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33,857 | What is the reason for organ donation "soft opt-out" even if the person has explicitly allowed organ donation? | <p>According to <a href="https://blogs.bmj.com/medical-ethics/2017/09/25/organ-donation-presumed-consent-and-focusing-on-what-matters/" rel="noreferrer">this BMJ article</a>, in many countries that have a presumed organ donation policy, the family can override person's decision related to donating his/her organs:</p>&#... | healthcare | 1 | What is the reason for organ donation "soft opt-out" even if the person has explicitly allowed organ donation? -- (healthcare)
<p>According to <a href="https://blogs.bmj.com/medical-ethics/2017/09/25/organ-donation-presumed-consent-and-focusing-on-what-matters/" rel="noreferrer">this BMJ article</a>, in many countries ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,873 | Did Plato believe in institution of marriage? | <p>From <a href="http://christianobserver.net/platos-role-in-the-new-world-order/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> link, I've found this</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>all these women shall be wives in common to all the men, and not one
 of them shall live privately with any man; the children too should be&... | reference request marriage | 1 | Did Plato believe in institution of marriage? -- (reference request marriage)
<p>From <a href="http://christianobserver.net/platos-role-in-the-new-world-order/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> link, I've found this</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>all these women shall be wives in common to all the men, and not on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,883 | Do immigrants to the US use up more welfare? | <p><a href="https://twitter.com/i/moments/1043639405636988928" rel="noreferrer">Trump administration proposes limiting green cards for those who took public benefits</a></p>

<p>Do immigrants use up more welfare? This data says there is no correlation.</p>

<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com... | united states immigration social welfare | 1 | Do immigrants to the US use up more welfare? -- (united states immigration social welfare)
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/i/moments/1043639405636988928" rel="noreferrer">Trump administration proposes limiting green cards for those who took public benefits</a></p>

<p>Do immigrants use up more welfare? This dat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,885 | Does the WTO have a concept of “default” or standard tariffs? | <p>Does the WTO have a concept of “default” or standard tariffs for when a state has not yet agreed schedules? Or does everything default to zero?</p>
 | trade wto | 1 | Does the WTO have a concept of “default” or standard tariffs? -- (trade wto)
<p>Does the WTO have a concept of “default” or standard tariffs for when a state has not yet agreed schedules? Or does everything default to zero?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,895 | Who can fire the EU presidents? | <p>There are three separate <a href="https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/presidents_en" rel="noreferrer">presidents of the EU</a> . They are all appointed in different ways. But for each one, what is the mechanism for firing them before their term is up, and who can do it?</p>

<p>They are:</p>

<... | european union | 1 | Who can fire the EU presidents? -- (european union)
<p>There are three separate <a href="https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/presidents_en" rel="noreferrer">presidents of the EU</a> . They are all appointed in different ways. But for each one, what is the mechanism for firing them before their term is up, and who... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,897 | Why is the Egyptian government building a new capital instead of modernizing and fixing Cairo? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0JY3D0IrQ8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Egypt is building a new capital 45 km away from Cairo.</a></p>

<p>Why is the Egyptian government building a new capital instead of modernizing and fixing Cairo?</p>

<p>Is it because the government wants to embezzle mone... | corruption egypt | 1 | Why is the Egyptian government building a new capital instead of modernizing and fixing Cairo? -- (corruption egypt)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0JY3D0IrQ8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Egypt is building a new capital 45 km away from Cairo.</a></p>

<p>Why is the Egyptian government building a new... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,917 | What would be the subject of a second Brexit Referendum? | <p>At the moment (Sept. 2018) there's a discussion in the UK whether there should be a "second referendum" on Brexit. In the media there's already a discussion how people would vote. But upon what would they vote? </p>

<p>The initial referendum was fairly clear. Should the UK leave the EU, following the Articl... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What would be the subject of a second Brexit Referendum? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>At the moment (Sept. 2018) there's a discussion in the UK whether there should be a "second referendum" on Brexit. In the media there's already a discussion how people would vote. But upon what would they vote? </p>

<p>The i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,925 | Do any theories justify majoritarian election outcomes? | <p>At legislative elections, parties can experience different biases in the translation of votes to seats. Grofman, Koetzle, and Brunell published a taxonomy of these biases (<a href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/0a6b/24fa89e9472afe0dedd8d612795d3051d66b.pdf" rel="noreferrer"><em>Malapportionment, turnout differenc... | election political theory proportional representation majority | 1 | Do any theories justify majoritarian election outcomes? -- (election political theory proportional representation majority)
<p>At legislative elections, parties can experience different biases in the translation of votes to seats. Grofman, Koetzle, and Brunell published a taxonomy of these biases (<a href="https://pdfs... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,927 | Can a lame duck Senate confirm a SCOTUS nominee? | <p>Given that a number of reasons for delaying a vote on confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the SCOTUS have come up, it may happen that they will not be resolved until after the mid-term elections will have occurred.</p>

<p>Is it relevant? The incoming senators will not be seated until after the New Year. It ... | united states supreme court senate rules | 1 | Can a lame duck Senate confirm a SCOTUS nominee? -- (united states supreme court senate rules)
<p>Given that a number of reasons for delaying a vote on confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the SCOTUS have come up, it may happen that they will not be resolved until after the mid-term elections will have occurred.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,930 | How to change states in US voting registration | <p>If I am changing the state I am registered to vote in, do I need to somehow “unregister” in my old state?</p>

<p>I confirmed that my registration is valid in my old state. My new state’s registration form makes me certify that I’m not claiming the right to vote anywhere else. My new state isn’t actually the... | united states voting voting registration | 1 | How to change states in US voting registration -- (united states voting voting registration)
<p>If I am changing the state I am registered to vote in, do I need to somehow “unregister” in my old state?</p>

<p>I confirmed that my registration is valid in my old state. My new state’s registration form makes me c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,937 | What is the capitalist answer to rail passenger transportation being non financially profitable? | <p>In developed countries, rail transport is usually provided at financial loss, and needs to be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_subsidies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">subsidised by governments</a>. In countries who have refused to do so (mostly on the American continent), passenger rail transport has become ... | capitalism transportation sustainable development public transport | 1 | What is the capitalist answer to rail passenger transportation being non financially profitable? -- (capitalism transportation sustainable development public transport)
<p>In developed countries, rail transport is usually provided at financial loss, and needs to be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_subsidies"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,947 | If Kavanaugh is confirmed, can he still be removed later? | <p>Let's say that Kavanaugh is confirmed by the Senate. Then after that the FBI (or relevant police authority) decide there is enough evidence to investigate sexual assault claims against him and eventually charge him. This seems to give rise to a few questions:</p>

<ul>
<li>Can a Supreme Court Justice st... | united states supreme court | 1 | If Kavanaugh is confirmed, can he still be removed later? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>Let's say that Kavanaugh is confirmed by the Senate. Then after that the FBI (or relevant police authority) decide there is enough evidence to investigate sexual assault claims against him and eventually charge him. This seem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,983 | What does a country need to do get rejected by the UN? | <p>This <a href="http://www.un.org/en/sections/member-states/about-un-membership/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">page</a>, which delineates the procedure for joining the UN, says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Security Council considers the application. Any recommendation for admission must receive the affirmat... | united nations | 1 | What does a country need to do get rejected by the UN? -- (united nations)
<p>This <a href="http://www.un.org/en/sections/member-states/about-un-membership/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">page</a>, which delineates the procedure for joining the UN, says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Security Council considers ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,986 | Why is Iran determined by U.S. as the biggest state sponsor of terror in the world today? | <p>This is the official stance of the Trump administration. Was it also the position of the Obama administration and Bush administration? What is this based on?</p>

<p>I know that America considers Hezbollah and Hamas terrorist organizations. EU states official stance is that their militant wings are. It's als... | terrorism iran geopolitics middle east | 1 | Why is Iran determined by U.S. as the biggest state sponsor of terror in the world today? -- (terrorism iran geopolitics middle east)
<p>This is the official stance of the Trump administration. Was it also the position of the Obama administration and Bush administration? What is this based on?</p>

<p>I know th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
33,994 | Why did Germany veto an expanded customs union between the EU and Turkey? | <p>From <a href="https://apple.news/AkEDZZroJTiC6E7J3rTXcng" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Are relations between Turkey and Germany getting back to normal?</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Mr Erdogan will arrive in Germany with a long wish-list. He would like to see Germany lift its veto on an expanded customs union ... | european union turkey germany | 1 | Why did Germany veto an expanded customs union between the EU and Turkey? -- (european union turkey germany)
<p>From <a href="https://apple.news/AkEDZZroJTiC6E7J3rTXcng" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Are relations between Turkey and Germany getting back to normal?</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Mr Erdogan will arri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,010 | Why does partisanship trump concerns about hypocrisy with voters? | <p><strong>Politicians are routinely hypocritical in support of partisan ends.</strong></p>

<p>I'll provide a few examples to demonstrate what I mean:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>When their party's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court is facing confirmation, they insist that every candidate should receive a fai... | election political theory parties | 1 | Why does partisanship trump concerns about hypocrisy with voters? -- (election political theory parties)
<p><strong>Politicians are routinely hypocritical in support of partisan ends.</strong></p>

<p>I'll provide a few examples to demonstrate what I mean:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>When their party's nominee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,038 | What power, if any, does the SCOTUS Chief Justice have to hamper or reject an appointment they dislike? | <p>In FiveThirtyEight's <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/brett-kavanaugh-hearing/#2864" rel="noreferrer">wrapup of their Kavanaugh hearing coverage</a>, one writer said (emphasis mine):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Second, in this difficult and circular path, the fundamental process of confirmation ... | united states supreme court | 1 | What power, if any, does the SCOTUS Chief Justice have to hamper or reject an appointment they dislike? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>In FiveThirtyEight's <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/brett-kavanaugh-hearing/#2864" rel="noreferrer">wrapup of their Kavanaugh hearing coverage</a>, one writer said ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,043 | Labour Party support for renationalizing railways | <p>What arguments does the Labour Party state for their support for renationalizing the railways?</p>
 | united kingdom labour party | 1 | Labour Party support for renationalizing railways -- (united kingdom labour party)
<p>What arguments does the Labour Party state for their support for renationalizing the railways?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,046 | Dem anti-Kavanaugh strategy: why focus on sexual assault allegations, as opposed to a blend of issues? | <p>The Democratic party seems to be putting a lot (all?) of its hopes on the Ford sexual assault allegations for blocking the Kavanaugh nomination. Media coverage has been extensive and highly polarized.</p>

<p>Based on various discussions online, it appears that the allegations have given conservatives, who m... | united states senate campaigning democratic party | 1 | Dem anti-Kavanaugh strategy: why focus on sexual assault allegations, as opposed to a blend of issues? -- (united states senate campaigning democratic party)
<p>The Democratic party seems to be putting a lot (all?) of its hopes on the Ford sexual assault allegations for blocking the Kavanaugh nomination. Media coverage... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,048 | Why is the US federal government allowed to shutdown? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_of_2013" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> from October 1 to October 17, 2013, the United States federal government entered a shutdown:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(..) curtailed most routine operations because neither ... | united states congress government shutdown | 1 | Why is the US federal government allowed to shutdown? -- (united states congress government shutdown)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_of_2013" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> from October 1 to October 17, 2013, the United States federal government entered ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,053 | What does Brett Kavanaugh mean with "revenge on behalf of the Clintons"? | <p>During his personal statement in confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Brett Kavanaugh said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>This whole two-week effort has been a calculated and orchestrated political hit, fueled with apparent pent-up anger about President Trump and the 2016 election. Fear ... | united states supreme court hillary clinton | 1 | What does Brett Kavanaugh mean with "revenge on behalf of the Clintons"? -- (united states supreme court hillary clinton)
<p>During his personal statement in confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Brett Kavanaugh said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>This whole two-week effort has been a calcul... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,076 | What were the previous 6 FBI investigations of Brett Kavanaugh? | <p>Donald Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1045832351211835392" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweeted</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Just started, tonight, our 7th FBI investigation of Judge Brett
 Kavanaugh. He will someday be recognized as a truly great Justice of
 The United S... | united states supreme court | 1 | What were the previous 6 FBI investigations of Brett Kavanaugh? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>Donald Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1045832351211835392" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweeted</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Just started, tonight, our 7th FBI investigation of Judge Br... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,080 | Volume of UK law originating in the House of Lords | <p>I thought that the number of Acts passed based on Bills originating in the House of Lords was small when compared to that of the House of Commons.</p>

<p>But on the following link <a href="https://services.parliament.uk/bills/2015-16.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://services.parliament.uk/bills/2015-... | united kingdom law house of lords | 1 | Volume of UK law originating in the House of Lords -- (united kingdom law house of lords)
<p>I thought that the number of Acts passed based on Bills originating in the House of Lords was small when compared to that of the House of Commons.</p>

<p>But on the following link <a href="https://services.parliament.u... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,082 | Can Cabinet Ministers initiate legislation, or does collective responsibility somehow preclude this? | <p>Can Cabinet Ministers initiate legislation, or does collective responsibility mean that technically the whole Government is the initiator?</p>
 | united kingdom law | 1 | Can Cabinet Ministers initiate legislation, or does collective responsibility somehow preclude this? -- (united kingdom law)
<p>Can Cabinet Ministers initiate legislation, or does collective responsibility mean that technically the whole Government is the initiator?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,085 | How were farmers affected by demonetization in India? | <p>In 2016, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Indian_banknote_demonetisation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The India government declared ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series invalid</a>. This announcement led to significant economic disruption. It is said that farmers were affected particularly... | economy india money agriculture | 1 | How were farmers affected by demonetization in India? -- (economy india money agriculture)
<p>In 2016, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Indian_banknote_demonetisation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The India government declared ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series invalid</a>. This announcement... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,101 | Can't a country grow its GDP without foreign investment? | <p>Whenever various developing countries around the world talk about growing their economies, they talk about facilitating foreign investments and they put so much emphasis on it as if a country's economic growth can survive only if foreigners bring money into the country.</p>

<p>To me this is a cynic and dyst... | economy | 1 | Can't a country grow its GDP without foreign investment? -- (economy)
<p>Whenever various developing countries around the world talk about growing their economies, they talk about facilitating foreign investments and they put so much emphasis on it as if a country's economic growth can survive only if foreigners bring ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,104 | Why was excluding Australian Aboriginal populations from the Race Power considered racist? | <p>Section 51(xxvi) of the Australian Constitution originally read,</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The people of any race, other than the aboriginal race in any State,
 for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws:</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I hope I'm not being insensitive here but why is this ... | constitution australia commonwealth indigenous people | 1 | Why was excluding Australian Aboriginal populations from the Race Power considered racist? -- (constitution australia commonwealth indigenous people)
<p>Section 51(xxvi) of the Australian Constitution originally read,</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The people of any race, other than the aboriginal race in any State... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,108 | Did any Muslim majority countries express an official position about the treatment of Muslims in China? | <p>Members of the Arab League are well known for their boycott of Israel over their treatment of the Palestinians. They likewise frequently issue official statements whenever Muslims are mistreated in Western countries and actively support Islamic institutions in the West. </p>

<p>But did any Muslim majority s... | china islam minorities uyghurs | 1 | Did any Muslim majority countries express an official position about the treatment of Muslims in China? -- (china islam minorities uyghurs)
<p>Members of the Arab League are well known for their boycott of Israel over their treatment of the Palestinians. They likewise frequently issue official statements whenever Musli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,111 | What issue does the EU take with the UK's Chequers proposal? | <p>It's said that the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/723460/CHEQUERS_STATEMENT_-_FINAL.PDF" rel="noreferrer">UK's Chequers proposal</a> is <a href="https://www.bcu.ac.uk/centre-for-brexit-studies/news-and-events/chequers-is-not-salvageable-its-de... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | What issue does the EU take with the UK's Chequers proposal? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>It's said that the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/723460/CHEQUERS_STATEMENT_-_FINAL.PDF" rel="noreferrer">UK's Chequers proposal</a> is <a h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,117 | What does Kanye (Ye) West actually mean by "Abolish the 13th Amendment"? | <p>On his Saturday Night Live appearance on the 29th of September 2018, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West#Politics" rel="noreferrer">Kanye West</a> spoke on <em>"abolishing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">the 13th amendment<... | united states constitution racism slavery prison | 1 | What does Kanye (Ye) West actually mean by "Abolish the 13th Amendment"? -- (united states constitution racism slavery prison)
<p>On his Saturday Night Live appearance on the 29th of September 2018, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West#Politics" rel="noreferrer">Kanye West</a> spoke on <em>"abolishing <a h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,129 | Why can't countries print money to maintain their budgets instead of using taxes? | <p>Theoretically speaking, developed countries like the US could abolish all forms of taxation (short of taxes on imports, where applicable) and simply print as much money as necessary for the government to operate. This is already partially happening with the expansionary monetary policy. Such a move would save tens o... | taxes | 1 | Why can't countries print money to maintain their budgets instead of using taxes? -- (taxes)
<p>Theoretically speaking, developed countries like the US could abolish all forms of taxation (short of taxes on imports, where applicable) and simply print as much money as necessary for the government to operate. This is alr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,138 | How is Approval Voting providing more information than an ordinal method? | <p>Kenneth Arrow <a href="https://electology.org/podcasts/2012-10-06_kenneth_arrow" rel="noreferrer">says</a> in an interview that Approval Voting provides more information than ordinal methods subject to his theorem:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>CES: So it seems like one of the points that you’re stressing within the t... | voting political theory | 1 | How is Approval Voting providing more information than an ordinal method? -- (voting political theory)
<p>Kenneth Arrow <a href="https://electology.org/podcasts/2012-10-06_kenneth_arrow" rel="noreferrer">says</a> in an interview that Approval Voting provides more information than ordinal methods subject to his theorem:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,143 | How do social security payments compare to investing the same amount of money in treasury bonds? | <p>Social security tax is about 12% of income. The average income in 1950 was about 3k adjusted for inflation. If someone in 1950 worked a full career (30 to 65) and invested at a typical 10y treasury rate (2-5%) they would retire on a 15k income without social security.</p>

<p>The average Social security bene... | united states taxes social security retirement | 1 | How do social security payments compare to investing the same amount of money in treasury bonds? -- (united states taxes social security retirement)
<p>Social security tax is about 12% of income. The average income in 1950 was about 3k adjusted for inflation. If someone in 1950 worked a full career (30 to 65) and inves... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,147 | 'Fair and equitable treatment' clause in the context of bilateral investment treaties | <p>In the context of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilateral_investment_treaty" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bilateral investment treaties (BITs)</a>, what is a fair and equitable treatment (FET) clause? How does it work?</p>

<p>The abstract of <a href="https://www.iisd.org/toolkits/sustainability-toolki... | trade foreign direct investment | 1 | 'Fair and equitable treatment' clause in the context of bilateral investment treaties -- (trade foreign direct investment)
<p>In the context of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilateral_investment_treaty" rel="nofollow noreferrer">bilateral investment treaties (BITs)</a>, what is a fair and equitable treatment (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,153 | What's the difference between a public office having 'discretion' over a 'mandate' to do something? | <p><a href="http://www.broward.org/Charter/Documents/CRC%20Resolution%20No.%202018-002%20%E2%80%93%20%28OIG%20Discretion%20-%20Commencing%20an%20Investigation%20if%20Good%20Cause%20Exists%29.pdf" rel="noreferrer">CRC Resolution No. 2018-002</a> on the ballot for Broward county in Florida reads:</p>

<blockquote... | united states law | 1 | What's the difference between a public office having 'discretion' over a 'mandate' to do something? -- (united states law)
<p><a href="http://www.broward.org/Charter/Documents/CRC%20Resolution%20No.%202018-002%20%E2%80%93%20%28OIG%20Discretion%20-%20Commencing%20an%20Investigation%20if%20Good%20Cause%20Exists%29.pdf" r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,159 | Is there any talk to change the nomination process for the SCOTUS? | <p>I have <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/33762/7476">previously asked</a> why the SCOTUS (Supreme Court Of The United States) nomination and confirmation process is what it is.</p>

<p>What I gather is that it ideally is a way to keep the Judicial branch independent (lifetime appointment removes ... | united states supreme court nomination | 1 | Is there any talk to change the nomination process for the SCOTUS? -- (united states supreme court nomination)
<p>I have <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/33762/7476">previously asked</a> why the SCOTUS (Supreme Court Of The United States) nomination and confirmation process is what it is.</p>

<p>W... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,167 | How can Indian government afford highly unpopular decisions such as banknote demonetisation? | <p>This <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34085/how-were-farmers-affected-by-demonetization-in-india/34089#34089">question</a> deals with the consequences of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Indian_banknote_demonetisation" rel="noreferrer">2016 Indian banknote demonetisation</a> and it se... | government india | 1 | How can Indian government afford highly unpopular decisions such as banknote demonetisation? -- (government india)
<p>This <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34085/how-were-farmers-affected-by-demonetization-in-india/34089#34089">question</a> deals with the consequences of <a href="https://en.wikiped... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,181 | Do compulsory voting systems allow blank votes or "none of the above" options? | <p>I am wondering if <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_voting" rel="noreferrer">compulsory voting</a> systems allow for blank votes. By blank votes I mean an explicit act of choosing not to tick any option.</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protest_vote" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</... | voting | 1 | Do compulsory voting systems allow blank votes or "none of the above" options? -- (voting)
<p>I am wondering if <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_voting" rel="noreferrer">compulsory voting</a> systems allow for blank votes. By blank votes I mean an explicit act of choosing not to tick any option.</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,182 | What are the options to a hosting country if a foreign embassy imprisoned someone inside it? | <p>Today I heard an interesting news story on the radio.</p>

<p>A Saudi citizen was imprisoned inside the Saudi embassy in Istanbul (Turkey),
and the Turkish authorities are investigating the matter after a request came from his wife. </p>

<p>Now the question is if the Turkish authorities confirme... | international relations international law embassy | 1 | What are the options to a hosting country if a foreign embassy imprisoned someone inside it? -- (international relations international law embassy)
<p>Today I heard an interesting news story on the radio.</p>

<p>A Saudi citizen was imprisoned inside the Saudi embassy in Istanbul (Turkey),
and the Turkish a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,187 | Shipping a person in a diplomatic bag | <p>So I found a story about 'Joeseph Dahan,' who was found and released from inside an Egyptian diplomatic bag being sent from Italy to Egypt. Is a diplomatic bag with a person inside it inviolable?</p>
 | international law embassy | 1 | Shipping a person in a diplomatic bag -- (international law embassy)
<p>So I found a story about 'Joeseph Dahan,' who was found and released from inside an Egyptian diplomatic bag being sent from Italy to Egypt. Is a diplomatic bag with a person inside it inviolable?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,189 | Does the US withdrawal from 1955 Treaty of Amity have any effect on the ICJ's vote about US sanctions on Iran? | <p>As you may already know, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/03/international-court-of-justice-orders-us-to-lift-new-iran-sanctions" rel="nofollow noreferrer">today</a> the International Court of Justice ordered the United States to lift new Iran sanctions. The news headline says:</p>
<blockquote... | united states iran treaty international court | 1 | Does the US withdrawal from 1955 Treaty of Amity have any effect on the ICJ's vote about US sanctions on Iran? -- (united states iran treaty international court)
<p>As you may already know, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/03/international-court-of-justice-orders-us-to-lift-new-iran-sanctions" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,234 | Who presides over the US Senate on a day-to-day basis? | <p>In the Senate, they always seem to be addressing "Mister President" or "Madame President", and occasionally the presiding Senator says something - but it's never clear who that is (I listen to political news and speeches on the radio rather than TV, so I don't get to see the faces).</p>

<p>I don't think it'... | united states senate | 1 | Who presides over the US Senate on a day-to-day basis? -- (united states senate)
<p>In the Senate, they always seem to be addressing "Mister President" or "Madame President", and occasionally the presiding Senator says something - but it's never clear who that is (I listen to political news and speeches on the radio ra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,235 | What is the US senate mechanism for members to respond to/challenge each other during debate? | <p>I have been following Dutch politics for a while now, and what makes debates interesting is <em>interruptions</em>; When somebody doesn't agree with what a speaker is saying they can step up to the microphone and challenge what is being said, or ask questions to the speaker.</p>

<p>I have also been followin... | united states senate senate rules debate | 1 | What is the US senate mechanism for members to respond to/challenge each other during debate? -- (united states senate senate rules debate)
<p>I have been following Dutch politics for a while now, and what makes debates interesting is <em>interruptions</em>; When somebody doesn't agree with what a speaker is saying the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,248 | Does the EU mandate certain requirements for citizenship of member states? | <p>Does the EU mandate certain requirements for citizenship of member states?</p>

<p>For example, criminal background checks, multiple nationalities.</p>

<p>The origin of my question is that EU Citizenship, introduced with Maastricht Treaty might mean that the member state with the lowest barrier to e... | european union citizenship | 1 | Does the EU mandate certain requirements for citizenship of member states? -- (european union citizenship)
<p>Does the EU mandate certain requirements for citizenship of member states?</p>

<p>For example, criminal background checks, multiple nationalities.</p>

<p>The origin of my question is that EU C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,250 | Are refugees granted asylum in Germany afforded any rights of citizenship? | <p>Are refugees granted asylum in Germany afforded any rights of citizenship?</p>

<p>I understand the citizenship process for Germany takes around eight years. Do they have any rights to travel within the EU during this time?</p>
 | germany asylum | 1 | Are refugees granted asylum in Germany afforded any rights of citizenship? -- (germany asylum)
<p>Are refugees granted asylum in Germany afforded any rights of citizenship?</p>

<p>I understand the citizenship process for Germany takes around eight years. Do they have any rights to travel within the EU during t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,257 | Why is the debate on the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court so politicised? | <p>Why is the debate on the composition of the United States Supreme Court so politicised?</p>

<p>Many other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, European Union, and others, have courts that are broadly comparable to the Supreme Court. Yet I've never been aware of a politicised debate ... | united states supreme court | 1 | Why is the debate on the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court so politicised? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>Why is the debate on the composition of the United States Supreme Court so politicised?</p>

<p>Many other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, European Union, and others, h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,269 | Does voting for Kavanaugh really improve Manchin's chances of re-election? | <p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45774174" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a> and <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-manchin-vote-invoke-cloture-kavanaugh-supreme-court-west-virginia-democrat-a8570941.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Independent</a> report... | united states senate | 1 | Does voting for Kavanaugh really improve Manchin's chances of re-election? -- (united states senate)
<p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45774174" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a> and <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-manchin-vote-invoke-cloture-kavanaugh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,274 | Is the U.S. Constitution a religious-based document if it was written to be in alignment with Judeo-Christian morals and values? | <p>If the founding fathers wrote the original U.S. Constitution to be in alignment with Judeo-Christian morals and values, does this mean that it was indirectly a religious-based document, and if so, does this mean that all Americans who have adhered to the Constitution over the past 242 years have thus indirectly adhe... | united states law constitution | 1 | Is the U.S. Constitution a religious-based document if it was written to be in alignment with Judeo-Christian morals and values? -- (united states law constitution)
<p>If the founding fathers wrote the original U.S. Constitution to be in alignment with Judeo-Christian morals and values, does this mean that it was indir... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,277 | GRU agents expelled – why not charged? | <p>On the 13th of April the Netherlands uncovered a Russian operation in The Hague. Multiple newspapers have picked up the story in the last days. The Netherlands expelled the acting agents, who were supposedly GRU officers.</p>

<p>Why wouldn't they charge them in a court if it was so obvious that they tried t... | russian federation netherlands gru | 1 | GRU agents expelled – why not charged? -- (russian federation netherlands gru)
<p>On the 13th of April the Netherlands uncovered a Russian operation in The Hague. Multiple newspapers have picked up the story in the last days. The Netherlands expelled the acting agents, who were supposedly GRU officers.</p>

<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,279 | Is arresting an opposition leader right before elections can be considered pre-poll rigging? | <p>Opposition leader is arrested a week prior to elections in Pakistan. Can that be considered as pre poll rigging?</p>
 | election law voting systems pakistan | 1 | Is arresting an opposition leader right before elections can be considered pre-poll rigging? -- (election law voting systems pakistan)
<p>Opposition leader is arrested a week prior to elections in Pakistan. Can that be considered as pre poll rigging?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,293 | What are the effects of the HR392 (fairness for skilled immigrant workers) bill? | <p>Recently, there is a lengthy discussion about HR392 (fairness for skilled immigrant workers) in the US house and senate. It means if this bill will be passed by the house and senate, the limitation of green card for immigrants based on their birth country will be lifted and whoever came first to the US will be serve... | united states immigration | 1 | What are the effects of the HR392 (fairness for skilled immigrant workers) bill? -- (united states immigration)
<p>Recently, there is a lengthy discussion about HR392 (fairness for skilled immigrant workers) in the US house and senate. It means if this bill will be passed by the house and senate, the limitation of gree... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,304 | Are there any countries besides Canada where the flow of goods is restricted between the country's provinces? | <p>This year, Canada's Supreme Court <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scoc-decision-liquor-provinces-1.4625861" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ruled as following</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously that provinces and territories have the constitutional right to restric... | canada trade | 1 | Are there any countries besides Canada where the flow of goods is restricted between the country's provinces? -- (canada trade)
<p>This year, Canada's Supreme Court <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scoc-decision-liquor-provinces-1.4625861" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ruled as following</a>:</p>
<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,307 | Is there any unwritten rule that high officials should cast a vote in spite of boycotting being a more ideologically appropriate option? | <p>Romania has recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45779107" rel="nofollow noreferrer">held a referendum to ban gay unions</a> that eventually failed despite extended voting period (two days instead of only one).</p>

<p>The reason of its failure was the low voter turnout (well below 30% thr... | democracy voting | 1 | Is there any unwritten rule that high officials should cast a vote in spite of boycotting being a more ideologically appropriate option? -- (democracy voting)
<p>Romania has recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45779107" rel="nofollow noreferrer">held a referendum to ban gay unions</a> that eventuall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,322 | How did the Kavanaugh confirmation move so quickly despite the serious allegations? | <p>I did not pay attention to the news for a few days and am completely confused now. Last I saw, Kavanaugh was in the midst of his sexual assault hearings. I thought Trump had said he would let a further investigation be done. Fast forward a few days, I check on the news again, and I am seeing headlines about Kavanaug... | united states supreme court senate rules nomination | 1 | How did the Kavanaugh confirmation move so quickly despite the serious allegations? -- (united states supreme court senate rules nomination)
<p>I did not pay attention to the news for a few days and am completely confused now. Last I saw, Kavanaugh was in the midst of his sexual assault hearings. I thought Trump had sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,343 | The DUP have threatened to “vote down the budget” - but what does this mean? | <p>The DUP have threatened to “vote down the budget” if their requirements for Brexit are not met.</p>

<p>But what does this mean in practice? Will the Government have trouble passing a budget in this event?</p>
 | united kingdom budget | 1 | The DUP have threatened to “vote down the budget” - but what does this mean? -- (united kingdom budget)
<p>The DUP have threatened to “vote down the budget” if their requirements for Brexit are not met.</p>

<p>But what does this mean in practice? Will the Government have trouble passing a budget in this event?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,348 | Are there any countries besides Finland that use official emojis to promote themselves? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.goodnewsfinland.com/fame-grows-for-finemojis-with-yet-another-award/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> Finland is the first country to use emojis as part of its country brand:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Two of the emojis, sauna and woolly socks, have been accepted b... | finland | 1 | Are there any countries besides Finland that use official emojis to promote themselves? -- (finland)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.goodnewsfinland.com/fame-grows-for-finemojis-with-yet-another-award/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> Finland is the first country to use emojis as part of its country bran... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,350 | Is Judge Roberts committed to the status quo against partisanship? | <p>I was surprised to see some commentary in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34045">this answer</a> and its comments indicating that Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is committed to maintaining status quo jurisprudence against substantial conservative swings, and that he might compensate for the appoint... | united states supreme court | 1 | Is Judge Roberts committed to the status quo against partisanship? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>I was surprised to see some commentary in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/34045">this answer</a> and its comments indicating that Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is committed to maintaining status quo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,377 | What are the reasons for not having a voter turnout threshold for a nation-wide referendum? | <p>Romania <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/world/europe/romania-referendum-marriage.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">held a referendum that failed to be validated</a> due to low voter turnout and the 30% threshold limit (this was lowered from 50% a few years ago). The leader of the main party in power thinks... | referendum voter turnout | 1 | What are the reasons for not having a voter turnout threshold for a nation-wide referendum? -- (referendum voter turnout)
<p>Romania <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/world/europe/romania-referendum-marriage.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">held a referendum that failed to be validated</a> due to low voter tur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,404 | Did Che Guevara help send Gay people to labor camps also called UMAP? | <p>I recently read <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/are-you-gay-che-guevara-would-have-sent-you-to-a-concentration_us_59cc0d9ee4b0b99ee4a9ca1e?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article on Huffington Post</a> about Ernesto Che Guevara and was wondering how much it was true? </p>
... | marxism lgbt+ cuba che guevara | 1 | Did Che Guevara help send Gay people to labor camps also called UMAP? -- (marxism lgbt+ cuba che guevara)
<p>I recently read <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/are-you-gay-che-guevara-would-have-sent-you-to-a-concentration_us_59cc0d9ee4b0b99ee4a9ca1e?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,412 | What could a vegan mayor actually do? | <p>Civic elections are coming up in my city, and this got me wondering...</p>

<p>If the electorate decided to elect a mayor and council where a majority wanted to use their powers as elected officials to support the movement away from animal-based food products (pro-vegan platform), what would they actually be... | policy canada local government | 1 | What could a vegan mayor actually do? -- (policy canada local government)
<p>Civic elections are coming up in my city, and this got me wondering...</p>

<p>If the electorate decided to elect a mayor and council where a majority wanted to use their powers as elected officials to support the movement away from an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,429 | Confusion about tiers of influence in government | <p>From my understanding of US politics, Congress / the legislative branch has more power than the President / the executive branch. Doesn't this mean that the midterm elections are far more important than the presidential elections?</p>
 | united states election presidential election | 1 | Confusion about tiers of influence in government -- (united states election presidential election)
<p>From my understanding of US politics, Congress / the legislative branch has more power than the President / the executive branch. Doesn't this mean that the midterm elections are far more important than the presidentia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,434 | Why can't Northern Ireland just have a stay/leave referendum? | <p>In following the ongoing Brexit drama, I notice that the Northern Ireland border represents an important sticking point. In particular, both sides agree that there must not be a hard border. Not being familiar with Irish history, I'm curious why, since this sounds very non-standard. From what I have seen, this is be... | brexit northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Why can't Northern Ireland just have a stay/leave referendum? -- (brexit northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>In following the ongoing Brexit drama, I notice that the Northern Ireland border represents an important sticking point. In particular, both sides agree that there must not be a hard border. Not being famil... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,437 | How do Chief Justices of the Supreme Court get replaced? | <p>I'm wondering how do Chief Justices of the United States get replaced? According to wikipedia, the last Chief Justice, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rehnquist#Associate_Justice" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Judge William Rehnquist</a> was initially an Associate Justice. President Reagan nominated him... | united states supreme court | 1 | How do Chief Justices of the Supreme Court get replaced? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>I'm wondering how do Chief Justices of the United States get replaced? According to wikipedia, the last Chief Justice, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rehnquist#Associate_Justice" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Judge... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,441 | To what extent did Dilma Rousseff's impeachment increase Jair Bolsonaro's chances to be president? | <p>On October 2014, Dilma Rousseff got reelected as president of Brazil (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_general_election,_2014" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wiki article</a> on it). One year later, an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Dilma_Rousseff" rel="nofollow noreferrer">impeachm... | election presidential election geopolitics impeachment brazil | 1 | To what extent did Dilma Rousseff's impeachment increase Jair Bolsonaro's chances to be president? -- (election presidential election geopolitics impeachment brazil)
<p>On October 2014, Dilma Rousseff got reelected as president of Brazil (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_general_election,_2014" rel="nof... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,462 | Why is Elizabeth Warren's Native American ancestry a political issue? | <p>In the past (perhaps during her Senate campaign), Senator Elizabeth Warren has mentioned that she has some Native American blood in her geneology. For some reason, Donald Trump has accused her of lying about this, and he's also made fun of her by calling her "Pocahontas". It seems reminiscent of the way he champione... | united states senate | 1 | Why is Elizabeth Warren's Native American ancestry a political issue? -- (united states senate)
<p>In the past (perhaps during her Senate campaign), Senator Elizabeth Warren has mentioned that she has some Native American blood in her geneology. For some reason, Donald Trump has accused her of lying about this, and he'... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,472 | Do senators control PACs? | <p>I recently saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Doh0d78lin4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a hidden video on Senator Claire McCaskill</a> in which one of her staffers said that "we get a lot of money from Chuck Schumer". The interviewer then asks how this is possible and the staffer says, "I ... | united states campaign finance | 1 | Do senators control PACs? -- (united states campaign finance)
<p>I recently saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Doh0d78lin4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a hidden video on Senator Claire McCaskill</a> in which one of her staffers said that "we get a lot of money from Chuck Schumer". The interv... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,490 | When did Elizabeth Warren first refer to her Native American ancestry? | <p>I am assuming that Trump calls Elizabeth warren Pocahontas because at some point in the past she made reference to her Native American ancestry. Is this assumption correct?</p>

<p>If so, when/how did she reference her Native American ancestry? Was it on multiple occasions?</p>
 | united states senate | 1 | When did Elizabeth Warren first refer to her Native American ancestry? -- (united states senate)
<p>I am assuming that Trump calls Elizabeth warren Pocahontas because at some point in the past she made reference to her Native American ancestry. Is this assumption correct?</p>

<p>If so, when/how did she referen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,505 | Why do Special Counsels (and other similar offices) exist if investigations can be conducted by other clearer means? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>I recently <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/09/26/how-rosenstein-can-protect-mueller-investigation-even-if-hes-fired/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d015e7ef839f" rel="nofollow noreferrer">read an article</a> about the Special Counsel regulations from Neal Katyal, and ho... | united states special prosecutor | 1 | Why do Special Counsels (and other similar offices) exist if investigations can be conducted by other clearer means? -- (united states special prosecutor)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>I recently <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/09/26/how-rosenstein-can-protect-mueller-investigation-even-if-hes-fi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,507 | What is the point of unlimited terms? | <p>Terms limit is defined by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Term_limit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> as:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A legal restriction that limits the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected office</p>
</blockquote>

<p>In many countries,... | united kingdom germany monarchy republic prime minister | 1 | What is the point of unlimited terms? -- (united kingdom germany monarchy republic prime minister)
<p>Terms limit is defined by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Term_limit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> as:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A legal restriction that limits the number of terms an officeh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,511 | Why are the nationalists and unionists in Ireland & Northern Ireland OK with using violence? | <p>This is a follow-up question to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34434/why-cant-northern-ireland-just-have-a-stay-leave-referendum">Why can't Northern Ireland just have a stay/leave referendum?</a> As I understand the answers to that question, a key part of the problem is that a significant frac... | northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Why are the nationalists and unionists in Ireland & Northern Ireland OK with using violence? -- (northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>This is a follow-up question to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34434/why-cant-northern-ireland-just-have-a-stay-leave-referendum">Why can't Northern Ireland ju... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,544 | Why is Italy pushing its budget? | <p>Why is the Italian government trying to push its budget, which would make their national debt skyrocket even further, while the Italian Audit Office says it's a bad idea and the EU isn't too keen on it either?</p>
 | economy budget italy | 1 | Why is Italy pushing its budget? -- (economy budget italy)
<p>Why is the Italian government trying to push its budget, which would make their national debt skyrocket even further, while the Italian Audit Office says it's a bad idea and the EU isn't too keen on it either?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,549 | Do US federal agencies take a position on legislation? | <ol>
<li>Are there laws which prohibit or limit the ability of United States federal agencies (eg. SAMHSA) to take a public position in favor or against bills currently under consideration of the legislature?</li>
<li>Under what circumstances do agencies typically take positions? On what basis do they decide to... | united states law executive separation of powers | 1 | Do US federal agencies take a position on legislation? -- (united states law executive separation of powers)
<ol>
<li>Are there laws which prohibit or limit the ability of United States federal agencies (eg. SAMHSA) to take a public position in favor or against bills currently under consideration of the legislature... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,553 | What is the importance and value of centralized government? | <p>What can a centralized government do that an "uncentralized" government (like that of the United States under the Articles of Confederation) cannot do, concerning trade, taxes, defense, and the enforcement of laws? Contrariwise, what advantages does a decentralized government have over a centralized government? </p>... | government federalism form of government | 1 | What is the importance and value of centralized government? -- (government federalism form of government)
<p>What can a centralized government do that an "uncentralized" government (like that of the United States under the Articles of Confederation) cannot do, concerning trade, taxes, defense, and the enforcement of la... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,559 | Yemen - why isn't the West distancing itself from the blockade? | <p>This question really isn't about the airstrikes and civilian casualties. Nor it is about the arms sales to Saudi Arabia. These are real concerns, but similar to those found in many other conflicts.</p>

<p>But, according to the UN, there is a famine brewing at larger scale than Ethiopia some decades back. ... | geopolitics saudi arabia middle east western world yemen | 1 | Yemen - why isn't the West distancing itself from the blockade? -- (geopolitics saudi arabia middle east western world yemen)
<p>This question really isn't about the airstrikes and civilian casualties. Nor it is about the arms sales to Saudi Arabia. These are real concerns, but similar to those found in many other co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,561 | Are there political reasons why Turkey would want to catch Saudi Arabian agents committing a crime? | <p>Journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul on 2 October. Turkish officials allege that Saudi agents killed Khashoggi inside the consulate, and have provided evidence supporting their claim.</p>

<p>The Turkish government certainly has the right to bring jus... | international relations turkey saudi arabia | 1 | Are there political reasons why Turkey would want to catch Saudi Arabian agents committing a crime? -- (international relations turkey saudi arabia)
<p>Journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul on 2 October. Turkish officials allege that Saudi agents killed Khashoggi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,562 | What is a political view that believes there should be no ruling country and people should be split into separate niche companies? | <p>One of my fellow programmers, a Hedonist, believed that people should be free to do anything because everyone knows good for themselves (Voluntarism), that countries stand in the way of that because they force taxes on top of people (Anarchism). </p>

<p>He is partially Anarchic-Capitalist, but he believes t... | political system | 1 | What is a political view that believes there should be no ruling country and people should be split into separate niche companies? -- (political system)
<p>One of my fellow programmers, a Hedonist, believed that people should be free to do anything because everyone knows good for themselves (Voluntarism), that countrie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,566 | Why does US have such a low score for "Political participation" factor inside the Democracy index? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia's article on Democracy Index,</a> United States ranks 21. and the lowest indicators are "Functioning of government" and "Political participation".</p>

<p>I am wondering why such a relatively low score in... | united states voting | 1 | Why does US have such a low score for "Political participation" factor inside the Democracy index? -- (united states voting)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia's article on Democracy Index,</a> United States ranks 21. and the lowest indicators are... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,574 | How does "the military" control Pakistan? | <p>I read recently that PM Imran Khan literally holds no power in Pakistan, and that every decision he takes is drastically influenced by the military. How?</p>

<ol>
<li>Isn't the military, owned by the government?</li>
<li>Even if the military controls the government, who in the military does the cont... | military pakistan | 1 | How does "the military" control Pakistan? -- (military pakistan)
<p>I read recently that PM Imran Khan literally holds no power in Pakistan, and that every decision he takes is drastically influenced by the military. How?</p>

<ol>
<li>Isn't the military, owned by the government?</li>
<li>Even if the mi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,577 | Is this remark from Senator Lindsey Graham (Rep.) actually racist? | <p>Recently, there has been a huge debate about Senator Lindsey Graham's statements (regarding the DNA test and Iran) being racist. I'm a native Iranian, but I live in South Carolina and I hear these remarks from my friends — even my American friends — that he offended the Iranian people by his statements. ... | united states senate racism | 1 | Is this remark from Senator Lindsey Graham (Rep.) actually racist? -- (united states senate racism)
<p>Recently, there has been a huge debate about Senator Lindsey Graham's statements (regarding the DNA test and Iran) being racist. I'm a native Iranian, but I live in South Carolina and I hear these remarks from my frie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,583 | Has there ever been any government in the world where a science commission was a branch of power with constitutional level? | <p>The typical branches of power in the world are,
- Executive power
- Legislative power
- Judicial power</p>

<p>Many other countries have additional branches with constitutional level power, for example
- Prosecutory (Argentina has it)
- Electoral
- Auditory 
etc.</p>

<p>A... | separation of powers | 1 | Has there ever been any government in the world where a science commission was a branch of power with constitutional level? -- (separation of powers)
<p>The typical branches of power in the world are,
- Executive power
- Legislative power
- Judicial power</p>

<p>Many other countries have additional... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,594 | How did Prabowo make his money? | <p>Prabowo, one of the presidential candidates in Indonesia is very rich.</p>

<p>Some say he is corrupt or effectively corrupt. He's a general, not a businessman. Also generals are prohibited from doing business in Indonesia.</p>

<p>So how did he get rich?</p>

<p>I know Jokowi has a furniture... | indonesia | 1 | How did Prabowo make his money? -- (indonesia)
<p>Prabowo, one of the presidential candidates in Indonesia is very rich.</p>

<p>Some say he is corrupt or effectively corrupt. He's a general, not a businessman. Also generals are prohibited from doing business in Indonesia.</p>

<p>So how did he get rich... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,607 | In the letter to Cramer, what is the implication or significance of being a North Dakotan or being Prairie tough? | <p>Recently <a href="https://www.wahpetondailynews.com/classifieds/other/ads/letter-to-cramer/pdfdisplayad_30637ad1-1360-5b3c-a01a-18ff134c1e61.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a letter</a> was published in the Wahpeton Daily News (of Wahpeton, North Dakota) addressing Representative John Cramer. Here is a snippet: </p... | united states | 1 | In the letter to Cramer, what is the implication or significance of being a North Dakotan or being Prairie tough? -- (united states)
<p>Recently <a href="https://www.wahpetondailynews.com/classifieds/other/ads/letter-to-cramer/pdfdisplayad_30637ad1-1360-5b3c-a01a-18ff134c1e61.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a letter</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,625 | Why are U.S. territories not allowed to vote in U.S. presidential elections? | <p>Why cannot residents from United States territories such as the CNMI, Guam, and Puerto Rico vote in general elections? (They can, however, participate in presidential primaries.) It seems unconstitutional because residents from these places are also United States citizens and should be granted the right to cast thei... | united states presidential election | 1 | Why are U.S. territories not allowed to vote in U.S. presidential elections? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Why cannot residents from United States territories such as the CNMI, Guam, and Puerto Rico vote in general elections? (They can, however, participate in presidential primaries.) It seems unconstitut... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,628 | Do countries inform each other about ballistic missile test launches? | <p>Informing potential adversaries about intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test looks logical, to not trigger false alert.</p>

<p>I can't find any info - do countries do it? Do some protocols exist for this?</p>

<p>Examples of recent ICBM launches:</p>

<p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/... | international relations military nuclear weapons | 1 | Do countries inform each other about ballistic missile test launches? -- (international relations military nuclear weapons)
<p>Informing potential adversaries about intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test looks logical, to not trigger false alert.</p>

<p>I can't find any info - do countries do it? Do so... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,637 | Why do the US and Russia not seem to support INF anymore? | <p>According to <a href="http://time.com/5430388/donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-treaty-inf-withdrawal/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Time</a>, Donald Trump plans to withdraw US from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>President Donald Trump revealed Saturday the United States ... | united states russian federation nuclear weapons treaty | 1 | Why do the US and Russia not seem to support INF anymore? -- (united states russian federation nuclear weapons treaty)
<p>According to <a href="http://time.com/5430388/donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-treaty-inf-withdrawal/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Time</a>, Donald Trump plans to withdraw US from Intermediate-Range Nucl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,638 | Mechanics of a second Brexit referendum | <p>Some people advocate a simple n-way ballot like:</p>

<ul>
<li>Remain</li>
<li>Deal</li>
<li>No deal</li>
</ul>

<p>But this splits the leave vote.</p>

<p>An alternative is to use Single Transferable Vote, which in the case of a referendum would be an Instant Runoff/Alternati... | united kingdom brexit referendum | 1 | Mechanics of a second Brexit referendum -- (united kingdom brexit referendum)
<p>Some people advocate a simple n-way ballot like:</p>

<ul>
<li>Remain</li>
<li>Deal</li>
<li>No deal</li>
</ul>

<p>But this splits the leave vote.</p>

<p>An alternative is to use Single Transferabl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,639 | What is the point of prohibiting currently impossible things? | <p>I treat reproductive human cloning as one of such things. Current technology is far from a success, and reproductive human cloning does not seem to be a near future possibility. So, any law against cloning seems to be a currently useless thing, like it's useless to promise someone not to punch their imaginary friend... | law legislative process | 1 | What is the point of prohibiting currently impossible things? -- (law legislative process)
<p>I treat reproductive human cloning as one of such things. Current technology is far from a success, and reproductive human cloning does not seem to be a near future possibility. So, any law against cloning seems to be a curren... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,658 | Maxine Waters "passed 3 bills in Congress in 27 years"? | <p>It is asserted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hkLVyrsmI" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> (time stamp 10:04) that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>My opponent [referring to Maxine Waters] only passed 3 bills in Congress in 27 years.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is this true and how does an aver... | united states congress government voting records | 1 | Maxine Waters "passed 3 bills in Congress in 27 years"? -- (united states congress government voting records)
<p>It is asserted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hkLVyrsmI" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> (time stamp 10:04) that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>My opponent [referring to Maxine Waters] on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,671 | Are there cases of Democrats engaging in voter suppression? | <p>Modern Republicans are often accused of trying to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_suppression_in_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">suppress the right to vote</a> for minorities.</p>

<p>Are there cases where the modern Democratic party (ie post Jim Crow) is accused of suppressing the right to ... | united states election voting democratic party | 1 | Are there cases of Democrats engaging in voter suppression? -- (united states election voting democratic party)
<p>Modern Republicans are often accused of trying to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_suppression_in_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">suppress the right to vote</a> for minorities.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,679 | What are some examples of recent concrete policies within the EU Common Agricultural Policy? | <p>The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union, launched in 1962, aims to provide consumers with a stable supply of affordable food and to support farmers with stable incomes. It promotes the development and modernization of the agricultural sector to improve productivity. Nowadays, CAP has a special foc... | european union agriculture | 1 | What are some examples of recent concrete policies within the EU Common Agricultural Policy? -- (european union agriculture)
<p>The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union, launched in 1962, aims to provide consumers with a stable supply of affordable food and to support farmers with stable incomes. It p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,712 | If the eurozone budget deficit limit is 3%, why is the European Commission telling Italy it must revise its 2.4% deficit budget? | <p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45954022" rel="noreferrer">BBC reports</a> that the European Commission has told Italy to revise its budget, saying that the draft presents <em>particularly serious non-compliance</em> with Eurozone rules. Yet the maximum permitted deficit is 3% and the Italian g... | european union economy budget italy euro | 1 | If the eurozone budget deficit limit is 3%, why is the European Commission telling Italy it must revise its 2.4% deficit budget? -- (european union economy budget italy euro)
<p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45954022" rel="noreferrer">BBC reports</a> that the European Commission has told Italy to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,719 | Why is France cutting nuclear power policy so different than Germany's? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-nuclearpower/france-postpones-target-for-cutting-nuclear-share-of-power-production-idUSKBN1D71TM" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> France postpones nuclear power reduction:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The French government has postponed a long-h... | france nuclear energy | 1 | Why is France cutting nuclear power policy so different than Germany's? -- (france nuclear energy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-nuclearpower/france-postpones-target-for-cutting-nuclear-share-of-power-production-idUSKBN1D71TM" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> France postpones nucle... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,724 | Can the U.S. technically be called an oligarchy and a democracy? | <p>I thought theoretically the U.S. could be a democracy (because people have a say in the daily workings of the government) and an oligarchy ( the president, the Supreme Court, etc... are the only ones who have any actual power, meaning making all the big decisions). Is this true?</p>
 | democracy political theory political system terminology | 1 | Can the U.S. technically be called an oligarchy and a democracy? -- (democracy political theory political system terminology)
<p>I thought theoretically the U.S. could be a democracy (because people have a say in the daily workings of the government) and an oligarchy ( the president, the Supreme Court, etc... are the o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,726 | Is it true to say that the Chequers proposal will preclude importing goods from outside the EU that do not meet EU standards? | <p>IIUC, the Chequers agreement proposes that a post-Brexit UK continues with regulatory alignment for goods with the EU.</p>

<p>Is it true to say that this means the UK will then be unable to permit the import of goods that do not meet EU regulations?</p>

<p>If so, might this impact the UK’s ability ... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Is it true to say that the Chequers proposal will preclude importing goods from outside the EU that do not meet EU standards? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>IIUC, the Chequers agreement proposes that a post-Brexit UK continues with regulatory alignment for goods with the EU.</p>

<p>Is it true to say that this m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,727 | We will never surrender! Why would a country have this policy? | <p><strong>Background</strong></p>

<p>A few months ago the Swedish government sent a small booklet to all Swedish households titled <a href="https://www.dinsakerhet.se/siteassets/dinsakerhet.se/broschyren-om-krisen-eller-kriget-kommer/om-krisen-eller-kriget-kommer---engelska-2.pdf" rel="noreferrer">"If crisis ... | war sweden | 1 | We will never surrender! Why would a country have this policy? -- (war sweden)
<p><strong>Background</strong></p>

<p>A few months ago the Swedish government sent a small booklet to all Swedish households titled <a href="https://www.dinsakerhet.se/siteassets/dinsakerhet.se/broschyren-om-krisen-eller-kriget-komm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,740 | Why does the government pose a Ban on things which have not been Scientifically proven to harm us? | <p>A High Court bench of my country, on Oct 24, 2018, passed a law which asks telecom providers to block all pornographic websites.</p>

<p>The 1961 international treaty Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs classed cannabis with hard drug thus our government, again, banned its sale and trade.</p>

<p>Bot... | india social politics | 1 | Why does the government pose a Ban on things which have not been Scientifically proven to harm us? -- (india social politics)
<p>A High Court bench of my country, on Oct 24, 2018, passed a law which asks telecom providers to block all pornographic websites.</p>

<p>The 1961 international treaty Single Conventio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,753 | Why did Sweden issue the 'if crisis or war comes' pamphlet? | <p>Inspired by the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34727/we-will-never-surrender-why-would-a-country-have-this-policy">We will never surrender! Why would a country have this policy?</a></p>

<p>From the question text, Sweden recently issued a pamphlet to citizens regarding what wo... | war sweden | 1 | Why did Sweden issue the 'if crisis or war comes' pamphlet? -- (war sweden)
<p>Inspired by the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34727/we-will-never-surrender-why-would-a-country-have-this-policy">We will never surrender! Why would a country have this policy?</a></p>

<p>From the qu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,758 | Why do some countries have lower instead of higher retirement age for women? | <p>As we can see <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age" rel="noreferrer">here</a> some half of the countries have established lower retirement age for women than men. I struggle to think of any reason why would they do so. </p>

<p>I understand that not every government nor nation, even in XXI c... | gender pensions retirement | 1 | Why do some countries have lower instead of higher retirement age for women? -- (gender pensions retirement)
<p>As we can see <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_age" rel="noreferrer">here</a> some half of the countries have established lower retirement age for women than men. I struggle to think of any r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,782 | How tightly is the rural/urban population ratio correlated with a state's red/blue status? | <p>Having lived in a few areas in the U.S., I've noticed that urban cities are often (if not always) left-leaning (blue) and rural areas are right-leaning (red).</p>

<p>Setting aside the handful of "swing states", how much influence does the ratio of urban to rural population affect a state's overall political... | united states parties demographics | 1 | How tightly is the rural/urban population ratio correlated with a state's red/blue status? -- (united states parties demographics)
<p>Having lived in a few areas in the U.S., I've noticed that urban cities are often (if not always) left-leaning (blue) and rural areas are right-leaning (red).</p>

<p>Setting asi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
34,804 | Top-level understanding of the Brexit process | <p>The Brexit process has the following high-level elements:</p>

<ol>
<li>The European Union (Withdrawal) Act</li>
<li>The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill</li>
<li>The outline for the aims of the negotiated future relationship (“Chequers” Whitepaper)</li>
</ol>

<p>(1) Encode... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Top-level understanding of the Brexit process -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The Brexit process has the following high-level elements:</p>

<ol>
<li>The European Union (Withdrawal) Act</li>
<li>The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill</li>
<li>The outline for the aims of the negotiated future r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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