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27,628 | Do any countries vote for representatives non-geographically? | <p>In the United States, we vote for the president representing our country, two senators representing our state, a US representative from our district, and various state and local representatives based on local laws. These people all represent a geographic location. This leads to various problems like gerrymandering a... | voting systems | 1 | Do any countries vote for representatives non-geographically? -- (voting systems)
<p>In the United States, we vote for the president representing our country, two senators representing our state, a US representative from our district, and various state and local representatives based on local laws. These people all rep... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,634 | Has there been an election where the vote in foreign consulates decided the outcome? | <p>In most national elections there is usually the option for voters to cast their ballot in foreign consulates. But as far as I can tell this is usually a mere formality as very few voters ever make use of that privilege and the "foreign" votes don't really affect anything. </p>

<p>But has there been an elect... | election | 1 | Has there been an election where the vote in foreign consulates decided the outcome? -- (election)
<p>In most national elections there is usually the option for voters to cast their ballot in foreign consulates. But as far as I can tell this is usually a mere formality as very few voters ever make use of that privilege... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,655 | Why would Putin even bother barring Navalny from participating? | <p>The BBC describes Navalny as Putin's <em>main opposition rival</em> (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42858750" rel="noreferrer">example article</a>), despite the fact that he has <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_Russian_presidential_election,_2018" rel="noreferrer">rarel... | election presidential election russian federation vladimir putin alexei navalny | 1 | Why would Putin even bother barring Navalny from participating? -- (election presidential election russian federation vladimir putin alexei navalny)
<p>The BBC describes Navalny as Putin's <em>main opposition rival</em> (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42858750" rel="noreferrer">example article</a>), de... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,694 | What is the logic in cutting only 50% of the aid to the Palestinians by the US | <p>Why does the United States not hold back 100% of the aid it provides to Palestine? Does the aid money benefit some American companies? </p>

<p>Also, by holding back 50%, the damage to the relationship has already been done. In addition, some other countries have picked up a majority of the slack. So the Pal... | united states donald trump foreign policy palestine foreign aid | 1 | What is the logic in cutting only 50% of the aid to the Palestinians by the US -- (united states donald trump foreign policy palestine foreign aid)
<p>Why does the United States not hold back 100% of the aid it provides to Palestine? Does the aid money benefit some American companies? </p>

<p>Also, by holding ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,696 | Have State of the Union addresses historically been heavier on facts and statistics? | <p>I have only recently begun watching more mainstream coverage of important political events, and have watched only the last three State of the Union addresses. From the name I expected a summary rundown of specific figures, statistics, accomplishments, and failures, much like a monthly technical meeting. However, i... | united states president | 1 | Have State of the Union addresses historically been heavier on facts and statistics? -- (united states president)
<p>I have only recently begun watching more mainstream coverage of important political events, and have watched only the last three State of the Union addresses. From the name I expected a summary rundown ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,700 | Drawbacks of Online Voting | <p><a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/business-39955468" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a> has an article which asks if it is time for countries to adopt online voting. While, there may be many advantages of this, what are the principle drawbacks of online voting? It is possible that hacking may counter the advantages o... | voting electronic voting | 1 | Drawbacks of Online Voting -- (voting electronic voting)
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/business-39955468" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a> has an article which asks if it is time for countries to adopt online voting. While, there may be many advantages of this, what are the principle drawbacks of online voting? ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,703 | Why does Spain have such a low paid leave available to mothers? | <p>A friend of mine who is an MD in Spain told me that paid leave is small in Spain (<strong><a href="https://www.oecd.org/els/soc/PF2_1_Parental_leave_systems.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">16 weeks</a></strong>, check column <em>Total paid leave available to mothers</em> within the table at page 3) as compared to vir... | healthcare spain | 1 | Why does Spain have such a low paid leave available to mothers? -- (healthcare spain)
<p>A friend of mine who is an MD in Spain told me that paid leave is small in Spain (<strong><a href="https://www.oecd.org/els/soc/PF2_1_Parental_leave_systems.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">16 weeks</a></strong>, check column <em>Tot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,729 | What was the rationale behind EO 13787 updating the DOJ Order of Succession? | <p>In a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-executive-order-providing-order-succession-within-department-justice/" rel="noreferrer">March 31 Executive Order</a> (13787), President Trump set the current Department of Justice (DOJ) order of succession, which, by my understanding, would d... | united states executive succession executive order | 1 | What was the rationale behind EO 13787 updating the DOJ Order of Succession? -- (united states executive succession executive order)
<p>In a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-executive-order-providing-order-succession-within-department-justice/" rel="noreferrer">March 31 Executive Or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,752 | Impeachment of judges | <p>What is the procedure when a judge is to be impeached by Congress? Is there a rule on the percentage of votes required when Congress votes? </p>
 | united states impeachment judiciary | 1 | Impeachment of judges -- (united states impeachment judiciary)
<p>What is the procedure when a judge is to be impeached by Congress? Is there a rule on the percentage of votes required when Congress votes? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,767 | Why don't leaders of countries fight instead of armies in a war? | <p>When there is a war between two countries the military of each country fights against each other. But why don't the two leaders of both countries fight against each other and settle the issue. I understand that my suggestion sounds silly in modern day society. But it has several advantages.</p>

<ol>
<li... | rules of war | 1 | Why don't leaders of countries fight instead of armies in a war? -- (rules of war)
<p>When there is a war between two countries the military of each country fights against each other. But why don't the two leaders of both countries fight against each other and settle the issue. I understand that my suggestion sounds si... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,779 | Roughly how many antitrust suits are brought each year in the US? | <p>Of course it should vary drastically by year and especially by executive regime. I've done some googling and I can't really find even a ballpark for any period. I read that suits brought by the FTC are private, so I guess I won't find a list of specific cases, but I'd just like to know the general scale. Are there ... | regulation | 1 | Roughly how many antitrust suits are brought each year in the US? -- (regulation)
<p>Of course it should vary drastically by year and especially by executive regime. I've done some googling and I can't really find even a ballpark for any period. I read that suits brought by the FTC are private, so I guess I won't find ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,780 | What is the significance of the people standing behind the speaker? | <p>I've always wondered about why there sometimes a crowd is visible behind a public speaker such as a politician. It seems to be a predominantly American thing, especially noticeable during campaign rallies and such.</p>

<p>I am not talking about security staff, advisors or family members. The crowd often see... | united states president campaigning political leaders | 1 | What is the significance of the people standing behind the speaker? -- (united states president campaigning political leaders)
<p>I've always wondered about why there sometimes a crowd is visible behind a public speaker such as a politician. It seems to be a predominantly American thing, especially noticeable during ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,796 | Which flag will North and South Korea march under at the Olympic games? | <p>I read through a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42972216" rel="noreferrer">BBC article</a> which stated that Kim Jong Un's sister is likely to attend the opening ceremony of this years Olympic games in Pyeongchang. The was one thing that got me confused though:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Both Ko... | international relations north korea south korea | 1 | Which flag will North and South Korea march under at the Olympic games? -- (international relations north korea south korea)
<p>I read through a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42972216" rel="noreferrer">BBC article</a> which stated that Kim Jong Un's sister is likely to attend the opening ceremony of this ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,808 | Defection to Another Party | <p>Is it legal in the United Kingdom for an elected parliamentarian (considering both houses)to switch parties? If not, what action is taken against the person?</p>
 | united kingdom parties | 1 | Defection to Another Party -- (united kingdom parties)
<p>Is it legal in the United Kingdom for an elected parliamentarian (considering both houses)to switch parties? If not, what action is taken against the person?</p>
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27,812 | When did Britain last veto or threaten to veto legislation in British Overseas Territories? | <p>The British Foreign Secretary has <a href="https://twitter.com/RhonddaBryant/status/961351197797093377" rel="nofollow noreferrer">declined to veto</a> the repeal of gay marriage in Bermuda, part of the British Overseas Territories.</p>

<p>When did Britain last veto, or threaten to veto, legislation in such ... | united kingdom territory veto | 1 | When did Britain last veto or threaten to veto legislation in British Overseas Territories? -- (united kingdom territory veto)
<p>The British Foreign Secretary has <a href="https://twitter.com/RhonddaBryant/status/961351197797093377" rel="nofollow noreferrer">declined to veto</a> the repeal of gay marriage in Bermuda, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,815 | Did "socialism with a human face" actually exist in practice? | <p>NOTE: This is somewhat related (a "soft" version of) to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/586/do-did-non-dictatorial-communist-societies-exist/12227">this question</a> (Do/did non-dictatorial Communist societies exist?)</p>

<p>According to Wikipedia, "Socialism with a human face" appeare... | history communism socialism society | 1 | Did "socialism with a human face" actually exist in practice? -- (history communism socialism society)
<p>NOTE: This is somewhat related (a "soft" version of) to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/586/do-did-non-dictatorial-communist-societies-exist/12227">this question</a> (Do/did non-dictatorial Co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,818 | How do you calculate Cook PVI for uncontested elections? | <p>Cook PVI is a measure of how strongly leaning a district is towards one party or another and is defined with respect to the national average of the winning party. But how do you calculate this for uncontested elections?</p>

<p>For example, in Alabama's 1st district, it is listed as R+15. But the <a href="h... | united states statistics | 1 | How do you calculate Cook PVI for uncontested elections? -- (united states statistics)
<p>Cook PVI is a measure of how strongly leaning a district is towards one party or another and is defined with respect to the national average of the winning party. But how do you calculate this for uncontested elections?</p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,831 | Why the huge Olympic games scandals with Russian doping? | <p>I recently discussed the Olympic games with people, and I heard an argument in favor of Russia: "Yes, the whole world uses doping, they say, scandals with our sportsmens -- this is a purely a political game of the West to humiliate Russia." </p>

<p>Is the banning of Russia from the Olympic games a political... | russian federation | 1 | Why the huge Olympic games scandals with Russian doping? -- (russian federation)
<p>I recently discussed the Olympic games with people, and I heard an argument in favor of Russia: "Yes, the whole world uses doping, they say, scandals with our sportsmens -- this is a purely a political game of the West to humiliate Russ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,833 | What information do US voter registration rolls contain? | <p>It has been <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/russians-penetrated-u-s-voter-systems-says-top-u-s-n845721" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Russia penetrated US voter registration rolls. </p>

<p>From what I understand, the databases only contain information on who is registered t... | united states voting registration | 1 | What information do US voter registration rolls contain? -- (united states voting registration)
<p>It has been <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/russians-penetrated-u-s-voter-systems-says-top-u-s-n845721" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Russia penetrated US voter registration rolls. </p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,836 | Does Democratic Federation of Northern Syria have any official foreign relations? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Federation_of_Northern_Syria" rel="noreferrer">Democratic Federation of Northern Syria</a> is described in Wikipedia as being a "<em>de facto</em> autonomous region in northern Syria," gaining its autonomy from the Syrian government as part of the current civil w... | international relations syria foreign policy | 1 | Does Democratic Federation of Northern Syria have any official foreign relations? -- (international relations syria foreign policy)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Federation_of_Northern_Syria" rel="noreferrer">Democratic Federation of Northern Syria</a> is described in Wikipedia as being a "<e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,841 | Why does the libertarian party earn so few seats? | <p>Libertarian party is moderate.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A survey by David Kirby and David Boaz found a minimum of 14 percent
 American voters to have libertarian-leaning views.[69][70]</p>
</blockquote>

<p>(<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_(United_States)" rel="nor... | united states election libertarianism | 1 | Why does the libertarian party earn so few seats? -- (united states election libertarianism)
<p>Libertarian party is moderate.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A survey by David Kirby and David Boaz found a minimum of 14 percent
 American voters to have libertarian-leaning views.[69][70]</p>
</blockquote>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,842 | Which nation is a direct democracy ? (At the national scale) | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy#Examples" rel="nofollow noreferrer">direct democracy</a> Wikipedia's page only talk about Switzerland. Is there any other nation that uses this system <strong>at the national level</strong>? </p>

<p><strong>Edit 1:<br>
In a direct democracy (DD... | direct democracy | 1 | Which nation is a direct democracy ? (At the national scale) -- (direct democracy)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy#Examples" rel="nofollow noreferrer">direct democracy</a> Wikipedia's page only talk about Switzerland. Is there any other nation that uses this system <strong>at the national... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,856 | Why is the German GEZ a fee and not a tax? | <p>In Germany, every household has to pay <a href="https://www.rundfunkbeitrag.de/" rel="noreferrer">"Rundfunkbeitrag"</a> (often called GEZ). It is 17,50 Euro per month, which is used to finance public broadcasting.</p>

<p>Normally, I would expect public institutions to be financed by taxes (those that have m... | taxes germany | 1 | Why is the German GEZ a fee and not a tax? -- (taxes germany)
<p>In Germany, every household has to pay <a href="https://www.rundfunkbeitrag.de/" rel="noreferrer">"Rundfunkbeitrag"</a> (often called GEZ). It is 17,50 Euro per month, which is used to finance public broadcasting.</p>

<p>Normally, I would expect ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,873 | Why does the President propose a budget? | <p>The President's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 has been described as <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/11/trump-budget-cuts-domestic-programs-403636" rel="noreferrer">"just a nice book"</a> and <a href="https://www.axios.com/a-trump-fairy-tale-1518385839-5b0839b8-1073-472b-af7b-d8f073e8ca1d.... | united states president congress budget house of representatives | 1 | Why does the President propose a budget? -- (united states president congress budget house of representatives)
<p>The President's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 has been described as <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/11/trump-budget-cuts-domestic-programs-403636" rel="noreferrer">"just a nice b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,875 | What method can be used to estimate the likelihood of a civil war? | <p>I've noticed increasing talk of civil war in the UK since the referendum:</p>

<ul>
<li>"Brexit tensions could lead to 'blood on the streets' as part of 'CIVIL WAR', warns peer" — <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/772733/Lord-Bird-BBC-Meet-the-Lords-House-of-Lords-documentary-Brexit-civil-... | brexit statistics civil war | 1 | What method can be used to estimate the likelihood of a civil war? -- (brexit statistics civil war)
<p>I've noticed increasing talk of civil war in the UK since the referendum:</p>

<ul>
<li>"Brexit tensions could lead to 'blood on the streets' as part of 'CIVIL WAR', warns peer" — <a href="https://www.expr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,885 | Number of attending days for MP's | <p>In the United Kingdom, is there a minimum requirement for the number of days the MP's have to attend parliament in their tenure of 5 years? </p>
 | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Number of attending days for MP's -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>In the United Kingdom, is there a minimum requirement for the number of days the MP's have to attend parliament in their tenure of 5 years? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,892 | Why is an unrelated House-passed measure used to start the immigration debate in the Senate? | <p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently moved to vote to open the immigration debate in the Senate. As quoted from <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2018/02/09/politics/mcconnell-immigration-debate/index.html" rel="noreferrer">this article by CNN</a>, he chose an unrelated bill to be used for the debate.</p>&... | united states senate legislative process senate rules | 1 | Why is an unrelated House-passed measure used to start the immigration debate in the Senate? -- (united states senate legislative process senate rules)
<p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently moved to vote to open the immigration debate in the Senate. As quoted from <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2018/02/0... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,899 | What is the functional difference between temporary and permanent security clearance | <p><a href="http://www.newsweek.com/jared-kushner-security-clearance-white-house-802066" rel="noreferrer">Reports</a> of white house staff that have still only have temporary security clearance prompted this question.
Are staffers that have temporary clearance (aka " permanent clearance pending") somehow ... | united states | 1 | What is the functional difference between temporary and permanent security clearance -- (united states)
<p><a href="http://www.newsweek.com/jared-kushner-security-clearance-white-house-802066" rel="noreferrer">Reports</a> of white house staff that have still only have temporary security clearance prompted this question... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,908 | Why do so many US States have a relaxed vehicle inspection policy? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, many US states have a relaxed policy for car inspection regulations:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Maryland requires an inspection prior to registration or transfer of
 ownership only. Several s... | united states us state laws transportation | 1 | Why do so many US States have a relaxed vehicle inspection policy? -- (united states us state laws transportation)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, many US states have a relaxed policy for car inspection regulations:</p>

<blockq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,911 | What recourse does China have for responding to US tariffs? | <p>Trump recently enacted <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/01/24/trump-tariffs-solar-panels-washing-machines-could-raise-prices/1059542001/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tariffs of up to 50% on washing machines and parts, and 30% on solar panels</a> which, while applied globally, are seen as being aimed ... | united states international relations international law china trade | 1 | What recourse does China have for responding to US tariffs? -- (united states international relations international law china trade)
<p>Trump recently enacted <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/01/24/trump-tariffs-solar-panels-washing-machines-could-raise-prices/1059542001/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,913 | Can law be passed in the EU that the UK does not want? | <p>IIUC, the Commission proposes laws, that are then voted on in the Parliament by a simple majority of hands. Seats in the Parliament are allocated on the basis of number of member residents.</p>

<p>At any one time, the UK has a single Commissioner who is either the head or a representative with a specific br... | european union | 1 | Can law be passed in the EU that the UK does not want? -- (european union)
<p>IIUC, the Commission proposes laws, that are then voted on in the Parliament by a simple majority of hands. Seats in the Parliament are allocated on the basis of number of member residents.</p>

<p>At any one time, the UK has a single... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,918 | Why can't London increase the Congestion Charge to the point where congestion is reduced to reasonable levels? | <p>According to the Wiki article about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge" rel="noreferrer">London Congestion Charge</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In 2013, ten years after its implementation in 2003, TfL reported that the congestion charging scheme resulted in a 10% reduction ... | united kingdom taxes infrastructure | 1 | Why can't London increase the Congestion Charge to the point where congestion is reduced to reasonable levels? -- (united kingdom taxes infrastructure)
<p>According to the Wiki article about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge" rel="noreferrer">London Congestion Charge</a>:</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,948 | Was there a change about how US embassies should be constructed? | <p>Reading an article about how official buildings should have be designed to be more friendly to the people (e.g. surrounding parks, allow visiting etc.), US Embassy in Romania was mentioned as an unfriendly example: very tall fences, quite a large area outside of it where you cannot walk or take pictures, lots of "do... | united states romania embassy | 1 | Was there a change about how US embassies should be constructed? -- (united states romania embassy)
<p>Reading an article about how official buildings should have be designed to be more friendly to the people (e.g. surrounding parks, allow visiting etc.), US Embassy in Romania was mentioned as an unfriendly example: ve... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,950 | How would libertarianism deal with deceptive contracts? | <p>Also, what about if you buy a software, and some terms in the software TOS says that you agree to be sex slave.</p>

<p>A more concrete samples</p>

<p>Unit link insurances. In most regions, people are selling unit link insurance. The unit link insurance are often sold deceptively.</p>

<p>Fo... | political theory libertarianism | 1 | How would libertarianism deal with deceptive contracts? -- (political theory libertarianism)
<p>Also, what about if you buy a software, and some terms in the software TOS says that you agree to be sex slave.</p>

<p>A more concrete samples</p>

<p>Unit link insurances. In most regions, people are sellin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,958 | How to run in the Republican primary against a Republican incumbent for US House? | <p>How can I register as a candidate to run in the Republican primary against a sitting Republican congressman?</p>

<p>Is it in the State's Election Board jurisdiction or does the Republican Party decide who can run?</p>

<p>In my specific case it's New York's 1st Congressional District.</p>
 | united states congress republican party primaries house of representatives | 1 | How to run in the Republican primary against a Republican incumbent for US House? -- (united states congress republican party primaries house of representatives)
<p>How can I register as a candidate to run in the Republican primary against a sitting Republican congressman?</p>

<p>Is it in the State's Election ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,959 | What do paternity test restriction laws aim to achieve? | <p>I recently learned that genetic paternity tests are being restricted or even banned in Germany and France (and perhaps in other countries as well).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article6049645/Heimliche-Vaterschaftstests-sind-nun-verboten.html" rel="noreferrer">In Germany the law r... | law germany france feminism | 1 | What do paternity test restriction laws aim to achieve? -- (law germany france feminism)
<p>I recently learned that genetic paternity tests are being restricted or even banned in Germany and France (and perhaps in other countries as well).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article6049645/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,963 | Libertarian perspective: America's gun laws and the Florida high school shooting | <p>Every time such massacres happen, leftists try to push the gun control debate using emotional appeal and libertarians try to defend the right to bear arms based on reason (ex: tyrannical governments, right to self-defense, ...). However, these libertarian arguments do not seem to convince the average citizen. </p>&... | united states libertarianism guns | 1 | Libertarian perspective: America's gun laws and the Florida high school shooting -- (united states libertarianism guns)
<p>Every time such massacres happen, leftists try to push the gun control debate using emotional appeal and libertarians try to defend the right to bear arms based on reason (ex: tyrannical government... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,972 | Is there a political term for a strong (democratic) state that has much influence in contrast to a weak one? | <p>Some political parties (ie economic liberalism) want a "weak" state that has less influence, other seek a strong one. </p>

<p>Is there a term that describes a (democratic) state that is a strong one?</p>
 | democracy terminology | 1 | Is there a political term for a strong (democratic) state that has much influence in contrast to a weak one? -- (democracy terminology)
<p>Some political parties (ie economic liberalism) want a "weak" state that has less influence, other seek a strong one. </p>

<p>Is there a term that describes a (democratic)... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,977 | Are there any societies/nations that use Torah laws? | <p>There are societies that use Sharia laws.</p>

<p>Are there any societies that use Torah laws?</p>

<p>I know that the Torah influences some societies to enact some "far fetch" laws.</p>

<p>Christians, for example, use, "Don't commit adultery" in Torah, to prohibit porn, fornication, prostit... | religion social politics comparative politics | 1 | Are there any societies/nations that use Torah laws? -- (religion social politics comparative politics)
<p>There are societies that use Sharia laws.</p>

<p>Are there any societies that use Torah laws?</p>

<p>I know that the Torah influences some societies to enact some "far fetch" laws.</p>

<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,984 | Is there a *political* schism between former Soviet Jews and other Jews in the US? | <p>I want to be as neutral as possible, but since both topics (Jews and politics) are historically inflamatory, I'll caveat that if anyone disagrees, I would welcome <em>constructive</em> suggestions on how to edit the question.</p>

<p>My premises are as following:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Jews are very ac... | united states demographics | 1 | Is there a *political* schism between former Soviet Jews and other Jews in the US? -- (united states demographics)
<p>I want to be as neutral as possible, but since both topics (Jews and politics) are historically inflamatory, I'll caveat that if anyone disagrees, I would welcome <em>constructive</em> suggestions on ho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,993 | How can I access veto messages? | <p>On <a href="https://www.senate.gov/reference/Legislation/Vetoes/Presidents/HooverH.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">senate.gov</a>, there is a list of vetoes made by President Hoover:</p>

<p>For each veto, there is a reference to the veto message made. For example, on H.R. 12445, it says:</p>

<blockq... | united states congress veto | 1 | How can I access veto messages? -- (united states congress veto)
<p>On <a href="https://www.senate.gov/reference/Legislation/Vetoes/Presidents/HooverH.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">senate.gov</a>, there is a list of vetoes made by President Hoover:</p>

<p>For each veto, there is a reference to the veto messag... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
27,997 | What's the difference between a state and a country? | <p>What's the difference between a state and a country? Is there any precise political definition that, perhaps, the UN would follow?</p>
 | international relations international law terminology | 1 | What's the difference between a state and a country? -- (international relations international law terminology)
<p>What's the difference between a state and a country? Is there any precise political definition that, perhaps, the UN would follow?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,004 | Why isn't Election Day a federal holiday in the US? | <p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19306/why-dont-poor-people-vote-in-the-united-states">this question</a></p>

<p>The United States has <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/05/15/u-s-voter-turnout-trails-most-developed-countries/" rel="noreferrer">low levels of v... | united states voting public holidays | 1 | Why isn't Election Day a federal holiday in the US? -- (united states voting public holidays)
<p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/19306/why-dont-poor-people-vote-in-the-united-states">this question</a></p>

<p>The United States has <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,009 | Are the U.S.A. and Russia in a conflict similar to the "Cold War" in 2018? | <p>From my understanding the "Cold War" was not really a war in the traditional sense, but a term to describe the tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. as they attempted to destabilise and weaken each other.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_interference_in_the_2016_United_States_elec... | united states presidential election russian federation espionage cold war | 1 | Are the U.S.A. and Russia in a conflict similar to the "Cold War" in 2018? -- (united states presidential election russian federation espionage cold war)
<p>From my understanding the "Cold War" was not really a war in the traditional sense, but a term to describe the tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. as they atte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,018 | Is there a process to add people to Mt. Rushmore? | <p>I was reading <a href="https://sps.boisestate.edu/politicalscience/files/2018/02/Greatness.pdf" rel="noreferrer">a survey</a> that was conducted among current and former members of the American Political Science Association, and one of the questions was <em>Which president should join Presidents Washington, Jefferso... | united states | 1 | Is there a process to add people to Mt. Rushmore? -- (united states)
<p>I was reading <a href="https://sps.boisestate.edu/politicalscience/files/2018/02/Greatness.pdf" rel="noreferrer">a survey</a> that was conducted among current and former members of the American Political Science Association, and one of the question... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,040 | Do any countries other than Iceland ban male circumcision? | <p>In the coverage of Iceland’s proposed ban of male circumcision of minors, I’ve come across comments saying that it’d be the first European country to do so, suggesting that non-European countries do so. I had a look at Wikipedia’s article on <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision_and_law" rel="norefer... | iceland male circumcision | 1 | Do any countries other than Iceland ban male circumcision? -- (iceland male circumcision)
<p>In the coverage of Iceland’s proposed ban of male circumcision of minors, I’ve come across comments saying that it’d be the first European country to do so, suggesting that non-European countries do so. I had a look at Wikipedi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,045 | Why are Justin Trudeau and Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Bollywood actors? | <p>Recently, Justin Trudeau and Benjamin Netanyahu met with Bollywood actors during their respective visits to India.</p>

<p>Given that these meetings won't persuade Bollywood to make movies in Israel or Canada, or contribute much to their already large economies, what political purpose do these meetings serve... | india israel foreign policy geopolitics canada | 1 | Why are Justin Trudeau and Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Bollywood actors? -- (india israel foreign policy geopolitics canada)
<p>Recently, Justin Trudeau and Benjamin Netanyahu met with Bollywood actors during their respective visits to India.</p>

<p>Given that these meetings won't persuade Bollywood to mak... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,054 | Possible alternative reasons for the high rate of gunfire victims in the United States | <p>After each massacre conducted with a gun in the US, there is the typical discussion what to do to prevent more of these incidents. Currently, to not much of an avail.</p>

<p>From a European perspective (that surely is biased in some way), things look obvious: Many guns, lacking control -> much gun violence.... | united states guns | 1 | Possible alternative reasons for the high rate of gunfire victims in the United States -- (united states guns)
<p>After each massacre conducted with a gun in the US, there is the typical discussion what to do to prevent more of these incidents. Currently, to not much of an avail.</p>

<p>From a European perspec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,071 | CDU delegates will vote on German coalition proposal; SPD members have started voting; will there be a vote in the CSU too? | <p>A proposal has been made by the leaderships of three German political parties, the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), SPD (Social Democratic Party), and CSU (Christian Social Union - the CDU's sister party in Bavaria) that they should form a coalition government.</p>

<p>A vote will be taken on the proposal a... | germany | 1 | CDU delegates will vote on German coalition proposal; SPD members have started voting; will there be a vote in the CSU too? -- (germany)
<p>A proposal has been made by the leaderships of three German political parties, the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), SPD (Social Democratic Party), and CSU (Christian Social Union ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,072 | Are there countries besides Israel preferring organ donor card holders or is there any experience with this policy? | <p>I wonder about a policy of prioritizing organ donor card holders over others, when allocating donated organs, given that all other conditions are equal.</p>

<p><strong>Background information:</strong></p>

<p>A policy preferring donor card holders (a card expressing consent to donate post-mortem) wa... | law healthcare | 1 | Are there countries besides Israel preferring organ donor card holders or is there any experience with this policy? -- (law healthcare)
<p>I wonder about a policy of prioritizing organ donor card holders over others, when allocating donated organs, given that all other conditions are equal.</p>

<p><strong>Back... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,084 | Difference between Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_prime_minister" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> mentions this regarding deputy prime minister:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The position is often likened to that of a vice president, but is significantly different even though both positions are "number two"... | government terminology | 1 | Difference between Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President -- (government terminology)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_prime_minister" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> mentions this regarding deputy prime minister:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The position is often likened to that of a vi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,092 | What support does Jaspal Atwal have? | <p>I’ve seen some mentions about Jaspal Atwal on Twitter, and commentary on the failure to not notice he was on the guest list - a failure to oppose him.</p>

<p>But what I don’t get is if you look at it in the other direction: why do some Canadian politicians support him or associate with him?</p>
 | terrorism canada | 1 | What support does Jaspal Atwal have? -- (terrorism canada)
<p>I’ve seen some mentions about Jaspal Atwal on Twitter, and commentary on the failure to not notice he was on the guest list - a failure to oppose him.</p>

<p>But what I don’t get is if you look at it in the other direction: why do some Canadian poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,103 | Does the term "white privilege" apply to Eastern Europeans? | <p>Does the concept of "white privilege" also apply to (for example) Eastern Europeans, according to the political groups, who it? How is it explained?</p>

<p>I am mostly talking about hard line groups, like black supremacists or Nation of Islam. But I am also interested in the take of more moderate groups on ... | discrimination racism | 1 | Does the term "white privilege" apply to Eastern Europeans? -- (discrimination racism)
<p>Does the concept of "white privilege" also apply to (for example) Eastern Europeans, according to the political groups, who it? How is it explained?</p>

<p>I am mostly talking about hard line groups, like black supremacis... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,108 | What is the purpose of releasing the Nunes memo and the Schiff "counter-memo"? | <p>Just recently, a memo created by Adam Schiff was released to the public, as a sort of rebuttal to another memo released earlier in the year by Devin Nunes.</p>

<p>My interpretation of the Nunes memo alleges that the FBI and the DoJ unlawfully or unethically obtained a FISA warrant, in order to perform surve... | united states government surveillance fisa | 1 | What is the purpose of releasing the Nunes memo and the Schiff "counter-memo"? -- (united states government surveillance fisa)
<p>Just recently, a memo created by Adam Schiff was released to the public, as a sort of rebuttal to another memo released earlier in the year by Devin Nunes.</p>

<p>My interpretation ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,110 | Is stopping and searching vessels in Asia-Pacific waters to enforce North-Korean sanctions consistent with the US Coast Guard's mandate? | <p>The Reuters news report <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-north-korea-missiles-ships-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-prepares-high-seas-crackdown-on-north-korea-sanctions-evaders-sources-idUSKCN1G72UY" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Exclusive: U.S. prepares high-seas crackdown on North Korea sanctions evaders - sources... | united states military sanctions | 1 | Is stopping and searching vessels in Asia-Pacific waters to enforce North-Korean sanctions consistent with the US Coast Guard's mandate? -- (united states military sanctions)
<p>The Reuters news report <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-north-korea-missiles-ships-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-prepares-high-seas-crac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,129 | Where can I find official reasoning for political stances? | <p>I am attempting to write down my thoughts on the increasingly popular issue of gun control in America. I am generally disgusted by politics as a whole, as what I've seen of it generally devolves into a thinly-veiled name calling contest by representatives of either party. I don't want to be just another voice in tha... | united states parties policy | 1 | Where can I find official reasoning for political stances? -- (united states parties policy)
<p>I am attempting to write down my thoughts on the increasingly popular issue of gun control in America. I am generally disgusted by politics as a whole, as what I've seen of it generally devolves into a thinly-veiled name cal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,131 | Could the EU rewrite Article 50 in an attempt to make it more difficult for the UK to Brexit? | <p>The scenario I am about to offer is very particular.</p>

<p>Suppose that the UK is running out of time before Brexit Day and doesn't have a deal signed with the EU - or an extension of time from the EU with which to continue the negotiations.</p>

<p>Suppose it decides that leaving the EU without a ... | european union brexit article 50 | 1 | Could the EU rewrite Article 50 in an attempt to make it more difficult for the UK to Brexit? -- (european union brexit article 50)
<p>The scenario I am about to offer is very particular.</p>

<p>Suppose that the UK is running out of time before Brexit Day and doesn't have a deal signed with the EU - or an exte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,134 | What might Russia gain from a false-flag hack on the Olympics? | <p>During the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, a number of South Korean computers were hacked prior to the opening ceremony. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/russian-spies-hacked-the-olympics-and-tried-to-make-it-look-like-north-korea-did-it-us-officials-say/2018/02/24/44b5468e-18f2-11e8... | russian federation propaganda espionage | 1 | What might Russia gain from a false-flag hack on the Olympics? -- (russian federation propaganda espionage)
<p>During the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, a number of South Korean computers were hacked prior to the opening ceremony. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/russian-spies-hacked-t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,186 | Why don't US presidential candidates get thrown into jail by their opponent during election? | <p>In Jakarta, Ahok and Anies are both running for gubernatorial election.</p>

<p>One Anies supporter uses one of Ahok speeches to accuse him of blasphemy.</p>

<p>Article: <a href="https://coconuts.co/jakarta/news/ahok-denies-saying-quran-tricks-people-against-voting-him-says-his-words-were-edited-out... | united states election democracy | 1 | Why don't US presidential candidates get thrown into jail by their opponent during election? -- (united states election democracy)
<p>In Jakarta, Ahok and Anies are both running for gubernatorial election.</p>

<p>One Anies supporter uses one of Ahok speeches to accuse him of blasphemy.</p>

<p>Article:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,200 | Has Trump or his administration published an analysis of a border wall vs. other methods of policing? | <p>The eastern EU border is <a href="http://frontex.europa.eu/trends-and-routes/eastern-borders-route/" rel="noreferrer">6000 km long</a> and partially patrolled with drones (I'm not sure to what extent). The southern US border is around 3500 km long, and Mr. Trump has proposed to build a wall to reduce the number of ... | united states donald trump borders trump wall | 1 | Has Trump or his administration published an analysis of a border wall vs. other methods of policing? -- (united states donald trump borders trump wall)
<p>The eastern EU border is <a href="http://frontex.europa.eu/trends-and-routes/eastern-borders-route/" rel="noreferrer">6000 km long</a> and partially patrolled with ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,210 | Can the EU suspend the voting rights for two countries at once? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/eu-lawmakers-support-article-7-action-against-poland/a-42788317" rel="noreferrer">Deutsche Welle</a> the European Parliament backed the EU Commission in triggering article 7 against Poland:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The European Parliament has backed a resolution s... | european union poland | 1 | Can the EU suspend the voting rights for two countries at once? -- (european union poland)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/eu-lawmakers-support-article-7-action-against-poland/a-42788317" rel="noreferrer">Deutsche Welle</a> the European Parliament backed the EU Commission in triggering article 7 against P... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,227 | Why less educated people tend to vote Jokowi? | <p><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnasional.kompas.com%2Fread%2F2018%2F02%2F22%2F15572681%2Fsurvei-median-basis-pemilih-jokowi-berpendidikan-rendah" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> says that Jokowi base is uneducated people.</p>

<p>May ... | voting indonesia | 1 | Why less educated people tend to vote Jokowi? -- (voting indonesia)
<p><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnasional.kompas.com%2Fread%2F2018%2F02%2F22%2F15572681%2Fsurvei-median-basis-pemilih-jokowi-berpendidikan-rendah" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,232 | In the USA, who decides who can run for president, the states or the federal government? | <p><a href="https://twitter.com/EdKrassen/status/969643248888270848" rel="noreferrer">From twitter</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>BREAKING: Maryland is on the verge of passing a law requiring all Presidential candidates to release their past 5 years of tax returns in order to be placed on the election ballot. ... | united states election president presidential election federalism | 1 | In the USA, who decides who can run for president, the states or the federal government? -- (united states election president presidential election federalism)
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/EdKrassen/status/969643248888270848" rel="noreferrer">From twitter</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>BREAKING: Maryland is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,233 | Why is it impossible to leave the Single Market without a hard Irish border? | <p>I see a repeated assumption that puzzles me. From another <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/24475/15746">well asked and answered question</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>On one hand it is impossible for the UK to leave the Single Market while maintaining an open border with an EU member</p>
<... | united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Why is it impossible to leave the Single Market without a hard Irish border? -- (united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>I see a repeated assumption that puzzles me. From another <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/24475/15746">well asked and answered question</a>:</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,234 | Rise of the Movimento Cinque Stelle ("Five Stars Movement") | <p>What are the factors that have contributed to the rise of the Movimento Cinque Stelle in Italy? Why has it gained popularity?</p>
 | parties italy | 1 | Rise of the Movimento Cinque Stelle ("Five Stars Movement") -- (parties italy)
<p>What are the factors that have contributed to the rise of the Movimento Cinque Stelle in Italy? Why has it gained popularity?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,238 | Have tariffs/protectionism ever worked? | <p>Has there been a case where an increase in import taxes was linked to an improved economic status in a country? Ie - resulted in net jobs saved, increased GDP etc. It doesn't need to necessarily be economic, but does need to be measurable.</p>

<p>There is some pretty strong arguments against taxes on cros... | economy taxes international trade | 1 | Have tariffs/protectionism ever worked? -- (economy taxes international trade)
<p>Has there been a case where an increase in import taxes was linked to an improved economic status in a country? Ie - resulted in net jobs saved, increased GDP etc. It doesn't need to necessarily be economic, but does need to be measurab... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,248 | How to explain the difference between Federal, State and Local governments to a grade schooler? | <p>I am homeschooling my 8 year old daughter and I am trying to teach her the basics of US government. One topic that I want to cover is the need to Federal, State and Local governments.</p>

<p>I already established the premise that one of the basic functions of government is to establish laws and provide serv... | united states government | 1 | How to explain the difference between Federal, State and Local governments to a grade schooler? -- (united states government)
<p>I am homeschooling my 8 year old daughter and I am trying to teach her the basics of US government. One topic that I want to cover is the need to Federal, State and Local governments.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,250 | Is there a feasible route by which UK housing can be made more affordable without devastating the housebuilding sector and its employees? | <p>This question is prompted by a comment on the radio today, in which it was stated that house prices in the UK are about 10x average earnings (compared to the historically safe ratio for a mortage of about 4x), and that this is why there is a problem with affordable housing. One solution proposed by politicians and c... | united kingdom social politics society housing | 1 | Is there a feasible route by which UK housing can be made more affordable without devastating the housebuilding sector and its employees? -- (united kingdom social politics society housing)
<p>This question is prompted by a comment on the radio today, in which it was stated that house prices in the UK are about 10x ave... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,261 | Why are separate bathrooms for men and women not in violation of the rejection of "separate but equal"? | <p>Other than the fact that nobody has challenged it in the Supreme Court, how are separate bathrooms for men and women not in violation of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_v._Board_of_Education#Holding" rel="noreferrer">rejection</a> of "separate but equal"?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>We conclu... | united states constitution fourteenth amendment | 1 | Why are separate bathrooms for men and women not in violation of the rejection of "separate but equal"? -- (united states constitution fourteenth amendment)
<p>Other than the fact that nobody has challenged it in the Supreme Court, how are separate bathrooms for men and women not in violation of the <a href="https://en... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,266 | Is income tax only happen in democratic country? | <p>I was wondering.</p>

<p>US has income taxes.</p>

<p>Arab countries do not.</p>

<p>While most arab countries are quite messed up. Some like UAE and Qatar are doing well.</p>

<p>None of those countries have income taxes.</p>

<p>I sort of wonder that may be it's based on "en... | income | 1 | Is income tax only happen in democratic country? -- (income)
<p>I was wondering.</p>

<p>US has income taxes.</p>

<p>Arab countries do not.</p>

<p>While most arab countries are quite messed up. Some like UAE and Qatar are doing well.</p>

<p>None of those countries have income taxes.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,282 | Declining trend in voter turnouts | <p>Why are voter turnout trends on the fall in an average around the world? On analysing the voter turnout trends on <a href="https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/voter-turnout" rel="noreferrer">Voter Turnout Database</a>, the average turnout comes out in sixties. </p>
 | election voting | 1 | Declining trend in voter turnouts -- (election voting)
<p>Why are voter turnout trends on the fall in an average around the world? On analysing the voter turnout trends on <a href="https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/voter-turnout" rel="noreferrer">Voter Turnout Database</a>, the average turnout comes out in sixties. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,283 | Have any EU countries (or EU as whole) banned Russian Vodka? | <p>I have recently noticed an increase of Vodka advertising in my country and I remember that there were some discussions within EU about banning some Russian products.</p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/ban-on-russian-vodka-furs-diamonds-and-caviar-2014-5?IR=T" rel="nofollow noreferre... | european union russian federation sanctions | 1 | Have any EU countries (or EU as whole) banned Russian Vodka? -- (european union russian federation sanctions)
<p>I have recently noticed an increase of Vodka advertising in my country and I remember that there were some discussions within EU about banning some Russian products.</p>

<p>According to <a href="htt... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,288 | Can "Anti-establishment" be considered a coherent political movement? | <p>There seems to be a long running trend in established democracies that traditional parties and candidates are losing ground to those who primarily profile themselves as "anti-establishment".</p>

<p>Naturally, there is a lot that separates for example the Italian five-star movement from Donald Trump and the ... | democracy ideology populism | 1 | Can "Anti-establishment" be considered a coherent political movement? -- (democracy ideology populism)
<p>There seems to be a long running trend in established democracies that traditional parties and candidates are losing ground to those who primarily profile themselves as "anti-establishment".</p>

<p>Natural... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,291 | How can U.N. or other international bodies stop a naval/land based blockade which might cause humanitarian crisis? | <p>If you look at map of Yemen then you can easily find out that it's surrounded by Oman and Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabia led coalition is causing a naval and land based blockade to Yemen - which has to import most of it's food , it's causing a humanitarian crisis (similar to the humanitarian crisis caused during seig... | international relations international law united nations international geneva convention | 1 | How can U.N. or other international bodies stop a naval/land based blockade which might cause humanitarian crisis? -- (international relations international law united nations international geneva convention)
<p>If you look at map of Yemen then you can easily find out that it's surrounded by Oman and Saudi Arabia. As S... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,314 | How to find vote breakdown for EU Parliament voting a non-binding resolution to support the Commission’s tough stance towards Poland? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-poland/eu-lawmakers-back-action-against-poland-amid-democracy-concerns-idUSKCN1GD4KL" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, on 1st of March 2018, there was a vote in EU Parliament related to supporting a non-binding resolution to support the Commission’s tough... | european union parliament | 1 | How to find vote breakdown for EU Parliament voting a non-binding resolution to support the Commission’s tough stance towards Poland? -- (european union parliament)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-poland/eu-lawmakers-back-action-against-poland-amid-democracy-concerns-idUSKCN1GD4KL" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,320 | Who gets the funds raised by tariffs levied at the edges of the European Customs Union? | <p>The European Union Customs Union has a Common External Tariff.</p>

<p>A tax on imports.</p>

<p>Who is the recipient of the funds raised by this tax?</p>

<p>A country outside of the European Union Customs Union may levy its own tariffs and be in receipt of the funds raised.</p>

<p>... | european union taxes | 1 | Who gets the funds raised by tariffs levied at the edges of the European Customs Union? -- (european union taxes)
<p>The European Union Customs Union has a Common External Tariff.</p>

<p>A tax on imports.</p>

<p>Who is the recipient of the funds raised by this tax?</p>

<p>A country outside of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,321 | How do abstentions affect Majority Judgment voting? | <p>In the examples of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_judgment" rel="noreferrer">Majority Judgment on Wikipedia</a> et al, every voter submits a rating of every candidate, conveniently making the vote bars equal width. What happens when that doesn't happen?</p>

<p>In ordinal systems (Plurality,... | voting systems range voting | 1 | How do abstentions affect Majority Judgment voting? -- (voting systems range voting)
<p>In the examples of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_judgment" rel="noreferrer">Majority Judgment on Wikipedia</a> et al, every voter submits a rating of every candidate, conveniently making the vote bars equal width. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,326 | What are the legal/political uses of the American Civil War as a precedent? | <p>I was reading an article about attorney general Jeff Sessions addressing the state of California regarding the state's recent laws on immigration. In summary, these laws make it illegal for a private business to cooperate with ICE, further clarifying the state as a so called "sanctuary" for illegal immigra... | united states us state laws civil war | 1 | What are the legal/political uses of the American Civil War as a precedent? -- (united states us state laws civil war)
<p>I was reading an article about attorney general Jeff Sessions addressing the state of California regarding the state's recent laws on immigration. In summary, these laws make it illegal for a privat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,339 | Why does the EU limit its membership to countries in geographical Europe? | <p>The rules for EU membership require that the country in question is located in geographical Europe - for this reason Morocco's application was denied a few decades ago and even Israel cannot apply despite being a highly developed country. The sole exception to the rule is Cyprus, but it's contentious whether or not ... | european union | 1 | Why does the EU limit its membership to countries in geographical Europe? -- (european union)
<p>The rules for EU membership require that the country in question is located in geographical Europe - for this reason Morocco's application was denied a few decades ago and even Israel cannot apply despite being a highly dev... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,341 | Has the UK prosecuted or attempted to prosecute individuals other than Assange for jumping bail? | <p>Has the UK prosecuted, or attempted to prosecute, individuals for jumping bail, or otherwise trying to evade the justice system, other than with Julian Assange? I had a look at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bail#England_and_Wales" rel="noreferrer">England and Wales</a> section of Wikipedia's article on ... | united kingdom crime rule of law | 1 | Has the UK prosecuted or attempted to prosecute individuals other than Assange for jumping bail? -- (united kingdom crime rule of law)
<p>Has the UK prosecuted, or attempted to prosecute, individuals for jumping bail, or otherwise trying to evade the justice system, other than with Julian Assange? I had a look at the <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,347 | Why are there so many nations that have still not ratified the Istanbul Convention? | <p><strong>Context:</strong> In December 2008, the <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Council of Europe</a> set up an expert committee, the Ad Hoc Committee for preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (CAHVIO). In December 2010, it finalized the draft tex... | europe human rights gender council of europe | 1 | Why are there so many nations that have still not ratified the Istanbul Convention? -- (europe human rights gender council of europe)
<p><strong>Context:</strong> In December 2008, the <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Council of Europe</a> set up an expert committee, the Ad Hoc Comm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,350 | Does stopping metal imports alone cover the trade deficit of the USA? | <p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/06/donald-trump-says-america-will-not-hurt-trade-war-promises-loving/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> argues a possible trade war that might start as a consequence to steel tariff:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Appearing at a joint press conference in the Whi... | united states european union donald trump trade | 1 | Does stopping metal imports alone cover the trade deficit of the USA? -- (united states european union donald trump trade)
<p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/06/donald-trump-says-america-will-not-hurt-trade-war-promises-loving/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> argues a possible trade war that might ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,360 | What gives the U.S. president the legal authority to raise tariffs? | <p>In the last few minutes, President Trump has signed a proclamation to introduce tariffs on most imports of steel and aluminium to the United States.</p>

<p>Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution states that this responsibility is that of the Congress, not of the Executive:</p>

<blockquote>
... | united states president taxes trade | 1 | What gives the U.S. president the legal authority to raise tariffs? -- (united states president taxes trade)
<p>In the last few minutes, President Trump has signed a proclamation to introduce tariffs on most imports of steel and aluminium to the United States.</p>

<p>Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,372 | In the Weimar Republic what was the role of the people sitting on the left side of the speaker? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/t9MP0.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/t9MP0.jpg" alt="Parliament of the Weimar Republic"></a></p>

<p>I know that in the Weimar republic the chancellor and other ministers of government sit in front of the members of parliament on the right side of... | government parliament history germany | 1 | In the Weimar Republic what was the role of the people sitting on the left side of the speaker? -- (government parliament history germany)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/t9MP0.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/t9MP0.jpg" alt="Parliament of the Weimar Republic"></a></p>

<p>I know ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,386 | Please check my maths with respect to UK EU funding | <p>I am attempting to determine whether Common External Tariff Customs duties are included in the widely circulated (in the UK) figure of around £8 billion net.</p>

<p>Using the sources listed below I have arrived at the following equation:</p>

<p><strong>EU Revenue from UK (2016, EUR, millions)</stro... | european union | 1 | Please check my maths with respect to UK EU funding -- (european union)
<p>I am attempting to determine whether Common External Tariff Customs duties are included in the widely circulated (in the UK) figure of around £8 billion net.</p>

<p>Using the sources listed below I have arrived at the following equation... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,398 | How binding is the two degree temperature limit agreement really? | <p>The context for this question, is the recent court ruling about the nitrogen dioxide limits in German cities (An english <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/driving-bans-loom-in-germany-as-court-rules-against-diesel-a-1196196.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article I found about it</a>). Or
<a h... | law europe climate change | 1 | How binding is the two degree temperature limit agreement really? -- (law europe climate change)
<p>The context for this question, is the recent court ruling about the nitrogen dioxide limits in German cities (An english <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/driving-bans-loom-in-germany-as-court-rules-ag... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,401 | Has any Catholic been knighted in the UK in recent history? | <p>In the past 50-100 years, has a British monarch knighted anyone of self-professed Catholic persuation?</p>

<p>This question is about English Church influence on English establishment. Has anyone of the Catholic religion been knighted?</p>

<p><strong>Context note:</strong> I asked this question aro... | united kingdom europe religion | 1 | Has any Catholic been knighted in the UK in recent history? -- (united kingdom europe religion)
<p>In the past 50-100 years, has a British monarch knighted anyone of self-professed Catholic persuation?</p>

<p>This question is about English Church influence on English establishment. Has anyone of the Catholic r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,406 | Has the UK spent millions of pounds to track a fugitive other than Assange? | <p>From an <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/28334/270">answer</a> to "Why is the British government so determined to arrest Julian Assange?":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>And now someone can tell me why it is not unusual that a government pays millions of pounds to track a fugitive (give a counterexa... | united kingdom crime rule of law | 1 | Has the UK spent millions of pounds to track a fugitive other than Assange? -- (united kingdom crime rule of law)
<p>From an <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/28334/270">answer</a> to "Why is the British government so determined to arrest Julian Assange?":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>And now someone ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,413 | Is the UK EU membership bill paid in GBP or EUR? | <p>Is the UK EU membership bill paid in GBP or EUR?</p>

<p>If it is paid in euros, is this not inefficient because eventual credits (eg development funds) will need to be converted back into sterling, so a conversion loss is experienced twice?</p>
 | united kingdom european union currency | 1 | Is the UK EU membership bill paid in GBP or EUR? -- (united kingdom european union currency)
<p>Is the UK EU membership bill paid in GBP or EUR?</p>

<p>If it is paid in euros, is this not inefficient because eventual credits (eg development funds) will need to be converted back into sterling, so a conversion l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,422 | Why did the Dutch government put XTC/MDMA as a hard drug? | <p><a href="https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/difference-between-hard-and-soft-drugs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/difference-between-hard-and-soft-drugs</a></p>

<p>Schedule I lists the substances classified as hard drugs, for example heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, ecsta... | drugs netherlands | 1 | Why did the Dutch government put XTC/MDMA as a hard drug? -- (drugs netherlands)
<p><a href="https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/difference-between-hard-and-soft-drugs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/difference-between-hard-and-soft-drugs</a></p>

<p>Schedule I lists the sub... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,423 | How is it decided which rights can be voluntarily waived? | <p>Two examples: In a criminal trial, you have a right to a defense attorney, but you can waive this right. </p>

<p>In labor law, you have a number of labor related rights that, if you could voluntarily waive them, would effectively render the law void. If you could waive your right to a minimum wage, companie... | civil rights | 1 | How is it decided which rights can be voluntarily waived? -- (civil rights)
<p>Two examples: In a criminal trial, you have a right to a defense attorney, but you can waive this right. </p>

<p>In labor law, you have a number of labor related rights that, if you could voluntarily waive them, would effectively re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,424 | Why China didn't annex Sikkim to incorporate it as a Chinese state? | <p>It seems really odd that China annexed Tibet but left Sikkim. Sikkim is present on the Chinese borders and was an independent nation until 1975 when it joined India as one of its states. </p>

<p>What might have been possible reasons to not capture Sikkim in contrast to China's decision to capture Tibet, ev... | international relations india china international geopolitics | 1 | Why China didn't annex Sikkim to incorporate it as a Chinese state? -- (international relations india china international geopolitics)
<p>It seems really odd that China annexed Tibet but left Sikkim. Sikkim is present on the Chinese borders and was an independent nation until 1975 when it joined India as one of its st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,430 | Why aren't Western nations protesting South Africa's blatant discrimination against Caucasian farmers? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/south-africa-white-farms-land-seizure-anc-race-relations-a8234461.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Independent</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>South Africa‘s parliament has passed a motion that could lead to the seizure of land from white farme... | south africa | 1 | Why aren't Western nations protesting South Africa's blatant discrimination against Caucasian farmers? -- (south africa)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/south-africa-white-farms-land-seizure-anc-race-relations-a8234461.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Independent</a>:</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,433 | What are the current tariffs against American goods? | <p>Given that Trump is implementing tariffs on metal from foreign countries, tariffs are in the news. I understand that they have been extremely low in the United States throughout its Cold War economic dominance. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocal_Tariff_Act" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reciprocal Tar... | united states donald trump trade | 1 | What are the current tariffs against American goods? -- (united states donald trump trade)
<p>Given that Trump is implementing tariffs on metal from foreign countries, tariffs are in the news. I understand that they have been extremely low in the United States throughout its Cold War economic dominance. The <a href="ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,469 | Was any reason indicated for Marine Le Pen's choice about the party's new name? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/marine-le-pen-national-front-name-change-national-union-rally-far-right-vote-a8250676.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> (also <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43364931" rel="nofollow noreferrer">confirmed by BBC</a>), Ma... | parties france marine le pen | 1 | Was any reason indicated for Marine Le Pen's choice about the party's new name? -- (parties france marine le pen)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/marine-le-pen-national-front-name-change-national-union-rally-far-right-vote-a8250676.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,473 | What action could the UK actually take against Russia in light of the Salisbury attack? | <p>Unsurprisingly to many, the UK government has concluded that <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43377856" rel="noreferrer">it's highly likely Russia was behind the nerve agent attack</a> that left two former Russian spies in a critical condition.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>She [Theresa May] said the UK wo... | united kingdom international relations russian federation sanctions | 1 | What action could the UK actually take against Russia in light of the Salisbury attack? -- (united kingdom international relations russian federation sanctions)
<p>Unsurprisingly to many, the UK government has concluded that <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43377856" rel="noreferrer">it's highly likely Russia was ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,475 | Why is "president for life" in China such a big deal? | <p>"Great Leap Backward" was the title announcing the term limit removal in China. This <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276" rel="noreferrer">BBC article</a> tells us more about this:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The constitution has been altered to allow Xi Jinping to remain as
 presi... | president china presidential term | 1 | Why is "president for life" in China such a big deal? -- (president china presidential term)
<p>"Great Leap Backward" was the title announcing the term limit removal in China. This <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276" rel="noreferrer">BBC article</a> tells us more about this:</p>

<blockq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,479 | What percentage of Soviet immigrants to the US are Jews? | <p>Let me start off the bat by saying that this question is <em>NOT about Russian Federation</em>, it is <em>NOT about Judaism</em> (the religion) and it is <em>not about Putin</em>'s recent (possibly mistranslated) comments about "the Jews".</p>

<p>The question is whether there are any well-researched sources... | united states immigration soviet union demographics | 1 | What percentage of Soviet immigrants to the US are Jews? -- (united states immigration soviet union demographics)
<p>Let me start off the bat by saying that this question is <em>NOT about Russian Federation</em>, it is <em>NOT about Judaism</em> (the religion) and it is <em>not about Putin</em>'s recent (possibly mistr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,481 | Why can the US government impose age restrictions on constitutional rights? | <p>For some context, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/09/us/nra-sues-florida-gun-law/index.html" rel="noreferrer">NRA is suing Florida</a> on the grounds that the new law, which raises the minimum age to 21 from 18 to purchase a firearm, violates the 2nd and 14th amendment. They argue that 18-year-olds are cons... | united states law constitution | 1 | Why can the US government impose age restrictions on constitutional rights? -- (united states law constitution)
<p>For some context, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/09/us/nra-sues-florida-gun-law/index.html" rel="noreferrer">NRA is suing Florida</a> on the grounds that the new law, which raises the minimum age... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
28,487 | Why are states purportedly performing assassinations with chemical and radioactive weapons? | <p>Purportedly the Russian state assassinated Alexander Litvinenko by poisoning with him with:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>radioactive polonium-210, believed to have been administered in a cup of tea</p>
 
 <p><em><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19647226" rel="noreferrer">Alexander Litvinenko: Pr... | united kingdom russian federation north korea assassinations chemical weapons | 1 | Why are states purportedly performing assassinations with chemical and radioactive weapons? -- (united kingdom russian federation north korea assassinations chemical weapons)
<p>Purportedly the Russian state assassinated Alexander Litvinenko by poisoning with him with:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>radioactive pol... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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