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Do the United States' new tariffs on Mexican imports apply to goods shipped through the US to other countries?
<p>Canada currently imports some 2.5 Billion C$ a year in fresh produce from Mexico. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If this produce is shipped by rail or truck <em>through</em> the United States to Canada, would the proposed Trump escalating tariffs be applied to these goods as they crossed the US-Mexico border? </p>&#xA;
united states trade canada mexico
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Do the United States' new tariffs on Mexican imports apply to goods shipped through the US to other countries? -- (united states trade canada mexico) <p>Canada currently imports some 2.5 Billion C$ a year in fresh produce from Mexico. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If this produce is shipped by rail or truck <em>through</em> the Uni...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Do US lobbyists pay $45 million annually to keep cannabis illegal?
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KRGLQ.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KRGLQ.png" alt="Sum of lobbying money"></a></p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Basically, I want to know how accurate is this. Do lobbyists pay $45 million in US to keep ganja illegal?</p>&#xA;
united states lobbying cannabis legalization
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Do US lobbyists pay $45 million annually to keep cannabis illegal? -- (united states lobbying cannabis legalization) <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KRGLQ.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KRGLQ.png" alt="Sum of lobbying money"></a></p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Basically, I want to know how ac...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can a state temporarily extend the consulate territory during some special events such as elections?
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/bubz04/german_policeman_tears_up_as_romanian_voters/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Reddit discussion</a> and <a href="https://www.digifm.ro/stiri/politist-german-in-lacrimi-dupa-ce-romanii-i-au-multumit-ca-i-a-ajutat-sa-voteze-38924" rel="nofollow nore...
election germany diplomacy
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Can a state temporarily extend the consulate territory during some special events such as elections? -- (election germany diplomacy) <p>According to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/bubz04/german_policeman_tears_up_as_romanian_voters/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Reddit discussion</a> and <a href="h...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Ratification of trade agreements
<p>Are trade agreements treaties? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If so, does that mean that trade agreements are agreed by trade envoys and cabinet-level politicians before being presented to the legislature for ratification?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In the US would ratification only involve the senate?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In the UK would an Act...
united states united kingdom trade
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Ratification of trade agreements -- (united states united kingdom trade) <p>Are trade agreements treaties? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If so, does that mean that trade agreements are agreed by trade envoys and cabinet-level politicians before being presented to the legislature for ratification?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In the US would rat...
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Are Mexican trucks presently allowed beyond a buffer zone around the US southern border?
<p>The US was involved in a long-running NAFTA <a href="http://www2.southeastern.edu/orgs/econjournal/index_files/JIGES%20JUNE%202011%20NAFTA%20and%20the%20U.S.-Mexican%20Trucking%20Dispute.pdf" rel="noreferrer">dispute</a> with Mexico over trucking:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>Although the charter of the North ...
united states mexico transportation
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Are Mexican trucks presently allowed beyond a buffer zone around the US southern border? -- (united states mexico transportation) <p>The US was involved in a long-running NAFTA <a href="http://www2.southeastern.edu/orgs/econjournal/index_files/JIGES%20JUNE%202011%20NAFTA%20and%20the%20U.S.-Mexican%20Trucking%20Dispute....
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Are countries required to reveal intelligence when they use an intelligence to arrest a government official of another country?
<p>Are countries required to reveal intelligence when they use an intelligence to arrest a government official of another country? For example, if the U.S. arrest a Russian diplomat for spying, is the U.S. required to show the intelligence that proves the diplomat was a spy, or the U.S. can do whatever it wants? Is the...
international relations international law intelligence
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Are countries required to reveal intelligence when they use an intelligence to arrest a government official of another country? -- (international relations international law intelligence) <p>Are countries required to reveal intelligence when they use an intelligence to arrest a government official of another country? F...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How is the excise border managed in Ireland?
<p>There is a tax border between Northern Ireland and Ireland for excise.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>By "tax border" I mean a border across which tax is due.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Although there has been a harmonisation effort within the EU for excise, it is is incomplete and only minimum rates are set for member states (<a href="https...
united kingdom taxes borders northern ireland ireland
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How is the excise border managed in Ireland? -- (united kingdom taxes borders northern ireland ireland) <p>There is a tax border between Northern Ireland and Ireland for excise.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>By "tax border" I mean a border across which tax is due.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Although there has been a harmonisation effort within...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Are there countries where impeachment of a president without cause is authorized?
<h2>Background</h2>&#xA;<h3>Presidential v. Parliamentary Systems of Government</h3>&#xA;<p>In parliamentary systems of government, the head of government can be removed any time that the prime minister or premier loses the confidence of a majority of members of parliament for any reason.</p>&#xA;<p>In strong President...
president constitution impeachment comparative politics
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Are there countries where impeachment of a president without cause is authorized? -- (president constitution impeachment comparative politics) <h2>Background</h2>&#xA;<h3>Presidential v. Parliamentary Systems of Government</h3>&#xA;<p>In parliamentary systems of government, the head of government can be removed any tim...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How could the PM prorogue Parliament without the Queen's consent?
<p>In theory, only the Queen can prorogue Parliament: </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The Queen formally prorogues Parliament on the advice of the Privy Council.&#xA; <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/prorogation/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/proroga...
united kingdom brexit parliament constitutional monarchy prorogation
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How could the PM prorogue Parliament without the Queen's consent? -- (united kingdom brexit parliament constitutional monarchy prorogation) <p>In theory, only the Queen can prorogue Parliament: </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The Queen formally prorogues Parliament on the advice of the Privy Council.&#xA; <a href=...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What are the incentives for CFA countries to remain under France's financial umbrella?
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_-ALNwpUo" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_-ALNwpUo</a></p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>It seems that France benefits a lot from having its former colonies rely on France's financial system, but the former colonies don't really seem to derive much benefit at al...
economy international relations france africa
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What are the incentives for CFA countries to remain under France's financial umbrella? -- (economy international relations france africa) <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_-ALNwpUo" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_-ALNwpUo</a></p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>It seems that France benefits a lot...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How does Turkey's purchase of the S-400 anti-air system jeopardize the F-35?
<p>(Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but the roots of it are political.)</p>&#xA;<p>From what I've seen, Turkey's decision to buy the Russian S-400 anti-air system has jeopardized its relationship with its NATO allies, and earlier today the US went further and decided to <a href="https://uk.reuters...
russian federation turkey nato
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How does Turkey's purchase of the S-400 anti-air system jeopardize the F-35? -- (russian federation turkey nato) <p>(Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but the roots of it are political.)</p>&#xA;<p>From what I've seen, Turkey's decision to buy the Russian S-400 anti-air system has jeopardized its re...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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If there's something that implicates the president why is there then a national security issue? (John Dowd)
<p>Here is a transcription of the recently popularized voice mail from John Dowd to Rob Kelner, the attorney of Michael Flynn, from CNN's <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/31/politics/michael-flynn-john-dowd-voicemail/index.html" rel="noreferrer">Transcript released of Flynn voicemail from Trump lawyer showing p...
united states national security
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If there's something that implicates the president why is there then a national security issue? (John Dowd) -- (united states national security) <p>Here is a transcription of the recently popularized voice mail from John Dowd to Rob Kelner, the attorney of Michael Flynn, from CNN's <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Why did Change UK not stand in the Peterborough By-Election?
<p>I've found articles that talk about attempts to set up a <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48218957" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Single Pro-Remain</a> candidate to stand directly against the Brexit party. The linked article makes clear these talks broke down, but doesn't explain why Change UK decided to ...
united kingdom election change uk
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Why did Change UK not stand in the Peterborough By-Election? -- (united kingdom election change uk) <p>I've found articles that talk about attempts to set up a <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48218957" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Single Pro-Remain</a> candidate to stand directly against the Brexit party. ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How many US states still prohibit transportation of alcohol across state lines without a license, even for personal use?
<p>Apparently Ohio still <a href="https://www.columbuscriminalattorney.com/alcohol-offenses/illegal-transportation-alcohol/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">prohibits</a> transportation of alcohol (even for personal use) across its state lines, without a license (&quot;H permit&quot;), while Pennsylvania <a href="https://www...
united states taxes trade us state laws alcohol
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How many US states still prohibit transportation of alcohol across state lines without a license, even for personal use? -- (united states taxes trade us state laws alcohol) <p>Apparently Ohio still <a href="https://www.columbuscriminalattorney.com/alcohol-offenses/illegal-transportation-alcohol/" rel="nofollow norefer...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Are regulatory compliance checks performed within the EU bloc?
<p>The EU controls regulatory alignment for goods to make cross-border trade easier.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>EU countries are not wholly aligned in regulatory standards for all goods.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>For example, the driving side of road vehicles differs between countries.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Are there any checks on goods movement...
european union
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Are regulatory compliance checks performed within the EU bloc? -- (european union) <p>The EU controls regulatory alignment for goods to make cross-border trade easier.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>EU countries are not wholly aligned in regulatory standards for all goods.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>For example, the driving side of road vehicle...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,067
In American Politics, why is the Justice Department under the President?
<p>This may sound like an easy question.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Legislators make laws, the executive executes laws and the judiciary judges laws.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Sounds simple.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I've heard that the Justice Department is under the executive branch. I've also heard that judges and often presidents can make laws t...
united states separation of powers judiciary
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In American Politics, why is the Justice Department under the President? -- (united states separation of powers judiciary) <p>This may sound like an easy question.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Legislators make laws, the executive executes laws and the judiciary judges laws.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Sounds simple.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I've heard ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,085
Are there recesses during the U.N. Security Council?
<p>Are there recesses during the U.N. Security Council? I have watched a dozen of UNSC meetings and none of them had recesses. Is it because most meetings only last a few hours like 3-4 maximum? What happens if the meeting lasts 5-6 hours? Are the people in there expected to stay there throughout the whole thing withou...
united nations procedure
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Are there recesses during the U.N. Security Council? -- (united nations procedure) <p>Are there recesses during the U.N. Security Council? I have watched a dozen of UNSC meetings and none of them had recesses. Is it because most meetings only last a few hours like 3-4 maximum? What happens if the meeting lasts 5-6 hour...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Is it common for judicial branch to add details on laws made by legislative?
<p>In Indonesia, there is an article 112 of drug laws.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p><a href="http://www.flevin.com/id/lgso/translations/JICA%20Mirror/english/4868_UU_35_2009_e.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The article</a> says that simple possession is punished with a minimum of 4 years in prison.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>This is in contr...
law judiciary
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Is it common for judicial branch to add details on laws made by legislative? -- (law judiciary) <p>In Indonesia, there is an article 112 of drug laws.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p><a href="http://www.flevin.com/id/lgso/translations/JICA%20Mirror/english/4868_UU_35_2009_e.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The article</a> says that sim...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How does the standardisation process in the EU work?
<p>According to the EU’s website there are <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/key-players_en" rel="noreferrer">three standardisation bodies</a> officially recognised as suppliers of European Standards: <a href="https://www.cen.eu/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer">CEN</a>, <a href="...
european union international standards
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How does the standardisation process in the EU work? -- (european union international standards) <p>According to the EU’s website there are <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/key-players_en" rel="noreferrer">three standardisation bodies</a> officially recognised as suppliers of Europe...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,095
Do countries use a shared intelligence database at borders?
<p>Is there an internationally-shared police/intelligence database that countries use to permit/deny entry of foreign nationals?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>For example, might France, the UK or the US pool wanted lists incase wanted persons turn-up at international borders?</p>&#xA;
terrorism borders crime national security intelligence
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Do countries use a shared intelligence database at borders? -- (terrorism borders crime national security intelligence) <p>Is there an internationally-shared police/intelligence database that countries use to permit/deny entry of foreign nationals?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>For example, might France, the UK or the US pool wanted...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,104
Does the UK delegate some immigration control to the Republic of Ireland?
<p>Identification is not legally necessary for domestic journeys within the United Kingdom.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Take the following three-legged journey:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ol>&#xA;<li>Fly from a non-EU country to Dublin</li>&#xA;<li>Ride a coach to Belfast </li>&#xA;<li>Sail a ferry to Liverpool</li>&#xA;</ol>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In th...
united kingdom borders ireland
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Does the UK delegate some immigration control to the Republic of Ireland? -- (united kingdom borders ireland) <p>Identification is not legally necessary for domestic journeys within the United Kingdom.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Take the following three-legged journey:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ol>&#xA;<li>Fly from a non-EU country to Dublin...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,105
Is there a radar system monitoring the UK sea borders?
<p>In a private watercraft I have undertaken multi-leg sea journeys to and from the UK via other countries (France, Ireland) without going through any kind of border control.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Are movements of this kind monitored?</p>&#xA;
united kingdom borders
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Is there a radar system monitoring the UK sea borders? -- (united kingdom borders) <p>In a private watercraft I have undertaken multi-leg sea journeys to and from the UK via other countries (France, Ireland) without going through any kind of border control.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Are movements of this kind monitored?</p>&#xA;
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,122
Is there a term for someone whose preferred policies are a mix of left and right?
<p>I, um, know a guy, 'Bob'.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#xA;<li>Bob is in favor of social safety nets and LGBTQ rights (leftist).</li>&#xA;<li>Bob is also very pro-capitalism and in favor of gun rights (rightist).</li>&#xA;</ul>&#xA;&#xA;<p>We have terms in the political discourse like conservative, liberal, progressive, etc. T...
ideology terminology
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Is there a term for someone whose preferred policies are a mix of left and right? -- (ideology terminology) <p>I, um, know a guy, 'Bob'.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#xA;<li>Bob is in favor of social safety nets and LGBTQ rights (leftist).</li>&#xA;<li>Bob is also very pro-capitalism and in favor of gun rights (rightist).</li>&#x...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,126
How was Northern Ireland governed prior to the Belfast Agreement?
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Belfast Agreement</a> sets out the system of governance for Northern Ireland.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>But this agreement was only signed in 1998 and came into force in December 1999.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How was Northern Ireland governed ...
united kingdom northern ireland
1
How was Northern Ireland governed prior to the Belfast Agreement? -- (united kingdom northern ireland) <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Belfast Agreement</a> sets out the system of governance for Northern Ireland.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>But this agreement was only ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,141
Do legislators hold the right of legislative initiative?
<p>The OED definition of legislator is:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body.</p>&#xA;</blockquote>&#xA;&#xA;<p>A semi-colon is not read as an “or” but as an “and.”</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Does this mean a legislator must have the right to formally initiate the law making p...
european union european parliament terminology
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Do legislators hold the right of legislative initiative? -- (european union european parliament terminology) <p>The OED definition of legislator is:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body.</p>&#xA;</blockquote>&#xA;&#xA;<p>A semi-colon is not read as an “or” but as an...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,145
How did the European Union reach the figure of 3% as a maximum allowed deficit?
<p>According to Wikipedia's article about <a href="http://Stability%20and%20Growth%20Pact" rel="noreferrer">Stability and Growth Pact</a>:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The fiscal discipline is ensured by the SGP by requiring each Member&#xA; State, to <strong>implement a fiscal policy aiming for the country to s...
european union budget
1
How did the European Union reach the figure of 3% as a maximum allowed deficit? -- (european union budget) <p>According to Wikipedia's article about <a href="http://Stability%20and%20Growth%20Pact" rel="noreferrer">Stability and Growth Pact</a>:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The fiscal discipline is ensured by the...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,152
What's the deadline for Democratic party primaries candidates for meeting the new debate criteria?
<p>It seems the DNC has <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/05/29/727852195/democratic-presidential-field-will-look-a-lot-smaller-by-september" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tightened the criteria</a> for people to appear in the September debates. But - how long do the candidates have to meet the criteria? Do they need to me...
united states presidential election democratic party democratic primary
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What's the deadline for Democratic party primaries candidates for meeting the new debate criteria? -- (united states presidential election democratic party democratic primary) <p>It seems the DNC has <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/05/29/727852195/democratic-presidential-field-will-look-a-lot-smaller-by-september" re...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,156
What was the Manchin-Toomey Amendment amending?
<p>Wikipedia says this about the Manchin-Toomey Amendment:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The Manchin-Toomey Amendment was a bi-partisan piece of legislation that would require background checks on most private party firearm sales, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey. The amendme...
united states senate guns
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What was the Manchin-Toomey Amendment amending? -- (united states senate guns) <p>Wikipedia says this about the Manchin-Toomey Amendment:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The Manchin-Toomey Amendment was a bi-partisan piece of legislation that would require background checks on most private party firearm sales, spons...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,158
How much bargaining power do countries like Greece have on their debt settlement with rich EU countries?
<p>How much bargaining power do countries like Greece have on their debt settlement with rich EU countries? What are the things they could bargain for in their own interests and what are the things they are unlikely able to bargain for? Do they have any leverage, or can we say that the creditor countries have all the l...
european union international relations international
1
How much bargaining power do countries like Greece have on their debt settlement with rich EU countries? -- (european union international relations international) <p>How much bargaining power do countries like Greece have on their debt settlement with rich EU countries? What are the things they could bargain for in the...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,170
Why are British voters more likely to back the main parties in general elections than in European Parliament elections?
<p>Recently, in the United Kingdom European Union Parliamentary elections, the Brexit Party won the most seats, with 30.5% of the vote. There are claims from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/27/nigel-farage-brexit-party-win-big-wake-up-call-westminster" rel="noreferrer">Nigel Farage</a> and <a hre...
united kingdom election voting european parliament brexit party
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Why are British voters more likely to back the main parties in general elections than in European Parliament elections? -- (united kingdom election voting european parliament brexit party) <p>Recently, in the United Kingdom European Union Parliamentary elections, the Brexit Party won the most seats, with 30.5% of the v...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,183
What countries in the world have legalized both abortion and cannabis?
<p>As far as I am aware, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay#Return_to_democracy_(1984%E2%80%93present)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Uruguay</a> is the only country in the Americas that has legalized both abortion and cannabis:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>Abortion was legalized in 2012, followed by same...
international abortion cannabis legalization
1
What countries in the world have legalized both abortion and cannabis? -- (international abortion cannabis legalization) <p>As far as I am aware, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay#Return_to_democracy_(1984%E2%80%93present)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Uruguay</a> is the only country in the Americas that has ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,189
Are there political reasons why the Chinese government doesn't or is not allowed to buy U.S. stocks?
<p>Are there political reasons why the Chinese government doesn't or is not allowed to buy U.S. stocks? I am asking, because I am wondering why the Chinese government always buy U.S. securities when it could easily buy a SPY ETF and get a better return on its investment than if it were only to buy U.S. bonds.</p>&#xA;
economy international relations international
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Are there political reasons why the Chinese government doesn't or is not allowed to buy U.S. stocks? -- (economy international relations international) <p>Are there political reasons why the Chinese government doesn't or is not allowed to buy U.S. stocks? I am asking, because I am wondering why the Chinese government a...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,190
If Congress discards a state's electoral votes, does it change the number needed for a majority?
<p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">12th Amendment</a>, a majority of "whole number of Electors appointed" is needed to elect a US President or Vice President, or else it's thrown into a contingent election by the House (for Pr...
united states congress presidential election electoral college
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If Congress discards a state's electoral votes, does it change the number needed for a majority? -- (united states congress presidential election electoral college) <p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="noreferrer">12th Amendment</a>, a majo...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,193
In the US, can a former president run again?
<p>In the US, <strong>can a former president run for president again</strong>, at a later time?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Does it matter, whether his first presidency was one or two terms?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Note: This is inspired from the TV Series "Designated Survivor", talking about the Character "Moss". He is a former president...
united states election presidential term election requirements
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In the US, can a former president run again? -- (united states election presidential term election requirements) <p>In the US, <strong>can a former president run for president again</strong>, at a later time?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Does it matter, whether his first presidency was one or two terms?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Note: This i...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,196
Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war?
<p>Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war? Let's say that the U.S. breaks into the Chinese embassy in New York and decides to arrest a criminal whom the Chinese government had given permission to hole up inside the embassy, would the intrusion be considered an act of war and why?</p>&#xA;
law international relations international
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Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war? -- (law international relations international) <p>Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war? Let's say that the U.S. breaks into the Chinese embassy in New York and decides to arrest a criminal whom the Chinese government had given...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,206
Is the U.S. requiring Japan to share their semiconductor patents with the U.S. a case of trade bullying?
<p>The <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3014531/lessons-old-trade-war-china-can-learn-japan-experience" rel="noreferrer">South China Morning Post said</a>: </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>This was followed by a second five-year semiconductor deal in 1991, in&#xA; which Japan agreed to do...
international relations international law international
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Is the U.S. requiring Japan to share their semiconductor patents with the U.S. a case of trade bullying? -- (international relations international law international) <p>The <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3014531/lessons-old-trade-war-china-can-learn-japan-experience" rel="noreferrer">South C...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,207
Why don't countries like Japan just print more money?
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Monetary_Theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Modern Monetary Theory</a> states that a sovereign country will never go bankrupt. It can just print more money.</p>&#xA;<p>Of course, printing more money would lead to inflation.</p>&#xA;<p>But some countries have the opposite ...
economy japan money
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Why don't countries like Japan just print more money? -- (economy japan money) <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Monetary_Theory" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Modern Monetary Theory</a> states that a sovereign country will never go bankrupt. It can just print more money.</p>&#xA;<p>Of course, printing more ...
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Why is "Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation" necessary?
<p>In the US constitutional amendments, it is frequently stated that</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.</p>&#xA;</blockquote>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Why are these clauses necessary? Are there, for example, times when Congress does <em>not</em> have the ...
united states constitution legislation
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Why is "Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation" necessary? -- (united states constitution legislation) <p>In the US constitutional amendments, it is frequently stated that</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislatio...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What are the current battlegrounds for people’s “rights” in the UK?
<p>What are the current progressive battlegrounds for “rights” in the UK?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The reason I ask is that all of the areas I can think of could be said to already be relatively “progressive.”</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#xA;<li>The Abortion Act 1967 makes abortion legal until the end of the 24th week.</li>&#xA;<li>The w...
human rights civil rights
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What are the current battlegrounds for people’s “rights” in the UK? -- (human rights civil rights) <p>What are the current progressive battlegrounds for “rights” in the UK?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The reason I ask is that all of the areas I can think of could be said to already be relatively “progressive.”</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#x...
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Is this proposal by U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to change the composition of the Supreme Court constitutional?
<p>Pete Buttigieg is running as a candidate for the U.S. Democratic Presidential Primary to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee. He recently(-ish) said he was looking into/supportive of a plan that involved adding seats the U.S. Supreme Court.</p>&#xA;<p>This <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/long-shot-2...
united states supreme court judicial independence
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Is this proposal by U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to change the composition of the Supreme Court constitutional? -- (united states supreme court judicial independence) <p>Pete Buttigieg is running as a candidate for the U.S. Democratic Presidential Primary to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee. He ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What's currently blocking the construction of the wall between Mexico and the US?
<p>On February 15, 2019, Donald Trump declared a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Emergency_Concerning_the_Southern_Border_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">National Emergency Concerning the Southern Border</a> of the United States. However as far as I can tell, construction of the actual wall has y...
united states trump wall
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What's currently blocking the construction of the wall between Mexico and the US? -- (united states trump wall) <p>On February 15, 2019, Donald Trump declared a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Emergency_Concerning_the_Southern_Border_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">National Emergency Concerning t...
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How many asylum seekers does the UK admit each year?
<p>How many asylum seekers does the UK admit each year?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How and where are they housed and how do they support themselves?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How many are refused asylum but are not deported?</p>&#xA;
asylum
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How many asylum seekers does the UK admit each year? -- (asylum) <p>How many asylum seekers does the UK admit each year?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How and where are they housed and how do they support themselves?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How many are refused asylum but are not deported?</p>&#xA;
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,250
Difference between a conventional party in a WLD and a Bahraini *society*
<p>A political party in Bahrain is called a <em>society</em>. What are the fundemental differences with political parties in Western Liberal Democracies, in the sense that the word <em>society</em> is used?</p>&#xA;
parties bahrain
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Difference between a conventional party in a WLD and a Bahraini *society* -- (parties bahrain) <p>A political party in Bahrain is called a <em>society</em>. What are the fundemental differences with political parties in Western Liberal Democracies, in the sense that the word <em>society</em> is used?</p>&#xA;
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Does Japan intentionally devalue its exports to the US in exchange for US military protection?
<p>I came across <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42207/why-dont-countries-like-japan-just-print-more-money/42234#42234">this unsourced answer</a> which claims that the Japanese government buys US treasury bonds at a loss to make exports to the US cheap for US consumers in exchange for military pro...
united states international relations trade japan
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Does Japan intentionally devalue its exports to the US in exchange for US military protection? -- (united states international relations trade japan) <p>I came across <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42207/why-dont-countries-like-japan-just-print-more-money/42234#42234">this unsourced answer</a> wh...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can there be a UN resolution to remove a country from the UN Security Council?
<p>Can there be a United Nations (UN) resolution to remove a country from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I am wondering if we can vote a country like France or China out of the UNSC. Is there any rule that forbid such a resolution to be drafted, or is anything possible?</p>&#xA;
international relations international law united nations international unsc
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Can there be a UN resolution to remove a country from the UN Security Council? -- (international relations international law united nations international unsc) <p>Can there be a United Nations (UN) resolution to remove a country from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I am wondering if we can v...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What was the legal basis for the arrest of Gerald Bull by the UN in South Africa?
<p><a href="https://www.damninteresting.com/project-babylon-gerald-bulls-downfall/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.damninteresting.com/project-babylon-gerald-bulls-downfall/</a> lives up to its name, being indeed a damn interesting summary of the career of supergun engineer Gerald Bull.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The one p...
law united nations history south africa
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What was the legal basis for the arrest of Gerald Bull by the UN in South Africa? -- (law united nations history south africa) <p><a href="https://www.damninteresting.com/project-babylon-gerald-bulls-downfall/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.damninteresting.com/project-babylon-gerald-bulls-downfall/</a> lives up...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Is Facebook's Libra a threat to the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency?
<p>Is Facebook's Libra a threat to the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency? I've heard that Libra would diminish the need to hold U.S. dollars and thus diminish the power of the U.S. dollar as less people would hold it to secure their transactions. Is this true?</p>&#xA;
economy international
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Is Facebook's Libra a threat to the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency? -- (economy international) <p>Is Facebook's Libra a threat to the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency? I've heard that Libra would diminish the need to hold U.S. dollars and thus diminish the power of the U.S. dollar as less people would hold it to se...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Have governments used (or currently use) propaganda to undermine health in hostile countries?
<p>Recently, there’s been claims that Russia has been fuelling anti-vaxxer sentiment in the US, and that one of the objectives is to undermine the health of the country - not the political health of the country, but the physical health of its people.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>To be honest, while I don't doubt that Russia has bee...
healthcare propaganda
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Have governments used (or currently use) propaganda to undermine health in hostile countries? -- (healthcare propaganda) <p>Recently, there’s been claims that Russia has been fuelling anti-vaxxer sentiment in the US, and that one of the objectives is to undermine the health of the country - not the political health of ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can the U.S. President pardon a corporation?
<p>The pardon power of the U.S. president is generally characterized as rather unlimited. It says </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>[...] he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.</p>&#xA;</blockquote>&#xA;&#xA;<p>This does not say that ...
united states president pardon
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Can the U.S. President pardon a corporation? -- (united states president pardon) <p>The pardon power of the U.S. president is generally characterized as rather unlimited. It says </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>[...] he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except i...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can the President of the United States actively invest in the stock market?
<p>Can the President of the United States actively invest in the stock market? While I have heard of people often divesting in order to show that they wont profit from the fact they have insider information within the government, I see a lot of politicians still somehow owning stocks and profiteering from their positio...
united states law constitution
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Can the President of the United States actively invest in the stock market? -- (united states law constitution) <p>Can the President of the United States actively invest in the stock market? While I have heard of people often divesting in order to show that they wont profit from the fact they have insider information w...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Separation of the European Single Market and Customs Union
<p>What is the relationship between the European Customs Union and the European Single Market?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Is the Single Market an evolution that encompasses the Customs Union, rather than a stand-alone entity?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I ask because a customs union appears to be a pre-requisite for a single market in order ...
european union
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Separation of the European Single Market and Customs Union -- (european union) <p>What is the relationship between the European Customs Union and the European Single Market?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Is the Single Market an evolution that encompasses the Customs Union, rather than a stand-alone entity?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I ask beca...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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If a country declares war on the United States, does the US Congress need to declare war on them?
<p>In light of the <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/iran-us-drone-shot-down-latest-intl/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">events unfolding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran</a>, I have been curious as to the prospect of war between the two countries. </p>&#xA;&...
united states war iran
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If a country declares war on the United States, does the US Congress need to declare war on them? -- (united states war iran) <p>In light of the <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/iran-us-drone-shot-down-latest-intl/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">events unfolding between the United States of Ame...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can a US president have someone sent to prison?
<p>In an <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48696131" rel="noreferrer">interview at the White House</a> recently, Donald Trump is quoted threatening a journalist with prison time by saying:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>"You can go to prison instead,"</p>&#xA;</blockquote>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Is the presi...
united states president donald trump separation of powers
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Can a US president have someone sent to prison? -- (united states president donald trump separation of powers) <p>In an <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48696131" rel="noreferrer">interview at the White House</a> recently, Donald Trump is quoted threatening a journalist with prison time by saying:</p...
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Does the UK have a written constitution?
<p>Does the UK have a written constitution?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I didn’t think it did, but then I found the following:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#xA;<li><a href="https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_Kingdom_2013.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">United Kingdom's Constitution of 1215 with Amendments through 2013</a> [...
united kingdom constitution
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Does the UK have a written constitution? -- (united kingdom constitution) <p>Does the UK have a written constitution?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I didn’t think it did, but then I found the following:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<ul>&#xA;<li><a href="https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_Kingdom_2013.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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The process of amending a proposed Bill in the UK
<p>In the committee stage of a bill, amendments may be tabled by backbench MPs.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The Deputy Speaker picks from the list of proposed amendments for their debate (and voting on?).</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How are the amendments chosen? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Does this mean that some amendments are ignored? </p>&#xA;&#xA;...
united kingdom legislative process house of commons
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The process of amending a proposed Bill in the UK -- (united kingdom legislative process house of commons) <p>In the committee stage of a bill, amendments may be tabled by backbench MPs.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The Deputy Speaker picks from the list of proposed amendments for their debate (and voting on?).</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can opposition UK MPs defect and support the ruling party or coalition?
<p>The Conservative Party minority Government has a majority of four (I think).</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If the party loses its governing majority, could members from the opposition party resign their whip to stand as independents, and then form part of a new coalition/minority government to compensate for the loss?</p>&#xA;&#x...
united kingdom house of commons
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Can opposition UK MPs defect and support the ruling party or coalition? -- (united kingdom house of commons) <p>The Conservative Party minority Government has a majority of four (I think).</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If the party loses its governing majority, could members from the opposition party resign their whip to stand as in...
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Can MPs stay in a party even after they vote against their own Government?
<p>If an MP votes against, or abstains in a vote of no confidence of their own Government, can they continue to be a member of that party?</p>&#xA;
united kingdom house of commons
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Can MPs stay in a party even after they vote against their own Government? -- (united kingdom house of commons) <p>If an MP votes against, or abstains in a vote of no confidence of their own Government, can they continue to be a member of that party?</p>&#xA;
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,429
Why would a US Senate bill be stuck on 'Introduced' for over a decade?
<p>Why would a Senate bill be stuck on 'Introduced' for over a decade?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>What is required to get it going, whatever that voting outcome may be.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The example I came across (while reading on <em>Catch-22</em>'s author which led to former Senator Jim Webb) is: <a href="https://www.congress.gov...
united states senate
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Why would a US Senate bill be stuck on 'Introduced' for over a decade? -- (united states senate) <p>Why would a Senate bill be stuck on 'Introduced' for over a decade?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>What is required to get it going, whatever that voting outcome may be.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The example I came across (while reading on <em>C...
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Can the UK Prime Minister immediately withdraw the country from the EU without backing from parliament?
<p>Can the UK Prime Minister immediately withdraw the country from the EU without backing from parliament?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I am not asking if this is legal, or if it is possible to do without committing political suicide. Let us assume that the next Prime Minister might be so zealous about Brexit that they would be wil...
united kingdom brexit
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Can the UK Prime Minister immediately withdraw the country from the EU without backing from parliament? -- (united kingdom brexit) <p>Can the UK Prime Minister immediately withdraw the country from the EU without backing from parliament?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I am not asking if this is legal, or if it is possible to do witho...
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How does the opposition to quotas for refugees policies from certain EU countries coexist with the EU "free movement of people inside EU" policies?
<p>As far as I know, the European Union is </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located&#xA; primarily in Europe. The EU has developed an internal single market&#xA; through a standardised system of laws that apply in all member states&#xA; in those matters,...
european union immigration refugees
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How does the opposition to quotas for refugees policies from certain EU countries coexist with the EU "free movement of people inside EU" policies? -- (european union immigration refugees) <p>As far as I know, the European Union is </p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>a political and economic union of 28 member states t...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,443
Why is Japan trying to have a better relationship with Iran?
<p>Why is Japan trying to have a better relationship with Iran? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIS3PoFo-_I" rel="noreferrer">Shinzo Abe has become the first Japanese leader to visit Iran in 40 Years.</a> Is it worth it for Japan to risk alienating the U.S., which is a major ally of Japan? Why does Japan think...
international relations iran geopolitics japan
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Why is Japan trying to have a better relationship with Iran? -- (international relations iran geopolitics japan) <p>Why is Japan trying to have a better relationship with Iran? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIS3PoFo-_I" rel="noreferrer">Shinzo Abe has become the first Japanese leader to visit Iran in 40 Year...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What are the consequences of being in Tier 2 of the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report?
<p>According to <a href="https://www.g4media.ro/romania-retrogradata-in-raportul-departamentului-de-stat-privind-traficul-de-persoane-guvernul-roman-nu-indeplineste-standardele-minime-in-vederea-eradicarii-traficului-de-persoane.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> (Romanian) Romania was "downgraded" in the...
united states romania human trafficking
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What are the consequences of being in Tier 2 of the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report? -- (united states romania human trafficking) <p>According to <a href="https://www.g4media.ro/romania-retrogradata-in-raportul-departamentului-de-stat-privind-traficul-de-persoane-guvernul-roman-nu-indeplineste-stand...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can European countries bypass the EU and make their own individual trade deal with the U.S.?
<p>Can European countries bypass the EU and make their own individual trade deal with the U.S.? I am asking, because for instance Italy decided to join the Belt and Road before other countries meaning that it can make certain economic decisions on its own behalf, is it the case for all economic decisions, because it se...
european union international relations international
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Can European countries bypass the EU and make their own individual trade deal with the U.S.? -- (european union international relations international) <p>Can European countries bypass the EU and make their own individual trade deal with the U.S.? I am asking, because for instance Italy decided to join the Belt and Road...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,509
What prevents a US state from colonizing a smaller state?
<p>Blue state California has a huge population, 39.5 million and urban rents are high. There are 130k homeless people. New York State has another 90k homeless people.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Red state Wyoming has only 500k people, with a 2018 voter turnout of around 200k. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>If the State of California or a group ...
united states freedom of movement
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What prevents a US state from colonizing a smaller state? -- (united states freedom of movement) <p>Blue state California has a huge population, 39.5 million and urban rents are high. There are 130k homeless people. New York State has another 90k homeless people.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Red state Wyoming has only 500k people, ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How far can gerrymandering go?
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering" rel="noreferrer">Gerrymandering</a> can keep a relatively unpopular party in power for longer than it otherwise would be. Assuming the unpopular party becomes even <em>more</em> unpopular, just how unpopular would they need to be before the stratagem of gerryma...
united states parties gerrymandering voting districts
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How far can gerrymandering go? -- (united states parties gerrymandering voting districts) <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering" rel="noreferrer">Gerrymandering</a> can keep a relatively unpopular party in power for longer than it otherwise would be. Assuming the unpopular party becomes even <em>mor...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,516
Do any 2020 Democratic presidential candidates support banning semi-automatic weapons?
<p>In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida last year, there were a lot of calls on the left to ban all semi-automatic weapons. <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2018/11/ban-all-semiautomatic-firearms/" rel="noreferrer">This post</a> is an example of that.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>My question is...
united states presidential election guns democratic party second amendment
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Do any 2020 Democratic presidential candidates support banning semi-automatic weapons? -- (united states presidential election guns democratic party second amendment) <p>In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida last year, there were a lot of calls on the left to ban all semi-automatic weapons. <a hre...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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What effect would a mandatory justification for a proposed bill have on the legislative process?
<p>I'm Brazilian and I'm not aware of any political system where politicians have to justify the bill they're proposing, so, this might be some trivial stuff out there.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Let's suppose you're required to back up your proposition with studies and results expected. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>1) How would that change...
legislative process brazil
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What effect would a mandatory justification for a proposed bill have on the legislative process? -- (legislative process brazil) <p>I'm Brazilian and I'm not aware of any political system where politicians have to justify the bill they're proposing, so, this might be some trivial stuff out there.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Let's ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Is organizing "piggybacked" referendums something unusual in EU?
<p>Romanians were also called to vote for a referendum when voting for EU Parliament elections in 2019. However, the <a href="https://www.romaniajournal.ro/politics/fm-melescanu-refuses-to-assume-responsibility-over-romanians-failing-to-vote-in-diaspora/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">organizing for diaspora voting was ver...
election european union referendum
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Is organizing "piggybacked" referendums something unusual in EU? -- (election european union referendum) <p>Romanians were also called to vote for a referendum when voting for EU Parliament elections in 2019. However, the <a href="https://www.romaniajournal.ro/politics/fm-melescanu-refuses-to-assume-responsibility-over...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How do Russians [especially Russian Muslims] understand Putin's disapproval of 'multiculturalism'?
<p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48795764" rel="noreferrer">BBC has reported</a> that, at the G20 summit, Russia's president Vladimir Putin remarked that liberalism is obsolete. Which should be no surprise to anyone. The curious part of this criticism of western 'liberalism' is that Putin's dis...
russian federation liberalism nationalism
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How do Russians [especially Russian Muslims] understand Putin's disapproval of 'multiculturalism'? -- (russian federation liberalism nationalism) <p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48795764" rel="noreferrer">BBC has reported</a> that, at the G20 summit, Russia's president Vladimir Putin remarked th...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
42,530
How would one prevent political gerrymandering?
<p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42504/what-election-rules-and-voting-rights-are-guaranteed-by-the-us-constitution">this question</a> and it's answers.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>With the recent Supreme Court ruling that punts on the issue of political gerrymandering to the individual States, t...
united states gerrymandering first past the post
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How would one prevent political gerrymandering? -- (united states gerrymandering first past the post) <p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42504/what-election-rules-and-voting-rights-are-guaranteed-by-the-us-constitution">this question</a> and it's answers.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>With the recen...
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What happens if a country does not abide by WTO rules?
<p>I've read a few articles lately about Brexit (for example <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/28/no-deal-brexit-boris-johnson-jeremy-hunt" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one at The Guardian</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-45112872" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one at the BBC</a...
united kingdom brexit wto tariffs
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What happens if a country does not abide by WTO rules? -- (united kingdom brexit wto tariffs) <p>I've read a few articles lately about Brexit (for example <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/28/no-deal-brexit-boris-johnson-jeremy-hunt" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one at The Guardian</a> and <...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Can an Indian President/Prime Minister send someone to jail without filing a case?
<p>I'm learning Democratic Politics in 9th Grade. I had this doubt for a long time.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p><strong>Can an Indian President/Prime Minister send someone to jail without filing a case?</strong></p>&#xA;
president india prime minister
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Can an Indian President/Prime Minister send someone to jail without filing a case? -- (president india prime minister) <p>I'm learning Democratic Politics in 9th Grade. I had this doubt for a long time.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p><strong>Can an Indian President/Prime Minister send someone to jail without filing a case?</strong></...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Would switching to a proportionate House require a constitutional amendment?
<h3>A hopefully not-too-long not-too-short background</h3>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The bicameral legislature of the USA occurred as an early compromise among its founding fathers, between those who believed in individual ownership of governance [where comparatively more power ends up vested in more-populous regions] and those who ...
united states constitution voting systems house of representatives
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Would switching to a proportionate House require a constitutional amendment? -- (united states constitution voting systems house of representatives) <h3>A hopefully not-too-long not-too-short background</h3>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The bicameral legislature of the USA occurred as an early compromise among its founding fathers, bet...
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Why is China trying to develop Africa?
<p>Kishore Mahbubani, a scholar on government policy, <a href="https://youtu.be/lcAdFKsdweU?t=1878" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claimed (YouTube link)</a> that China is trying to develop Africa more than any other country. What benefits would China gain by developing Africa geopolitically? </p>&#xA;
china geopolitics africa
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Why is China trying to develop Africa? -- (china geopolitics africa) <p>Kishore Mahbubani, a scholar on government policy, <a href="https://youtu.be/lcAdFKsdweU?t=1878" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claimed (YouTube link)</a> that China is trying to develop Africa more than any other country. What benefits would China gain...
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How are decisions taken in the European Council?
<p>The European Council sets the impetus of the EU.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Treaty change is made here too.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How are decisions taken in the European Council? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Is it unanimity?</p>&#xA;
european union european council
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How are decisions taken in the European Council? -- (european union european council) <p>The European Council sets the impetus of the EU.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Treaty change is made here too.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>How are decisions taken in the European Council? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Is it unanimity?</p>&#xA;
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Why is Manfred Weber being opposed to as the next head of the European Commission?
<p>Per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/30/anti-brexit-anglophile-frans-timmermans-tipped-succeed-juncker-eu" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>Frans Timmermans, a self-confessed anglophile who is fluent in seven&#xA; languages, appears to be in pole position to h...
european union european parliament european council european commission
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Why is Manfred Weber being opposed to as the next head of the European Commission? -- (european union european parliament european council european commission) <p>Per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/30/anti-brexit-anglophile-frans-timmermans-tipped-succeed-juncker-eu" rel="noreferrer">this article</...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Does the North Korea Kim Jong Un have an heir?
<p>Does the North Korean leader have an heir apparent for his successor? I think he was hidden even during his studies in Switzerland. Is there any heir apparent?</p>&#xA;
north korea succession
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Does the North Korea Kim Jong Un have an heir? -- (north korea succession) <p>Does the North Korean leader have an heir apparent for his successor? I think he was hidden even during his studies in Switzerland. Is there any heir apparent?</p>&#xA;
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Contributing to a candidate as a Foreign National US Resident?
<p>I'm not sure if this is the correct exchange to be posting this question, so apologies if this is not the right place.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I'm a US Resident, currently on a H-1B. I'm not a Green Card holder or a US National. I'm attempting to contribute to a candidate for the 2020 election but on the donation webpage, I...
united states campaign finance
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Contributing to a candidate as a Foreign National US Resident? -- (united states campaign finance) <p>I'm not sure if this is the correct exchange to be posting this question, so apologies if this is not the right place.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I'm a US Resident, currently on a H-1B. I'm not a Green Card holder or a US Nationa...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Who are the police in Hong Kong?
<p>The current protests in Hong Kong have set me wondering where the police force are recruited from. Are they people who grew up in HK, or have they been bought in from mainland China?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I ask because a standard imperialist tactic is to enforce your rule on province X using police or troops from province...
police hong kong
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Who are the police in Hong Kong? -- (police hong kong) <p>The current protests in Hong Kong have set me wondering where the police force are recruited from. Are they people who grew up in HK, or have they been bought in from mainland China?</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I ask because a standard imperialist tactic is to enforce your ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Seeking political asylum in a country after being refused in another
<p>What's the case of someone who sought asylum in a European country and got rejected, then moved to another European country and applied again. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Based Dublin Regulation the person will have their fingerprints checked against an EU database, then they will contact the first country that processed their...
european union immigration asylum
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Seeking political asylum in a country after being refused in another -- (european union immigration asylum) <p>What's the case of someone who sought asylum in a European country and got rejected, then moved to another European country and applied again. </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Based Dublin Regulation the person will have thei...
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Why did EU sign a free-trade deal with Vietnam?
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-vietnam-trade/vietnam-eu-sign-landmark-free-trade-deal-idUSKCN1TV0CJ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reuters</a>, The European Union has signed a free trade deal with Vietnam:</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The European Union signed a landmark free trade dea...
european union trade vietnam
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Why did EU sign a free-trade deal with Vietnam? -- (european union trade vietnam) <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-vietnam-trade/vietnam-eu-sign-landmark-free-trade-deal-idUSKCN1TV0CJ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reuters</a>, The European Union has signed a free trade deal with Vietnam:</p>&...
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What is the rationale of not allowing dual citizenship?
<p>Recently a friend of mine that lives in Spain told me that he and his wife must renounce their citizenship if they want to be granted Spanish citizenship. This is confirmed by <a href="https://www.dualcitizenship.com/free-consultation/spain.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> and by <a href="https://en.wikipedia...
citizenship spain
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What is the rationale of not allowing dual citizenship? -- (citizenship spain) <p>Recently a friend of mine that lives in Spain told me that he and his wife must renounce their citizenship if they want to be granted Spanish citizenship. This is confirmed by <a href="https://www.dualcitizenship.com/free-consultation/spa...
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What does this Boris Johnson article mean? How we can interpret it?
<p>Recently, Boris Johnson wrote an article in response to Putin's speech about liberalism: <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/30/will-prove-vladimir-putin-wrong-leaving-eu-october-31/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/30/will-prove-vladimir-putin-wrong-leaving-e...
united kingdom brexit russian federation media boris johnson
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What does this Boris Johnson article mean? How we can interpret it? -- (united kingdom brexit russian federation media boris johnson) <p>Recently, Boris Johnson wrote an article in response to Putin's speech about liberalism: <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/30/will-prove-vladimir-putin-wrong-leavi...
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What happens if the Sino-British Joint Declaration is violated?
<p>Recently there've been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Hong_Kong_anti-extradition_bill_protests" rel="noreferrer">mass protests in Hong Kong</a> over a proposed bill that would allow extradition of fugitives from Hong Kong to China. The proposed bill is seen as a sign that the "One country, two systems" ...
united kingdom china hong kong
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What happens if the Sino-British Joint Declaration is violated? -- (united kingdom china hong kong) <p>Recently there've been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Hong_Kong_anti-extradition_bill_protests" rel="noreferrer">mass protests in Hong Kong</a> over a proposed bill that would allow extradition of fugitiv...
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What are the consequences for a developed nation to not accept any refugees?
<p>What are the consequences for a <strong>developed nation</strong> to not accept any refugees? Are there grave consequences for not accepting any refugees? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>I am asking, because almost every country on the planet accepts refugees as if they were forced to do so, yet I don't see any law that forces any...
international relations international law international refugees
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What are the consequences for a developed nation to not accept any refugees? -- (international relations international law international refugees) <p>What are the consequences for a <strong>developed nation</strong> to not accept any refugees? Are there grave consequences for not accepting any refugees? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<...
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Who limits the euro issued in each eurozone country?
<p>In my understanding each member of eurozone prints their own euro. How was it decided how much euro will be printed by each country per year? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Also, for weak eurozone countries, what is preventing them from printing more euro and diluting its value without the permission of eurozone money policy make...
european union money euro money supply
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Who limits the euro issued in each eurozone country? -- (european union money euro money supply) <p>In my understanding each member of eurozone prints their own euro. How was it decided how much euro will be printed by each country per year? </p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>Also, for weak eurozone countries, what is preventing them fr...
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Why does Trump want a citizenship question on the census?
<p>President Trump has recently stated that he may issue an executive order to place a question on the 2020 Census about US residents' citizenship status.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>This comes after the Supreme Court has already issued a ruling that the Commerce Department's stated reasoning behind including the question was unco...
united states donald trump republican party illegal immigration citizenship
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Why does Trump want a citizenship question on the census? -- (united states donald trump republican party illegal immigration citizenship) <p>President Trump has recently stated that he may issue an executive order to place a question on the 2020 Census about US residents' citizenship status.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>This comes...
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Why won't the U.S. sign a peace treaty with North Korea?
<p>Why won't the U.S. sign a peace treaty with North Korea? Is there a reason why it wasn't done sometimes after the cease fire? What was the purpose of not signing a peace treaty with North Korea if the U.S. was no longer interested in invading North Korea?</p>&#xA;
united states north korea geopolitics peace treaty
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Why won't the U.S. sign a peace treaty with North Korea? -- (united states north korea geopolitics peace treaty) <p>Why won't the U.S. sign a peace treaty with North Korea? Is there a reason why it wasn't done sometimes after the cease fire? What was the purpose of not signing a peace treaty with North Korea if the U.S...
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If drug prices are much higher in US, and the US government prohibits import, why not just import online for all personal uses?
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/29964/if-medication-prices-in-the-us-are-higher-than-in-other-countries-why-not-impor">If medication prices in the US are higher than in other countries, why not import from there?</a></p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>This is a natural extension of this question.</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>...
united states drugs capitalism
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If drug prices are much higher in US, and the US government prohibits import, why not just import online for all personal uses? -- (united states drugs capitalism) <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/29964/if-medication-prices-in-the-us-are-higher-than-in-other-countries-why-not-impor">If medicatio...
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Did right-wing politician Franz Josef Strauss ever explain why he gave a 3 billion loan to East Germany in 1983?
<p>Economist Manfred Melzer described East Germany's economy in the 1980s like this (1):</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The economy performed fairly well in the first half of the 1980's, raising exports while conserving raw materials. But in the second half, where the demand has shifted to higher-quality technologi...
international germany history
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Did right-wing politician Franz Josef Strauss ever explain why he gave a 3 billion loan to East Germany in 1983? -- (international germany history) <p>Economist Manfred Melzer described East Germany's economy in the 1980s like this (1):</p>&#xA;&#xA;<blockquote>&#xA; <p>The economy performed fairly well in the first h...
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Is there a strong legal guarantee that the U.S. can give to another country that it won't attack them?
<p>Is there a strong legal guarantee that the U.S. can give to another country that it won't attack them? I think because U.S. policy tends to drastically change every time the administration changes, some countries are reluctant to come to any sort of peace agreement with the U.S. I am talking about countries like Nor...
united states international relations international law geopolitics
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Is there a strong legal guarantee that the U.S. can give to another country that it won't attack them? -- (united states international relations international law geopolitics) <p>Is there a strong legal guarantee that the U.S. can give to another country that it won't attack them? I think because U.S. policy tends to d...
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Why won't the U.S. move more rapidly towards modernizing its army?
<p>Why won't the U.S. move more rapidly towards modernizing its army? By that, I mean why, for instance, the U.S. won't replace conventional fighter jets with attack drones and replace big and inefficient aircraft carriers with carriers specifically made to carry drones? Is there any reason they seem to be reluctant to...
united states military
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Why won't the U.S. move more rapidly towards modernizing its army? -- (united states military) <p>Why won't the U.S. move more rapidly towards modernizing its army? By that, I mean why, for instance, the U.S. won't replace conventional fighter jets with attack drones and replace big and inefficient aircraft carriers wi...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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When I register for voting in Massachusets with a telephone number on the "Do Not Call" registry, do I have to check the "unlisted phone number" box?
<h2>Background</h2>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In March 2003, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Do_Not_Call_Registry" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Do Not Call registry</a> was signed into law by president George W. Bush. This law allowed the FTC to create a voluntary registry of phone numbers whereby <a href="https://...
united states us state laws executive voting registration
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When I register for voting in Massachusets with a telephone number on the "Do Not Call" registry, do I have to check the "unlisted phone number" box? -- (united states us state laws executive voting registration) <h2>Background</h2>&#xA;&#xA;<p>In March 2003, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Do_Not_C...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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How to poll on a budget
<p>I would like to conduct a study examining the correlation between the Democratic candidates people support (and the policies these people espouse) and the positions of the candidates themselves (based on voting records, public discussions, etc.). My issue is finding a platform/mechanism that would enable to conduct ...
polling
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How to poll on a budget -- (polling) <p>I would like to conduct a study examining the correlation between the Democratic candidates people support (and the policies these people espouse) and the positions of the candidates themselves (based on voting records, public discussions, etc.). My issue is finding a platform/me...
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Why does the US seem to have a rather low economic interest in Africa?
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42565/why-is-china-trying-to-develop-africa">This question</a> shows us the increasing economic interest of China in the African continent. Indeed <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta-political/files/soteu2018-factsheet-africa-europe_en.pdf" rel="n...
united states geopolitics africa
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Why does the US seem to have a rather low economic interest in Africa? -- (united states geopolitics africa) <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42565/why-is-china-trying-to-develop-africa">This question</a> shows us the increasing economic interest of China in the African continent. Indeed <a href...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Is anyone advocating the promotion of homosexuality in UK schools?
<p>There appears to be a line of argument used by a vocal minority that children should not be educated about homosexuality (and, I suppose, non-binary gender identities) because the proposals are to "promote that lifestyle" (or words to that effect).</p>&#xA;&#xA;<p>The people using this line of argument are often ove...
united kingdom education lgbt+
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Is anyone advocating the promotion of homosexuality in UK schools? -- (united kingdom education lgbt+) <p>There appears to be a line of argument used by a vocal minority that children should not be educated about homosexuality (and, I suppose, non-binary gender identities) because the proposals are to "promote that lif...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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On what principle did UK seize an Iranian oil tanker? Is there no right of passage for third countries?
<p>In July 2019, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/04/royal-marines-gibraltar-tanker-oil-syria-eu-sanctions" rel="noreferrer">United Kingdom seized an oil tanker carrying oil from Iran to Syria</a>. Reportedly, this is to enforce EU sanctions against Syria. But neither Iran nor Syria are members...
european union syria iran sanctions
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On what principle did UK seize an Iranian oil tanker? Is there no right of passage for third countries? -- (european union syria iran sanctions) <p>In July 2019, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/04/royal-marines-gibraltar-tanker-oil-syria-eu-sanctions" rel="noreferrer">United Kingdom seized an oi...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Could the US President force Britain to recall Ambassador Kim Darroch?
<p>A few days ago, a leak revealed that in cables sent to London, U.K Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch described Trump's administration as "inept," "insecure" and "incompetent". <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/06/politics/uk-ambassador-cables-donald-trump/index.html?ref=hvper.com" rel="noreferrer">CNN</...
united states united kingdom donald trump diplomacy
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Could the US President force Britain to recall Ambassador Kim Darroch? -- (united states united kingdom donald trump diplomacy) <p>A few days ago, a leak revealed that in cables sent to London, U.K Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch described Trump's administration as "inept," "insecure" and "incompetent". <a ...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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If the U.S. government eliminates private health insurance, how would it deal with the shareholders of private insurance companies?
<p>If the U.S. government eliminates private health insurance, how would it be going to deal with the shareholders of private insurance companies? Would it reach some form of deal and what kind of deal? What would the process involved in transitioning from the current system to a completely public healthcare system inc...
united states law
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If the U.S. government eliminates private health insurance, how would it deal with the shareholders of private insurance companies? -- (united states law) <p>If the U.S. government eliminates private health insurance, how would it be going to deal with the shareholders of private insurance companies? Would it reach som...
habedi/stack-exchange-dataset
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Why does the U.S. tolerate foreign influence from Saudi Arabia and Israel on its domestic policies while not tolerating that from China or Russia?
<p>Why does the U.S. tolerate foreign influence from Saudi Arabia and Israel on its domestic policies while not tolerating that from China or Russia? Is there a reason for this? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Israel_Public_Affairs_Committee" rel="noreferrer">AIPAC</a> is known to be one of the biggest ...
united states election lobbying
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Why does the U.S. tolerate foreign influence from Saudi Arabia and Israel on its domestic policies while not tolerating that from China or Russia? -- (united states election lobbying) <p>Why does the U.S. tolerate foreign influence from Saudi Arabia and Israel on its domestic policies while not tolerating that from Chi...
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