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32,825 | Why is Canada trying so hard to defuse Saudi dispute? | <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/08/08/canada-other-countries-saudi-arabia_a_23498390/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Canada Reaching Out To Other Countries To Help Defuse Saudi Dispute</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/world/the-americas/canada-seeks-uae-help-to-defuse-row-with-s... | human rights canada saudi arabia | 1 | Why is Canada trying so hard to defuse Saudi dispute? -- (human rights canada saudi arabia)
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<li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/08/08/canada-other-countries-saudi-arabia_a_23498390/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Canada Reaching Out To Other Countries To Help Defuse Saudi Dispute</a></li>
<li><a hr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,832 | What are the steps for a person to become a US Ambassador, after the nomination? | <p>I have heard on radio about the US Ambassador in Romania, Hans Klemm, <a href="https://www.romaniajournal.ro/update-us-ambassador-hans-klemm-recalled-to-washington-romanian-fm-confirms/" rel="noreferrer">being recalled</a> to Washington:</p>

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 <p>US Ambassador Hans Klemm will be recalled to... | united states embassy state department | 1 | What are the steps for a person to become a US Ambassador, after the nomination? -- (united states embassy state department)
<p>I have heard on radio about the US Ambassador in Romania, Hans Klemm, <a href="https://www.romaniajournal.ro/update-us-ambassador-hans-klemm-recalled-to-washington-romanian-fm-confirms/" rel="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,838 | Who designed the proposed Space Force logos? | <p>On August 9, 2018, the Trump administration provided <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/trump-wants-campaign-donors-to-vote-on-the-logo-for-the-space-force/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">several proposed logos</a> for their planned Space Force. Who designed these logos? Is there some government organi... | united states military | 1 | Who designed the proposed Space Force logos? -- (united states military)
<p>On August 9, 2018, the Trump administration provided <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/trump-wants-campaign-donors-to-vote-on-the-logo-for-the-space-force/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">several proposed logos</a> for their plann... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,856 | Why is the Turkish Lira sliding? | <p>What is the fundamental reason that the Turkish Lira is tumbling down during the last few months?</p>
<p>Kindly, explain in layman's terms and in short.</p>
 | economy turkey | 1 | Why is the Turkish Lira sliding? -- (economy turkey)
<p>What is the fundamental reason that the Turkish Lira is tumbling down during the last few months?</p>
<p>Kindly, explain in layman's terms and in short.</p>
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32,892 | Is 46 Republican House members retiring unusual? | <p>I was listening to <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/" rel="noreferrer">Pod Save America</a> and they were talking about the upcoming mid-terms and the "fact" that 46 house Republicans are retiring. According to them, that is unusual.</p>

<ol>
<li>Are there 46 House Republican... | united states republican party house of representatives | 1 | Is 46 Republican House members retiring unusual? -- (united states republican party house of representatives)
<p>I was listening to <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/" rel="noreferrer">Pod Save America</a> and they were talking about the upcoming mid-terms and the "fact" that 46 house Republi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,915 | Why didn't Canada leave the UN conventions on illicit drugs before legalizing marijuana? | <p>According to <a href="https://ipolitics.ca/2017/06/30/canada-on-track-to-violate-three-un-drug-treaties/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Canada would be breaking at least three UN treaties once it legalized marijuana in October. But why didn't the Canadian government just leave the treaties beforehand? It seems ... | united nations canada drugs | 1 | Why didn't Canada leave the UN conventions on illicit drugs before legalizing marijuana? -- (united nations canada drugs)
<p>According to <a href="https://ipolitics.ca/2017/06/30/canada-on-track-to-violate-three-un-drug-treaties/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, Canada would be breaking at least three UN treaties on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,916 | Why are countries so reluctant to abandon UN treaties? | <p>As an example, even the most anti-immigrant countries <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/18703/why-dont-countries-opposing-the-inflow-of-refugees-leave-the-1951-refugee-conve">refused to leave the UN convention on refugees</a> and Canada was reluctant to leave the <a href="https://politics.stackex... | united nations | 1 | Why are countries so reluctant to abandon UN treaties? -- (united nations)
<p>As an example, even the most anti-immigrant countries <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/18703/why-dont-countries-opposing-the-inflow-of-refugees-leave-the-1951-refugee-conve">refused to leave the UN convention on refugees<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,919 | No deal Brexit - how to transition to a new UK/WTO legal interface | <p>If the UK leaves the EU without an EU deal, then I thought UK trade would happen on WTO terms. If this is incorrect, on what terms would trade occur?</p>

<p>Is it correct to say that WTO-based trade <em>cannot</em> happen until the UK WTO trade schedules are agreed by all WTO members?</p>

<p>If so,... | united kingdom brexit trade wto | 1 | No deal Brexit - how to transition to a new UK/WTO legal interface -- (united kingdom brexit trade wto)
<p>If the UK leaves the EU without an EU deal, then I thought UK trade would happen on WTO terms. If this is incorrect, on what terms would trade occur?</p>

<p>Is it correct to say that WTO-based trade <em>c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,928 | Why does PRC devalue its currency on purpose, but Turkey is worried about the devaluation of its currency? | <p>PRC regularly devalues its currency to promote export. On the other hand, Turkey is worried about the plummet of its currency. </p>

<p>Why two outcomes in the same type of case?</p>
 | china turkey currency | 1 | Why does PRC devalue its currency on purpose, but Turkey is worried about the devaluation of its currency? -- (china turkey currency)
<p>PRC regularly devalues its currency to promote export. On the other hand, Turkey is worried about the plummet of its currency. </p>

<p>Why two outcomes in the same type of ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,944 | Does the WTO itself have any input into trade agreements? | <p>Does the WTO itself have any input into trade agreements, or is it merely a forum for sovereign states to negotiate and settle disputes?</p>
 | trade wto | 1 | Does the WTO itself have any input into trade agreements? -- (trade wto)
<p>Does the WTO itself have any input into trade agreements, or is it merely a forum for sovereign states to negotiate and settle disputes?</p>
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32,949 | Can schedules be bilaterally agreed in the WTO forum? | <p>Can schedules be brokered bilaterally, i.e. without consent of other WTO members, or do all WTO members have to ratify all WTO deals?</p>

<p>I am trying to understand if all WTO members will need to ratify schedules presented to the WTO by the UK for the post-Brexit interface, or if some members can ratify,... | brexit trade wto | 1 | Can schedules be bilaterally agreed in the WTO forum? -- (brexit trade wto)
<p>Can schedules be brokered bilaterally, i.e. without consent of other WTO members, or do all WTO members have to ratify all WTO deals?</p>

<p>I am trying to understand if all WTO members will need to ratify schedules presented to the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,967 | FTAs permissible by WTO | <p>As a WTO member a country attempts to strike bilateral trade deals to augment the baseline trade schedules agreed at the WTO (IIUC).</p>

<p>I read that sectoral free trade agreements (FTAs) are prohibited by WTO under MFN rules [1]. Is this true?</p>

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 <p>So, can there be a sectora... | trade wto | 1 | FTAs permissible by WTO -- (trade wto)
<p>As a WTO member a country attempts to strike bilateral trade deals to augment the baseline trade schedules agreed at the WTO (IIUC).</p>

<p>I read that sectoral free trade agreements (FTAs) are prohibited by WTO under MFN rules [1]. Is this true?</p>

<blockquo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,975 | Leaving the EU without a deal and MFN rules | <p>If the UK left the EU without a trade deal, trade with the EU would continue because it would be illegal to offer the UK worse trade terms than any other third country under WTO most-favoured nation rules. Is this correct?</p>
 | brexit trade wto | 1 | Leaving the EU without a deal and MFN rules -- (brexit trade wto)
<p>If the UK left the EU without a trade deal, trade with the EU would continue because it would be illegal to offer the UK worse trade terms than any other third country under WTO most-favoured nation rules. Is this correct?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,991 | Why do ex-government employees have security clearances? | <p>The recent headlines regarding the current administration revocation of clearances, prompts the question. I would like to understand why <strong>this group of ex-government personnel</strong> (not the line-level personnel) has clearances and how the stakeholders benefit from sharing information.</p>

<p>I r... | united states classified information | 1 | Why do ex-government employees have security clearances? -- (united states classified information)
<p>The recent headlines regarding the current administration revocation of clearances, prompts the question. I would like to understand why <strong>this group of ex-government personnel</strong> (not the line-level perso... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,028 | The rules for cabinet and shadow cabinet membership in the UK? | <p>I went to an event with the Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change. But I discovered he was not in the Shadow Cabinet.</p>

<p>So does this mean that the members of the Shadow Cabinet are wholly at the discretion of the leader, and Shadow Ministers sometimes sit outside the Shadow Cabinet? Is this to ... | united kingdom cabinet westminster | 1 | The rules for cabinet and shadow cabinet membership in the UK? -- (united kingdom cabinet westminster)
<p>I went to an event with the Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change. But I discovered he was not in the Shadow Cabinet.</p>

<p>So does this mean that the members of the Shadow Cabinet are wholly at t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,030 | Does EU freedom of speech allow a license plate that taunts a political party? | <p>A few weeks ago a Romanian bought a personalized number plate from Sweden that seemed perfectly fine for Swedish Transport Agency is <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20170215/swedens-offensive-number-plate-enthusiast-strikes-again" rel="noreferrer">usually very vigilant</a> when approving such plates.</p>

<... | european union freedom of speech romania transportation | 1 | Does EU freedom of speech allow a license plate that taunts a political party? -- (european union freedom of speech romania transportation)
<p>A few weeks ago a Romanian bought a personalized number plate from Sweden that seemed perfectly fine for Swedish Transport Agency is <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20170215/sw... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,044 | What political theories allow businessmen understand politic easily? | <p>I am a businessman. A pretty successful one. I want to understand politic.</p>

<p>Currently I think I am just a customer of a state, namely, my state, where I paid protection fee called tax. However, politic seems a bit different than regular business. Moving to a different protection provider (i.e. changin... | political theory trade education | 1 | What political theories allow businessmen understand politic easily? -- (political theory trade education)
<p>I am a businessman. A pretty successful one. I want to understand politic.</p>

<p>Currently I think I am just a customer of a state, namely, my state, where I paid protection fee called tax. However, p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,048 | Did (other) officials from EU countries condemn Trump's tariffs on Turkey? | <p>Assuming <a href="https://ahvalnews6.com/turkey-sanctions/german-economy-minister-blasts-trump-over-trade-row-turkey" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> is not fake news:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Germany's minister for economic affairs and energy on Sunday lashed out U.S. President Donald Trump over his trade row... | united states european union international relations turkey germany | 1 | Did (other) officials from EU countries condemn Trump's tariffs on Turkey? -- (united states european union international relations turkey germany)
<p>Assuming <a href="https://ahvalnews6.com/turkey-sanctions/german-economy-minister-blasts-trump-over-trade-row-turkey" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> is not fake news... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,051 | Is the US President empowered to unilaterally revoke security clearance of sitting members of congress? | <p>From what little I've learned recently there is a procedure to revoke security clearance for anyone. That procedure involves establishing a justifiable rationale for the revocation. 
However, apparently the president is not bound to utilize that procedure. Supposedly he can revoke security clearance at will.<br>... | united states donald trump congress | 1 | Is the US President empowered to unilaterally revoke security clearance of sitting members of congress? -- (united states donald trump congress)
<p>From what little I've learned recently there is a procedure to revoke security clearance for anyone. That procedure involves establishing a justifiable rationale for the re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,053 | In Massachusetts, can I vote third party if I register as a Republican? | <p>I am currently working on registering to vote, however, I want to know if registering as a Republican will force me to vote for Charlie Baker for Massachusetts Governor. </p>

<p>I do not like Charlie Baker at all and I would much rather vote for a third party candidate for Massachusetts Governor.</p>
&#... | united states republican party third party voting registration | 1 | In Massachusetts, can I vote third party if I register as a Republican? -- (united states republican party third party voting registration)
<p>I am currently working on registering to vote, however, I want to know if registering as a Republican will force me to vote for Charlie Baker for Massachusetts Governor. </p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,060 | "The Treaties" in article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty | <p>Paragraph 3 of <a href="http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the-lisbon-treaty/treaty-on-european-union-and-comments/title-6-final-provisions/137-article-50.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty</a> states the following (emphasis is mine):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>The Treaties... | european union law article 50 | 1 | "The Treaties" in article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty -- (european union law article 50)
<p>Paragraph 3 of <a href="http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the-lisbon-treaty/treaty-on-european-union-and-comments/title-6-final-provisions/137-article-50.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty</a> states the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,068 | What checks & balances exist on covert operations? | <p>Due to a <a href="https://twitter.com/BootsRiley/status/1030575674447212544/photo/1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">series of tweets by Boots Riley</a>, I've been reading about <a href="https://www.wikiwand.com/en/COINTELPRO" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COINTELPRO</a>, "a series of covert, and at times illegal, projects co... | united states fbi checks and balances | 1 | What checks & balances exist on covert operations? -- (united states fbi checks and balances)
<p>Due to a <a href="https://twitter.com/BootsRiley/status/1030575674447212544/photo/1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">series of tweets by Boots Riley</a>, I've been reading about <a href="https://www.wikiwand.com/en/COINTELPRO" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,076 | Can the UK Civil Service propose legislation or direct legislation? | <p>Can the UK Civil Service propose legislation or direct legislation?</p>

<p>Are there rules governing how the Civil Service can behave in this regard?</p>
 | united kingdom civil service | 1 | Can the UK Civil Service propose legislation or direct legislation? -- (united kingdom civil service)
<p>Can the UK Civil Service propose legislation or direct legislation?</p>

<p>Are there rules governing how the Civil Service can behave in this regard?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,083 | Are there precedents for the EU fining the UK for undervalued Chinese imports? | <p>With all the Brexit talks, <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-faces-e2-billion-eu-payment-for-china-fraud-trade/" rel="noreferrer">this</a> has become a barely noticed case, but it might be relevant for future border relations between UK and EU:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Britain faces a potential €2 billi... | united kingdom european union taxes trade borders | 1 | Are there precedents for the EU fining the UK for undervalued Chinese imports? -- (united kingdom european union taxes trade borders)
<p>With all the Brexit talks, <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-faces-e2-billion-eu-payment-for-china-fraud-trade/" rel="noreferrer">this</a> has become a barely noticed case, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,090 | What's Rees-Mogg's constituency, socioeconomically? | <p>Conservative MP <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Rees-Mogg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jacob Rees-Mogg</a> is one of the advocates of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/33086/18373">unilateral free trade</a> it seems.</p>
<p>But looking at his constituency profile <a href="https://en.wikipe... | united kingdom brexit trade | 1 | What's Rees-Mogg's constituency, socioeconomically? -- (united kingdom brexit trade)
<p>Conservative MP <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Rees-Mogg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jacob Rees-Mogg</a> is one of the advocates of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/33086/18373">unilateral free trade</a> it... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,094 | Did the Greek economy contract more than Syria's in the past decade? | <p>From a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45243088" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), only four countries have shrunk economically more than Greece in the past decade: Yemen, Libya, Venezuela and Equatorial Guinea... | economy syria greece international monetary fund | 1 | Did the Greek economy contract more than Syria's in the past decade? -- (economy syria greece international monetary fund)
<p>From a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45243088" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), only... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,096 | What are the steps towards officially recognizing a Cold War? | <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/24/cold-war-20-how-russia-and-the-west-reheated-a-historic-struggle" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Guardian</a> argues about so called "Cold War 2.0":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Warnings of a return to cold war politics have been a staple of
 E... | rules of war cold war | 1 | What are the steps towards officially recognizing a Cold War? -- (rules of war cold war)
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/24/cold-war-20-how-russia-and-the-west-reheated-a-historic-struggle" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Guardian</a> argues about so called "Cold War 2.0":</p>

<blockquote>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,113 | Is there any indication that the Euro rate is being politically manipulated? | <p>In a recent (August 20, 2018) <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-highlights/key-quotes-from-reuters-interview-with-trump-idUSKCN1L52BD" rel="noreferrer">interview</a> for Reuters about international politics, the president of the United States of America Donald J. Trump stated <em>(emphasis mine)<... | donald trump currency euro | 1 | Is there any indication that the Euro rate is being politically manipulated? -- (donald trump currency euro)
<p>In a recent (August 20, 2018) <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-highlights/key-quotes-from-reuters-interview-with-trump-idUSKCN1L52BD" rel="noreferrer">interview</a> for Reuters about inte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,116 | Perjury in US politics | <p>I know this question is about a hot topic in US politics, so I ask that comments and answers be mindful that I'm asking in good faith, and without an attempt to either discredit or support our current POTUS. I'm asking out of good old-fashioned curiosity.</p>

<p>I've been hearing a lot in the news about the... | united states president | 1 | Perjury in US politics -- (united states president)
<p>I know this question is about a hot topic in US politics, so I ask that comments and answers be mindful that I'm asking in good faith, and without an attempt to either discredit or support our current POTUS. I'm asking out of good old-fashioned curiosity.</p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,135 | Did Germany profit from the (third) Greek bailout? | <p>From <a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20180621/germany-made-billions-on-greeces-debt-crisis-berlin-confirms" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> published in June 2018 on thelocal.de:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Berlin has been one of the main lenders to Greece during its debt crisis. While conservative parties w... | economy germany greece bailout | 1 | Did Germany profit from the (third) Greek bailout? -- (economy germany greece bailout)
<p>From <a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20180621/germany-made-billions-on-greeces-debt-crisis-berlin-confirms" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> published in June 2018 on thelocal.de:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Berlin has been... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,137 | Has there been any EU reaction to Trump's threat to put a 25% tariff on all EU cars? | <p>The threat of (more) US tariffs on EU cars has been making the news again <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/21/trump-us-to-put-a-25percent-tariff-on-every-car-from-european-union.html" rel="noreferrer">today</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that the U.S. would sl... | united states european union donald trump trade | 1 | Has there been any EU reaction to Trump's threat to put a 25% tariff on all EU cars? -- (united states european union donald trump trade)
<p>The threat of (more) US tariffs on EU cars has been making the news again <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/21/trump-us-to-put-a-25percent-tariff-on-every-car-from-european-un... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,154 | Business management tools in political processes | <p>I am wondering if there are any countries where any sort of systematic process, change or risk management is used in governing or law-passing. </p>

<p>One example:</p>

<ul>
<li>A problem is identified, risk management is used to define a solution.</li>
<li>A law is passed to mitigate this p... | political system | 1 | Business management tools in political processes -- (political system)
<p>I am wondering if there are any countries where any sort of systematic process, change or risk management is used in governing or law-passing. </p>

<p>One example:</p>

<ul>
<li>A problem is identified, risk management is use... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,162 | How do Google Trends results correlate with the actual party support? | <p>Has anyone studied the correlation between party support in elections and Google Trends results? What is the conclusion? Especially I'm interested in <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=FI&q=%2Fm%2F01gq7c,%2Fm%2F01k2xj,%2Fm%2F01ftsm,%2Fm%2F02448q,%2Fm%2F01lt_4" rel="noreferrer">the situation in... | election parties statistics | 1 | How do Google Trends results correlate with the actual party support? -- (election parties statistics)
<p>Has anyone studied the correlation between party support in elections and Google Trends results? What is the conclusion? Especially I'm interested in <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=FI&q=%... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,188 | What reasons did the DUP have to oppose the Good Friday Agreement and do those reasons still apply? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/events/good_friday_agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a recent BBC History article</a> the DUP was opposed to the Good Friday Agreement, quoting that article:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In Northern Ireland, campaigning was fierce as DUP leader Ian Paisley ... | united kingdom northern ireland democratic unionist party good friday agreement | 1 | What reasons did the DUP have to oppose the Good Friday Agreement and do those reasons still apply? -- (united kingdom northern ireland democratic unionist party good friday agreement)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/events/good_friday_agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a recent BBC History arti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,193 | Which factors most strongly impact voter turnout in the U.S.? | <p>Empirically, which factors most strongly impact voter turnout in the U.S.? </p>

<p>Are they the same for all political parties?</p>

<p>Clarification: I am not asking if one political party has greater turnout than another on average (this is true but not the question). </p>

<p>I am asking ... | united states election parties | 1 | Which factors most strongly impact voter turnout in the U.S.? -- (united states election parties)
<p>Empirically, which factors most strongly impact voter turnout in the U.S.? </p>

<p>Are they the same for all political parties?</p>

<p>Clarification: I am not asking if one political party has greater ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,194 | What are the limits to the power of the City Remembrancer? | <p>I was re-watching the video from CGP Grey about the City of London.</p>

<p><a href="https://youtu.be/LrObZ_HZZUc?t=3m7s" rel="noreferrer">At 3:07</a> he mentions the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Remembrancer" rel="noreferrer">City Remembrancer</a></p>

<p>In the video he says:</p>
... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | What are the limits to the power of the City Remembrancer? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>I was re-watching the video from CGP Grey about the City of London.</p>

<p><a href="https://youtu.be/LrObZ_HZZUc?t=3m7s" rel="noreferrer">At 3:07</a> he mentions the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Remembra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,197 | Why did political parties form in the United States? | <p>In George Washington's "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_Farewell_Address" rel="noreferrer">Farewell Address</a>", the first President specifically warns about the dangers of political parties. He admits that people tend to naturally align in groups, but also warns that political parties ... | united states parties government policy | 1 | Why did political parties form in the United States? -- (united states parties government policy)
<p>In George Washington's "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_Farewell_Address" rel="noreferrer">Farewell Address</a>", the first President specifically warns about the dangers of political partie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,204 | Do wrong beliefs threaten democracy? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHBZkek8OSU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> video (from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHBZkek8OSU&t=03m05s" rel="nofollow noreferrer">@3:05</a> to 3:40), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Neil... | democracy science | 1 | Do wrong beliefs threaten democracy? -- (democracy science)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHBZkek8OSU" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> video (from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHBZkek8OSU&t=03m05s" rel="nofollow noreferrer">@3:05</a> to 3:40), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,206 | Can corporations vote in the presidential election? | <p>Under the notion of corporate personhood, can a corporation vote on presidential candidates in the U.S.?</p>
 | united states president law one person one vote | 1 | Can corporations vote in the presidential election? -- (united states president law one person one vote)
<p>Under the notion of corporate personhood, can a corporation vote on presidential candidates in the U.S.?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,212 | Disclosure and publishing of 'catch and kill' practices favouring a presidential candidate | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_and_kill" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Catch and kill</a> is the practice by a media outlet to buy the right to a negative story about someone and not publish it so that the story doesn't go public. </p>

<p>Suppose this technique was used by a newspaper regarding a ... | united states presidential election campaign finance | 1 | Disclosure and publishing of 'catch and kill' practices favouring a presidential candidate -- (united states presidential election campaign finance)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_and_kill" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Catch and kill</a> is the practice by a media outlet to buy the right to a negative sto... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,242 | Does Japan have a nuclear phase out plan similar to that of Germany? | <p>In 2011 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/16/is-fukushima-doomed-to-become-a-dumping-ground-for-toxic-waste" rel="noreferrer">Fukushima Daiichi reactor suffered a meltdown</a> with tremendous consequences. The same source argues about Japan's issues related to storing nuclear waste:</p>
&... | japan nuclear energy | 1 | Does Japan have a nuclear phase out plan similar to that of Germany? -- (japan nuclear energy)
<p>In 2011 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/16/is-fukushima-doomed-to-become-a-dumping-ground-for-toxic-waste" rel="noreferrer">Fukushima Daiichi reactor suffered a meltdown</a> with tremendous conseq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,248 | Are there any restrictions on what a national flag should look like? | <p>I came across <a href="https://xkcd.com/1815/" rel="noreferrer">this</a> xkcd comic joking about a flag with a phone notification bar, which made me wonder what restrictions there are on flag design.</p>

<p>Is there some kind of committee that approves national flag designs? If I became the leader of some n... | flag | 1 | Are there any restrictions on what a national flag should look like? -- (flag)
<p>I came across <a href="https://xkcd.com/1815/" rel="noreferrer">this</a> xkcd comic joking about a flag with a phone notification bar, which made me wonder what restrictions there are on flag design.</p>

<p>Is there some kind of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,267 | Does tax amnesty have any benefit except for potentially uncovering undeclared wealth? | <p>Reading the Wikipedia article about the tax amnesty, my understanding is that the main benefit of a tax amnesty is to encourage individuals to declare their wealth:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Introduction of Amnesty scheme in any fiscal year is to help State
 treasury raising tax revenues, adding benefi... | economy taxes | 1 | Does tax amnesty have any benefit except for potentially uncovering undeclared wealth? -- (economy taxes)
<p>Reading the Wikipedia article about the tax amnesty, my understanding is that the main benefit of a tax amnesty is to encourage individuals to declare their wealth:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Introductio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,269 | Can Donald Trump fire someone who works in the Justice Department? | <p>Donald Trump complained <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1034821067423014913" rel="nofollow noreferrer">on Twitter</a> about someone who still works for the Justice Department.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>How the hell is Bruce Ohr still employed at the Justice Department? Disgraceful! Witc... | united states executive justice | 1 | Can Donald Trump fire someone who works in the Justice Department? -- (united states executive justice)
<p>Donald Trump complained <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1034821067423014913" rel="nofollow noreferrer">on Twitter</a> about someone who still works for the Justice Department.</p>

<blo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,286 | Why aren't the Alabama Constitution's anachronistic parts removed? | <p>I have stumbled across <a href="https://law.justia.com/constitution/alabama/CA-245806.html" rel="noreferrer">section 256 from Alabama Constitution</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(...) Separate schools shall be provided for white and colored
 children, and no child of either race shall be permitted to a... | united states constitution | 1 | Why aren't the Alabama Constitution's anachronistic parts removed? -- (united states constitution)
<p>I have stumbled across <a href="https://law.justia.com/constitution/alabama/CA-245806.html" rel="noreferrer">section 256 from Alabama Constitution</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(...) Separate schools shall be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,299 | Why is bestiality illegal in the United States? | <p>This is a question I have wondered more than once while browsing statute. Many states have laws against bestiality. For the life of me, I have never heard of this practice actually occurring and I find it hard to imagine the public policy problem these statutes are intended to resolve. Why do we have these laws?</p... | united states law us state laws social policy | 1 | Why is bestiality illegal in the United States? -- (united states law us state laws social policy)
<p>This is a question I have wondered more than once while browsing statute. Many states have laws against bestiality. For the life of me, I have never heard of this practice actually occurring and I find it hard to imag... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,319 | Do people self-identify as "cultural Marxist"? | <p>The term "cultural Marxist" has been used extensively in derogatory ways towards leftist political activists, thinkers and movement. Famously, the Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivig used the term extensively in writings on the web and in the manifesto he compiled and published 7/22/2011. Independently, Patri... | ideology marxism | 1 | Do people self-identify as "cultural Marxist"? -- (ideology marxism)
<p>The term "cultural Marxist" has been used extensively in derogatory ways towards leftist political activists, thinkers and movement. Famously, the Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivig used the term extensively in writings on the web and in th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,326 | What are the primary source records which document the reasons for President Andrew Johnson's voiding of Sherman’s Special Field Order No. 15? | <p><a href="http://www.freedmen.umd.edu/sfo15.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">William T. Sherman's Special Field Order No. 15</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Order by the Commander of the Military Division of the Mississippi IN
 THE FIELD, SAVANNAH, GA., January 16th, 1865.</p>
 
 <p>SPECIAL FIELD ... | united states civil war reparations | 1 | What are the primary source records which document the reasons for President Andrew Johnson's voiding of Sherman’s Special Field Order No. 15? -- (united states civil war reparations)
<p><a href="http://www.freedmen.umd.edu/sfo15.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">William T. Sherman's Special Field Order No. 15</a></p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,336 | Why marriage and not family? | <p>The question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/420/why-do-governments-legislate-marriage">Why do governments legislate marriage?</a> has good answers about why the State has a [historic] incentive to legislate marriage.
I'll briefly state interconnected definitions of marriage mentioned in th... | law history civil rights statehood | 1 | Why marriage and not family? -- (law history civil rights statehood)
<p>The question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/420/why-do-governments-legislate-marriage">Why do governments legislate marriage?</a> has good answers about why the State has a [historic] incentive to legislate marriage.
I'll... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,338 | What power does a president possess in a parliamentary form of government? | <p>The president is a titular head in these type of governments.</p>

<p>Does the president possess power, if any at all?</p>

<p>If he doesn't, why keep the president? Why not just fire him/her?</p>

<p>I'm specifically interested in Bangladesh. </p>
 | president government bangladesh | 1 | What power does a president possess in a parliamentary form of government? -- (president government bangladesh)
<p>The president is a titular head in these type of governments.</p>

<p>Does the president possess power, if any at all?</p>

<p>If he doesn't, why keep the president? Why not just fire him/h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,350 | Are there benefits to war? | <p>There are obvious costs to war: loss of human life, destruction of property, disruption of people's lives, and much more. </p>

<p>However, despite these costs wars continue to happen. I'm wondering what benefits exist to off-set these costs. Are there existing works of scientific theory which explain what t... | political theory war geopolitics | 1 | Are there benefits to war? -- (political theory war geopolitics)
<p>There are obvious costs to war: loss of human life, destruction of property, disruption of people's lives, and much more. </p>

<p>However, despite these costs wars continue to happen. I'm wondering what benefits exist to off-set these costs. A... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,351 | Is anti-corruption initiative 'sometimes' detrimental to the economy? | <p>Can it ever happen that an anti-corruption drive which leads to government action becomes detrimental to the economy?</p>

<p>Is there any example?</p>
 | economy corruption | 1 | Is anti-corruption initiative 'sometimes' detrimental to the economy? -- (economy corruption)
<p>Can it ever happen that an anti-corruption drive which leads to government action becomes detrimental to the economy?</p>

<p>Is there any example?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,358 | Could a post-no-deal-Brexit UK urgently join EFTA and access the ESM that way? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Free_Trade_Association" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EFTA</a> is a free-trade organisation of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Three of those are members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EEA</... | united kingdom european union brexit efta | 1 | Could a post-no-deal-Brexit UK urgently join EFTA and access the ESM that way? -- (united kingdom european union brexit efta)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Free_Trade_Association" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EFTA</a> is a free-trade organisation of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,362 | Were Rudy Giuliani's divergent opinions related to Romania's fighting against corruption clarified? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/28/rudy-giuliani-romania-letter-corruption" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the Guardian</a> Rudy Giuliani sent a rather strange letter to Romanian President about some fighting against corruption issues:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In a letter to R... | united states corruption romania | 1 | Were Rudy Giuliani's divergent opinions related to Romania's fighting against corruption clarified? -- (united states corruption romania)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/28/rudy-giuliani-romania-letter-corruption" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the Guardian</a> Rudy Giuliani sent a rath... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,375 | What was Rand Paul's argument for objecting to the 2017 Montenegro Treaty? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3YdA4Mb84" rel="nofollow noreferrer">In this video</a> John McCain says Rand Paul, a US Senator, is "working for Putin". I have a few questions about this:</p>

<ul>
<li>Did the treaty pass with bipartisan support?</li>
<li>Did Rand Paul explain his reasonin... | united states senate | 1 | What was Rand Paul's argument for objecting to the 2017 Montenegro Treaty? -- (united states senate)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3YdA4Mb84" rel="nofollow noreferrer">In this video</a> John McCain says Rand Paul, a US Senator, is "working for Putin". I have a few questions about this:</p>

<ul>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,377 | What stops countries from acting unilateraly | <p>There is a kind of similar question at <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/20687/what-stops-any-nation-country-from-leaving-the-un">Why not leave UN</a>.</p>

<p>Let's suppose, that leaving UN and other treaties signed by the country is perceived an extremely negative option.</p>

<... | international relations international law statehood | 1 | What stops countries from acting unilateraly -- (international relations international law statehood)
<p>There is a kind of similar question at <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/20687/what-stops-any-nation-country-from-leaving-the-un">Why not leave UN</a>.</p>

<p>Let's suppose, that leaving... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,395 | Land reform in Guatemala | <p>Recently, after attending to a conference with some Guatemalan politicians, I began to take interest in this country's socio-economical issues, in particular with regard to land.</p>

<p>I that in the 1950s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decree_900" rel="nofollow noreferrer">they did a massive land r... | economy guatemala | 1 | Land reform in Guatemala -- (economy guatemala)
<p>Recently, after attending to a conference with some Guatemalan politicians, I began to take interest in this country's socio-economical issues, in particular with regard to land.</p>

<p>I that in the 1950s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decree_900" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,396 | Why does religion get a special treatment in anti-discrimination laws? | <p>I am wondering about developed countries in general, but my experience (and the focus of this question) is the USA and Canada.</p>

<p>There are laws in place to prevent discrimination. It is illegal, for example, to deny service to someone because of their skin color.</p>

<p>But what I don't unders... | united states religion canada discrimination | 1 | Why does religion get a special treatment in anti-discrimination laws? -- (united states religion canada discrimination)
<p>I am wondering about developed countries in general, but my experience (and the focus of this question) is the USA and Canada.</p>

<p>There are laws in place to prevent discrimination. It... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,421 | What is the point of congressional confirmation hearings? | <p>This year has seen no shortage of seemingly pointless hearings, where candidates make fools of themselves only to still be appointed to their designated role anyways. Some notable examples:</p>

<ul>
<li>Betsy DeVos was <a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/house/379381-devos-battles-lawmakers-in-contenti... | united states congress political appointments | 1 | What is the point of congressional confirmation hearings? -- (united states congress political appointments)
<p>This year has seen no shortage of seemingly pointless hearings, where candidates make fools of themselves only to still be appointed to their designated role anyways. Some notable examples:</p>

<ul>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,426 | Do any legislative branches besides the US have a tradition of voluntarily requiring more than 50% of the votes to pass a law? | <p>In the US Senate there's a peculiar tradition where 60 out of 100 votes are required to overcome filibuster, even though constituonally speaking 51 votes (or 50 votes plus the vice president's tie break) are all that it takes to pass any law. </p>

<p>Are there any other legislative branches which voluntaril... | senate legislature | 1 | Do any legislative branches besides the US have a tradition of voluntarily requiring more than 50% of the votes to pass a law? -- (senate legislature)
<p>In the US Senate there's a peculiar tradition where 60 out of 100 votes are required to overcome filibuster, even though constituonally speaking 51 votes (or 50 votes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,436 | What is the significance of this "sanctimonious humbugs" cartoon which appeared in today's Guardian? | <p>The Guardian is a moderate left-of-centre quality newspaper, of similar editorial policy to the <em>New York Times</em>, and <em>Le Monde.</em></p>

<p>What is the significance of today's cartoon by Steve Bell?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SvuJ9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="... | united kingdom media | 1 | What is the significance of this "sanctimonious humbugs" cartoon which appeared in today's Guardian? -- (united kingdom media)
<p>The Guardian is a moderate left-of-centre quality newspaper, of similar editorial policy to the <em>New York Times</em>, and <em>Le Monde.</em></p>

<p>What is the significance of to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,444 | What is the vetting process for source materials for an investigative report or book? | <p>Bob Woodward's new book, <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/1501175513" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fear: Trump in the White House</a> is dominating the news this week.</p>

<p>Woodward always seems to get an immense amount of inside access to administration officials, and he is a famously deco... | united states president media fake news | 1 | What is the vetting process for source materials for an investigative report or book? -- (united states president media fake news)
<p>Bob Woodward's new book, <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/1501175513" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fear: Trump in the White House</a> is dominating the news this week.</p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,448 | What kind of documents are being requested in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing? | <p>In the (currently on-going) Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing there is some disagreement about which documents should be released; <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/33406/11249">this answer gives a good overview of the situation</a>. Quoting from it:</p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <li>We p... | united states supreme court political appointments | 1 | What kind of documents are being requested in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing? -- (united states supreme court political appointments)
<p>In the (currently on-going) Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing there is some disagreement about which documents should be released; <a href="https://politics.stackexchange... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,461 | Can straight-party voting lead to partisanship? | <p>Has it ever been quantitatively proven that straight-party voting in a two-party federal republic (or similar system) inevitably leads to partisanship (i.e., the reluctance to compromise with one's political opponents)? My gut feeling is that the act of straight-party voting <em>en masse</em> would introduce some bi... | united states voting parties | 1 | Can straight-party voting lead to partisanship? -- (united states voting parties)
<p>Has it ever been quantitatively proven that straight-party voting in a two-party federal republic (or similar system) inevitably leads to partisanship (i.e., the reluctance to compromise with one's political opponents)? My gut feeling ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,480 | Famous appointed Bridge-Builder politicians | <p>Are you aware of any famous recent examples (possibly supported by an article) where the US President appointed a cabinet member because of his good relationship with the opposition?</p>
 | united states parties cabinet political appointments identity politics | 1 | Famous appointed Bridge-Builder politicians -- (united states parties cabinet political appointments identity politics)
<p>Are you aware of any famous recent examples (possibly supported by an article) where the US President appointed a cabinet member because of his good relationship with the opposition?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,485 | Why isn't demilitarization used as a defensive strategy? | <p>If a country was to disband any and all of its military, and sell off its military assets, wouldn't it be an effective way to prevent an invasion? Because after this, it's clear to anyone that this country is not a threat to anyone. No military action against it can be justified. Sure, a neighboring country that sti... | military | 1 | Why isn't demilitarization used as a defensive strategy? -- (military)
<p>If a country was to disband any and all of its military, and sell off its military assets, wouldn't it be an effective way to prevent an invasion? Because after this, it's clear to anyone that this country is not a threat to anyone. No military a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,496 | Why didn't Orestes Brownson think that the "American form" of government is a "Mixed Government"? | <p>In <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2053/2053-h/2053-h.htm#chap01" rel="noreferrer"><em>The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny</em></a> (1865), Orestes Brownson claims (<a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2053/2053-h/2053-h.htm#chap01" rel="noreferrer">ch. 1 introduction</a>):<... | united states democracy political theory monarchy form of government | 1 | Why didn't Orestes Brownson think that the "American form" of government is a "Mixed Government"? -- (united states democracy political theory monarchy form of government)
<p>In <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2053/2053-h/2053-h.htm#chap01" rel="noreferrer"><em>The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendenci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,497 | What declassification is Trump considering? | <p>Yesterday President Trump tweeted <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1037661562897682432?s=21" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Deep State and the Left, and their vehicle, the Fake News Media, are going Crazy - & they don’t know what to do. The Economy i... | united states donald trump classified information | 1 | What declassification is Trump considering? -- (united states donald trump classified information)
<p>Yesterday President Trump tweeted <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1037661562897682432?s=21" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Deep State and the Left, and th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,501 | What about Ted Cruz appealed to Republicans who voted for him in 2016? | <p>Among people who voted for Ted Cruz in 2016, what reasons did they have for preferring Cruz over other Republican presidential candidates?</p>
 | united states republican party | 1 | What about Ted Cruz appealed to Republicans who voted for him in 2016? -- (united states republican party)
<p>Among people who voted for Ted Cruz in 2016, what reasons did they have for preferring Cruz over other Republican presidential candidates?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,504 | Does the executive branch have its own form of contempt? | <p>The Judicial Branch has <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_court" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Contempt of Court</a> as described below:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Contempt of court, often referred to simply as "contempt", is the offense of being disobedient to or discourteous toward a court o... | united states executive | 1 | Does the executive branch have its own form of contempt? -- (united states executive)
<p>The Judicial Branch has <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_court" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Contempt of Court</a> as described below:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Contempt of court, often referred to simply ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,507 | Definition of active measures in a political warfare context | <p>Is there a good definition of active measures in a political warfare context? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_measures" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia has an article on active measures</a> in that context, but it lacks a concise definition. Rather than stating a definition it describes different t... | war terminology espionage | 1 | Definition of active measures in a political warfare context -- (war terminology espionage)
<p>Is there a good definition of active measures in a political warfare context? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_measures" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia has an article on active measures</a> in that context, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,509 | What kind of government did Tocqueville consider the United States? | <p>In <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/424" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>Democracy in America</em></a> does Tocqueville consider the United States a democracy, or does he have more nuanced views about the United States's form of government?</p>
 | united states democracy political theory form of government | 1 | What kind of government did Tocqueville consider the United States? -- (united states democracy political theory form of government)
<p>In <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/424" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>Democracy in America</em></a> does Tocqueville consider the United States a democracy, or does he... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,510 | Can a militia (for example, a mafia's armed wing) defeat a nation's army and take over the government? | <p>As the question suggests, is there a scenario where a mafia or some sort of armed gang roll out their forces on public roads, then attack the nation's army and declare a coup?</p>

<p>If this were possible, why can't (for example) Italian or Russian mafias take over (for example) an impoverished African nati... | military coup | 1 | Can a militia (for example, a mafia's armed wing) defeat a nation's army and take over the government? -- (military coup)
<p>As the question suggests, is there a scenario where a mafia or some sort of armed gang roll out their forces on public roads, then attack the nation's army and declare a coup?</p>

<p>If ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,514 | What is the Russian public's view on the US claims of interference in the 2016 US election? | <p>Does anyone know of any rigorous study of the Russian public view on what happened in the 2016 US Presidential election?</p>

<p>There is a wide consensus, in the US, that top members of the Russian Federation and its security forces engaged in propaganda through social networks in attempts to influence the ... | united states election russian federation propaganda | 1 | What is the Russian public's view on the US claims of interference in the 2016 US election? -- (united states election russian federation propaganda)
<p>Does anyone know of any rigorous study of the Russian public view on what happened in the 2016 US Presidential election?</p>

<p>There is a wide consensus, in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,528 | Why has Venezuela's economy collapsed when Cuba's has not? | <p>Cuba and Venezuela seem to share a lot in common. Both are effectively Socialist dictatorships. Cuba's government has been Communist for many years, while Venezuela has been socialist for much less. </p>

<p>I would like to know why Venezuela's socialist economy has failed so catastrophically, while Cuba'... | economy communism socialism cuba venezuela | 1 | Why has Venezuela's economy collapsed when Cuba's has not? -- (economy communism socialism cuba venezuela)
<p>Cuba and Venezuela seem to share a lot in common. Both are effectively Socialist dictatorships. Cuba's government has been Communist for many years, while Venezuela has been socialist for much less. </p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,533 | Is there a voting system to elect multiple candidates and ensure diversity within those elected? | <p>Let's say I have a number of places that I need to fill with elected candidates.</p>

<p>I would like people to be able to vote for the candidates using a system that does its best to end up with a diverse selection elected candidates based on a number of criteria.</p>

<p>Is there a generally accept... | voting systems | 1 | Is there a voting system to elect multiple candidates and ensure diversity within those elected? -- (voting systems)
<p>Let's say I have a number of places that I need to fill with elected candidates.</p>

<p>I would like people to be able to vote for the candidates using a system that does its best to end up w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,559 | Could Venezuela be considered a Dictatorship? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/33528/6738">Here,</a> Cuba is compared against Venezuela, in an attempt to determine why the economy of the latter has failed. One of the assertions, that Venezuela is a Dictatorship (ignoring the socialist modifier for this question), stoked debate.</p>

<p><str... | political system form of government | 1 | Could Venezuela be considered a Dictatorship? -- (political system form of government)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/33528/6738">Here,</a> Cuba is compared against Venezuela, in an attempt to determine why the economy of the latter has failed. One of the assertions, that Venezuela is a Dictatorship (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,564 | How long would it take to pay off the U.S. national debt if new deficits were eliminated? | <p>If Congress stopped borrowing money, how long would it take to pay off the national debt?</p>

<p>My question assumes—perhaps incorrectly?—that every dollar the Federal government owes must be paid back on some schedule. So if Congress stopped borrowing, presumably the debt would be paid off after a certain ... | united states economy debt public administration | 1 | How long would it take to pay off the U.S. national debt if new deficits were eliminated? -- (united states economy debt public administration)
<p>If Congress stopped borrowing money, how long would it take to pay off the national debt?</p>

<p>My question assumes—perhaps incorrectly?—that every dollar the Fede... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,577 | Who decides how EU structural funds are distributed? | <p>The EU distributes developmental money via structural funds.</p>

<p>How is structural fund allocation decided?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Who decides how EU structural funds are distributed? -- (european union)
<p>The EU distributes developmental money via structural funds.</p>

<p>How is structural fund allocation decided?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,618 | How democratic was Venezuela when Hugo Chavez was elected? | <p>How democratic was Venezuela when Hugo Chavez was elected? Freedom of speech? Level of corruption? Rule of law? </p>
 | democracy freedom of speech rule of law venezuela freedom of association | 1 | How democratic was Venezuela when Hugo Chavez was elected? -- (democracy freedom of speech rule of law venezuela freedom of association)
<p>How democratic was Venezuela when Hugo Chavez was elected? Freedom of speech? Level of corruption? Rule of law? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,631 | How different have the various constitutions of Venezuela been? | <p>From <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/33623/9453">this answer</a> to a related question, I have learned that Venezuela has had 27 Constitutions.</p>

<p>As an American, who have only had one (or two, if you count the Articles of Confederation) this seems to be high to me. On the other hand, the ... | constitution venezuela comparative politics | 1 | How different have the various constitutions of Venezuela been? -- (constitution venezuela comparative politics)
<p>From <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/33623/9453">this answer</a> to a related question, I have learned that Venezuela has had 27 Constitutions.</p>

<p>As an American, who have only ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,636 | How do people decide which political party is good for them? | <p>There are 2 main political parties <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Congress</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BJP</a>. Right now the situation becomes worse. Social media became boring - if I ope... | india political system | 1 | How do people decide which political party is good for them? -- (india political system)
<p>There are 2 main political parties <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Congress</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" rel="nofollow noreferr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,637 | What is the benefit of electronic voting machines (as opposed to paper ballots)? | <p>Quite a few countries (notably the USA) use electronic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_machine" rel="noreferrer">voting machines</a> for casting ballots during elections.</p>

<p>Coming from Germany, where electronic voting machines are not used, I wonder why they are preferred over paper ballo... | voting electronic voting election fraud | 1 | What is the benefit of electronic voting machines (as opposed to paper ballots)? -- (voting electronic voting election fraud)
<p>Quite a few countries (notably the USA) use electronic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_machine" rel="noreferrer">voting machines</a> for casting ballots during elections.</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,646 | What is the origin of law in the European Union? | <p>Is the European Commission the origin of law in the European Union?</p>

<p>Does this body have the sole right to propose new legislation in the EU?</p>
 | european union | 1 | What is the origin of law in the European Union? -- (european union)
<p>Is the European Commission the origin of law in the European Union?</p>

<p>Does this body have the sole right to propose new legislation in the EU?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,657 | Where can I find the vote distribution of an EU directive? | <p>Recently the EU Parliament voted on the <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52016PC0593" rel="noreferrer">“Copyright Directive”</a>. </p>

<p>I would like to know exactly which parties/individuals voted for and against this directive. </p>

<p>I have been looking for th... | european union european parliament | 1 | Where can I find the vote distribution of an EU directive? -- (european union european parliament)
<p>Recently the EU Parliament voted on the <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52016PC0593" rel="noreferrer">“Copyright Directive”</a>. </p>

<p>I would like to know exactly which pa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,664 | Why did Russia and China never show any serious intention to ease up US sanctions on Iran? | <p>For instance, Russia and China could ramp up trades, sell airliners/railway-locomotives, invest in Iran's energy/rail/infrastructure sector, and so on when there were no visible competitor from the West. Yet, they never tried those options.</p>

<p>Why did Russia and China never show any serious intention to... | russian federation china iran jcpoa | 1 | Why did Russia and China never show any serious intention to ease up US sanctions on Iran? -- (russian federation china iran jcpoa)
<p>For instance, Russia and China could ramp up trades, sell airliners/railway-locomotives, invest in Iran's energy/rail/infrastructure sector, and so on when there were no visible competi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,677 | Why raise so much fuss about the Skripal poisoning? | <p>On the surface, the Skripal poisoning seems like a minor issue on the scale of international politics: a couple of Russian secret service agents poison a couple of Russian citizens in their UK home. Understandably a big enough crime for the pair of assassins to go to jail, but a relatively minor issue in the grand s... | united kingdom russian federation assassinations | 1 | Why raise so much fuss about the Skripal poisoning? -- (united kingdom russian federation assassinations)
<p>On the surface, the Skripal poisoning seems like a minor issue on the scale of international politics: a couple of Russian secret service agents poison a couple of Russian citizens in their UK home. Understandab... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,719 | Veto power in the EU | <p>I understand that member states have a veto power over some (a minority of?) issues in the Council of Ministers (aka Council of the European Union).</p>

<p>But does the European Council [sic] (i.e. heads of state and government) have a veto power?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Veto power in the EU -- (european union)
<p>I understand that member states have a veto power over some (a minority of?) issues in the Council of Ministers (aka Council of the European Union).</p>

<p>But does the European Council [sic] (i.e. heads of state and government) have a veto power?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,720 | Judges appointment mechanisms | <p>What are the common/main mechanisms to appoint judges in different western countries?
How is the head of the judiciary system elected? </p>
 | political system judiciary | 1 | Judges appointment mechanisms -- (political system judiciary)
<p>What are the common/main mechanisms to appoint judges in different western countries?
How is the head of the judiciary system elected? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,733 | Why did Mississipi ratify the 13th Amendment so late? | <p>I read recently - to my surprise - that Mississippi ratified the 13th Amendment to abolish involuntary servitude and slavery in 2013. In fact, there was a move to ratify it in 1995, but the paperwork was not finalised. But that still raises the question why so late? </p>

<p>The amendment was passed by the S... | us state laws justice slavery | 1 | Why did Mississipi ratify the 13th Amendment so late? -- (us state laws justice slavery)
<p>I read recently - to my surprise - that Mississippi ratified the 13th Amendment to abolish involuntary servitude and slavery in 2013. In fact, there was a move to ratify it in 1995, but the paperwork was not finalised. But that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,755 | Does Russia have real-time encryption communication agreement with India? | <p>I was reading <a href="https://www.upi.com/US-India-agree-on-defense-communications-cooperation-pact/9241536339271/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> and I quote:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>[...] <em>It will give U.S. communication systems to India and allow real-time encrypted transmissions betwee... | united states russian federation india | 1 | Does Russia have real-time encryption communication agreement with India? -- (united states russian federation india)
<p>I was reading <a href="https://www.upi.com/US-India-agree-on-defense-communications-cooperation-pact/9241536339271/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> and I quote:</p>

<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,759 | Does the UK Government or Prime Minister have a vote in removing EU Commissioners? | <p>Does either the UK Government or Prime Minister have any kind of vote or power in order to remove a particular EU Commissioner?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Does the UK Government or Prime Minister have a vote in removing EU Commissioners? -- (european union)
<p>Does either the UK Government or Prime Minister have any kind of vote or power in order to remove a particular EU Commissioner?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,766 | Are member states compelled by law to implement EU directives and regulations? | <p>Are European Union member states compelled by law to implement EU directives and regulations, or can they choose not to implement them for any reason?</p>
 | european union law | 1 | Are member states compelled by law to implement EU directives and regulations? -- (european union law)
<p>Are European Union member states compelled by law to implement EU directives and regulations, or can they choose not to implement them for any reason?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,768 | By what process do EU directives become UK national law? | <p>By what process do EU directives become national law?</p>

<p>Do they get encoded via the normal primary legislation process of a raising a Bill, debating it and then passing an Act?</p>
 | united kingdom european union | 1 | By what process do EU directives become UK national law? -- (united kingdom european union)
<p>By what process do EU directives become national law?</p>

<p>Do they get encoded via the normal primary legislation process of a raising a Bill, debating it and then passing an Act?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,775 | Can an individual member-state citizen be criminalised for not following EU law? | <p>Can an individual member-state citizen be criminalised for not following EU law, or is there a limitation to EU law that means it is not applicable to individuals?</p>

<p>Can the EU be said to be able to pass “criminal law” - or is this specific term reserved for national governments?</p>
 | european union law | 1 | Can an individual member-state citizen be criminalised for not following EU law? -- (european union law)
<p>Can an individual member-state citizen be criminalised for not following EU law, or is there a limitation to EU law that means it is not applicable to individuals?</p>

<p>Can the EU be said to be able to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,804 | How can the Northern Ireland backstop take effect if there is “no deal”? | <p>The Northern Ireland “backstop” is the fall-back position currently being negotiated as part of the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement with regard to treatment of the UK/Ireland border should the UK exit without an agreed deal with the EU.</p>

<p>Is this understanding correct?</p>

<p>But if there is no agr... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | How can the Northern Ireland backstop take effect if there is “no deal”? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The Northern Ireland “backstop” is the fall-back position currently being negotiated as part of the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement with regard to treatment of the UK/Ireland border should the UK exit withou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,805 | Is there anything uniquely difficult about repealing Treaty law? | <p>The proposed “Chequers Agreement” if passed would involve a new treaty committing the UK to ongoing regulatory alignment for goods.</p>

<p>Some Leavers view this with suspicion because they view this kind of alignment as difficult to reverse.</p>

<p>Is this because Treaty law is uniquely difficult ... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Is there anything uniquely difficult about repealing Treaty law? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The proposed “Chequers Agreement” if passed would involve a new treaty committing the UK to ongoing regulatory alignment for goods.</p>

<p>Some Leavers view this with suspicion because they view this k... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,833 | Why is Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric testing instead of being fined? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45590963" rel="noreferrer">BBC</a>, Marine Le Pen was ordered by a French court to undergo psychiatric testing:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A French court has ordered far-right leader Marine Le Pen to undergo
 psychiatric tests as part of an inq... | france marine le pen | 1 | Why is Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric testing instead of being fined? -- (france marine le pen)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45590963" rel="noreferrer">BBC</a>, Marine Le Pen was ordered by a French court to undergo psychiatric testing:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,838 | Do I have to register to vote for midterms if I am already registered to vote for presidential election in the US? | <p>Do I have to register to vote for midterms if I am already registered to vote for presidential election in the US?</p>

<p>I voted for the presidential elections in 2016, do I need to register to vote for the midterms?</p>
 | united states election voting registration | 1 | Do I have to register to vote for midterms if I am already registered to vote for presidential election in the US? -- (united states election voting registration)
<p>Do I have to register to vote for midterms if I am already registered to vote for presidential election in the US?</p>

<p>I voted for the preside... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,844 | Why can't state leaders or UN or World Food and Agriculture Organization stop the unimaginable food wastage level? | <p>According to the key facts on food loss and food waste by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 1/3 of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons per year.</p>

<p>Every second a person dies of hunger. Right now, more t... | united nations agriculture | 1 | Why can't state leaders or UN or World Food and Agriculture Organization stop the unimaginable food wastage level? -- (united nations agriculture)
<p>According to the key facts on food loss and food waste by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 1/3 of food produced for human consumption is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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