer">interactive diagram</a> presents the following options for UK Brexit. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JwqZU.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,854 | What are the main arguments against net neutrality? | <p>With the upcoming FCC vote to abolish net neutrality provisions in the United States, I have read a tremendous amount about why net neutrality is a good thing and should be kept. What I haven't seen much of is why people would be opposed to it.</p>

<p>What are the main arguments against net neutrality?</p>&... | united states legislation internet net neutrality fcc | 1 | What are the main arguments against net neutrality? -- (united states legislation internet net neutrality fcc)
<p>With the upcoming FCC vote to abolish net neutrality provisions in the United States, I have read a tremendous amount about why net neutrality is a good thing and should be kept. What I haven't seen much of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,855 | Can the seating of a Senator be delayed indefinitely? | <p>As Doug Jones won the Alabama Senate race yesterday, there are <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/democrats-call-for-halt-to-gop-tax-bill-until-jones-is-seated-in-the-senate/2017/12/13/9c42fe44-e00f-11e7-8679-a9728984779c_story.html?utm_term=.be113b776131" rel="noreferrer">calls by Democrats to seat h... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Can the seating of a Senator be delayed indefinitely? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>As Doug Jones won the Alabama Senate race yesterday, there are <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/democrats-call-for-halt-to-gop-tax-bill-until-jones-is-seated-in-the-senate/2017/12/13/9c42fe44-e00f-11e7-8679-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,858 | Result if a sitting president was found ineligible by surprise discovery of origin | <p>What happens if, after a few years, a sitting President was found in a surprise revelation, <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwitchedAtBirth" rel="noreferrer">and through no fault of their own</a>, to have been utterly ineligible for that office because of both where they were actually born and wh... | united states president | 1 | Result if a sitting president was found ineligible by surprise discovery of origin -- (united states president)
<p>What happens if, after a few years, a sitting President was found in a surprise revelation, <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwitchedAtBirth" rel="noreferrer">and through no fault of the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,859 | Who legitimizes the new constitution of a Nepal? | <p>On 16 September 2015, Nepal drafted a new constitution. <a href="https://thediplomat.com/2015/09/nepals-new-constitution-65-years-in-the-making/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://thediplomat.com/2015/09/nepals-new-constitution-65-years-in-the-making/</a></p>

<p>Who can decide whether a constitution can be ... | constitution nepal | 1 | Who legitimizes the new constitution of a Nepal? -- (constitution nepal)
<p>On 16 September 2015, Nepal drafted a new constitution. <a href="https://thediplomat.com/2015/09/nepals-new-constitution-65-years-in-the-making/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://thediplomat.com/2015/09/nepals-new-constitution-65-years-in-the-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,861 | Can the UK realistically back out of Brexit? | <p><strong><em>Note: this is not a question about whether Brexit is a good or bad thing. Keep answers impartial please.</em></strong></p>

<p>It is quite obvious that the current British government negotiating Brexit terms has a very weak mandate. It is also obvious that while there (still) is support for leavi... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Can the UK realistically back out of Brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p><strong><em>Note: this is not a question about whether Brexit is a good or bad thing. Keep answers impartial please.</em></strong></p>

<p>It is quite obvious that the current British government negotiating Brexit terms ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,868 | If an impostor President was elected, and later found out, would the impersonated person then hold office? | <p>Suppose a few years before an election a US citizen is swapped out with a foreign impostor, and the imposter runs for president, is elected, but is eventually discovered while in office. The impersonated party, who's been tied up in the White House basement, is released.</p>

<p>Is the impersonated party, (... | united states president presidential election | 1 | If an impostor President was elected, and later found out, would the impersonated person then hold office? -- (united states president presidential election)
<p>Suppose a few years before an election a US citizen is swapped out with a foreign impostor, and the imposter runs for president, is elected, but is eventually ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,877 | What are the major points of contention for Net Neutrality in the courts? | <p>The FCC just voted to dismantle net neutrality. </p>

<p>This was expected, and now the decision goes to the <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/want-to-save-net-neutrality-take-it-to-court" rel="noreferrer">DC circuit court</a> then <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/05/01/ne... | united states | 1 | What are the major points of contention for Net Neutrality in the courts? -- (united states)
<p>The FCC just voted to dismantle net neutrality. </p>

<p>This was expected, and now the decision goes to the <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/want-to-save-net-neutrality-take-it-to-court" rel="noreferrer">DC ci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,888 | What are the reasons that Poland's people would allow the elimination of separation of powers? | <p>The US State Department <a href="https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/07/272791.htm" rel="noreferrer">stated</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Polish government has continued to pursue legislation that appears to undermine judicial independence and weaken the rule of law in Poland,” ... “We urge all side... | separation of powers poland | 1 | What are the reasons that Poland's people would allow the elimination of separation of powers? -- (separation of powers poland)
<p>The US State Department <a href="https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/07/272791.htm" rel="noreferrer">stated</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Polish government has continued to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,890 | Why can't the counties that support the proposed state of Jefferson appeal directly to the federal government for statehood? | <p>Why can't the counties that support the proposed state of Jefferson appeal directly to the federal government for statehood? California and Oregon will never say yes despite nearly all the counties supporting the split, so what options do they have?</p>
 | united states government california | 1 | Why can't the counties that support the proposed state of Jefferson appeal directly to the federal government for statehood? -- (united states government california)
<p>Why can't the counties that support the proposed state of Jefferson appeal directly to the federal government for statehood? California and Oregon will... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,897 | Why doesn't South Korea give up its claim on North Korea? | <p>By now it's completely obvious that the Korean peninsula won't be reuniting any time soon. It's also quite likely that the South wouldn't want a full reunification anyway given the enormous economic differences between the two countries. </p>

<p>So why won't South Korea officially abandon their claim to the... | north korea south korea | 1 | Why doesn't South Korea give up its claim on North Korea? -- (north korea south korea)
<p>By now it's completely obvious that the Korean peninsula won't be reuniting any time soon. It's also quite likely that the South wouldn't want a full reunification anyway given the enormous economic differences between the two cou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,905 | How could the free market limit the effects of net neutrality's repeal? | <p>How could the free market limit the effects of net neutrality's repeal? Specifically, how will consumers' internet access be protected without government regulation?</p>
 | united states economy government internet net neutrality | 1 | How could the free market limit the effects of net neutrality's repeal? -- (united states economy government internet net neutrality)
<p>How could the free market limit the effects of net neutrality's repeal? Specifically, how will consumers' internet access be protected without government regulation?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,913 | Has anyone attempted to quantify the effects of a full legalization of all drugs? | <p>Many thought leaders (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/04/richard-branson-drugs/477930/" rel="noreferrer">such as Richard Branson</a>) believe that a full legalization of all drugs is the best approach for global drug policy. But has anyone ever attempted to calculate the effects of how suc... | policy drugs | 1 | Has anyone attempted to quantify the effects of a full legalization of all drugs? -- (policy drugs)
<p>Many thought leaders (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/04/richard-branson-drugs/477930/" rel="noreferrer">such as Richard Branson</a>) believe that a full legalization of all drugs is the bes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,921 | Could Obama have legally appointed a third party or more than three Democrats to the FCC? | <p>I've read the president's party can only have a 3-2 majority in the FCC? Is this a law or a tradition? And, is there anything that prohibits the president from appointing a different minority to the FCC?</p>

<p>Could Obama have appointed a Green Party candidate to the FCC rather than Ajit Pai?</p>
 | barack obama net neutrality fcc | 1 | Could Obama have legally appointed a third party or more than three Democrats to the FCC? -- (barack obama net neutrality fcc)
<p>I've read the president's party can only have a 3-2 majority in the FCC? Is this a law or a tradition? And, is there anything that prohibits the president from appointing a different minorit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,928 | Why is the Senate so much more prominent than the House of Representatives? | <p>In theory, both Chambers of the American Congress hold the same amount of power - one cannot pass a law without the agreement of the other. But in practice it seems that the media is focuses a lot more on the Senate and the votes over major laws (such as the Obamacare repeal) often come down to a battle in Senate ra... | united states senate | 1 | Why is the Senate so much more prominent than the House of Representatives? -- (united states senate)
<p>In theory, both Chambers of the American Congress hold the same amount of power - one cannot pass a law without the agreement of the other. But in practice it seems that the media is focuses a lot more on the Senate... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,929 | How far could Congress strip the President of his powers if they so wished? | <p>A lot of the President's powers only exist because they're designated as such by the Congress - such as the controversial power to restrict immigration to the United States by certain groups. </p>

<p>But just how far could Congress theoretically go in stripping the president of his powers, without amending ... | united states president congress | 1 | How far could Congress strip the President of his powers if they so wished? -- (united states president congress)
<p>A lot of the President's powers only exist because they're designated as such by the Congress - such as the controversial power to restrict immigration to the United States by certain groups. </p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,939 | What is the procedure if the German post-election negotiations fail again? | <p>It has been a month or so since the German elections. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s talks with other parties were inconclusive. According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/27/german-grand-coalition-talks-unlikely-to-begin-until-new-year" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Guardian</a>, talks are to be h... | germany angela merkel | 1 | What is the procedure if the German post-election negotiations fail again? -- (germany angela merkel)
<p>It has been a month or so since the German elections. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s talks with other parties were inconclusive. According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/27/german-grand-coalition... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,944 | How does ethnic voting in Bosnia&Herzegovina work? | <p>Bosnia & Herzegovina is made up of 3 main ethnicities, Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs, with a very small number of people not part of any those. They elect 3 presidents for each of the 3 ethnicities, and my understanding is that there are a certain amount of seats reserved in the parliament per ethnicity.</p>
&#... | voting systems bosnia and herzegovina | 1 | How does ethnic voting in Bosnia&Herzegovina work? -- (voting systems bosnia and herzegovina)
<p>Bosnia & Herzegovina is made up of 3 main ethnicities, Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs, with a very small number of people not part of any those. They elect 3 presidents for each of the 3 ethnicities, and my understanding is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
26,972 | Is it legal for US Senators to take favours? | <p>Is it mentioned in the US Constitution if taking favours in cash or of any kind from an individual or an organization by a Senator is legal or illegal?</p>
 | united states constitution senate rules | 1 | Is it legal for US Senators to take favours? -- (united states constitution senate rules)
<p>Is it mentioned in the US Constitution if taking favours in cash or of any kind from an individual or an organization by a Senator is legal or illegal?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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