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37,845 | What percentage of Trump supporters believed that Mexico will literally pay for the construction of the border wall? | <p>According to a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/politics/trump-mexico-pay-wall/index.html" rel="noreferrer">recent comment</a> by President Trump:</p>

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 <p>"When during the campaign, I would say 'Mexico is going to pay for it,' obviously, I never said this, and I never meant they're ... | united states donald trump trump wall | 1 | What percentage of Trump supporters believed that Mexico will literally pay for the construction of the border wall? -- (united states donald trump trump wall)
<p>According to a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/politics/trump-mexico-pay-wall/index.html" rel="noreferrer">recent comment</a> by President Trump:</p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,849 | The ethics on darwinism and social darwinism | <p>Has someone written a monograph on ethics related to social darwinism and darwinism?</p>
 | political theory social politics social welfare ethics | 1 | The ethics on darwinism and social darwinism -- (political theory social politics social welfare ethics)
<p>Has someone written a monograph on ethics related to social darwinism and darwinism?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,860 | Is there a "healthy" value / interval for unemployment rate? | <p>A TV show depicting US politics features a fictitious big political program called <a href="http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/America_Works" rel="nofollow noreferrer">AmericaWorks</a> or AmWorks. Its goal is to greatly reduce unemployment (virtually to zero or "Universal Employment"). Of course, this required a l... | united states economy employment | 1 | Is there a "healthy" value / interval for unemployment rate? -- (united states economy employment)
<p>A TV show depicting US politics features a fictitious big political program called <a href="http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/America_Works" rel="nofollow noreferrer">AmericaWorks</a> or AmWorks. Its goal is to grea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,871 | Did Trump's administration ever explain why they gave up on their plan to force Mexico to pay for the wall using the Patriot Act? | <p>In 2016, Trump's administration <a href="https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/Pay_for_the_Wall.pdf" rel="noreferrer">issued a plan</a> on how to force Mexico to pay for the wall:</p>

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 <ul>
 <li>On day 1 promulgate a "proposed rule" (regulation) amending 31
 CFR 130.121 to redefine app... | united states donald trump trump wall | 1 | Did Trump's administration ever explain why they gave up on their plan to force Mexico to pay for the wall using the Patriot Act? -- (united states donald trump trump wall)
<p>In 2016, Trump's administration <a href="https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/Pay_for_the_Wall.pdf" rel="noreferrer">issued a plan</a> on how to forc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,875 | Why is a border wall such a polarising issue in American politics? | <p>I don't understand why this is such a big deal. Many countries around the world have a hard border with a physical barrier in place to stop illegal crossing/smuggling. It doesn't seem inherently unreasonable that the US has one as well, especially given the border with Mexico is well known for illegal crossing and d... | united states trump wall | 1 | Why is a border wall such a polarising issue in American politics? -- (united states trump wall)
<p>I don't understand why this is such a big deal. Many countries around the world have a hard border with a physical barrier in place to stop illegal crossing/smuggling. It doesn't seem inherently unreasonable that the US ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,892 | Have any third parties used Maine or Arizona's public financing in their campaigns? | <p>I cannot find evidence for a third party using the public financing option for either state. I can see nothing preventing it and assume they have at some point. Specifically I'm referring to the $5 multiple donations needed that then lead the state to fully fund their campaign. </p>
 | election campaigning campaign finance | 1 | Have any third parties used Maine or Arizona's public financing in their campaigns? -- (election campaigning campaign finance)
<p>I cannot find evidence for a third party using the public financing option for either state. I can see nothing preventing it and assume they have at some point. Specifically I'm referring ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,909 | Legal basis of religion for Citizenship Amendment Bill | <p>According to the website <a href="http://www.prsindia.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.prsindia.org</a>, about the Citizenship Amendment bill that India recently passed in Lok Sabha is states that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955 to make illegal migrants who
... | india israel religion pakistan | 1 | Legal basis of religion for Citizenship Amendment Bill -- (india israel religion pakistan)
<p>According to the website <a href="http://www.prsindia.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.prsindia.org</a>, about the Citizenship Amendment bill that India recently passed in Lok Sabha is states that </p>

<block... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,912 | Can state governments be overthrown without national government involvement? | <p>It is my understanding that the state and national government of the United States are separate entities (that's what federalism is, combining smaller states into a larger one).</p>

<p>Could unhappy citizens overthrow a state government while still remaining on favorable terms with the national government? ... | united states us state laws federalism | 1 | Can state governments be overthrown without national government involvement? -- (united states us state laws federalism)
<p>It is my understanding that the state and national government of the United States are separate entities (that's what federalism is, combining smaller states into a larger one).</p>

<p>Co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,920 | The right in which people have to own property when the natural order prevents it | <p>A conversation came up between me and a friend where my friend is really overgeneralizing everything about the colonization of America as he is trying to put everything in terms of oppressive Europeans and victim Native Americans. I try to do what I can to separate the different peoples and events to the best of my... | ethics property | 1 | The right in which people have to own property when the natural order prevents it -- (ethics property)
<p>A conversation came up between me and a friend where my friend is really overgeneralizing everything about the colonization of America as he is trying to put everything in terms of oppressive Europeans and victim N... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,960 | Why don't teachers unions lobby to pay off unfunded pension liabilties? | <p>With a lot of states having issues regarding unfunded teachers pensions, I was wondering why it doesn't ever appear to be a main point of their lobbying/protesting/striking. Wouldn't it be in their best interest to push for getting it stabilized? </p>
 | united states budget education pensions | 1 | Why don't teachers unions lobby to pay off unfunded pension liabilties? -- (united states budget education pensions)
<p>With a lot of states having issues regarding unfunded teachers pensions, I was wondering why it doesn't ever appear to be a main point of their lobbying/protesting/striking. Wouldn't it be in their be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,965 | Why does there not seem to be more support for state-specific border walls in the US? | <p>While there seems to be a good amount of discussion about the border wall desired by President Trump, I have not seen much in the way of discussion regarding state-based approaches; that is, given the current state of affairs in the US in regard to support for a full wall, why is there not more of an effort to allow... | united states donald trump borders federalism trump wall | 1 | Why does there not seem to be more support for state-specific border walls in the US? -- (united states donald trump borders federalism trump wall)
<p>While there seems to be a good amount of discussion about the border wall desired by President Trump, I have not seen much in the way of discussion regarding state-based... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,987 | Has Trump's administration ever explained why they didn't "build the wall" before the midterms? | <p>Title pretty much says it all. The Republicans controlled both the House and the Senate before the midterms, so why didn't they push through funding for the wall then? The Republicans had two years to do this, and the Democrats would've had a harder time opposing the bill. Why now?</p>

<p>Did Trump, his adm... | united states trump wall | 1 | Has Trump's administration ever explained why they didn't "build the wall" before the midterms? -- (united states trump wall)
<p>Title pretty much says it all. The Republicans controlled both the House and the Senate before the midterms, so why didn't they push through funding for the wall then? The Republicans had two... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
37,996 | What happens if the shutdown continues until election season? | <p>Hopefully, this doesn't happen, but what happens if the US shutdown continues until the 2020 elections? Does the Federal Election Commission (FEC) have funding? Will elections be post-poned? If the FEC does have funding, what would happen if a complete (as opposed to partial) shutdown occured during an election year... | united states presidential election government shutdown | 1 | What happens if the shutdown continues until election season? -- (united states presidential election government shutdown)
<p>Hopefully, this doesn't happen, but what happens if the US shutdown continues until the 2020 elections? Does the Federal Election Commission (FEC) have funding? Will elections be post-poned? If ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,004 | Did Trump ever explain why he wants to make Mexico pay for the wall? | <p>Out of all of Trump's campaign promises, building the wall seemed like the easiest to implement. The only complexity involved in the construction is obtaining funding from Congress, otherwise it's a straightforward job that can realistically be completed in four years. It is also the easiest promise to verify - eith... | united states trump wall | 1 | Did Trump ever explain why he wants to make Mexico pay for the wall? -- (united states trump wall)
<p>Out of all of Trump's campaign promises, building the wall seemed like the easiest to implement. The only complexity involved in the construction is obtaining funding from Congress, otherwise it's a straightforward job... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,009 | How did Mexico react publicly to the suggestion it would pay for Trump's border wall? | <p>It has been suggested that Mexico pay for the wall in one lump-sum payment, for example by <a href="https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/Pay_for_the_Wall.pdf" rel="noreferrer">this memo by the Trump campaign</a> (relevant quote below):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>It's an easy decision for Mexico: make a one-time p... | united states donald trump trump wall mexico | 1 | How did Mexico react publicly to the suggestion it would pay for Trump's border wall? -- (united states donald trump trump wall mexico)
<p>It has been suggested that Mexico pay for the wall in one lump-sum payment, for example by <a href="https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/Pay_for_the_Wall.pdf" rel="noreferrer">this memo ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,011 | Does the Brexit deal being voted down imply that Brexit is not going to happen? | <p>Just looking at the TV and I am seeing that the British Parliament rejected the Brexit deal (cannot find an online source yet for this, although multiple sources show this vote result as very plausible).</p>

<p>Does this mean that Brexit is not going to happen or is this only one of the possible scenarios i... | united kingdom brexit parliament | 1 | Does the Brexit deal being voted down imply that Brexit is not going to happen? -- (united kingdom brexit parliament)
<p>Just looking at the TV and I am seeing that the British Parliament rejected the Brexit deal (cannot find an online source yet for this, although multiple sources show this vote result as very plausib... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,024 | Has there ever been a larger UK Parliamentary defeat than on Brexit tonight? | <p>I have just watched, live, Theresa May lose the vote on her deal by an unprecedented margin, 432-202. Every UK news source is quoting that this is the largest ever defeat "in the democratic age", or "since the 1920s", or similar. </p>

<p>The Guardian, for example, has a handy infographic mapping numbers to ... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Has there ever been a larger UK Parliamentary defeat than on Brexit tonight? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>I have just watched, live, Theresa May lose the vote on her deal by an unprecedented margin, 432-202. Every UK news source is quoting that this is the largest ever defeat "in the democratic age", or "since the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,034 | What would a delayed Brexit mean for the 2019 European Parliament election? | <p>One proposal for the current political situation in the UK regards Brexit is a delay of the Brexit for further discussions/votes/elections/referenda/...</p>

<p>But we have the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_election" rel="noreferrer">2019 European Parliament election</a> com... | united kingdom brexit european parliament | 1 | What would a delayed Brexit mean for the 2019 European Parliament election? -- (united kingdom brexit european parliament)
<p>One proposal for the current political situation in the UK regards Brexit is a delay of the Brexit for further discussions/votes/elections/referenda/...</p>

<p>But we have the <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,046 | What is capitalism's answer to constant economic growth hitting the limit of the planet's finite resources? | <p>We keep hearing a lot about economic growth in the media and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/11133/11278">this answer</a> shows us why it is so important:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Therefore, we have three options:</p>
 
 <ul>
 <li>A constant increase in unemployment. (Generally... | economy capitalism sustainable development | 1 | What is capitalism's answer to constant economic growth hitting the limit of the planet's finite resources? -- (economy capitalism sustainable development)
<p>We keep hearing a lot about economic growth in the media and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/11133/11278">this answer</a> shows us why it is so imp... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,056 | Have any MPs ever voted against their own government in a no confidence vote? | <p>After Theresa May's defeat on her Brexit deal, Labour tabled a motion of no confidence. The government could have lost the vote if either DUP MPs and/or ERG/Brexiteers (these being from the Conservative Party) had voted against the government. The latter would imply MPs from the government's own party voting against... | united kingdom parliament member of parliament | 1 | Have any MPs ever voted against their own government in a no confidence vote? -- (united kingdom parliament member of parliament)
<p>After Theresa May's defeat on her Brexit deal, Labour tabled a motion of no confidence. The government could have lost the vote if either DUP MPs and/or ERG/Brexiteers (these being from t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,058 | Does a President have to be sworn in by a SCOTUS justice, if not then who has that authority? | <p>I'm aware that by tradition a President is sworn in by a SCOTUS justice, but I'm wondering if this is necessary? My context is the show Designated Survivor. Absent SCOTUS, what if any provision is made for which judge or authority may administer, witness etc the oath of office?</p>
 | united states constitution | 1 | Does a President have to be sworn in by a SCOTUS justice, if not then who has that authority? -- (united states constitution)
<p>I'm aware that by tradition a President is sworn in by a SCOTUS justice, but I'm wondering if this is necessary? My context is the show Designated Survivor. Absent SCOTUS, what if any provisi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,076 | Can the Speaker of the House of Representatives disinvite the President to the State of the Union address? | <p>Can the Speaker of the US House of Representatives legally rescind an invitation to the President to the State of the Union address? If the speaker merely postpones, is this a valid workaround if it is not legal?</p>
 | united states president house of representatives | 1 | Can the Speaker of the House of Representatives disinvite the President to the State of the Union address? -- (united states president house of representatives)
<p>Can the Speaker of the US House of Representatives legally rescind an invitation to the President to the State of the Union address? If the speaker merely p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,083 | Does "government" mean something different in British and American English? | <p>There's been lots of news in the past couple of days about votes in the UK Parliament regarding Brexit. These reports seem to use the word "government" in a way that I don't understand. For instance, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46885828" rel="noreferrer">bbc.com</a> writes:</p>

<blockquote... | united kingdom terminology | 1 | Does "government" mean something different in British and American English? -- (united kingdom terminology)
<p>There's been lots of news in the past couple of days about votes in the UK Parliament regarding Brexit. These reports seem to use the word "government" in a way that I don't understand. For instance, <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,089 | What leverage do U.S. federal workers' unions have? | <p>Federal workers in the United States are <a href="https://www.flra.gov/resources-training/resources/statute-and-regulations/statute/statute-subchapter-i-general-2" rel="noreferrer">bound by law</a> to not strike, and many union leaders claim their workers "<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/16/us/politics/shut... | united states employment labor | 1 | What leverage do U.S. federal workers' unions have? -- (united states employment labor)
<p>Federal workers in the United States are <a href="https://www.flra.gov/resources-training/resources/statute-and-regulations/statute/statute-subchapter-i-general-2" rel="noreferrer">bound by law</a> to not strike, and many union l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,104 | How did Theresa May remain PM after her Brexit deal was rejected? | <p>As far as I understand, Theresa May was elected to the leader of the Conservatives (and consequently Prime Minister of the UK) to make a Brexit deal (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36718196" rel="noreferrer">source</a>):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>She [May] said there was a "big job" ahead ... | united kingdom brexit parliament theresa may | 1 | How did Theresa May remain PM after her Brexit deal was rejected? -- (united kingdom brexit parliament theresa may)
<p>As far as I understand, Theresa May was elected to the leader of the Conservatives (and consequently Prime Minister of the UK) to make a Brexit deal (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36718... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,131 | Are the "security concerns" for the State of the Union legitimate? | <blockquote>
<p>House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has written President Trump to suggest that he postpone his State of the Union address, citing her “security concerns” over the ability of the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security to protect government officials during the shutdown.</p>
<p>With all due re... | united states president donald trump house of representatives | 1 | Are the "security concerns" for the State of the Union legitimate? -- (united states president donald trump house of representatives)
<blockquote>
<p>House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has written President Trump to suggest that he postpone his State of the Union address, citing her “security concerns” over the ability of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,139 | Would it be illegal for the UK to negotiate a trade deal with the EU while still a member? | <p>Would it be illegal for the UK to <em>negotiate</em> a trade deal with the EU while still a member?</p>

<p>Or is it the <em>signing</em> of trade deals that is prohibited, and negotiation is permitted?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit trade | 1 | Would it be illegal for the UK to negotiate a trade deal with the EU while still a member? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade)
<p>Would it be illegal for the UK to <em>negotiate</em> a trade deal with the EU while still a member?</p>

<p>Or is it the <em>signing</em> of trade deals that is prohibite... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,143 | Why does Jokowi intend to release Abu Bakr Baasyir from prison? | <p>Jokowi <a href="https://en.tempo.co/read/1166408/why-president-jokowi-orders-release-of-abu-bakar-baasyir" rel="nofollow noreferrer">intends on releasing Abu Bakr Baasyir</a>, a suspected terrorist charged with involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2003 Marriot Hotel bomb attack:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>... | indonesia | 1 | Why does Jokowi intend to release Abu Bakr Baasyir from prison? -- (indonesia)
<p>Jokowi <a href="https://en.tempo.co/read/1166408/why-president-jokowi-orders-release-of-abu-bakar-baasyir" rel="nofollow noreferrer">intends on releasing Abu Bakr Baasyir</a>, a suspected terrorist charged with involvement in the 2002 Bal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,145 | What do recent polls show the British people want from Brexit? | <p>I was looking at the Wikipedia article on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election" rel="nofollow noreferrer">opinion polls for the UK general election</a> to determine if there has been any shift in UK politics that might give any indication of the likely o... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What do recent polls show the British people want from Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>I was looking at the Wikipedia article on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election" rel="nofollow noreferrer">opinion polls for the UK general election</a> to determine... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,171 | Would the UK have to pay anything to the EU in case of a no-deal Brexit? | <p>The EU was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24148/why-does-the-eu-care-so-much-about-the-uk-divorce-payment">very insistent</a> on the UK paying back its obligations to the EU after leaving the Union, as a condition for negotiating a favorable trade deal. But would the UK have to pay back anythi... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Would the UK have to pay anything to the EU in case of a no-deal Brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The EU was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24148/why-does-the-eu-care-so-much-about-the-uk-divorce-payment">very insistent</a> on the UK paying back its obligations to the EU after... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,175 | How does the Mueller investigation compare with former investigations in terms of length of time, money spent, and indictments? | <p>How does the Mueller investigation compare with former investigations, of a similar size and scope, in terms of length of time, money spent, and indictments brought? What are some of the extreme examples of these categories that have occurred?</p>
 | united states special prosecutor mueller investigation | 1 | How does the Mueller investigation compare with former investigations in terms of length of time, money spent, and indictments? -- (united states special prosecutor mueller investigation)
<p>How does the Mueller investigation compare with former investigations, of a similar size and scope, in terms of length of time, m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,180 | Pensions of British EU Civil Service in Theresa May's brexit deal | <p>Back in 2016, there was disagreement over who would foot the bill for pensions paid out to British members of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Civil_Service" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EU Civil Service</a>. Normally, they would get their pensions from the EU, but due to brexit the EU had (in 2016) take... | united kingdom european union brexit pensions | 1 | Pensions of British EU Civil Service in Theresa May's brexit deal -- (united kingdom european union brexit pensions)
<p>Back in 2016, there was disagreement over who would foot the bill for pensions paid out to British members of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Civil_Service" rel="nofollow noreferrer">E... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,190 | Can the US Congress allocate funds conditionally? | <p>Could Congress allocate funds for a project or agency, but add a restriction that the funds cannot be used until some other criteria is met?</p>

<p>For example (purely hypothetically, of course):<br>
Could Congress allocate $5 billion for a border wall, with the restriction that the money can't be used ... | united states congress funding | 1 | Can the US Congress allocate funds conditionally? -- (united states congress funding)
<p>Could Congress allocate funds for a project or agency, but add a restriction that the funds cannot be used until some other criteria is met?</p>

<p>For example (purely hypothetically, of course):<br>
Could Congress all... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,195 | What is the next portion of the US government that will be shutdown? | <p>Currently, it appears that around 25% of the US government is shutdown. To the best of my understanding, this is because different departments funding expires at different times. What does the timeline, both in terms of departments and percentage of government by spending, look like going forward as to department sh... | united states congress budget government shutdown funding | 1 | What is the next portion of the US government that will be shutdown? -- (united states congress budget government shutdown funding)
<p>Currently, it appears that around 25% of the US government is shutdown. To the best of my understanding, this is because different departments funding expires at different times. What d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,198 | Are EFTA migration rules substantively different to EU migration rules? | <p>Are EFTA migration rules substantively different to EU migration rules?</p>

<p>IIUC freedom of movement applies per a definition in the EFTA Convention but Directive 2004/38/EC (the full EU FOM directive) does not automatically apply?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Are EFTA migration rules substantively different to EU migration rules? -- (european union)
<p>Are EFTA migration rules substantively different to EU migration rules?</p>

<p>IIUC freedom of movement applies per a definition in the EFTA Convention but Directive 2004/38/EC (the full EU FOM directive) does not au... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,199 | Who is counted for representation in the US Congress? | <p>I was reading an article about the citizenship question on the decennial US census. The article said that including the citizenship question would discourage immigrants from participation in the census. Among other points, it claimed that this would lead to an undercount which would skew representation in Congress.<... | united states congress proportional representation | 1 | Who is counted for representation in the US Congress? -- (united states congress proportional representation)
<p>I was reading an article about the citizenship question on the decennial US census. The article said that including the citizenship question would discourage immigrants from participation in the census. Amon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,202 | Does extending Article 50 legally require a new set date? | <p>If the United Kingdom chose to apply for a delay to Article 50, must they set a new (target) date in order to do so? Or could the UK <s>suspend</s> postpone Article 50 until further notice / indefinitely, without setting any new date? My question is from a legal point of view; whether the EU-27 would agree with su... | united kingdom european union brexit article 50 | 1 | Does extending Article 50 legally require a new set date? -- (united kingdom european union brexit article 50)
<p>If the United Kingdom chose to apply for a delay to Article 50, must they set a new (target) date in order to do so? Or could the UK <s>suspend</s> postpone Article 50 until further notice / indefinitely, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,207 | Why does the Common Agricultural Policy exist? | <p>The Common Agricultural Policy is a system of state grants to farmers in the EU.</p>

<p>Why do farms warrant public funding in this way? Isn’t this, in effect a form of protectionism?</p>
 | european union agriculture | 1 | Why does the Common Agricultural Policy exist? -- (european union agriculture)
<p>The Common Agricultural Policy is a system of state grants to farmers in the EU.</p>

<p>Why do farms warrant public funding in this way? Isn’t this, in effect a form of protectionism?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,218 | What are valid criticisms of how Theresa May has approached Brexit? | <p>I am an American who has followed Brexit for a while and have a view that I suspect is wrong and would appreciate an informed correction.</p>

<p>From the outside it seems that Theresa May, a conservative who initially opposed Brexit, has tried to responsibly work towards implementing the results of the refe... | united kingdom brexit theresa may | 1 | What are valid criticisms of how Theresa May has approached Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit theresa may)
<p>I am an American who has followed Brexit for a while and have a view that I suspect is wrong and would appreciate an informed correction.</p>

<p>From the outside it seems that Theresa May, a conservati... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,226 | Are there any examples of electoral bonds or similar instruments usage in the Western democracies? | <p>After Reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/37243/need-of-electoral-bonds-in-political-funding">this question</a> I have searched if any Western democracy have used something similar to make political campaign financing more transparent.</p>

<p>From the accepted answer in the aforeme... | campaign finance funding | 1 | Are there any examples of electoral bonds or similar instruments usage in the Western democracies? -- (campaign finance funding)
<p>After Reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/37243/need-of-electoral-bonds-in-political-funding">this question</a> I have searched if any Western democracy have used... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,233 | How is Northern Ireland currently being governed with its executive vacant and its legislature suspended? | <p>Currently, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland_Executive" rel="noreferrer">Northern Ireland Executive</a> is vacant while the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland_Assembly" rel="noreferrer">Northern Ireland Assembly</a> is suspended, following the resignation of deputy Firs... | united kingdom government local government northern ireland | 1 | How is Northern Ireland currently being governed with its executive vacant and its legislature suspended? -- (united kingdom government local government northern ireland)
<p>Currently, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland_Executive" rel="noreferrer">Northern Ireland Executive</a> is vacant while ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,234 | Do non-working, non-essential US Gov't employees get back paid for time not worked? | <p>Essential employees who are working will receive back-pay when the Gov't reopens. What about the non-essential employees who are not working? Will they get back-pay even though they did not work during the shutdown?</p>

<p>Due to the controversial nature of the question, please provide official sources, I'm... | united states government shutdown employment | 1 | Do non-working, non-essential US Gov't employees get back paid for time not worked? -- (united states government shutdown employment)
<p>Essential employees who are working will receive back-pay when the Gov't reopens. What about the non-essential employees who are not working? Will they get back-pay even though they d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,238 | Which investigations against Trump are getting delayed due to the government shutdown? (if any) | <p>There are currently several investigations on-going that involve Trump. Many of them are listed here:</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_investigations_into_Trump_and_Russia_(2017)" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_investigations_into_Trump_and_Russia_(2017)... | united states donald trump government shutdown trump wall | 1 | Which investigations against Trump are getting delayed due to the government shutdown? (if any) -- (united states donald trump government shutdown trump wall)
<p>There are currently several investigations on-going that involve Trump. Many of them are listed here:</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,245 | Why do dictators give such long speeches? | <p>As <a href="https://www.economist.com/the-world-this-week/2019/01/17/politics-this-week" rel="noreferrer">reported</a> in The Economist this week:<br>
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a second term as Venezuela’s president. He then gave a speech which lasted nearly four hours.</p>

<p>Four hours!</p>
... | democracy dictatorship | 1 | Why do dictators give such long speeches? -- (democracy dictatorship)
<p>As <a href="https://www.economist.com/the-world-this-week/2019/01/17/politics-this-week" rel="noreferrer">reported</a> in The Economist this week:<br>
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a second term as Venezuela’s president. He then gave a spee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,247 | Did any EU27 politician oppose appointing Barnier as Brexit negotiator for the EU? | <p>Michel Barnier is the European Chief Negotiator for the United Kingdom Exiting the European Union and represents the EU27 in the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU27. </p>

<p>Given how the EU27 consists of 27 countries with different interests in the negotiations, did any politician from the EU27... | european union brexit | 1 | Did any EU27 politician oppose appointing Barnier as Brexit negotiator for the EU? -- (european union brexit)
<p>Michel Barnier is the European Chief Negotiator for the United Kingdom Exiting the European Union and represents the EU27 in the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU27. </p>

<p>Given how th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,254 | How much authority did EU member governments give to the EU during the negotiations of the JCPOA? | <p>The EU was a key element in the negotiation of the Obama-era "Iran nuclear deal."</p>

<p>How did this work with respect member state governments?</p>

<p>Did member states choose to delegate responsibility for this negotiation to the EU for this? Or was this an EU/US initiative that then required un... | european union iran jcpoa | 1 | How much authority did EU member governments give to the EU during the negotiations of the JCPOA? -- (european union iran jcpoa)
<p>The EU was a key element in the negotiation of the Obama-era "Iran nuclear deal."</p>

<p>How did this work with respect member state governments?</p>

<p>Did member states... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,266 | What is the nature of the Cooper/Boles amendment and what are the implications? | <p>I understand the Cooper/Boles amendment is an “amendment to the motion.” The motion being Theresa May’s “Brexit Plan B”.</p>

<p>What is an amendment to a motion? A proposed change to the wording of legislation that must be voted on? Must the motion proposer ensure the amendment is voted on?</p>

<p>... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What is the nature of the Cooper/Boles amendment and what are the implications? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>I understand the Cooper/Boles amendment is an “amendment to the motion.” The motion being Theresa May’s “Brexit Plan B”.</p>

<p>What is an amendment to a motion? A proposed change to the wording of leg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,273 | Is Turkey in “the” EU Customs Union? | <p>Is Turkey in “the” EU Customs Union or in a bilateral customs union with the EU?</p>
 | european union turkey | 1 | Is Turkey in “the” EU Customs Union? -- (european union turkey)
<p>Is Turkey in “the” EU Customs Union or in a bilateral customs union with the EU?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,286 | Why do Russia, China and Cuba support the Maduro government in Venezuela? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/opposition-launches-protests-to-oust-maduro-as-us-venezuela-tensions-rise/2019/01/22/0416687a-1e4f-11e9-a759-2b8541bbbe20_story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington Post</a>, Russia, China and Cuba back up Maduro in leading Venezuela:</p>&... | international relations venezuela | 1 | Why do Russia, China and Cuba support the Maduro government in Venezuela? -- (international relations venezuela)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/opposition-launches-protests-to-oust-maduro-as-us-venezuela-tensions-rise/2019/01/22/0416687a-1e4f-11e9-a759-2b8541bbbe20_story.html... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,294 | Why is Fox News the most viewed news channel in the US? | <p>Are there any <em>empirical</em> reasons why Fox News receives overwhelmingly high viewership as compared to other news organizations? </p>

<p>Sources: </p>

<ol>
<li><p><a href="https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/q3-2018-ratings-fox-news-marks-67-straight-quarters-as-most-watched-cable-news-networ... | united states media | 1 | Why is Fox News the most viewed news channel in the US? -- (united states media)
<p>Are there any <em>empirical</em> reasons why Fox News receives overwhelmingly high viewership as compared to other news organizations? </p>

<p>Sources: </p>

<ol>
<li><p><a href="https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/q3-2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,307 | What "certain conditions" are applicable on Henry George Theorem? | <blockquote>
<p>The Henry George theorem, named for 19th century U.S. political
economist and activist Henry George, <strong>states that under certain
conditions, aggregate spending by government on public goods will
increase aggregate rent based on land value (land rent) more than that
amount</stro... | economy | 1 | What "certain conditions" are applicable on Henry George Theorem? -- (economy)
<blockquote>
<p>The Henry George theorem, named for 19th century U.S. political
economist and activist Henry George, <strong>states that under certain
conditions, aggregate spending by government on public goods will
increase... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,316 | Is it typical for candidates to change their looks based on voter profiles? | <p>One TV series includes the following scene: the wife of one of the presidential candidates is shown several pictures of herself and advised by one of the campaign stuff that based on focus groups it would be better to dye her hair blonde (as opposed to dark) before an important speech, as "any detail counts". She ev... | united states campaigning | 1 | Is it typical for candidates to change their looks based on voter profiles? -- (united states campaigning)
<p>One TV series includes the following scene: the wife of one of the presidential candidates is shown several pictures of herself and advised by one of the campaign stuff that based on focus groups it would be be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,330 | Given the president supports a "clean" CR, when can the US federal government reopen? | <p>The president has announced that he supports a continuing resolution temporarily reopening the US federal government (which is currently partially shut down). Since the opposing party has already supported a temporary reopening, this seems promising. The problem is that it's Friday afternoon and the actual CR doesn'... | united states government shutdown | 1 | Given the president supports a "clean" CR, when can the US federal government reopen? -- (united states government shutdown)
<p>The president has announced that he supports a continuing resolution temporarily reopening the US federal government (which is currently partially shut down). Since the opposing party has alre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,331 | Does anything prevent essential government employees from quitting during the shutdown? | <p>Currently only "essential" government employees are allowed to go to work and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/37447/in-the-news-it-says-essential-government-employees-would-be-required-to-work">they're doing so without pay</a>. But as the shutdown gets longer and people's savings start running ... | united states government shutdown | 1 | Does anything prevent essential government employees from quitting during the shutdown? -- (united states government shutdown)
<p>Currently only "essential" government employees are allowed to go to work and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/37447/in-the-news-it-says-essential-government-employees-w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,336 | Would it be plausible to solve the Irish Border issue by unifying Ireland? | <p>The Irish border seems to be the biggest obstacle to establishing an agreement on Brexit and we've seen considerable talk about hard and soft borders. There are two potential solutions that I have NOT seen discussed and I just want to float them here to see if there is any chance that either of them might present a ... | united kingdom brexit northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Would it be plausible to solve the Irish Border issue by unifying Ireland? -- (united kingdom brexit northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>The Irish border seems to be the biggest obstacle to establishing an agreement on Brexit and we've seen considerable talk about hard and soft borders. There are two potential sol... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,345 | Implications of Martial Law in the UK | <blockquote>
 <p>Whitehall officials have been gaming a state of emergency and even the introduction of martial law in the event of disorder after a no-deal Brexit</p>
</blockquote>

<p>— <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/martial-law-plan-to-avert-chaos-after-no-deal-brexit-50zw9b9gv" rel="no... | united kingdom martial law | 1 | Implications of Martial Law in the UK -- (united kingdom martial law)
<blockquote>
 <p>Whitehall officials have been gaming a state of emergency and even the introduction of martial law in the event of disorder after a no-deal Brexit</p>
</blockquote>

<p>— <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,356 | Is the appointing of a Government by the leader of the party that wins a General Election merely a convention? | <p>In the UK the executive (the Government) is appointed by the leader of the party that wins a General Election, with appointees chosen from MPs and Lords (I think). But is this merely a convention as opposed to a strict rule?</p>

<p>If so, what would be the alternative, and has it ever occurred?</p>
 | united kingdom | 1 | Is the appointing of a Government by the leader of the party that wins a General Election merely a convention? -- (united kingdom)
<p>In the UK the executive (the Government) is appointed by the leader of the party that wins a General Election, with appointees chosen from MPs and Lords (I think). But is this merely a c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,362 | Why did the renaming process of the Karl-Marx-Allee street in Berlin back to its prewar name fail? | <p>As one living in a ex-communist state, I remember that after the fall of the Iron Curtain many things that sounded communist related were renamed (e.g. streets, parks, plazas).</p>

<p>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl-Marx-Allee" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> we found that: </p>

<p>... | germany | 1 | Why did the renaming process of the Karl-Marx-Allee street in Berlin back to its prewar name fail? -- (germany)
<p>As one living in a ex-communist state, I remember that after the fall of the Iron Curtain many things that sounded communist related were renamed (e.g. streets, parks, plazas).</p>

<p>From <a href... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,364 | What is the most effective way to participate democratically as a regular citizen in a stable parliamentary democracy? | <p>I live in Germany as a regular citizen. That means, i am not an political activist (at the moment) or otherwise involved in political processes.</p>

<p>In my opinion, the German politicians are going in the completely wrong direction/doing many "wrong" things.</p>

<p>For instance:</p>

<ul>... | democracy germany citizen activism | 1 | What is the most effective way to participate democratically as a regular citizen in a stable parliamentary democracy? -- (democracy germany citizen activism)
<p>I live in Germany as a regular citizen. That means, i am not an political activist (at the moment) or otherwise involved in political processes.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,371 | EU plans for UK-Ireland border in case of no-deal brexit | <p>Seeing how a no-deal brexit seems more likely than ever before, has the EU presented any plans for the UK-Ireland border in case of a no-deal brexit?</p>

<p>I am particularly interested in plans by the EU regarding a hard border or plans that can avoid a hard border even in a no-deal scenario.</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit borders | 1 | EU plans for UK-Ireland border in case of no-deal brexit -- (united kingdom european union brexit borders)
<p>Seeing how a no-deal brexit seems more likely than ever before, has the EU presented any plans for the UK-Ireland border in case of a no-deal brexit?</p>

<p>I am particularly interested in plans by the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,373 | How is Juan Guaido able to claim the Presidency of Venezuela without an election? | <p>In the last few weeks, Juan Guaido, the head of the Venezuelan National Assembly, has been increasingly referring to himself as the legitimate President, as opposed to Nicholas Maduro who held <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Venezuelan_presidential_election" rel="noreferrer">dubious elections in 2018</a>... | president venezuela | 1 | How is Juan Guaido able to claim the Presidency of Venezuela without an election? -- (president venezuela)
<p>In the last few weeks, Juan Guaido, the head of the Venezuelan National Assembly, has been increasingly referring to himself as the legitimate President, as opposed to Nicholas Maduro who held <a href="https://... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,381 | How much power does the Senate Majority Leader have? | <p>Following this question: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/37688/24849">Why is the Senate leader allowed to decide which bills to vote on?</a> - how much power exactly does Senate Majority Leader have?</p>

<p>Let's suppose that the Senate is split 51-49 between the parties, and the majority part... | united states senate | 1 | How much power does the Senate Majority Leader have? -- (united states senate)
<p>Following this question: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/37688/24849">Why is the Senate leader allowed to decide which bills to vote on?</a> - how much power exactly does Senate Majority Leader have?</p>

<p>Let's su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,391 | Are EU Parliament speeches re-translated to minimize "lost in translation"? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/actualitate/politica/cat-de-greu-a-fost-de-tradus-discursul-lui-petre-daea-din-parlamentul-european-1070447" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> a Romanian minister speech was particularly hard to translate, so the various (real-time?) translations were quite ... | european union languages european parliament | 1 | Are EU Parliament speeches re-translated to minimize "lost in translation"? -- (european union languages european parliament)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/actualitate/politica/cat-de-greu-a-fost-de-tradus-discursul-lui-petre-daea-din-parlamentul-european-1070447" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,395 | How feasible is the green new deal? | <p>I am trying to look up the cost and benefits to implement the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_New_Deal" rel="nofollow noreferrer">green new deal</a> and I can not find any such cost benefit analysis.</p>

<p>I understand that the benefits may be a bit intangible so I guess I am just going to ask... | united states climate change | 1 | How feasible is the green new deal? -- (united states climate change)
<p>I am trying to look up the cost and benefits to implement the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_New_Deal" rel="nofollow noreferrer">green new deal</a> and I can not find any such cost benefit analysis.</p>

<p>I understand that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,399 | Democratic legitimacy in the Westminster system | <p>This is a question about how effectively the public can endanger an MP's job at a General Election.</p>

<p>The Westminster system enables the public to campaign for or against any MP-candidate in any constituency.</p>

<p>So, for example you might live in a safe seat. But you can choose to campaign ... | united kingdom democracy | 1 | Democratic legitimacy in the Westminster system -- (united kingdom democracy)
<p>This is a question about how effectively the public can endanger an MP's job at a General Election.</p>

<p>The Westminster system enables the public to campaign for or against any MP-candidate in any constituency.</p>

<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,402 | Are Americans allowed to use deadly force against illegal immigrants? | <p>If Trump <em>officially</em> declares a national state of emergency, stating that people coming across the border illegally is a threat to our national security, are Americans allowed to use deadly force against illegal immigrants along the border?</p>
 | united states immigration borders national security | 1 | Are Americans allowed to use deadly force against illegal immigrants? -- (united states immigration borders national security)
<p>If Trump <em>officially</em> declares a national state of emergency, stating that people coming across the border illegally is a threat to our national security, are Americans allowed to use... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,403 | What is a "government by techology" called? | <p>What is the technical term for a "government by technology" called? By "by technology" I mean that, for example, a computer program's decisions form the basis of governance. Is this "technocracy"?</p>
 | political theory political system terminology form of government history | 1 | What is a "government by techology" called? -- (political theory political system terminology form of government history)
<p>What is the technical term for a "government by technology" called? By "by technology" I mean that, for example, a computer program's decisions form the basis of governance. Is this "technocracy"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,414 | Why does the Green New Deal push for green energy but not for nuclear energy? | <p>It seems strange to me that that the new green deal wants clean and renewable power from solar and wind energy yet oppose nuclear energy. I have been googling experts’ consensus on nuclear energy and even tried to google experts against nuclear energy and so far all the results say nuclear is the greenest and most e... | united states environmental policy nuclear energy green new deal | 1 | Why does the Green New Deal push for green energy but not for nuclear energy? -- (united states environmental policy nuclear energy green new deal)
<p>It seems strange to me that that the new green deal wants clean and renewable power from solar and wind energy yet oppose nuclear energy. I have been googling experts’ c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,445 | Why does the Department of State contain the word "state"? | <p>I'd like to get a better understanding of the role of the Department of State when viewed as a citizen, a resident of one of the 50 US states, and as a non-US political entity. </p>

<p>I conflate the term state with its use in "United States", and "Department of State", an individual state (Pennsylvania) an... | united states | 1 | Why does the Department of State contain the word "state"? -- (united states)
<p>I'd like to get a better understanding of the role of the Department of State when viewed as a citizen, a resident of one of the 50 US states, and as a non-US political entity. </p>

<p>I conflate the term state with its use in "Un... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,447 | Are there rules about the position an MP should take on an issue? | <p>As far as I know the UK is a representative democracy. I think this means small co-located populations send representatives to a central Parliament to act on their behalf in the legislature.</p>

<p>So should that MP always take the majoritarian view (if known) on issues voted on in the legislature, possibly... | united kingdom democracy | 1 | Are there rules about the position an MP should take on an issue? -- (united kingdom democracy)
<p>As far as I know the UK is a representative democracy. I think this means small co-located populations send representatives to a central Parliament to act on their behalf in the legislature.</p>

<p>So should that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,449 | The contract of an MP | <p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/swearingin/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Parliamentary Oath</a> is taken by all MPs. </p>

<p>Are any other oaths taken by MPs? </p>

<p>Is there a written contract that they must sign: for example to commit to represent their consti... | united kingdom | 1 | The contract of an MP -- (united kingdom)
<p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/swearingin/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Parliamentary Oath</a> is taken by all MPs. </p>

<p>Are any other oaths taken by MPs? </p>

<p>Is there a written contract that they must sign: for e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,457 | Anti-deceptive electioneering law | <p>In light of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections and clandestine Democratic efforts to use deceptive tactics in the recent Alabama senate race, it is clear that social media as a vehicle of deceptive electioneering tactics is on the rise. As <a href="https://nyti.ms/2GtEkuw?smid=nytcore-ios-share" rel... | united states election law campaigning social media | 1 | Anti-deceptive electioneering law -- (united states election law campaigning social media)
<p>In light of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections and clandestine Democratic efforts to use deceptive tactics in the recent Alabama senate race, it is clear that social media as a vehicle of deceptive electioneer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,458 | Is the US Congress more divided now than early on? | <p>The US Congress has been very divided and partisan for my whole adult life, 10 years. There seems to be this idea of how politicians used to work together to get things done, and the house and senate were the greatest deliberating bodies in the world. </p>

<p>Is this a romanticized picture or is their some... | united states republican party democratic party | 1 | Is the US Congress more divided now than early on? -- (united states republican party democratic party)
<p>The US Congress has been very divided and partisan for my whole adult life, 10 years. There seems to be this idea of how politicians used to work together to get things done, and the house and senate were the gre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,462 | What happens to the money during a government shutdown? | <p>In the US, which part of the government is holding the money due to federal employees?</p>

<p>During a government shutdown, what happens to this money? Is it reinvested through short-term lending?</p>
 | united states budget government shutdown | 1 | What happens to the money during a government shutdown? -- (united states budget government shutdown)
<p>In the US, which part of the government is holding the money due to federal employees?</p>

<p>During a government shutdown, what happens to this money? Is it reinvested through short-term lending?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,471 | What is the reform mechanism of the European Union? | <p>What is the reform mechanism of the European Union?</p>

<p>Is there a process built-in to the design of the EU to enable reform?</p>
 | european union | 1 | What is the reform mechanism of the European Union? -- (european union)
<p>What is the reform mechanism of the European Union?</p>

<p>Is there a process built-in to the design of the EU to enable reform?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,475 | Did the Lisbon Treaty to some degree encode directives that were already in effect, and simply move them into treaty law? | <p>As I understand it, the Lisbon Treaty ammended the two core treaties of the European Union: the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).</p>

<p>Did the Lisbon Treaty to some degree encode directives that were already in effect, and simply move them into... | european union | 1 | Did the Lisbon Treaty to some degree encode directives that were already in effect, and simply move them into treaty law? -- (european union)
<p>As I understand it, the Lisbon Treaty ammended the two core treaties of the European Union: the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and the Treaty on the Functioning of the Europe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,477 | How much money did the United States spend on the Iraq war, and how much money did US oil companies gain as a result of the new Iraqi constitution? | <p>This is just a cost benefit analysis, any discussion about US motivations in engaging in the Iraq war I would consider out of scope.</p>

<p>Iraq nationalized oil production in 1972 (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1973/03/01/archives/oil-takeover-pact-announced-by-iraq-iraq-oil-nationalization-pact.html" r... | united states economy war iraq | 1 | How much money did the United States spend on the Iraq war, and how much money did US oil companies gain as a result of the new Iraqi constitution? -- (united states economy war iraq)
<p>This is just a cost benefit analysis, any discussion about US motivations in engaging in the Iraq war I would consider out of scope.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,478 | Post 1999 will anyone be entitled to sit in the House of Lords by heredity alone? | <p>Post 1999 will anyone new be entitled to sit in the House of Lords by heredity alone?</p>
 | united kingdom parliament house of lords | 1 | Post 1999 will anyone be entitled to sit in the House of Lords by heredity alone? -- (united kingdom parliament house of lords)
<p>Post 1999 will anyone new be entitled to sit in the House of Lords by heredity alone?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,502 | Why doesn't the U.K. just revoke its Article 50 withdrawal? | <p>Appreciating that it would be extremely politically unpopular, are there any policy reasons why a PM wouldn't just revoke the withdrawal, unilaterally cancelling Brexit?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit article 50 | 1 | Why doesn't the U.K. just revoke its Article 50 withdrawal? -- (united kingdom european union brexit article 50)
<p>Appreciating that it would be extremely politically unpopular, are there any policy reasons why a PM wouldn't just revoke the withdrawal, unilaterally cancelling Brexit?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,505 | Is there any research on when voters made their mind up in the Brexit referendum campaign? | <p>Is there any research on by what date voters made their mind up about Brexit in the referendum campaign?</p>
 | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Is there any research on when voters made their mind up in the Brexit referendum campaign? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Is there any research on by what date voters made their mind up about Brexit in the referendum campaign?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,510 | How do "originalist" interpreters of the constitution cope with the 2nd amendment? | <blockquote>
 <p>A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>As far as I can see, from both the plain meaning of the words and the writings of the founding fathers, ... | united states constitution second amendment | 1 | How do "originalist" interpreters of the constitution cope with the 2nd amendment? -- (united states constitution second amendment)
<blockquote>
 <p>A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,515 | What happens if the state delegations tie on a presidential vote? | <p>If no candidate gets a majority of electoral votes in the United States, states each get one vote for who becomes president. What happens if 25 states vote for the Democrat and 25 vote for the Republican? Does the VP break the tie? Is there a system for if, say, 23 votes go to the Democrat, 23 the Republican, and fo... | united states congress presidential election electoral college contested election | 1 | What happens if the state delegations tie on a presidential vote? -- (united states congress presidential election electoral college contested election)
<p>If no candidate gets a majority of electoral votes in the United States, states each get one vote for who becomes president. What happens if 25 states vote for the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,521 | Why does France have systematic difficulties in obtaining a budget deficit below 3%? | <p>According to <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/french-pm-predicts-budget-deficit-203356445.html?guccounter=1" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> France plans for a budget deficit slightly over the EU allowed limit of 3%:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>France's budget deficit is likely to overshoot the Europ... | european union economy budget france | 1 | Why does France have systematic difficulties in obtaining a budget deficit below 3%? -- (european union economy budget france)
<p>According to <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/french-pm-predicts-budget-deficit-203356445.html?guccounter=1" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> France plans for a budget deficit slight... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,524 | The philosophy of technocracy | <p>When designing a democratic governance model you need to decide how/when/if decisions should be exposed to a popular vote.</p>

<p>Deciding <s>automotive crash test standards</s> (edit: poor example) some standards without reference to a popular vote might be uncontroversial. I suppose such decisions would t... | democracy | 1 | The philosophy of technocracy -- (democracy)
<p>When designing a democratic governance model you need to decide how/when/if decisions should be exposed to a popular vote.</p>

<p>Deciding <s>automotive crash test standards</s> (edit: poor example) some standards without reference to a popular vote might be unco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,548 | How can a country get a street / square / park in another country named after an important figure? | <p>I have noticed that in some countries many city elements such as streets (where they have names, not numbers), squares, parks etc. might bear important foreign figure names, capital city names (e.g. Tokyo, Paris).</p>

<p>One example that comes into my mind is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_t... | city planning | 1 | How can a country get a street / square / park in another country named after an important figure? -- (city planning)
<p>I have noticed that in some countries many city elements such as streets (where they have names, not numbers), squares, parks etc. might bear important foreign figure names, capital city names (e.g. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,551 | Are there any restrictions to the claims politicians can make? | <p>So I saw this morning that Donald Trump (US president) claimed the US would be at war with North Korea by now if he hadn't been elected.</p>

<p>This made me wonder if there are any restrictions on what a politician can make or whether this is all down to public opinion (the public pointing out that tensions... | government western world | 1 | Are there any restrictions to the claims politicians can make? -- (government western world)
<p>So I saw this morning that Donald Trump (US president) claimed the US would be at war with North Korea by now if he hadn't been elected.</p>

<p>This made me wonder if there are any restrictions on what a politician ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,553 | Can European Union Commissioners be members of political parties? | <p>Can European Union Commissioners be members of political parties, or must they resile their memberships of such groups?</p>
 | european union | 1 | Can European Union Commissioners be members of political parties? -- (european union)
<p>Can European Union Commissioners be members of political parties, or must they resile their memberships of such groups?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,557 | How exactly does a primary election in Israel (specifically Likud) work? | <p>I've been trying to understand the exact mechanics of how primary elections in Likud party in Israel work. So far I'm on page 3 of Google search and nothing has a meaningful explanation, only details of votes of this or that specific election, or critique of primary system without actually explaining it.</p>
&#x... | election israel primaries | 1 | How exactly does a primary election in Israel (specifically Likud) work? -- (election israel primaries)
<p>I've been trying to understand the exact mechanics of how primary elections in Likud party in Israel work. So far I'm on page 3 of Google search and nothing has a meaningful explanation, only details of votes of t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,559 | Where can I find the full text of the Brady amendment voted by the UK House of Commons on 29 Jan 2019? | <p>I know the House of Commons website has the text of bills, but this is an amendment to a statement, so I can't for the life of me find it; any help much appreciated! :)</p>
 | united kingdom amendment house of commons | 1 | Where can I find the full text of the Brady amendment voted by the UK House of Commons on 29 Jan 2019? -- (united kingdom amendment house of commons)
<p>I know the House of Commons website has the text of bills, but this is an amendment to a statement, so I can't for the life of me find it; any help much appreciated! :... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,563 | How are leveling seats chosen in Germany's Bundestag chosen? | <p>In Germany's Bundestag half the MPs are elected by First Past The Post and the other half are elected from party lists. Before an election parties submit regional lists in every state. The lists are used to achieve proportional representation in every state. Leveling seats are used to achieve proportional representa... | election germany proportional representation | 1 | How are leveling seats chosen in Germany's Bundestag chosen? -- (election germany proportional representation)
<p>In Germany's Bundestag half the MPs are elected by First Past The Post and the other half are elected from party lists. Before an election parties submit regional lists in every state. The lists are used to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,568 | Is there an EU law that prevents repair of electrical devices? | <p>I know there's a lot of discussion at the moment of the EU introducing new "right to repair" regulations to try to reduce waste.</p>

<p>I was recently told that this is effectively a reversal of existing policies and that EU regulations have actively <em>prevented</em> such activity on electrical devices, m... | european union regulation | 1 | Is there an EU law that prevents repair of electrical devices? -- (european union regulation)
<p>I know there's a lot of discussion at the moment of the EU introducing new "right to repair" regulations to try to reduce waste.</p>

<p>I was recently told that this is effectively a reversal of existing policies a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,576 | What are the arguments for the militarisation of the European Union? | <p>Since Maastricht the European Union has been developing a military element. Firstly with the Common Foreign and Security Policy, then (via the Western European Union vehicle) the European Security and Defence Identity and European Security and Defence Policy. The WEU integrated with the EU in 1999.</p>

<p>T... | european union military | 1 | What are the arguments for the militarisation of the European Union? -- (european union military)
<p>Since Maastricht the European Union has been developing a military element. Firstly with the Common Foreign and Security Policy, then (via the Western European Union vehicle) the European Security and Defence Identity a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,581 | Are UN peacekeeping operations decided via unanimity? | <p>The UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations looks after UN peacekeeping interventions.</p>

<p>Do these operations require unanimous support, majority support or something else?</p>
 | united nations military | 1 | Are UN peacekeeping operations decided via unanimity? -- (united nations military)
<p>The UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations looks after UN peacekeeping interventions.</p>

<p>Do these operations require unanimous support, majority support or something else?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,586 | Who commands Operation Sophia? | <p>Operation Sophia (formerly EU NAVFOR Med) is an ongoing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sophia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Union military operation</a>, established in 2015 to interdict refugee smuggling routes in the Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<p>Who commands this operation?</p>
 | european union military | 1 | Who commands Operation Sophia? -- (european union military)
<p>Operation Sophia (formerly EU NAVFOR Med) is an ongoing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sophia" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Union military operation</a>, established in 2015 to interdict refugee smuggling routes in the Mediterranean ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,591 | Has a member of the British royal family ever run for Prime Minister of the UK? | <p>There are news reports that a Thai princess is to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming Thai elections (e.g. see <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47167378" rel="noreferrer">here</a>). This <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/08/thai-princess-to-run-for-prime-minister-against-ruling-mil... | united kingdom prime minister royal family | 1 | Has a member of the British royal family ever run for Prime Minister of the UK? -- (united kingdom prime minister royal family)
<p>There are news reports that a Thai princess is to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming Thai elections (e.g. see <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47167378" rel="noreferrer">h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,594 | Is the concept of nation explicitly ethnic? | <p>Is the concept of nation explicitly ethnic?</p>

<p>I always thought that a “nation-state” was a synonym for a sovereign country, but the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nation_state" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a> on the subject reads a little ambiguous.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I... | terminology statehood | 1 | Is the concept of nation explicitly ethnic? -- (terminology statehood)
<p>Is the concept of nation explicitly ethnic?</p>

<p>I always thought that a “nation-state” was a synonym for a sovereign country, but the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nation_state" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a> on the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,598 | How are the President and Vice Presidents of the European Commission appointed? | <p>The College of Commissioners in the European Commission consists of a President, a First Vice-President, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (who is also a Vice President) and four additional Vice Presidents.</p>

<p>Commissioners are nominated, one by each member sta... | european union | 1 | How are the President and Vice Presidents of the European Commission appointed? -- (european union)
<p>The College of Commissioners in the European Commission consists of a President, a First Vice-President, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (who is also a Vice President) and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,614 | Does running dead happen in elections outside of Australia? | <p>In Australia, to “run dead” means to have a candidate run, but deliberately not do any campaigning, in order for your candidate to come third and be able to direct preferences reliably to another candidate such that your main opposing party doesn’t win the seat. <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2004/... | election voting systems | 1 | Does running dead happen in elections outside of Australia? -- (election voting systems)
<p>In Australia, to “run dead” means to have a candidate run, but deliberately not do any campaigning, in order for your candidate to come third and be able to direct preferences reliably to another candidate such that your main op... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,625 | Why does Norway use the word "returned" instead of "elected"? | <p>From <a href="https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/elections-and-democracy/den-norske-valgordningen/the-norwegian-electoral-system/id456636/#en" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Norway's page</a> describing the structure of their government:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The number of members returned to the Storting ... | norway | 1 | Why does Norway use the word "returned" instead of "elected"? -- (norway)
<p>From <a href="https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/elections-and-democracy/den-norske-valgordningen/the-norwegian-electoral-system/id456636/#en" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Norway's page</a> describing the structure of their government:</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
38,626 | Why is having a NATO missile-defense launch system such a big deal for Russia? | <p>After of <a href="https://www.globalsecurity.org/space/facility/deveselu.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">its activation almost three years ago</a>, from time to time, I keep hearing on the news about Russia making statements about the NATO missile-defense launch system placed in Deveselu (locally known as "Deveselu s... | russian federation nato | 1 | Why is having a NATO missile-defense launch system such a big deal for Russia? -- (russian federation nato)
<p>After of <a href="https://www.globalsecurity.org/space/facility/deveselu.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">its activation almost three years ago</a>, from time to time, I keep hearing on the news about Russia mak... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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