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44,359 | Is there a contingency for Royal assent if the sovereign is unable to fulfil their duties in a timely manner | <p>[I'm going to use the current Brexit example, but my question extends to other similar circumstances]</p>

<p>Certain situation require a bill be made into law in a timely manner, as with the blocking of no deal Brexit (if it isn't blocked before the current deadline for Brexit, the bill becomes pointless).... | united kingdom constitutional monarchy | 1 | Is there a contingency for Royal assent if the sovereign is unable to fulfil their duties in a timely manner -- (united kingdom constitutional monarchy)
<p>[I'm going to use the current Brexit example, but my question extends to other similar circumstances]</p>

<p>Certain situation require a bill be made into... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,364 | Why is China the only country that build infrastructure for natural resources rights? | <p>Why is China the only country that build infrastructure for natural resources rights?</p>

<p><a href="https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/30639/dpz6.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/30639/dpz6.pdf?sequence=1&isAll... | economy china international geopolitics | 1 | Why is China the only country that build infrastructure for natural resources rights? -- (economy china international geopolitics)
<p>Why is China the only country that build infrastructure for natural resources rights?</p>

<p><a href="https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/30639/dpz6.pdf?sequence=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,371 | Could EU join the Eurasian Economic Union? | <p>I am sort of interested in political (and economic) possibilities of the EU joining the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Economic_Union" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Eurasian Economic Union</a>.</p>

<p>This is of course sort of an alternative to Russia joining EU as was asked about in <a href="h... | european union russian federation | 1 | Could EU join the Eurasian Economic Union? -- (european union russian federation)
<p>I am sort of interested in political (and economic) possibilities of the EU joining the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Economic_Union" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Eurasian Economic Union</a>.</p>

<p>This is of c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,376 | Can a country prevent another country from having access to its scientific infrastructure? | <p><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/55967145/a_3A100301651551420180305-1337-h7mebg.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/55967145/a_3A100301651551420180305-1337-h7mebg.pdf</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>The Japanese have often been critici... | law international law international | 1 | Can a country prevent another country from having access to its scientific infrastructure? -- (law international law international)
<p><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/55967145/a_3A100301651551420180305-1337-h7mebg.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/55... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,383 | Brexit - What was the question that the Referendum answered? | <p>In Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought comes up with the answer to the question of 'Life, the Universe, and Everything', which is 42. It then says the that the answer seems meaningless because the beings who instructed it never actually knew what the Question was.</p>

<p>In the Brex... | united kingdom brexit referendum | 1 | Brexit - What was the question that the Referendum answered? -- (united kingdom brexit referendum)
<p>In Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought comes up with the answer to the question of 'Life, the Universe, and Everything', which is 42. It then says the that the answer seems meaningless because ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,390 | For how long could UK opposition parties prevent new elections? | <p>The UK government right now is nowhere close to having the majority of seats. They really need new elections, which at the moment IMO are not in the interest of the opposition. </p>

<p>If the government really wants new elections, and the opposition doesn't, for how long could the opposition with a 20 seat ... | united kingdom brexit election requirements | 1 | For how long could UK opposition parties prevent new elections? -- (united kingdom brexit election requirements)
<p>The UK government right now is nowhere close to having the majority of seats. They really need new elections, which at the moment IMO are not in the interest of the opposition. </p>

<p>If the gov... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,393 | Can Boris Johnson prorogue parliament again, after it reconvenes? | <p>Assuming Parliament won't grant on Monday the early general elections that Johnson wants, could he send the Parliament on a much longer vacation using prorogation again? E.g. could he prorogue Parliament until, say, February?</p>
 | united kingdom parliament prorogation | 1 | Can Boris Johnson prorogue parliament again, after it reconvenes? -- (united kingdom parliament prorogation)
<p>Assuming Parliament won't grant on Monday the early general elections that Johnson wants, could he send the Parliament on a much longer vacation using prorogation again? E.g. could he prorogue Parliament unti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,405 | Is there any study linking ignorance to political preference? | <p>I was talking with a friend of mine and we got to a realisation that ignorant people (those uneducated) tend to look for the politicians of a specific side of the political spectrum in contrast to the intellectual people (those educated) which instead prefer the other side.</p>

<p>I was wondering if there i... | political theory political research political science | 1 | Is there any study linking ignorance to political preference? -- (political theory political research political science)
<p>I was talking with a friend of mine and we got to a realisation that ignorant people (those uneducated) tend to look for the politicians of a specific side of the political spectrum in contrast to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,410 | Could the government trigger by-elections to regain a majority? | <p>The Conservative government has both had defectors and removed the whip from plenty of candidates in the past weeks. The opposition now has a majority.</p>

<p>Since the opposition is stopping the government from running a snap election, could the government force by-elections for all those who have changed ... | united kingdom election brexit | 1 | Could the government trigger by-elections to regain a majority? -- (united kingdom election brexit)
<p>The Conservative government has both had defectors and removed the whip from plenty of candidates in the past weeks. The opposition now has a majority.</p>

<p>Since the opposition is stopping the government f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,414 | Why do some states in India have a unicameral legislature and some have a Bicameral one? | <p>I recently learnt that some states in India have a <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicameralism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Bicameral</a> legislature whereas some others have a <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicameralism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Unicameral</a> legislature. Why is this so?</p>&#... | india state legislatures legislature | 1 | Why do some states in India have a unicameral legislature and some have a Bicameral one? -- (india state legislatures legislature)
<p>I recently learnt that some states in India have a <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicameralism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Bicameral</a> legislature whereas some others have a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,416 | US trade war with China: what is in total with trade balance for today? | <p>Trade war between US and China lasts nearly since Trump's election. One of claimed goals was to shorten US trade deficite.</p>

<p>There is a hoard of different news and bright claims about trade war, but what is in total? Was deficite shortened and how much, if so?</p>

<p>I'm really lost in all inf... | united states donald trump economy china trade | 1 | US trade war with China: what is in total with trade balance for today? -- (united states donald trump economy china trade)
<p>Trade war between US and China lasts nearly since Trump's election. One of claimed goals was to shorten US trade deficite.</p>

<p>There is a hoard of different news and bright claims a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,422 | Controversial significance of Pawnbrokers Bill 1964 to Seanad Éireann | <p>According to Wikipedia, the Seanad Éireann has only twice rejected a bill only to be overridden by the Dáil.</p>

<p>The first case concerned electoral reform which it's easy to imagine might divide houses.</p>

<p>The second, though, was the Pawnbrokers Act 1964. Skimming the legislation it seems to... | ireland | 1 | Controversial significance of Pawnbrokers Bill 1964 to Seanad Éireann -- (ireland)
<p>According to Wikipedia, the Seanad Éireann has only twice rejected a bill only to be overridden by the Dáil.</p>

<p>The first case concerned electoral reform which it's easy to imagine might divide houses.</p>

<p>The... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,426 | Exact Brexit date and consequences | <p>If we consider Brexit to take place on 31 October 2019 as planned, does that mean this day would be the <em>last day for the United Kingdom being still part of the EU</em>, or does it mean from that day the UK would <em>no longer be part of the EU</em>? Or in other words, would the final leave take place just at 1st... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Exact Brexit date and consequences -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>If we consider Brexit to take place on 31 October 2019 as planned, does that mean this day would be the <em>last day for the United Kingdom being still part of the EU</em>, or does it mean from that day the UK would <em>no longer be part of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,433 | Honourable versus Right Honourable Members | <p>I heard John Bercow, the <s>current</s> former Speaker of the British House of Commons, often talk to "the Honourable and Right Honourable Members of Parliament".</p>
<p>Can somebody please explain to me the difference between these two terms? Is it a kind of "special honour" to be called &qu... | united kingdom house of commons speaker | 1 | Honourable versus Right Honourable Members -- (united kingdom house of commons speaker)
<p>I heard John Bercow, the <s>current</s> former Speaker of the British House of Commons, often talk to "the Honourable and Right Honourable Members of Parliament".</p>
<p>Can somebody please explain to me the differe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,436 | Is May’s deal still on the table? | <p>These last weeks have been a firework of Brexit news in the UK and among others led to at least <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/09/05/michael-gove-says-would-vote-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-returned/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">one politician (Michael Gove) admitting he would vote for May’s deal if i... | united kingdom brexit procedure | 1 | Is May’s deal still on the table? -- (united kingdom brexit procedure)
<p>These last weeks have been a firework of Brexit news in the UK and among others led to at least <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/09/05/michael-gove-says-would-vote-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-returned/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,448 | Can Johnson take a gamble: refuse to apply for an extension, go to jail and help the Tories win the election and release him? | <p>If Johnson refused to apply for an extension and went to jail, he would probably become a "no-deal martyr" for hardline Brexiteers, which would motivate them and increase the chances of no-deal Brexit supporters winning majority in the next election (which is going to happen soon no matter what).</p>

<p>Wou... | united kingdom brexit boris johnson | 1 | Can Johnson take a gamble: refuse to apply for an extension, go to jail and help the Tories win the election and release him? -- (united kingdom brexit boris johnson)
<p>If Johnson refused to apply for an extension and went to jail, he would probably become a "no-deal martyr" for hardline Brexiteers, which would motiva... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,453 | Who are the violent people seen in news about Hong Kong protests? | <p>The news about the protests in Hong Kong are very mixed, and range from information about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiMZA1OUzUc" rel="noreferrer">very peaceful</a> to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BztiwW-2pTE" rel="noreferrer">clearly violent</a> events. Has there been any attempt to find o... | hong kong | 1 | Who are the violent people seen in news about Hong Kong protests? -- (hong kong)
<p>The news about the protests in Hong Kong are very mixed, and range from information about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiMZA1OUzUc" rel="noreferrer">very peaceful</a> to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BztiwW-2pTE" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,458 | How many royal pardons vs statutory pardons have been granted in the UK in recent times? | <p>Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_prerogative_of_mercy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">says</a> without citing a source:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The royal pardon can be contrasted with the statutory pardon, which is a pardon issued through an Act of Parliament or an Order-in-Council. The s... | united kingdom pardon | 1 | How many royal pardons vs statutory pardons have been granted in the UK in recent times? -- (united kingdom pardon)
<p>Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_prerogative_of_mercy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">says</a> without citing a source:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The royal pardon can be contr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
44,459 | What officially disallows US presidents from driving? | <p>Why can’t the US president drive, officially? Or is it not official? What steps could be taken to allow this action. </p>
 | united states president | 1 | What officially disallows US presidents from driving? -- (united states president)
<p>Why can’t the US president drive, officially? Or is it not official? What steps could be taken to allow this action. </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,467 | What jurisdiction do Scottish courts have over the Westminster parliament? | <p>What jurisdiction do the Scottish courts have to declare the suspension of the Westminster parliament is illegal? Since the Scots and English legal systems are different, and nobody has suspended the Scottish Parliament, why wasn't the matter taken through the English courts?</p>
 | united kingdom parliament scotland judiciary | 1 | What jurisdiction do Scottish courts have over the Westminster parliament? -- (united kingdom parliament scotland judiciary)
<p>What jurisdiction do the Scottish courts have to declare the suspension of the Westminster parliament is illegal? Since the Scots and English legal systems are different, and nobody has suspen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,469 | Federalist 57 suggests voting open to everyone in the early republic? | <p>I recently read The Accessible Federalist by Adam Seagrave (a great resource to avoid archaic English).</p>
<p>In the Federalist 57, I came upon something interesting. James Madison appears to have been advertising that anyone would be able to vote in the new republic! Perhaps it was implied that slaves would no... | united states constitution voting history | 1 | Federalist 57 suggests voting open to everyone in the early republic? -- (united states constitution voting history)
<p>I recently read The Accessible Federalist by Adam Seagrave (a great resource to avoid archaic English).</p>
<p>In the Federalist 57, I came upon something interesting. James Madison appears to hav... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,475 | What explanation do proponents of a Scotland-NI bridge give for it breaking Brexit impasse? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.channel4.com/news/exclusive-johnson-considering-building-bridge-between-scotland-and-northern-ireland" rel="noreferrer">Channel 4</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The DUP, the party supporting the Conservatives in Parliament, believes a bridge [between Scotland and Northern I... | united kingdom brexit borders northern ireland | 1 | What explanation do proponents of a Scotland-NI bridge give for it breaking Brexit impasse? -- (united kingdom brexit borders northern ireland)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.channel4.com/news/exclusive-johnson-considering-building-bridge-between-scotland-and-northern-ireland" rel="noreferrer">Channel 4</a>:</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,483 | Mandate or Mission Statement of US Space Command | <p>In August of 2019, the re-establishment of the <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2019/08/29/trump-s-dream-space-force-moves-one-step-closer-reality?mini=2019-07" rel="nofollow noreferrer">US Space Command</a>. While I understand that this a unified force command under the US Strategic Command at the Pentagon, what is ... | united states space | 1 | Mandate or Mission Statement of US Space Command -- (united states space)
<p>In August of 2019, the re-establishment of the <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2019/08/29/trump-s-dream-space-force-moves-one-step-closer-reality?mini=2019-07" rel="nofollow noreferrer">US Space Command</a>. While I understand that this a unif... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,487 | Why won't the U.S. government end all fuel subsidies? | <p><a href="https://www.nrdc.org/experts/danielle-droitsch/time-us-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies" rel="noreferrer">https://www.nrdc.org/experts/danielle-droitsch/time-us-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A new study, the G7 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Scorecard, measured the US
 against other G7... | united states geopolitics lobbying | 1 | Why won't the U.S. government end all fuel subsidies? -- (united states geopolitics lobbying)
<p><a href="https://www.nrdc.org/experts/danielle-droitsch/time-us-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies" rel="noreferrer">https://www.nrdc.org/experts/danielle-droitsch/time-us-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies</a></p>

<blockquote>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,496 | Why is mobile data so expensive in Cyprus? | <p>A few days ago a relative who lives in Cyprus told me that mobile data is very expensive in Cyprus and that, as he is not living in a city, has to rely on an ADSL connection.</p>

<p><a href="https://in-cyprus.com/mobile-data-in-cyprus-among-most-expensive-in-world/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a... | economy cyprus | 1 | Why is mobile data so expensive in Cyprus? -- (economy cyprus)
<p>A few days ago a relative who lives in Cyprus told me that mobile data is very expensive in Cyprus and that, as he is not living in a city, has to rely on an ADSL connection.</p>

<p><a href="https://in-cyprus.com/mobile-data-in-cyprus-among-most... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,497 | What was redacted in the Yellowhammer report? (Point 15) | <p>The UK government has released a <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/831199/20190802_Latest_Yellowhammer_Planning_assumptions_CDL.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">redacted copy</a> of the Yellowhammer report.</p>

<p>Leaving aside the legalit... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What was redacted in the Yellowhammer report? (Point 15) -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The UK government has released a <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/831199/20190802_Latest_Yellowhammer_Planning_assumptions_CDL.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">red... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,505 | Are there international legal underpinnings to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018? | <p>The <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/pdfs/ukpga_20180016_en.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018</a> encodes the mechanism for UK withdrawal from the EU.</p>

<p>But given that it required agreement from the EU (did it), does it also have a treaty component,... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Are there international legal underpinnings to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/pdfs/ukpga_20180016_en.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018</a> encodes the mechanism for UK withdrawal from the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,510 | What are some solutions to minimize the effects of corporate lobbying without eliminating the right of lobbying? | <p>What are some solutions to minimize the effects of corporate lobbying without eliminating the right of lobbying? We know that corporate lobbies have a disproportionate power relative to ordinary citizens, but what are some solutions that were implemented or suggested for it?</p>
 | democracy lobbying | 1 | What are some solutions to minimize the effects of corporate lobbying without eliminating the right of lobbying? -- (democracy lobbying)
<p>What are some solutions to minimize the effects of corporate lobbying without eliminating the right of lobbying? We know that corporate lobbies have a disproportionate power relati... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,511 | Why does the Federal Government of the United States not have a plural executive, like most of its states? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>Many states such as <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080418013806/http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/exec/0900.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Texas</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Massachusetts" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Massachusetts</a>, and <a ... | united states executive | 1 | Why does the Federal Government of the United States not have a plural executive, like most of its states? -- (united states executive)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>Many states such as <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080418013806/http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/exec/0900.html" rel="nofollow norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,520 | Why would China restrict the imports of plastics for recycling? | <p>In the past couple of years, China has triggered a crisis in recycling programs worldwide by <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recycling-after-chinas-plastic-ban-american-cities-face-recycling-crisis/" rel="noreferrer">changing their import laws</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Historically, the U.S. has ... | china environmental policy | 1 | Why would China restrict the imports of plastics for recycling? -- (china environmental policy)
<p>In the past couple of years, China has triggered a crisis in recycling programs worldwide by <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recycling-after-chinas-plastic-ban-american-cities-face-recycling-crisis/" rel="noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,527 | What is a "major country" as named in Bernie Sanders' Healthcare debate answers? | <p>During the debate tonight, Bernie Sanders said (from the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/09/13/transcript-third-democratic-debate/?noredirect=on" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington Post's transcript</a>):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>We need...a health-care system that guarantees health... | united states healthcare bernie sanders rhetoric | 1 | What is a "major country" as named in Bernie Sanders' Healthcare debate answers? -- (united states healthcare bernie sanders rhetoric)
<p>During the debate tonight, Bernie Sanders said (from the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/09/13/transcript-third-democratic-debate/?noredirect=on" rel="nofollow ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,533 | Why does Russia bother to justify the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/23/moscow-campaign-to-justify-molotov-ribbentrop-pact-sparks-outcry" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Guardian article</a>, Russia is trying to justify the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact which is a very complex matter that was not even recognized until the end ... | russian federation history world war ii | 1 | Why does Russia bother to justify the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact? -- (russian federation history world war ii)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/23/moscow-campaign-to-justify-molotov-ribbentrop-pact-sparks-outcry" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Guardian article</a>, Russia is trying to ju... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,543 | Why is the UK still pressing on with Brexit? | <p>Before Monday I have always taken an impartial stance when ingesting information produced by clearly pro-Leave and pro-Remain groups, to analyze the information and take time to cross-reference it with the information available on the internet. However, when I read the released Yellowhammer papers, cross-referenced ... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Why is the UK still pressing on with Brexit? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>Before Monday I have always taken an impartial stance when ingesting information produced by clearly pro-Leave and pro-Remain groups, to analyze the information and take time to cross-reference it with the information available on... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,548 | How can I determine how and who legislates drug laws? | <p>I would like to know what process is involved in justifying the prohibition and or control of a substance and how this varies from country to country. </p>

<p>For example, opiate based pain killers are a controlled substance, yet they are the most common form of pain killers used in hospitals, and the stati... | australia prohibition | 1 | How can I determine how and who legislates drug laws? -- (australia prohibition)
<p>I would like to know what process is involved in justifying the prohibition and or control of a substance and how this varies from country to country. </p>

<p>For example, opiate based pain killers are a controlled substance, y... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,561 | In the U.S., what is the exact process by which a Citizen proposes an idea for a bill to their Senator or Representative? | <h1>Background (unrelated to question, but it is what lead me to ask the question)</h1>

<p>My SO and I were talking about an alternative solution to how Senators are elected other than through direct popular vote. She brought up the idea of a mini-electoral college per state, as opposed to appointment by state... | united states legislative process | 1 | In the U.S., what is the exact process by which a Citizen proposes an idea for a bill to their Senator or Representative? -- (united states legislative process)
<h1>Background (unrelated to question, but it is what lead me to ask the question)</h1>

<p>My SO and I were talking about an alternative solution to h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,578 | What specific measures has Turkey taken to stem the flow of refugees to the EU? | <p>After the <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/20190702-cyprus-takes-legal-action-against-firms-turkey-gas-spat" rel="noreferrer">Cyprus gas spat</a> this summer, in which the EU <a href="https://www.voanews.com/europe/eu-slaps-sanctions-turkey-over-gas-drilling-cyprus" rel="noreferrer">imposed some financial sancti... | european union turkey refugees | 1 | What specific measures has Turkey taken to stem the flow of refugees to the EU? -- (european union turkey refugees)
<p>After the <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/20190702-cyprus-takes-legal-action-against-firms-turkey-gas-spat" rel="noreferrer">Cyprus gas spat</a> this summer, in which the EU <a href="https://www.v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,583 | Why does the IMF insist on maintaining the privatization of state entities as a reform policy as a prerequisite for borrowing states? | <p>Why does the IMF insist on maintaining the privatization of state entities as a reform policy as a prerequisite for borrowing states?</p>

<p><a href="https://www.soas.ac.uk/cdpr/publications/papers/file24328.pdf" rel="noreferrer">https://www.soas.ac.uk/cdpr/publications/papers/file24328.pdf</a></p>

... | economy privatization international monetary fund | 1 | Why does the IMF insist on maintaining the privatization of state entities as a reform policy as a prerequisite for borrowing states? -- (economy privatization international monetary fund)
<p>Why does the IMF insist on maintaining the privatization of state entities as a reform policy as a prerequisite for borrowing st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,617 | Yang's UBI Plan: Does it Differ From Charles Murray's? | <p>Noted social scientist Charles Murray has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-guaranteed-income-for-every-american-1464969586" rel="nofollow noreferrer">long advocated</a> for a UBI based upon a much earlier version proposed by noted supply-sider Milton Friedman of the Chicago-based economists. </p>

<p... | united states welfare | 1 | Yang's UBI Plan: Does it Differ From Charles Murray's? -- (united states welfare)
<p>Noted social scientist Charles Murray has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-guaranteed-income-for-every-american-1464969586" rel="nofollow noreferrer">long advocated</a> for a UBI based upon a much earlier version proposed by not... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,628 | Can the president of the U.S. fire, or have fired, the Fed Chair for not being 'independent'? | <p><a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/section10.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/section10.htm</a></p>

<p>The Section 10 of the Federal Reserve section 10 states that the President can remove the Fed chair for cause, but what does that mean?</p>
&#x... | united states president law federal reserve | 1 | Can the president of the U.S. fire, or have fired, the Fed Chair for not being 'independent'? -- (united states president law federal reserve)
<p><a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/section10.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/section10.htm</a></p>

<p>The ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,636 | Can Northern Ireland's border issue be solved by repartition? | <p>In following the ongoing Brexit drama, it seems everything is resolved except the question of the Northern Irish border, which is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/34434/why-cant-northern-ireland-just-have-a-stay-leave-referendum">very difficult indeed</a> to solve.</p>
<p><strong>Idea:</stro... | united kingdom brexit northern ireland republic of ireland partition | 1 | Can Northern Ireland's border issue be solved by repartition? -- (united kingdom brexit northern ireland republic of ireland partition)
<p>In following the ongoing Brexit drama, it seems everything is resolved except the question of the Northern Irish border, which is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,638 | Can the UK parliament legislate on prorogation? | <p>As I understand it, prorogation is a power which can be exercised only by the monarch who must act on whatever advice they receive from the prime minister. </p>

<p>With this in mind, is prorogation something Parliament could legislate on? Could parliament for instance pass a law limiting the amount of time ... | united kingdom constitution parliament constitutional monarchy | 1 | Can the UK parliament legislate on prorogation? -- (united kingdom constitution parliament constitutional monarchy)
<p>As I understand it, prorogation is a power which can be exercised only by the monarch who must act on whatever advice they receive from the prime minister. </p>

<p>With this in mind, is prorog... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,657 | Can the U.S. president make military decisions without consulting anyone? | <p>Looking on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, we learn that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>It is generally agreed that the commander-in-chief role gives the
 President power to repel attacks against the United States[3][4] and
 makes the Presi... | united states president military | 1 | Can the U.S. president make military decisions without consulting anyone? -- (united states president military)
<p>Looking on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, we learn that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>It is generally agreed that the commander-in-chief... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,661 | What happens if nobody can form a government in Israel? | <p>It looks like <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-israel-election-exit-polls-netanyahu-gantz-1.7854652" rel="noreferrer">nobody won a plurality in the latest round</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Benny Gantz's Kahol Lavan is ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party, accord... | parliament israel | 1 | What happens if nobody can form a government in Israel? -- (parliament israel)
<p>It looks like <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-israel-election-exit-polls-netanyahu-gantz-1.7854652" rel="noreferrer">nobody won a plurality in the latest round</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Benny Gantz's ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,662 | If the EU does not offer an extension to UK's Article 50 invocation, is the Benn Bill irrelevant? | <p>My understanding of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_(Withdrawal)_(No._2)_Act_2019" rel="noreferrer">Benn Bill</a> is that it only compels the PM to request an extension and what must be done if an extension is granted.</p>

<p>If an extension isn't granted, is it true that neither t... | united kingdom european union brexit law | 1 | If the EU does not offer an extension to UK's Article 50 invocation, is the Benn Bill irrelevant? -- (united kingdom european union brexit law)
<p>My understanding of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_(Withdrawal)_(No._2)_Act_2019" rel="noreferrer">Benn Bill</a> is that it only compels the PM to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,676 | Does Secretary of State's statement mean anything? | <p>Since the United States is probably not going to take any military action and will at the most impose sanctions on Iran, does Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's statement calling the strike by the Houthi rebels an "act of war" by the Iranian government really have any effect? </p>

<p>EDIT: The Statement: <a h... | united states iran saudi arabia yemen | 1 | Does Secretary of State's statement mean anything? -- (united states iran saudi arabia yemen)
<p>Since the United States is probably not going to take any military action and will at the most impose sanctions on Iran, does Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's statement calling the strike by the Houthi rebels an "act of war... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,680 | What will happen to British seats in EU parliament/ EU council if Brexit gets cancelled? | <p>With all this Brexit craziness going on, a no-Brexit scenario (withdrawal of article 50) sometimes pops up as a possibility.</p>

<p>In may we had European elections to elect the European Parliament. The British (being near Brexit date) didn't vote for these elections and as such don't have any representativ... | brexit european parliament european commission | 1 | What will happen to British seats in EU parliament/ EU council if Brexit gets cancelled? -- (brexit european parliament european commission)
<p>With all this Brexit craziness going on, a no-Brexit scenario (withdrawal of article 50) sometimes pops up as a possibility.</p>

<p>In may we had European elections to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,684 | Why does a state need a waiver to set emission standards? | <p>"President Trump said Wednesday his administration is revoking a waiver that allowed California to set its own standards for automobile emissions." <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/761815991/white-house-to-revoke-waiver-allowing-california-to-set-its-own-emissions-standa" rel="noreferrer">https://www.npr.org/... | united states constitution | 1 | Why does a state need a waiver to set emission standards? -- (united states constitution)
<p>"President Trump said Wednesday his administration is revoking a waiver that allowed California to set its own standards for automobile emissions." <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/761815991/white-house-to-revoke-waiver-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,687 | How do people come to address the U.S. Congress? | <p>Congresspeople often seem to be addressed by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiiucroqN3kAhX0IjQIHQtLAScQwqsBMAB6BAgHEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fvideos%2Fpolitics%2F2019%2F06%2F11%2Fjon-stewart-congress-reaut... | united states congress | 1 | How do people come to address the U.S. Congress? -- (united states congress)
<p>Congresspeople often seem to be addressed by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiiucroqN3kAhX0IjQIHQtLAScQwqsBMAB6BAgHEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2F... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,689 | Trump is revoking California's Clean Air Act exemption. Does this automatically affect the 13 other states that use California's standards? | <p>President Trump is reported to be <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-revokes-californias-authority-to-set-auto-mileage-standards" rel="nofollow noreferrer">revoking California's Clean Air Act exemption</a>. Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1174342163141812224" re... | united states federalism environmental policy california | 1 | Trump is revoking California's Clean Air Act exemption. Does this automatically affect the 13 other states that use California's standards? -- (united states federalism environmental policy california)
<p>President Trump is reported to be <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-revokes-california... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,691 | What is wrong with Justin Trudeau (or anyone) masquerading as Aladdin? | <p>I live in a part of world where people of color represent a small minority of the population, and TBH the issue of racism is non-existent in my surrounding (or severely understated, I can't judge). Hence, my understanding is limited.</p>

<p>I'm trying to understand what's wrong with costuming yourself as a ... | canada racism | 1 | What is wrong with Justin Trudeau (or anyone) masquerading as Aladdin? -- (canada racism)
<p>I live in a part of world where people of color represent a small minority of the population, and TBH the issue of racism is non-existent in my surrounding (or severely understated, I can't judge). Hence, my understanding is li... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,696 | Why did UK NHS pay for homeopathic treatments? | <p>This <a href="https://www.businessinsider.de/britain-bans-homeopathy-funding-2017-7" rel="noreferrer">Business Insider article</a> argues about homeopathic treatment being virtually banned from using NHS funding:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Britain's government health system (NHS) had continued to pay for
... | united kingdom healthcare | 1 | Why did UK NHS pay for homeopathic treatments? -- (united kingdom healthcare)
<p>This <a href="https://www.businessinsider.de/britain-bans-homeopathy-funding-2017-7" rel="noreferrer">Business Insider article</a> argues about homeopathic treatment being virtually banned from using NHS funding:</p>

<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,697 | Why weren't Justin Trudeau's racist photos discovered, before he was sworn on Nov 4 2015? | <p>Before Trudeau became PM on Nov 4 2015,</p>

<ol>
<li><p>why didn't his opponents discover Trudeau's brown and black face photos in 2015? I get why if the Liberals discovered them, they'd want to hush. </p></li>
<li><p>Did someone leak some of these photos? If yes, why didn't they then? </p></li>&#x... | justin trudeau | 1 | Why weren't Justin Trudeau's racist photos discovered, before he was sworn on Nov 4 2015? -- (justin trudeau)
<p>Before Trudeau became PM on Nov 4 2015,</p>

<ol>
<li><p>why didn't his opponents discover Trudeau's brown and black face photos in 2015? I get why if the Liberals discovered them, they'd want t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,709 | Why does the U.S. keep pushing "the debt trap" narrative in Africa when China is not the major source of debt distress in Africa? | <p><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5652847de4b033f56d2bdc29/t/5c467754898583fc9a99131f/1548121941093/Briefing+Paper+1+-+August+2018+-+Final.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5652847de4b033f56d2bdc29/t/5c467754898583fc9a99131f/1548121941093/Briefing+Paper+1+-+August+20... | united states geopolitics debt africa foreign direct investment | 1 | Why does the U.S. keep pushing "the debt trap" narrative in Africa when China is not the major source of debt distress in Africa? -- (united states geopolitics debt africa foreign direct investment)
<p><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5652847de4b033f56d2bdc29/t/5c467754898583fc9a99131f/1548121941093/Brie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,724 | Why are the formal borders of a city sometimes far smaller than the full metropolitan area? | <p>As an example, Paris formally consists of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrondissements_of_Paris" rel="nofollow noreferrer">20 inner districts</a> despite being completely blended into the surrounding "suburbs". What prevents Paris from merging all of its suburbs under one political entity for easier ma... | borders | 1 | Why are the formal borders of a city sometimes far smaller than the full metropolitan area? -- (borders)
<p>As an example, Paris formally consists of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrondissements_of_Paris" rel="nofollow noreferrer">20 inner districts</a> despite being completely blended into the surroundin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,729 | Is Treason the right term to describe making a secret deal with a foreign government for personal gains? | <p>As a casual German observer following the news, I wonder about the language used in the news.</p>

<p>I gather that the current situation is that a whistle-blower from an important intelligence position has reported an incident that is deemed urgent and important. This report seems to be held secret by high ... | united states law media national security | 1 | Is Treason the right term to describe making a secret deal with a foreign government for personal gains? -- (united states law media national security)
<p>As a casual German observer following the news, I wonder about the language used in the news.</p>

<p>I gather that the current situation is that a whistle-b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,733 | Can a state judge throw the U.S. President in jail for contempt of court? | <p>In USA there is this concept or "rule of law" that includes the principle that no one is above the law.</p>

<p>About this the book "A Companion to the US Constitution and Its Amendments" (by John R. Vile) <a href="https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=-QXyUM5BhKUC&oi=fnd&pg=PR13&dq... | united states president us state laws rule of law federalism | 1 | Can a state judge throw the U.S. President in jail for contempt of court? -- (united states president us state laws rule of law federalism)
<p>In USA there is this concept or "rule of law" that includes the principle that no one is above the law.</p>

<p>About this the book "A Companion to the US Constitution a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,750 | What happens to money paid in fines? | <p>Recently, <a href="https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/07/24/tech/facebook-ftc-settlement/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Facebook agreed to settle a data privacy issue by paying 5 billion dollars</a> in the United States, in an action brought by the FTC. What does the government do with all that money?</p>
 | united states money fines | 1 | What happens to money paid in fines? -- (united states money fines)
<p>Recently, <a href="https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/07/24/tech/facebook-ftc-settlement/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Facebook agreed to settle a data privacy issue by paying 5 billion dollars</a> in the United States, in an action brought by the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,758 | Why does the Republican party have such a high appeal with Christians? | <p>Why do Christians feel so inclined to subscribe to the conservative party? </p>

<p>Has a major Christian authority taught his subjects that it is righteous to be a Republican?</p>
 | united states parties christianity | 1 | Why does the Republican party have such a high appeal with Christians? -- (united states parties christianity)
<p>Why do Christians feel so inclined to subscribe to the conservative party? </p>

<p>Has a major Christian authority taught his subjects that it is righteous to be a Republican?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,767 | Why do the Taliban commit atrocities on Afghan civilians? | <p>I've been following the recent developments in Afghanistan and have been flummoxed on the issue of - why Taliban is continuously bombing its own people incessantly? I have read that it is because they want to exert leverage on the ongoing negotiations between US and Taliban, but I am failing to understand how can yo... | terrorism afghanistan taliban | 1 | Why do the Taliban commit atrocities on Afghan civilians? -- (terrorism afghanistan taliban)
<p>I've been following the recent developments in Afghanistan and have been flummoxed on the issue of - why Taliban is continuously bombing its own people incessantly? I have read that it is because they want to exert leverage ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,787 | What are the US House of Representatives rules on holding a non-cooperating witness in contempt of Congress? | <p>From The Washington Post's <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/weve-been-very-weak-house-democrats-decry-their-oversight-of-trump-push-pelosi-on-impeachment/2019/09/22/94fb9510-dd51-11e9-8fd3-d943b4ed57e0_story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">‘We’ve been very weak’: House Democrats decry their oversight... | united states house of representatives procedure | 1 | What are the US House of Representatives rules on holding a non-cooperating witness in contempt of Congress? -- (united states house of representatives procedure)
<p>From The Washington Post's <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/weve-been-very-weak-house-democrats-decry-their-oversight-of-trump-push-pelosi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,798 | Why is the Common Agricultural Policy unfavourable to the UK? | <p>It's often said that the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is disadvantage to Britain, from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/07/brexit-good-news-uk-environment-common-agricultural-policy" rel="noreferrer">the Guardian</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Britain’s withdrawal from the EU’s comm... | united kingdom european union agriculture | 1 | Why is the Common Agricultural Policy unfavourable to the UK? -- (united kingdom european union agriculture)
<p>It's often said that the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is disadvantage to Britain, from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/07/brexit-good-news-uk-environment-common-agricultural-p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,800 | Why is the population of post-Soviet states declining? | <p>After the fall of the Soviet Union, many modern European states gain independence: the Baltic republics, Ukraine, Belarus.</p>

<p>But there is something common among nearly all of them: their populations has been declining directly from the fall of the USSR up to today:
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org... | european union europe ukraine demographics population | 1 | Why is the population of post-Soviet states declining? -- (european union europe ukraine demographics population)
<p>After the fall of the Soviet Union, many modern European states gain independence: the Baltic republics, Ukraine, Belarus.</p>

<p>But there is something common among nearly all of them: their po... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,832 | To what degree did the Supreme Court limit Boris Johnson's ability to prorogue? | <p>From the UK Supreme Court's <a href="https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2019-0192-summary.pdf" rel="noreferrer">summary</a> of today's hearing on prorogation of Parliament:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The next and final question, therefore, is what the legal effect of that finding is and therefore what reme... | united kingdom brexit prorogation | 1 | To what degree did the Supreme Court limit Boris Johnson's ability to prorogue? -- (united kingdom brexit prorogation)
<p>From the UK Supreme Court's <a href="https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2019-0192-summary.pdf" rel="noreferrer">summary</a> of today's hearing on prorogation of Parliament:</p>
<blockqu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,839 | Was the ruling that prorogation was unlawful only possible because of the creation of a separate supreme court? | <p>So the UK supreme court has just <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/24/bercow-mps-return-urgent-supreme-court-ruling-suspension-parliament" rel="noreferrer">ruled the prorogation of parliament to be unlawful</a>. This court has only existed since 2009, taking on the role as the court of final ap... | united kingdom brexit supreme court prorogation | 1 | Was the ruling that prorogation was unlawful only possible because of the creation of a separate supreme court? -- (united kingdom brexit supreme court prorogation)
<p>So the UK supreme court has just <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/24/bercow-mps-return-urgent-supreme-court-ruling-suspension-par... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,844 | What happens if the UK Prime Minister resigns? | <p>If the Prime Minister resigns, who becomes the Prime Minister and how are they selected?</p>

<p>Also can the UK <strong>not</strong> have a Prime Minister?</p>
 | united kingdom succession prime minister | 1 | What happens if the UK Prime Minister resigns? -- (united kingdom succession prime minister)
<p>If the Prime Minister resigns, who becomes the Prime Minister and how are they selected?</p>

<p>Also can the UK <strong>not</strong> have a Prime Minister?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,845 | Can the President of the US limit First Amendment rights? | <p>The First Amendment to the US Constitution reads:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Congress shall make no law</strong> respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
 freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
 peaceably to ... | united states president constitution congress | 1 | Can the President of the US limit First Amendment rights? -- (united states president constitution congress)
<p>The First Amendment to the US Constitution reads:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>Congress shall make no law</strong> respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,846 | What happens if the Prime Minister breaks the Benn Act law? | <p>The Benn Act (<a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/26/enacted" rel="noreferrer">European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019</a>) makes it a legal requirement for the PM to ask for an extension from the EU if no Withdrawal Agreement is ratified.</p>

<p>If the PM simply ignores this, say on Octo... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What happens if the Prime Minister breaks the Benn Act law? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The Benn Act (<a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/26/enacted" rel="noreferrer">European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019</a>) makes it a legal requirement for the PM to ask for an extension from the EU if no Withd... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,858 | Is there special legislation in EU law to permit free ports? | <p>Is there special legislation in EU law to permit <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jul/06/what-is-a-free-port-all-you-need-to-know-about-free-trade-zones-brexit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">free ports</a>, or are they implicitly permitted on the basis that goods become subject to tariffs as soon as th... | united kingdom european union trade | 1 | Is there special legislation in EU law to permit free ports? -- (united kingdom european union trade)
<p>Is there special legislation in EU law to permit <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jul/06/what-is-a-free-port-all-you-need-to-know-about-free-trade-zones-brexit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">free ports... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,869 | What happens to the Queens Speech now? | <p>Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament from the 9th-12th of September to the 14th of October with the stated intention to have a Queens Speech on the 14th of October and the subsequent opening of a new session of Parliament.</p>

<p>This prorogation has now been ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court, and Parlia... | united kingdom prorogation | 1 | What happens to the Queens Speech now? -- (united kingdom prorogation)
<p>Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament from the 9th-12th of September to the 14th of October with the stated intention to have a Queens Speech on the 14th of October and the subsequent opening of a new session of Parliament.</p>

<p>This pror... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,877 | How can Germany increase investments in Russia while EU economic sanctions against Russia are still in place? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_sanctions_during_the_Ukrainian_crisis" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> EU economical sanctions against Russia are still in place:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The sanctions by the European Union and United States continue to be
 in effect as... | economy russian federation germany sanctions | 1 | How can Germany increase investments in Russia while EU economic sanctions against Russia are still in place? -- (economy russian federation germany sanctions)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_sanctions_during_the_Ukrainian_crisis" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> EU economical sanctio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,895 | Could Boris Johnson face criminal charges for illegally proroguing Parliament? | <p>Since the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the proroguing of the UK Parliament was illegal, is Boris Johnson personally culpable? Does this depend on whether the UK Parliament and its democratic representatives reconvene themselves? If it is reliant on their reconvening, does the criminality or non-criminality of Bor... | united kingdom brexit law boris johnson prorogation | 1 | Could Boris Johnson face criminal charges for illegally proroguing Parliament? -- (united kingdom brexit law boris johnson prorogation)
<p>Since the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the proroguing of the UK Parliament was illegal, is Boris Johnson personally culpable? Does this depend on whether the UK Parliament and it... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,908 | Can the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act be bypassed by a simple bill? | <p>The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act sets out the conditions for calling a general election, including a two-thirds majority vote in the House for an early general election.</p>

<p>But could a bill be presented to the House calling for a general election that could pass on a simple majority?</p>
 | united kingdom house of commons | 1 | Can the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act be bypassed by a simple bill? -- (united kingdom house of commons)
<p>The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act sets out the conditions for calling a general election, including a two-thirds majority vote in the House for an early general election.</p>

<p>But could a bill be presented t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,936 | Who is the man in Slate’s Impeach-O-Meter? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/muXXd.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/muXXd.jpg" alt="Impeach-O-Meter by Slate"></a></p>

<p>This picture from <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/09/trump-impeachment-chances-ukraine-call-release-edition.html" rel="nofollow ... | donald trump impeachment | 1 | Who is the man in Slate’s Impeach-O-Meter? -- (donald trump impeachment)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/muXXd.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/muXXd.jpg" alt="Impeach-O-Meter by Slate"></a></p>

<p>This picture from <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/09/tr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,947 | Are EU treaties agreed between member states or between member states and the EU? | <p>Are EU treaties agreed between member states or between member states and the EU?</p>

<p>Is the EU a sovereign entity in and of itself?</p>
 | european union international relations treaty | 1 | Are EU treaties agreed between member states or between member states and the EU? -- (european union international relations treaty)
<p>Are EU treaties agreed between member states or between member states and the EU?</p>

<p>Is the EU a sovereign entity in and of itself?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,957 | Why did Boris Johnson fly home after the prorogation of parliament was declared illegal? | <p>After the Supreme Court judgement declaring the prorogation illegal, Boris Johnson flew home to attend to parliamentary business. Why did he do this? Was it for personal gain or is he required to by parliamentary rule/convention? Was he summoned back by some official process?</p>

<p>It seems to his personal... | united kingdom brexit boris johnson | 1 | Why did Boris Johnson fly home after the prorogation of parliament was declared illegal? -- (united kingdom brexit boris johnson)
<p>After the Supreme Court judgement declaring the prorogation illegal, Boris Johnson flew home to attend to parliamentary business. Why did he do this? Was it for personal gain or is he req... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,971 | Is the Trump-Zelensky phone call expected to erode support for Trump among his (hardcore) supporters? | <p>Clearly one can <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/45964/18373">give</a> various high-minded reasons why what Trump did in relation to Ukraine/Zelensky is unforgivable, under the worst interpretation, i.e. assuming Trump pressured Zelensky by withholding aid, in order to obtain a favor that would damage a... | united states donald trump foreign policy public opinion | 1 | Is the Trump-Zelensky phone call expected to erode support for Trump among his (hardcore) supporters? -- (united states donald trump foreign policy public opinion)
<p>Clearly one can <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/45964/18373">give</a> various high-minded reasons why what Trump did in relation to Ukraine... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,984 | Conservatism and Executive Power | <p><a href="https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/07/04/the-global-crisis-in-conservatism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Economist cites</a> the philosopher and political theorist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Oakeshott" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Michael Oakeshott</a> to describe conservatism as "To b... | political theory supreme court executive conservatism judiciary | 1 | Conservatism and Executive Power -- (political theory supreme court executive conservatism judiciary)
<p><a href="https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/07/04/the-global-crisis-in-conservatism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Economist cites</a> the philosopher and political theorist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,989 | Let's say the impeachment procedure reaches the Senate. What next? | <p>Let's assume for a second that the House votes to impeach Trump. This only takes a simple majority, something that they might be able to achieve, depending on how serious the Ukraine allegations turn out to be.</p>

<p>In order for Trump to be removed from office, 2/3 of Senators need to vote for it. Since... | united states donald trump senate impeachment | 1 | Let's say the impeachment procedure reaches the Senate. What next? -- (united states donald trump senate impeachment)
<p>Let's assume for a second that the House votes to impeach Trump. This only takes a simple majority, something that they might be able to achieve, depending on how serious the Ukraine allegations tur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,993 | Was the whistleblower in the Ukraine scandal legally required to make his report? | <p>When talking about impeaching Trump, everyone mentions a whistleblower. I am under the impression that this means that who he is is not public information. 
If he knew such sensitive information, was he required by law to turn it over?</p>
 | united states law donald trump impeachment whistleblowers | 1 | Was the whistleblower in the Ukraine scandal legally required to make his report? -- (united states law donald trump impeachment whistleblowers)
<p>When talking about impeaching Trump, everyone mentions a whistleblower. I am under the impression that this means that who he is is not public information. 
If he knew ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
45,997 | Why does Germany ban flag burning? | <p>Today, I learnt that:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Germany is considering a three year jail sentence for burning the EU flag.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Germany currently <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_desecration#Germany" rel="nofollow noreferrer">prohibits</a> the burning of the German flag.</p>
</li>&... | germany crime freedom of speech flag | 1 | Why does Germany ban flag burning? -- (germany crime freedom of speech flag)
<p>Today, I learnt that:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Germany is considering a three year jail sentence for burning the EU flag.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Germany currently <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_desecration#Germany" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,001 | What does it mean that the transcript of the Trump-Zelinsky phone call is "not a verbatim transcript"? | <p>The transcript of the phone call between President Trump and President Zelinsky states that it "is not a verbatim transcript". What does this mean? How do we know they are not hiding something, or that this transcript is not a fake?</p>
 | united states donald trump impeachment trump impeachment | 1 | What does it mean that the transcript of the Trump-Zelinsky phone call is "not a verbatim transcript"? -- (united states donald trump impeachment trump impeachment)
<p>The transcript of the phone call between President Trump and President Zelinsky states that it "is not a verbatim transcript". What does this mean? How ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,004 | Are the votes of members of Congress required to be made public? | <p>When Congress votes on something, the vote cast by every representative is made public. <strong>Is this required by law?</strong> Specifically, is either chamber of Congress allowed to hold a binding vote without making the votes of each member known to anyone beyond the leadership?</p>
 | united states congress legislative process | 1 | Are the votes of members of Congress required to be made public? -- (united states congress legislative process)
<p>When Congress votes on something, the vote cast by every representative is made public. <strong>Is this required by law?</strong> Specifically, is either chamber of Congress allowed to hold a binding vo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,012 | Has President Trump stated why he sought Ukraine's cooperation on the Biden matter? | <p>Has Trump given an explanation (himself or through a spokesperson) for asking Ukraine to cooperate with finding things about Biden's son?</p>

<p>Given that the transcript of the phone call to the President of Ukraine has been released, has President Trump given any explanation about his motives for doing th... | united states donald trump ukraine joe biden | 1 | Has President Trump stated why he sought Ukraine's cooperation on the Biden matter? -- (united states donald trump ukraine joe biden)
<p>Has Trump given an explanation (himself or through a spokesperson) for asking Ukraine to cooperate with finding things about Biden's son?</p>

<p>Given that the transcript of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,024 | What is the reference/context of the statement in the whatsapp presentation? | <p>In a recent <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7491627/Ukraines-president-trolls-world-leaders-spoof-WhatsApp-group.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">whatsapp presentation</a> from Volodymyr Zelensky at the 16th annual Yalta European Strategy which was a hilarious take on global state of affairs. The on... | united states ukraine | 1 | What is the reference/context of the statement in the whatsapp presentation? -- (united states ukraine)
<p>In a recent <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7491627/Ukraines-president-trolls-world-leaders-spoof-WhatsApp-group.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">whatsapp presentation</a> from Volodymyr Zelensky ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,026 | What would the EU’s position be with respect to a United Ireland? | <p>During the Scottish referendum of 2013, it was made clear that the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union and any part of the UK seceding from it would be treated as a 3rd country, and would have to apply to once again become a member of the EU.</p>

<p>If there were to be a united Ireland, what wo... | european union brexit northern ireland ireland | 1 | What would the EU’s position be with respect to a United Ireland? -- (european union brexit northern ireland ireland)
<p>During the Scottish referendum of 2013, it was made clear that the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union and any part of the UK seceding from it would be treated as a 3rd country, and woul... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,034 | Has the recall of the US ambassador to Ukraine been tied with the efforts to have the Bidens investigated by Ukraine? | <p>I've <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/four-ways-to-flatter-trump-the-ukrainian-president-s-guide-20190926-p52v1g.html" rel="noreferrer">read that</a> in the Zelensky-Trump phone call:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Zelensky said he agreed with Trump "100 per cent" that the former US ambassa... | united states international relations ukraine | 1 | Has the recall of the US ambassador to Ukraine been tied with the efforts to have the Bidens investigated by Ukraine? -- (united states international relations ukraine)
<p>I've <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/four-ways-to-flatter-trump-the-ukrainian-president-s-guide-20190926-p52v1g.html" rel="no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,051 | Congress taking a break and Impeachment | <p>If congress is about to take a break, what happens with the impeachment inquiries that are going on now? Are they simply put on hold for the next bit?</p>
 | united states congress impeachment | 1 | Congress taking a break and Impeachment -- (united states congress impeachment)
<p>If congress is about to take a break, what happens with the impeachment inquiries that are going on now? Are they simply put on hold for the next bit?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,061 | Did the supreme court overrule the monarch? | <p>We heard that the Supreme Court not only decided that the Prime Minister's advice to the Queen was unlawful, but that the prorogation was therefore void: it didn't happen, Parliament was not prorogued.</p>

<p>My question is: does the Sovereign actually issue any kind of decree to prorogue parliament? Does s... | united kingdom parliament supreme court monarchy prorogation | 1 | Did the supreme court overrule the monarch? -- (united kingdom parliament supreme court monarchy prorogation)
<p>We heard that the Supreme Court not only decided that the Prime Minister's advice to the Queen was unlawful, but that the prorogation was therefore void: it didn't happen, Parliament was not prorogued.</p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,065 | Can the United States force multinational companies from not owning Chinese assets? | <p>Can the United States force multinational companies from not owning Chinese assets?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The White House is discussing ways to restrict US capital flows into
 China in what would be an unprecedented move that could limit
 trillions of dollars in investment and accelerate a fin... | united states law | 1 | Can the United States force multinational companies from not owning Chinese assets? -- (united states law)
<p>Can the United States force multinational companies from not owning Chinese assets?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The White House is discussing ways to restrict US capital flows into
 China in what wo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,069 | Why has Donald Trump's popularity remained so stable over a rather long period of time? | <p>According to <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/" rel="noreferrer">fivethirtyeight.com</a>, Donald Trump's popularity seems to be rather constant over time, in contrast to his predecessors Barack Obama and George W. Bush who suffered a popularity erosion quicker than the current pre... | united states donald trump polling | 1 | Why has Donald Trump's popularity remained so stable over a rather long period of time? -- (united states donald trump polling)
<p>According to <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/" rel="noreferrer">fivethirtyeight.com</a>, Donald Trump's popularity seems to be rather constant over time... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,070 | Is it ever possible to suspend the PM from the House of Commons? | <p>From this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_from_the_UK_parliament" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> page, it states that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Members of Parliament (MPs) can be suspended from sitting in the House of Commons by the Speaker for "disorderly conduct". The Speaker can order t... | united kingdom parliament house of commons procedure prime minister | 1 | Is it ever possible to suspend the PM from the House of Commons? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons procedure prime minister)
<p>From this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_from_the_UK_parliament" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> page, it states that</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Members ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,076 | Could the Senate legally hold an impeachment conviction vote in secret? | <p>Recently, a GOP consultant became famous for saying that if the Senate held this vote in secret, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/30-republicans-vote-impeach-trump-secret-1461389" rel="nofollow noreferrer">at 30 Republican senators would vote to convict Trump</a> on impeachment charges. </p>

<p>I am wonder... | united states impeachment senate rules secret ballot | 1 | Could the Senate legally hold an impeachment conviction vote in secret? -- (united states impeachment senate rules secret ballot)
<p>Recently, a GOP consultant became famous for saying that if the Senate held this vote in secret, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/30-republicans-vote-impeach-trump-secret-1461389" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,091 | What are the contemporary differences between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael (for the benefit of external observers)? | <p>Mostly, in news broadcasts and the like, when there is some political business going on overseas, it will be between parties which can be described with short epithets to give foreigners a broad brush (and probably rather inaccurate) picture of the cut of the jib of the various parties: <em>centre-right</em>, <em>po... | parties republic of ireland | 1 | What are the contemporary differences between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael (for the benefit of external observers)? -- (parties republic of ireland)
<p>Mostly, in news broadcasts and the like, when there is some political business going on overseas, it will be between parties which can be described with short epithets to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,094 | How long does an impeachment and a conviction take? | <p>Assuming it is clear for which reason a president of the United States should be impeached, and there are no open questions in terms of what is needed for impeachment and a possible conviction:</p>

<p>Assuming the process ends in removing the president from his position:</p>

<p>How long does it ta... | united states donald trump impeachment | 1 | How long does an impeachment and a conviction take? -- (united states donald trump impeachment)
<p>Assuming it is clear for which reason a president of the United States should be impeached, and there are no open questions in terms of what is needed for impeachment and a possible conviction:</p>

<p>Assuming t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,098 | In Brazil, is the suspension of the president optional while the impeachment trial takes place? | <p>In Brazil, in 2016, their president was suspended while being tried by the Senate, which also removed her from office in the end. The suspension vote <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Dilma_Rousseff#Senate_vote_on_suspension" rel="nofollow noreferrer">took place</a> in the Senate as well. </p>&#x... | impeachment brazil | 1 | In Brazil, is the suspension of the president optional while the impeachment trial takes place? -- (impeachment brazil)
<p>In Brazil, in 2016, their president was suspended while being tried by the Senate, which also removed her from office in the end. The suspension vote <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,101 | What are the red lines for the Haredim and the Joint List? Is there any indication they could support the same government? | <p>The (Arab) Joint List <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-if-center-left-forms-gov-t-with-haredis-we-may-support-it-arab-israeli-mk-says-1.7918016" rel="nofollow noreferrer">hints at the possibility of supporting a centre-left–ultra-Orthodox coalition</a>. Such cooperation sounds quite ex... | election israel palestine judaism | 1 | What are the red lines for the Haredim and the Joint List? Is there any indication they could support the same government? -- (election israel palestine judaism)
<p>The (Arab) Joint List <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/.premium-if-center-left-forms-gov-t-with-haredis-we-may-support-it-arab-israel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,116 | Minimum number of MPs | <p>In recent years there has been a period of recess in the UK parliament to allow for party conferences. This year however parliament was prorogued and while this action was ultimately overturned it did mean that the main opposition party held its conference while parliament was not sitting. </p>

<p>This has ... | united kingdom parliament government house of commons member of parliament | 1 | Minimum number of MPs -- (united kingdom parliament government house of commons member of parliament)
<p>In recent years there has been a period of recess in the UK parliament to allow for party conferences. This year however parliament was prorogued and while this action was ultimately overturned it did mean that the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,119 | How are steel imports supposed to threaten US national security? | <p>I am reading <a href="https://www.wifo.ac.at/jart/prj3/wifo/main.jart?content-id=1454619331110&publikation_id=61914&detail-view=yes" rel="noreferrer">this</a> article. Therein it is stated that: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Under national security grounds (Section 232), Trump applied tariffs of 25% on... | united states donald trump trade | 1 | How are steel imports supposed to threaten US national security? -- (united states donald trump trade)
<p>I am reading <a href="https://www.wifo.ac.at/jart/prj3/wifo/main.jart?content-id=1454619331110&publikation_id=61914&detail-view=yes" rel="noreferrer">this</a> article. Therein it is stated that: </p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,131 | Do all EU treaties cease to apply on exit day if no agreement is reached? | <p>Article 50 TEU says:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Treaties shall cease to apply to the State in question from the
 date of entry into force of the withdrawal agreement or, failing that,
 two years after the notification referred to in paragraph 2, unless
 the European Council, in agreement w... | united kingdom european union brexit treaty | 1 | Do all EU treaties cease to apply on exit day if no agreement is reached? -- (united kingdom european union brexit treaty)
<p>Article 50 TEU says:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Treaties shall cease to apply to the State in question from the
 date of entry into force of the withdrawal agreement or, failing... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
46,139 | Do members of the UK Royal Family have immunity to prosecution in the UK? | <p>Prince Andrew has long been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Andrew,_Duke_of_York#Friendship_with_Jeffrey_Epstein_and_sex_abuse_allegations" rel="noreferrer">linked with Jeffery Epstein</a>, and has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women, though the charges have never been tested in court. Now... | united kingdom crime royal family | 1 | Do members of the UK Royal Family have immunity to prosecution in the UK? -- (united kingdom crime royal family)
<p>Prince Andrew has long been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Andrew,_Duke_of_York#Friendship_with_Jeffrey_Epstein_and_sex_abuse_allegations" rel="noreferrer">linked with Jeffery Epstein</a>, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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