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47,762 | Do any other countries aside from the UK have a tradition of ‘joke’ candidates? | <p>In the UK, for example, there are candidates such as Lord Buckethead, Count Binface, Mr Fish Finger (of the Fish Finger Party) and, perhaps most well known, the Monster Raving Loony Party.</p>

<p>These candidates generally attract several hundred votes in the constituencies they stand in - often as a way of... | election parties | 1 | Do any other countries aside from the UK have a tradition of ‘joke’ candidates? -- (election parties)
<p>In the UK, for example, there are candidates such as Lord Buckethead, Count Binface, Mr Fish Finger (of the Fish Finger Party) and, perhaps most well known, the Monster Raving Loony Party.</p>

<p>These cand... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,792 | Can the fact that Trump issued a Do Not Testify be used in impeachment articles? | <p>Can Congress create an article of impeachment for obstruction of justice because President Trump told his people not to come when subpoenaed? </p>

<p>This is different than other questions because I am asking simply if it is possible to use this action as a basis for an article of impeachment. Is that allow... | united states congress trump impeachment | 1 | Can the fact that Trump issued a Do Not Testify be used in impeachment articles? -- (united states congress trump impeachment)
<p>Can Congress create an article of impeachment for obstruction of justice because President Trump told his people not to come when subpoenaed? </p>

<p>This is different than other qu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,796 | What difference does a winter election make? | <p>The last December election took place almost a century ago, in 1923. Why are winter elections so rare, what difference does it make to voters, turnout, and campaigners, and how has it affected the overall outcome in the past?</p>
 | united kingdom election campaigning voter turnout voters | 1 | What difference does a winter election make? -- (united kingdom election campaigning voter turnout voters)
<p>The last December election took place almost a century ago, in 1923. Why are winter elections so rare, what difference does it make to voters, turnout, and campaigners, and how has it affected the overall outco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,806 | How does the credit rating of a country affect its populace? | <p>I am coming from a UK perspective; we lost our AAA credit rating in 2013, and dropped again in 2017 after the referendum on European Union membership. It was reported last week that we are set to be downgraded yet again. </p>

<p>How does credit rating of a country affect the common man in the street? Should... | economy money | 1 | How does the credit rating of a country affect its populace? -- (economy money)
<p>I am coming from a UK perspective; we lost our AAA credit rating in 2013, and dropped again in 2017 after the referendum on European Union membership. It was reported last week that we are set to be downgraded yet again. </p>

<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,847 | What are the limits of parliamentary privilege? | <p>From what I understand, parliamentary privilege affords MPs and Lords freedom of speech without fear of prosecution within their respective Houses of Parliament. </p>

<p>I’ve only seen it come up into public discourse when it is used to bypass gagging orders; for example when Lord Hain named Sir Philip Gree... | united kingdom law parliament member of parliament | 1 | What are the limits of parliamentary privilege? -- (united kingdom law parliament member of parliament)
<p>From what I understand, parliamentary privilege affords MPs and Lords freedom of speech without fear of prosecution within their respective Houses of Parliament. </p>

<p>I’ve only seen it come up into pub... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,852 | What are the implications of the shift of the US position on the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank? | <p>The Secretary of State has just announced that the US no longer views the settlements as a breach of international law. </p>

<p>What are the international implications of this decision? Is this a hot topic issue within domestic politics? Does this represent a change in the foreign policy of the Trump admini... | united states international relations international law israel palestine | 1 | What are the implications of the shift of the US position on the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank? -- (united states international relations international law israel palestine)
<p>The Secretary of State has just announced that the US no longer views the settlements as a breach of international law. </p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,856 | Why is it so important who the whistleblower in the Trump-Zelensky phone call is? | <p>As far as I can tell, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/26/us/politics/whistle-blower-complaint.html" rel="noreferrer">the anonymous whistleblower report filed by an intelligence officer about President Trump’s interactions with the leader of Ukraine</a> is what got the whole Trump impeachment inv... | united states trump impeachment whistleblowers | 1 | Why is it so important who the whistleblower in the Trump-Zelensky phone call is? -- (united states trump impeachment whistleblowers)
<p>As far as I can tell, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/26/us/politics/whistle-blower-complaint.html" rel="noreferrer">the anonymous whistleblower report filed by a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,864 | Lawful for some English public hospitals to stock more kinds of medications than others? | <p>Left to right – <a href="http://www.selondonjointmedicinesformulary.nhs.uk/searchresults.asp?SearchVar=triptan&Submit=Search" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guy's</a>, <a href="http://www.cambridgeshireandpeterboroughformulary.nhs.uk/searchresults.asp?SearchVar=triptan&Submit=Search" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ca... | united kingdom healthcare | 1 | Lawful for some English public hospitals to stock more kinds of medications than others? -- (united kingdom healthcare)
<p>Left to right – <a href="http://www.selondonjointmedicinesformulary.nhs.uk/searchresults.asp?SearchVar=triptan&Submit=Search" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guy's</a>, <a href="http://www.cambridge... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,872 | Is door-to-door canvassing common in America? | <p>In the UK, most people can expect to be canvassed at home, in the form of party volunteers knocking on their door and trying to have a conversation with them in order to persuade them to vote for their party. This is especially likely if the voter is in a marginal seat, and less likely if they belong to a political ... | united states election voter turnout electorate voters | 1 | Is door-to-door canvassing common in America? -- (united states election voter turnout electorate voters)
<p>In the UK, most people can expect to be canvassed at home, in the form of party volunteers knocking on their door and trying to have a conversation with them in order to persuade them to vote for their party. Th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,874 | How isn't the European Council included as a Privileged Applicant in Art 263 TFEU? | <p>Nigel Foster. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-directions-9780198816539?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>EU Law Directions</em> 6 ed. 2018</a>. p. 241</p>

<blockquote>
 <h3>9.1.2.1 Privileged</h3>
 
 <p>Privileged applicants are named by Article 263... | european council | 1 | How isn't the European Council included as a Privileged Applicant in Art 263 TFEU? -- (european council)
<p>Nigel Foster. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-directions-9780198816539?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>EU Law Directions</em> 6 ed. 2018</a>. p. 241</p>

<blo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,883 | Is there a reason to have 2 or more witnesses at the same time during the current impeachment hearings | <p>Is there a reason to have 2 or more witnesses at the same time during the current impeachment hearings ? </p>

<p>For example, in today's morning session (November 19 2019) There are 2 witnesses, Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and Jennifer Williams. </p>

<p>Tomorrow, there will be a session with only Go... | united states congress trump impeachment | 1 | Is there a reason to have 2 or more witnesses at the same time during the current impeachment hearings -- (united states congress trump impeachment)
<p>Is there a reason to have 2 or more witnesses at the same time during the current impeachment hearings ? </p>

<p>For example, in today's morning session (Novem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,886 | Are members of the military allowed to wear civilian clothes when testifying in Congress? | <p>The question is sparked by the attention that <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/vindman-chose-to-wear-army-uniform-while-testifying-he-pulled-the-soldier-card-military-officer-says" rel="noreferrer">media</a> has to military personnel wearing dress uniform when testifying i... | united states congress military | 1 | Are members of the military allowed to wear civilian clothes when testifying in Congress? -- (united states congress military)
<p>The question is sparked by the attention that <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/vindman-chose-to-wear-army-uniform-while-testifying-he-pulled-the-s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,903 | Is there a timeline of the impeachment proceedings against President Trump? | <p>As one would expect, impeachment proceedings pretty much monopolize the media and occupy congress's time. Is there an end in sight to the investigations into President Trump? Whether he leaves or stays in office, do we know roughly when things may go back to normal? </p>

<p>I am not asking for speculation ... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Is there a timeline of the impeachment proceedings against President Trump? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>As one would expect, impeachment proceedings pretty much monopolize the media and occupy congress's time. Is there an end in sight to the investigations into President Trump? Whether he leaves or stays in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,906 | How could hearsay be better evidence than direct? | <p>In <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-lawmaker-hearsay-evidence-can-be-much-better-than-direct-in-some-cases" rel="noreferrer">this</a> video, Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley can be heard saying "hearsay can be much better evidence than direct", in reference to the Democrats' impeachment inquir... | united states impeachment trump impeachment | 1 | How could hearsay be better evidence than direct? -- (united states impeachment trump impeachment)
<p>In <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-lawmaker-hearsay-evidence-can-be-much-better-than-direct-in-some-cases" rel="noreferrer">this</a> video, Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley can be heard saying "... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,915 | In para 47 of Case C-84/94 United Kingdom v. Council (Working Time), what's the "mistaken tautology"? | <p>Pls ELI5 the emboldened phrase? I know what a tautology is.</p>

<p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>European Union Law</em> 2 ed. 2018</a>. <a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/O0UIx.jpg" rel="nofollow n... | european union | 1 | In para 47 of Case C-84/94 United Kingdom v. Council (Working Time), what's the "mistaken tautology"? -- (european union)
<p>Pls ELI5 the emboldened phrase? I know what a tautology is.</p>

<p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,917 | What are “those measures that fell outside the international market model” that justified a second justification? | <p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>European Union Law</em> 2 ed. 2018</a>. <a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/G5sEE.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">p. 534 scanned</a>. All emboldenings are mine.</p>

<bloc... | european union | 1 | What are “those measures that fell outside the international market model” that justified a second justification? -- (european union)
<p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>European Union Law</em> 2 ed. 2018</a>. <a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,928 | How can a sovereign state legally annex land belonging to another state? | <p>Is it possible under international law for a country to legally acquire territory belonging to another sovereign country by force? What are the preconditions for this action to be legal? Is it just a case of whether the annexation has enough international recognization?</p>
 | international relations international law war territorial dispute | 1 | How can a sovereign state legally annex land belonging to another state? -- (international relations international law war territorial dispute)
<p>Is it possible under international law for a country to legally acquire territory belonging to another sovereign country by force? What are the preconditions for this action... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,929 | When private companies are nationalized, does the Government set the price? | <p>The Labour Party manifesto for the 2019 General Election is expected to detail the nationalisation of many former publicly owned companies such as the Rail Network, Energy Networks, and even the Telephone Network.</p>

<p>If these policies were to go ahead, I have the following questions.</p>

<ol>&#... | united kingdom election labour party | 1 | When private companies are nationalized, does the Government set the price? -- (united kingdom election labour party)
<p>The Labour Party manifesto for the 2019 General Election is expected to detail the nationalisation of many former publicly owned companies such as the Rail Network, Energy Networks, and even the Tele... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,931 | Who is the person deposed on Saturday and "in charge" of the foreign aid, according to Nunes? | <p>In the public hearing of Sondland today, Nunes repeatedly referred to a private deposition (apparently on Saturday) of a person whose name he did not disclose but who is apparently very important because he/she was "in charge" of the foreign aid. Nunes lamented that this person's deposition cannot be publicly discus... | united states trump impeachment foreign aid | 1 | Who is the person deposed on Saturday and "in charge" of the foreign aid, according to Nunes? -- (united states trump impeachment foreign aid)
<p>In the public hearing of Sondland today, Nunes repeatedly referred to a private deposition (apparently on Saturday) of a person whose name he did not disclose but who is appa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,938 | How did Boris Johnson manage to be elected Mayor of London for two terms when London is usually staunchly Labour? | <p>In 2008, Boris Johnson beat Ken Livingstone by 6.4% of the vote share in the second round of voting. He repeated this feat in 2012, if by a slimmer margin. How did he manage to win these elections, given that London is usually a Labour stronghold (as are most large cities in the UK)? </p>

<p>In 2017, for ex... | united kingdom election boris johnson london | 1 | How did Boris Johnson manage to be elected Mayor of London for two terms when London is usually staunchly Labour? -- (united kingdom election boris johnson london)
<p>In 2008, Boris Johnson beat Ken Livingstone by 6.4% of the vote share in the second round of voting. He repeated this feat in 2012, if by a slimmer margi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,952 | Borrowing funds or loans by states(provinces) in India | <p>Can a state government borrow loans or funds from other states in India? If yes, does the Union government or the President need to be involved in this? Is there any limitation to this? </p>

<p>I searched google but seems no direct answer for this.</p>
 | india state legislatures funding | 1 | Borrowing funds or loans by states(provinces) in India -- (india state legislatures funding)
<p>Can a state government borrow loans or funds from other states in India? If yes, does the Union government or the President need to be involved in this? Is there any limitation to this? </p>

<p>I searched google bu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,954 | Can Vice President Pence be impeached before President Trump? | <p>As I understand, the current vice president <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Pence" rel="noreferrer">Mike Pence</a> is next in line for the presidency should president Trump be removed from office. However, there's some links between Mike Pence and the Ukrainian "quid pro quo" issue, i.e., the underlying... | united states president trump impeachment vice president mike pence | 1 | Can Vice President Pence be impeached before President Trump? -- (united states president trump impeachment vice president mike pence)
<p>As I understand, the current vice president <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Pence" rel="noreferrer">Mike Pence</a> is next in line for the presidency should president Tru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,960 | Why do American jurisdictions generally prohibit ex post facto laws as opposed to European countries which apply lex mitior ("the milder law")? | <p>According to Wikipedia article related to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_post_facto_law" rel="noreferrer">Ex post facto law</a>:</p>

<p><strong>While American jurisdictions generally prohibit ex post facto laws, European countries apply the principle of lex mitior</strong> ("the milder law"). It ... | united states law europe comparative politics | 1 | Why do American jurisdictions generally prohibit ex post facto laws as opposed to European countries which apply lex mitior ("the milder law")? -- (united states law europe comparative politics)
<p>According to Wikipedia article related to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_post_facto_law" rel="noreferrer">Ex po... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,963 | What arguments have been made for not impeaching Trump? | <p>Are there any arguments for Trump not getting impeached, besides the argument that Ukraine actually did not do anything so the quid pro quo never happened?</p>

<p>EDIT: To be clear, I'm not asking for an argument that can be supported/justified with reasons, I'm just looking for ALL the arguments that have ... | united states donald trump trump impeachment | 1 | What arguments have been made for not impeaching Trump? -- (united states donald trump trump impeachment)
<p>Are there any arguments for Trump not getting impeached, besides the argument that Ukraine actually did not do anything so the quid pro quo never happened?</p>

<p>EDIT: To be clear, I'm not asking for a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,972 | Have Congressional Democrats asked the DOJ to justify not investigating Trump over Ukraine? | <p>In June 2016, when then-FBI Director James Comey announced his decision not to recommend charges against Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server, Congressional Republicans criticized his decision. And they had him testify in front of Congress about why he made the decision. </p>

<p>Now in S... | united states donald trump ukraine trump impeachment justice department | 1 | Have Congressional Democrats asked the DOJ to justify not investigating Trump over Ukraine? -- (united states donald trump ukraine trump impeachment justice department)
<p>In June 2016, when then-FBI Director James Comey announced his decision not to recommend charges against Hillary Clinton over her use of a private e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,973 | Why are Trump's handwritten notes being focused on in the news? | <p>The news articles appear to focus strongly on those notes that say "I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO" and the like. I appear to be missing the relevance of this, since the news seems to be focusing on the fact that these notes exist. They appear to be fairly obvious - talking points for speaking with the media with the same... | united states donald trump media trump impeachment | 1 | Why are Trump's handwritten notes being focused on in the news? -- (united states donald trump media trump impeachment)
<p>The news articles appear to focus strongly on those notes that say "I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO" and the like. I appear to be missing the relevance of this, since the news seems to be focusing on the f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,977 | Double voting in the UK | <p>In the UK you are allowed to be registered to vote in two constituencies (usually your home address and a student house) but are only allowed to vote in one of these locations.</p>

<p>In my experience, when you go to vote, there is someone sat with a paper copy of all people registered to vote at that polli... | united kingdom voting election fraud | 1 | Double voting in the UK -- (united kingdom voting election fraud)
<p>In the UK you are allowed to be registered to vote in two constituencies (usually your home address and a student house) but are only allowed to vote in one of these locations.</p>

<p>In my experience, when you go to vote, there is someone sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,984 | What executive powers does the Prime Minister have? | <p>In a presidential republic like, say, America, there are executive powers afforded to the President; for example the power to veto legislation. In the United Kingdom, as I understand it, the powers of the executive rest with a mix of the Government and the Crown - although in practice the Monarch acts on the advice ... | united kingdom parliament executive separation of powers prime minister | 1 | What executive powers does the Prime Minister have? -- (united kingdom parliament executive separation of powers prime minister)
<p>In a presidential republic like, say, America, there are executive powers afforded to the President; for example the power to veto legislation. In the United Kingdom, as I understand it, t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,985 | Why, in the US, are politicians tried by other politicians? | <p>If I understand correctly, in the United States, charges are currently being brought against President Trump on the suspicion of enlisting the assistance of foreign governments with re-election, in a procedure called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">i... | united states president impeachment | 1 | Why, in the US, are politicians tried by other politicians? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>If I understand correctly, in the United States, charges are currently being brought against President Trump on the suspicion of enlisting the assistance of foreign governments with re-election, in a procedure called... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,988 | Why is "Jews are more loyal to Israel than to their own country" antisemitic? | <p>This news articles states that 25% of Europe is antisemitic. It uses a number of questions to determine this, some of which are seemingly innocuous:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-in-four-europeans-holds-anti-semitic-views-survey-shows-11574339097" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.wsj.com/... | israel europe antisemitism | 1 | Why is "Jews are more loyal to Israel than to their own country" antisemitic? -- (israel europe antisemitism)
<p>This news articles states that 25% of Europe is antisemitic. It uses a number of questions to determine this, some of which are seemingly innocuous:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-in-fo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
47,992 | Is the UK unusual in not requiring identification to vote? | <p>When one votes in the UK, all that is asked of you at the polling station is your name and address, which is then checked against a list to ensure that you are registered and eligible to vote. There is no other check in place to make sure you are who you say you are - you don’t need to bring any identification or ot... | united kingdom election voting voting registration identity document | 1 | Is the UK unusual in not requiring identification to vote? -- (united kingdom election voting voting registration identity document)
<p>When one votes in the UK, all that is asked of you at the polling station is your name and address, which is then checked against a list to ensure that you are registered and eligible ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,005 | How long does it take for the IRS to finish an audit? | <p>Trump's tax returns have been in the media ever since <a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/02/26/donald-trump-internal-revenue-service-audits/80996086/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016</a>. He said then that he could not release his tax returns because they were under audit. Three year... | united states donald trump taxes | 1 | How long does it take for the IRS to finish an audit? -- (united states donald trump taxes)
<p>Trump's tax returns have been in the media ever since <a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/02/26/donald-trump-internal-revenue-service-audits/80996086/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2016</a>. He s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,013 | Is the UK’s claim over the Chagos Islands valid? | <p>This morning, the UK missed/ignored a 6 month deadline given by the UN to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The Mauritians say that they were forced to sell the islands in 1965 in return for independence, which was gained in 1969, while the response from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the... | united kingdom international relations united nations imperialism | 1 | Is the UK’s claim over the Chagos Islands valid? -- (united kingdom international relations united nations imperialism)
<p>This morning, the UK missed/ignored a 6 month deadline given by the UN to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The Mauritians say that they were forced to sell the islands in 1965 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,016 | Can the US Senate's Hong Kong bill be treated as foreign interference? | <p>Recently, the US Senate <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/world/asia/senate-bill-hong-kong-protests.html" rel="noreferrer">passed</a> a bill about the situation in Hong Kong. </p>

<p>Some core points from the bill:</p>

<ul>
<li>impose sanctions on Chinese officials</li>
<li>review... | united states law china senate foreign interference | 1 | Can the US Senate's Hong Kong bill be treated as foreign interference? -- (united states law china senate foreign interference)
<p>Recently, the US Senate <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/world/asia/senate-bill-hong-kong-protests.html" rel="noreferrer">passed</a> a bill about the situation in Hong Kong. </p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,017 | Was Nixon right, and if so, to what degree was he right, when he said that "... but when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."? | <p>In the comments of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/47985/why-in-the-us-are-politicians-tried-by-other-politicians">this question</a>, I came across <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMt8qCl5fPk" rel="noreferrer">this quote</a> from Nixon: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>but when the ... | united states president law crime | 1 | Was Nixon right, and if so, to what degree was he right, when he said that "... but when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."? -- (united states president law crime)
<p>In the comments of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/47985/why-in-the-us-are-politicians-tried-by-other-polit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,026 | Has the supreme court ever been asked to hear a case directly involving the president who appointed at least one of the Justices? | <p>At least one of the lawsuits against Trump appear to be headed to a supreme court which includes his appointees. Has anything like this historically occurred, perhaps in a lower court? If so, Did those justices recuse themselves and/or what was the public and political fallout?</p>
 | united states president supreme court | 1 | Has the supreme court ever been asked to hear a case directly involving the president who appointed at least one of the Justices? -- (united states president supreme court)
<p>At least one of the lawsuits against Trump appear to be headed to a supreme court which includes his appointees. Has anything like this historic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,032 | Can the President refuse a subpoena from a Congressional impeachment hearing? | <p>Many Trump supporters remain unconvinced by the testimony that has been given during the impeachment inquiry, and say they want to hear what the President has to say in a formal context (as opposed to his usual tweets and responses to the press). </p>

<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions... | united states congress impeachment trump impeachment subpoena | 1 | Can the President refuse a subpoena from a Congressional impeachment hearing? -- (united states congress impeachment trump impeachment subpoena)
<p>Many Trump supporters remain unconvinced by the testimony that has been given during the impeachment inquiry, and say they want to hear what the President has to say in a f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,048 | Which theocracies exist today? | <p>I’ve been trying to work out which countries existing today count as theocracies. From what I could find, the definition of a theocracy is “a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god”. </p>

<p>However, when I looked for a list of theocracies, I found that many countries seem to... | religion form of government | 1 | Which theocracies exist today? -- (religion form of government)
<p>I’ve been trying to work out which countries existing today count as theocracies. From what I could find, the definition of a theocracy is “a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god”. </p>

<p>However, when I looke... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,052 | Can Adam Schiff refuse to testify because of a conflict of interest? | <p>In the upcoming Senate "trial" of Donald Trump, can Adam Schiff reject a subpoena to appear because he presided over the House proceedings? I find it unusual that someone could both officiate in and testify in the same investigative political/legal process. Yes, I would extend the same reasoning to any Republicans s... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Can Adam Schiff refuse to testify because of a conflict of interest? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>In the upcoming Senate "trial" of Donald Trump, can Adam Schiff reject a subpoena to appear because he presided over the House proceedings? I find it unusual that someone could both officiate in and testify in t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,059 | What is the lowest percentage of the popular vote that a President has been elected on? | <p>Obviously the US presidential election is not won by popular vote, but by votes in the electoral college. This means that, as in the 2016 election, the defeated candidate can obtain a larger total vote share. </p>

<p>With this in mind, what has been the lowest percentage of the vote that a President has bee... | united states voting presidential election voters | 1 | What is the lowest percentage of the popular vote that a President has been elected on? -- (united states voting presidential election voters)
<p>Obviously the US presidential election is not won by popular vote, but by votes in the electoral college. This means that, as in the 2016 election, the defeated candidate can... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,067 | What happens if they run out of space on the Government benches in the House of Commons? | <p>As far as I’m aware, the House of Commons chamber is symmetrical, which begs the question - what happens if the Government wins, say, a majority of 220; as one of the most recent (and optimistic) polls predicted? That would leave the opposition parties with just 215 seats - leaving the benches on their side of the c... | united kingdom parliament house of commons | 1 | What happens if they run out of space on the Government benches in the House of Commons? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons)
<p>As far as I’m aware, the House of Commons chamber is symmetrical, which begs the question - what happens if the Government wins, say, a majority of 220; as one of the most recent (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,076 | What was Jeremy Corbyn’s involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process? | <p>I’ve heard mixed reports as to his involvement; some reports describe him as a broker of peace whose efforts brought an early end to the Troubles, while others describe him as a terrorist sympathizer who repeatedly met with and supported militants from the IRA.</p>

<p>Is it possible to put aside opinion as ... | united kingdom northern ireland ireland jeremy corbyn | 1 | What was Jeremy Corbyn’s involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process? -- (united kingdom northern ireland ireland jeremy corbyn)
<p>I’ve heard mixed reports as to his involvement; some reports describe him as a broker of peace whose efforts brought an early end to the Troubles, while others describe him as a terr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,078 | What does the concept of "International Shame" intend? | <p>What is the meaning of <strong>International Shame</strong>?</p>

<p>What is intended when the term <strong>International Shame</strong> is used in the text below?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>The Mobilization of International Shame</strong> can also be thought of as a tool of international rel... | international relations rhetoric | 1 | What does the concept of "International Shame" intend? -- (international relations rhetoric)
<p>What is the meaning of <strong>International Shame</strong>?</p>

<p>What is intended when the term <strong>International Shame</strong> is used in the text below?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p><strong>The Mobil... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,095 | Did Sondland confirm that he asked or suggested that Yovanovitch should start tweeting in support of Trump? | <p>In her written (Nov 5) deposition ambassador Yovanovitch <a href="https://apnews.com/65a2cb681cd345e6a938b812a26a1678" rel="nofollow noreferrer">related</a> the following meeting with Sondland, in which Sondland asked her to "go big or go home":</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Yovanovitch said she raised conce... | united states donald trump social media public administration | 1 | Did Sondland confirm that he asked or suggested that Yovanovitch should start tweeting in support of Trump? -- (united states donald trump social media public administration)
<p>In her written (Nov 5) deposition ambassador Yovanovitch <a href="https://apnews.com/65a2cb681cd345e6a938b812a26a1678" rel="nofollow noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,096 | Is there any polling on the Democratic primaries that includes Bloomberg? | <p>Michael Bloomberg has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50539242" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> yesterday that he officially joins the Democratic primaries race. This seems a bit late in the game, so to speak, but maybe he knows something we don't. So, is there any (publically available) polling on ... | united states polling public opinion democratic primary michael bloomberg | 1 | Is there any polling on the Democratic primaries that includes Bloomberg? -- (united states polling public opinion democratic primary michael bloomberg)
<p>Michael Bloomberg has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50539242" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> yesterday that he officially joins the Democratic p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,100 | What stops one country from issuing another country's passports? | <p>In following the ongoing story about <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3039046/chinese-spy-who-infiltrated-hong-kong-taiwan-defects-australia" rel="noreferrer">a Chinese spy who defected to Australia</a>, I see this paragraph about the breaking point for why the defection happened:</p>
&... | espionage | 1 | What stops one country from issuing another country's passports? -- (espionage)
<p>In following the ongoing story about <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3039046/chinese-spy-who-infiltrated-hong-kong-taiwan-defects-australia" rel="noreferrer">a Chinese spy who defected to Australia</a>, I see t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,118 | What would it take to change first past the post voting? | <p>I found <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/411/what-are-practical-steps-citizens-can-take-to-alter-a-first-past-the-post-system">this question</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/8589/what-steps-need-to-happen-for-the-alternative-vote-to-be-implemented?rq=1">this question... | united states voting systems | 1 | What would it take to change first past the post voting? -- (united states voting systems)
<p>I found <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/411/what-are-practical-steps-citizens-can-take-to-alter-a-first-past-the-post-system">this question</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/85... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,121 | What is the minimum vote share a party could obtain and still win a majority in a General Election? | <p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/13094/28994">the US equivalent</a> - what is the minimum total vote share that a party could obtain while still winning over 325 seats in the Commons? What is the smallest share of the vote that a party has obtained in the past while still obtaining a majorit... | united kingdom election voting | 1 | What is the minimum vote share a party could obtain and still win a majority in a General Election? -- (united kingdom election voting)
<p>Inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/13094/28994">the US equivalent</a> - what is the minimum total vote share that a party could obtain while still winning ove... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,127 | At what point is emitting economic sanctions against a country an act of war? | <p>At what point is emitting economic sanctions against a country an act of war? People mention that the U.S. blockading Japan during WW2 was an act of war, but if the U.S. and Western nations stopped trading with China over the Uighur detention camps, can China consider it to be an act of war? How does it work?</p>&#x... | law china geopolitics | 1 | At what point is emitting economic sanctions against a country an act of war? -- (law china geopolitics)
<p>At what point is emitting economic sanctions against a country an act of war? People mention that the U.S. blockading Japan during WW2 was an act of war, but if the U.S. and Western nations stopped trading with C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,130 | Is there obstruction of justice in stopping McGahn? | <p>A judge determined that McGahn (former white-house counsel) must testify despite the directions from Trump that he should not. Is this being looked at as possible obstruction of Justice? Or simply an innocent legal misunderstanding?</p>
 | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Is there obstruction of justice in stopping McGahn? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>A judge determined that McGahn (former white-house counsel) must testify despite the directions from Trump that he should not. Is this being looked at as possible obstruction of Justice? Or simply an innocent legal misunderstand... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,138 | Do any other countries aside from the US have a pledge of allegiance? | <p>As far as I understand it, the pledge of allegiance is an oath or expression of allegiance to the United States, and is made by students in many (most?) schools throughout the USA, as well as at the start of Congressional sessions.</p>

<p>Do any other countries have such an exercise? If not a pledge to thei... | united states | 1 | Do any other countries aside from the US have a pledge of allegiance? -- (united states)
<p>As far as I understand it, the pledge of allegiance is an oath or expression of allegiance to the United States, and is made by students in many (most?) schools throughout the USA, as well as at the start of Congressional sessio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,140 | Why doesn't "(unimplemented) directive may never directly prohibit private party actions" mean no HDE in civil disputes on legality of State actions? | <p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>European Union Law</em> 2 ed. 2018</a>. p 116 <a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xw57m.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">scanned</a>.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p> &nbs... | european union | 1 | Why doesn't "(unimplemented) directive may never directly prohibit private party actions" mean no HDE in civil disputes on legality of State actions? -- (european union)
<p>Robert Schütze. <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/eu-law-9780198714927?cc=ca&lang=en&" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>Europea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,155 | Why does the UK retain the Chagos Islands when it is a US military base | <p>The Chagos Islands is at the centre of an ongoing dispute over ownership between the UK and Mauritius. The validity of each claim is covered in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48013/is-the-uk-s-claim-over-the-chagos-islands-valid?noredirect=1#comment190086_48013">another question</a></p>
&#... | united states united kingdom international relations united nations | 1 | Why does the UK retain the Chagos Islands when it is a US military base -- (united states united kingdom international relations united nations)
<p>The Chagos Islands is at the centre of an ongoing dispute over ownership between the UK and Mauritius. The validity of each claim is covered in <a href="https://politics.st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,159 | Has Labour failed to deal with antisemitism within their party? | <p>Today the Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, wrote in the Times that "a new poison - sanctioned from the very top - has taken root" in Labour. In particular, he accused the party leadership of not doing enough to deal with anti-Semitism; describing the party’s claim that it had investigated all cases of anti-Semitism in i... | united kingdom labour party antisemitism jeremy corbyn judaism | 1 | Has Labour failed to deal with antisemitism within their party? -- (united kingdom labour party antisemitism jeremy corbyn judaism)
<p>Today the Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, wrote in the Times that "a new poison - sanctioned from the very top - has taken root" in Labour. In particular, he accused the party leadership o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,171 | Who is the "agency designee" with respect to 5 CFR § 2635.502 (c)-(d) for the White House? | <p>5 CFR § <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/5/2635.502" rel="noreferrer">2635.502</a> deals with potential conflicts of interests of federal employees. If I'm reading that correctly, it seems that every government agency needs to have at least one "designee" that rules whether an apparent conflic... | united states executive conflict of interests | 1 | Who is the "agency designee" with respect to 5 CFR § 2635.502 (c)-(d) for the White House? -- (united states executive conflict of interests)
<p>5 CFR § <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/5/2635.502" rel="noreferrer">2635.502</a> deals with potential conflicts of interests of federal employees. If I'm readin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,176 | What is the name of the (atheistic) political ideology where rulers are considered the highest moral authority? | <p>In a theocracy, God, is considered the top of the hierarchy.
Then in some monarchies the line is blurred a bit because the monarch is considered appointed by God or to even be a living-God as in ancient Egypt.</p>

<p>In each case one could argue that moral authority comes from God. i.e. what is good or ... | political theory political system | 1 | What is the name of the (atheistic) political ideology where rulers are considered the highest moral authority? -- (political theory political system)
<p>In a theocracy, God, is considered the top of the hierarchy.
Then in some monarchies the line is blurred a bit because the monarch is considered appointed by God ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,186 | What does it mean to protect parliamentary papers if published ‘bonâ fide and without malice’? | <p>In other words how can you publish Parlimentary Papers WITHOUT bona fide and WITH malice? Why not protect in this case?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p> Two other aspects of parliamentary privilege should be noted. First, <em>reports of parliamentary
 proceedings are protected</em>. This ... | united kingdom law parliament | 1 | What does it mean to protect parliamentary papers if published ‘bonâ fide and without malice’? -- (united kingdom law parliament)
<p>In other words how can you publish Parlimentary Papers WITHOUT bona fide and WITH malice? Why not protect in this case?</p>

<blockquote>
 <p> Two other a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,199 | Is the dossier released by Labour proof that the NHS is for sale? | <p>Today, Labour released a 451 page dossier at a press event, which they say was leaked from the Department for International Trade, and is a record of preliminary discussions that have taken place between UK and US officials over a possible future trade deal.</p>

<p>The Conservatives have responded with dism... | united states united kingdom trade | 1 | Is the dossier released by Labour proof that the NHS is for sale? -- (united states united kingdom trade)
<p>Today, Labour released a 451 page dossier at a press event, which they say was leaked from the Department for International Trade, and is a record of preliminary discussions that have taken place between UK and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,202 | Has Trump done more for Taiwan than Obama has during their respective terms in office? | <p>After visiting relatives living in Taiwan that a good many of them have favorable impressions towards Trump, more so than Obama. It surprises me, because <a href="https://sentinel.tw/how-liberal-is-taiwan-adultery-the-death-penalty-and-marriage-equality/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Taiwan is viewed more as a libera... | united states donald trump international relations barack obama taiwan | 1 | Has Trump done more for Taiwan than Obama has during their respective terms in office? -- (united states donald trump international relations barack obama taiwan)
<p>After visiting relatives living in Taiwan that a good many of them have favorable impressions towards Trump, more so than Obama. It surprises me, becaus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,209 | majority of the relevant group of MPs who actually vote on the matter v. a majority of all MPs who belong to the relevant group | <p>I don't grok the distinction in footnote 59. Can anyone pls illustrate it? </p>

<blockquote>
 <p> Once it has been determined that a given Bill or provision falls within the EVEL
 rules, the core principle enshrined in those rules kicks in. That principle is that legislation&#x... | united kingdom | 1 | majority of the relevant group of MPs who actually vote on the matter v. a majority of all MPs who belong to the relevant group -- (united kingdom)
<p>I don't grok the distinction in footnote 59. Can anyone pls illustrate it? </p>

<blockquote>
 <p> Once it has been determined that a gi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,215 | How is the European Union trying to adapt to Italian Mafia extension in other EU countries? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/welcome-european-mafia-union-how-italian-mob-swallowing-europe-1619110" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this rather old article</a> Italian Mafia has managed to extend its operations way beyond Italian borders including in countries that were once thought to be immune to it:</... | european union crime italy | 1 | How is the European Union trying to adapt to Italian Mafia extension in other EU countries? -- (european union crime italy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/welcome-european-mafia-union-how-italian-mob-swallowing-europe-1619110" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this rather old article</a> Italian Mafia has man... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,216 | Is the United States selective in its support of human rights in other countries? | <p>It is common for the US government to make statements condemning what it considers to be human rights abuses in other countries.</p>

<p>This happens frequently with Russia, China, Iran, etc. But it seems to happen less frequently with India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc. </p>

<p>Why is this?</p>
 | united states foreign policy human rights | 1 | Is the United States selective in its support of human rights in other countries? -- (united states foreign policy human rights)
<p>It is common for the US government to make statements condemning what it considers to be human rights abuses in other countries.</p>

<p>This happens frequently with Russia, China,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,223 | Is Communism intrinsically authoritarian? | <p>As a consequence of the recent developments in China, I’ve heard a lot of commentary which characterises authoritarianism as an inevitable consequence of a Communist state.</p>

<p>How true is this statement? Is Communism by definition, inherently authoritarian? If not, are Communist states doomed to fall in... | political theory ideology communism | 1 | Is Communism intrinsically authoritarian? -- (political theory ideology communism)
<p>As a consequence of the recent developments in China, I’ve heard a lot of commentary which characterises authoritarianism as an inevitable consequence of a Communist state.</p>

<p>How true is this statement? Is Communism by d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,232 | Should politicians be educated in the field of economics? | <p>I'm not sure if this goes on this exchange, or perhaps the economic exchange. I could move it if you guys want.</p>

<p>Anyway,</p>

<p><strong>Should politicians, mainly presidents/prime ministers be heavily educated in the field of economics?</strong></p>

<p>Politicians are obviously educa... | president economy prime minister | 1 | Should politicians be educated in the field of economics? -- (president economy prime minister)
<p>I'm not sure if this goes on this exchange, or perhaps the economic exchange. I could move it if you guys want.</p>

<p>Anyway,</p>

<p><strong>Should politicians, mainly presidents/prime ministers be heav... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,247 | Germany's Ladenschlussgesetz in comparison to Israel's business laws about the Sabbath | <p>Currently in Israel, a big political question that stands is whether grocery stores or other businesses should be open on Saturday (Shabbat, holy day for a large portion of business owners). Currently, the law stands that businesses that are open on Saturday will receive a fine and the responsibility of enforcing th... | israel germany religion | 1 | Germany's Ladenschlussgesetz in comparison to Israel's business laws about the Sabbath -- (israel germany religion)
<p>Currently in Israel, a big political question that stands is whether grocery stores or other businesses should be open on Saturday (Shabbat, holy day for a large portion of business owners). Currently,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,250 | State institution possibly interfering with foreign policy | <p>Hungary is continuously trying to establish a good relationship with Romania. As an example, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and former Romanian PM Liviu Dragnea made a bilateral agreement that Romania guarantees the reestablishment of a previously closed Hungarian language catholic school in Târgu Mureş (a city with 50% ... | international relations international law romania hungary | 1 | State institution possibly interfering with foreign policy -- (international relations international law romania hungary)
<p>Hungary is continuously trying to establish a good relationship with Romania. As an example, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and former Romanian PM Liviu Dragnea made a bilateral agreement that Romania... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,258 | Are there some details on what issues Romanian Social Democrats blamed on Soros? | <p>According to a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/24/world/europe/romania-election.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NYT article</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In many ways, the struggle in Romania echoes the political drama playing out in other parts of the world, where leaders touting a populist agenda tappe... | parties romania rhetoric populism | 1 | Are there some details on what issues Romanian Social Democrats blamed on Soros? -- (parties romania rhetoric populism)
<p>According to a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/24/world/europe/romania-election.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NYT article</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In many ways, the struggle in R... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,265 | Why is/was the National Liberal Party of Romania opposed to Catholic & Hungarian school when they support a German-minority president? | <p>According to the only <a href="https://actmedia.eu/daily/ccr-law-for-the-establishment-of-the-roman-catholic-high-school-in-targu-mures-unconstitutional/74566" rel="nofollow noreferrer">snippet</a> on this I found in English, from March 20, 2018:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Constitutional Court of Romani... | parties education romania languages minorities | 1 | Why is/was the National Liberal Party of Romania opposed to Catholic & Hungarian school when they support a German-minority president? -- (parties education romania languages minorities)
<p>According to the only <a href="https://actmedia.eu/daily/ccr-law-for-the-establishment-of-the-roman-catholic-high-school-in-targu-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,268 | Does Ludovic Orban (the current Romanian PM) speak Hungarian? | <p>According to Wikipedia, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovic_Orban" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ludovic Orban</a>, the current PM of Romania (and who apparently has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/leaders-of-neighboring-countries-share-a-name-confusion-ensues-11573832025" rel="nofollow noreferrer">no r... | romania languages prime minister minorities | 1 | Does Ludovic Orban (the current Romanian PM) speak Hungarian? -- (romania languages prime minister minorities)
<p>According to Wikipedia, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovic_Orban" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ludovic Orban</a>, the current PM of Romania (and who apparently has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/arti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,282 | Why does California spend so much on healthcare? | <p>Taking a look at the <a href="https://www.usgovernmentspending.com/california_state_spending_pie_chart" rel="noreferrer">California State budget</a>, one can see that 46% of their taxpayers' money goes towards healthcare costs. But why is this the case? Isn't healthcare generally a federal concern, with programs suc... | healthcare budget california | 1 | Why does California spend so much on healthcare? -- (healthcare budget california)
<p>Taking a look at the <a href="https://www.usgovernmentspending.com/california_state_spending_pie_chart" rel="noreferrer">California State budget</a>, one can see that 46% of their taxpayers' money goes towards healthcare costs. But wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,288 | What are the differences between Germany's major political parties? | <p>For example, I don't know what the major differences are between the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_90/The_Greens" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Greens</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Democratic_Party_of_Germany" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SPD</a>. On a crude left to right line,... | parties germany ideology | 1 | What are the differences between Germany's major political parties? -- (parties germany ideology)
<p>For example, I don't know what the major differences are between the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_90/The_Greens" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Greens</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,303 | Why would the US try to make Karzai lose the 2009 election in Afghanistan? | <p>I see this mentioned in a <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/the-us-has-a-long-history-of-election-meddling/565538/" rel="noreferrer">story</a> covering US interventions in foreign elections:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In his memoir, the former Defense Secretary Robert Gates accuses R... | united states election foreign interference afghanistan | 1 | Why would the US try to make Karzai lose the 2009 election in Afghanistan? -- (united states election foreign interference afghanistan)
<p>I see this mentioned in a <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/the-us-has-a-long-history-of-election-meddling/565538/" rel="noreferrer">story</a> covering US i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,306 | What would happen if the Queen died immediately before a general election? | <p>I'm an American so I don't have a total grasp of UK politics but my understanding is that when the Queen of the UK dies, the country shuts down for a few days. It's also my understanding that prior to a general election, parliament is dissolved. Now there were rumours earlier today that the Queen died (she didn't) b... | united kingdom election monarchy constitutional monarchy | 1 | What would happen if the Queen died immediately before a general election? -- (united kingdom election monarchy constitutional monarchy)
<p>I'm an American so I don't have a total grasp of UK politics but my understanding is that when the Queen of the UK dies, the country shuts down for a few days. It's also my underst... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,310 | Can an MP be impeached? | <p>Inspired by the current impeachment process in the US - and recognising that the Prime Minister is just an MP who has shown that they can command the confidence of the House of Commons - is there any process to expel an MP from their post except for calling a General Election, assuming no wrongdoing by said MP?</p>&... | united kingdom impeachment house of commons member of parliament | 1 | Can an MP be impeached? -- (united kingdom impeachment house of commons member of parliament)
<p>Inspired by the current impeachment process in the US - and recognising that the Prime Minister is just an MP who has shown that they can command the confidence of the House of Commons - is there any process to expel an MP ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,312 | How much does economy affect the US presidential election? | <p>I have read that the US presidential election is influenced by the economy because independents are more likely to vote for a candidate if they got better stock returns. How big of an impact is this on the election? I’d say it is big because Moody’s accurately predicted most of the elections, including Obama during ... | united states economy | 1 | How much does economy affect the US presidential election? -- (united states economy)
<p>I have read that the US presidential election is influenced by the economy because independents are more likely to vote for a candidate if they got better stock returns. How big of an impact is this on the election? I’d say it is b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,316 | Do any countries have a procedure that allows a constituent part of that country to become independent unilaterally? | <p>In the last few years, there have been a few attempts made by such territories to achieve independence. Particularly in Europe, we had the cases of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Scottish_independence_referendum" rel="noreferrer">Scotland</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Catalan_indep... | independence secession | 1 | Do any countries have a procedure that allows a constituent part of that country to become independent unilaterally? -- (independence secession)
<p>In the last few years, there have been a few attempts made by such territories to achieve independence. Particularly in Europe, we had the cases of <a href="https://en.wiki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,320 | What will the consequences of Brexit be on EURONEXT? | <p>I know that this question doesn't make sense because "Brexit" is juridically a fuzzy concept.</p>

<p>But I've heard that Euronext (which is related to financial products of France, Netherland,...) was physically located near London.</p>

<p>Suppose that a "hard" brexit happens. Will be any consequen... | brexit finance | 1 | What will the consequences of Brexit be on EURONEXT? -- (brexit finance)
<p>I know that this question doesn't make sense because "Brexit" is juridically a fuzzy concept.</p>

<p>But I've heard that Euronext (which is related to financial products of France, Netherland,...) was physically located near London.</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,326 | Can socialism and capitalism coexist in the same country? | <p>I had a discussion with a friend because I would argue that Denmark is not a socialist country. We have a welfare state and therefore pay high taxes, however we have a free market and privately owned companies. Even things that are "free" like school and medical care that is owned and operated by the state has compe... | socialism capitalism democratic socialism | 1 | Can socialism and capitalism coexist in the same country? -- (socialism capitalism democratic socialism)
<p>I had a discussion with a friend because I would argue that Denmark is not a socialist country. We have a welfare state and therefore pay high taxes, however we have a free market and privately owned companies. E... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,334 | How true are Trump’s claims about NATO spending? | <p>Over President Trump’s term in office, he has been very vocal about the spending commitments made by many NATO countries, and their frequent failure to live up to them. He now seems to be taking credit for reversing this trend. In particular, I’m talking about the claims made in the tweet below.</p>

<p>How ... | united states donald trump international relations military nato | 1 | How true are Trump’s claims about NATO spending? -- (united states donald trump international relations military nato)
<p>Over President Trump’s term in office, he has been very vocal about the spending commitments made by many NATO countries, and their frequent failure to live up to them. He now seems to be taking cre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,346 | Is there a fund into which NATO countries are supposed to pay? | <p>This morning, 12/3/19, Trump said that some counties have been delinquent in their payments to NATO because they have not (for years) met their 2% obligation. He intimated that he would bring up the idea of collecting on that delinquency. </p>

<p>Is there a NATO fund into which countries owe a payment, such... | united states donald trump nato | 1 | Is there a fund into which NATO countries are supposed to pay? -- (united states donald trump nato)
<p>This morning, 12/3/19, Trump said that some counties have been delinquent in their payments to NATO because they have not (for years) met their 2% obligation. He intimated that he would bring up the idea of collecting... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,353 | What is the defense spending obligation for NATO countries this year? | <p>Several other questions are being asked in this same realm, however I've yet to see any question or answer directly ask what is the <strong>current</strong> (FY2018) obligation for defense spending of NATO countries.</p>

<p>If there is no specific obligation, how can anyone calculate an deficiency or delinq... | united states donald trump nato | 1 | What is the defense spending obligation for NATO countries this year? -- (united states donald trump nato)
<p>Several other questions are being asked in this same realm, however I've yet to see any question or answer directly ask what is the <strong>current</strong> (FY2018) obligation for defense spending of NATO coun... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,362 | What's the conservative solution to wealth disparity? | <p>While wealth/income inequality has generally been a Liberal concern, its increasing severity seems to have drawn Conservatives to consider it, including causing our current Conservative President to have several campaign goals on improving the economy and job growth for the middle-class.</p>
<p>However, from <a ... | united states conservatism income inequality | 1 | What's the conservative solution to wealth disparity? -- (united states conservatism income inequality)
<p>While wealth/income inequality has generally been a Liberal concern, its increasing severity seems to have drawn Conservatives to consider it, including causing our current Conservative President to have several c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,363 | Why is Zelinsky believed when he says he felt no pressure? | <p>One of the Republican defenses against a possible quid-pro-quo is that Zelinsky did not feel any pressure. We know this because <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/10/01/lead-clarissa-ward-3p-live-jake-tapper.cnn" rel="nofollow noreferrer">he said he did not feel pressure</a>. But, why do we believe this... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Why is Zelinsky believed when he says he felt no pressure? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>One of the Republican defenses against a possible quid-pro-quo is that Zelinsky did not feel any pressure. We know this because <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/10/01/lead-clarissa-ward-3p-live-jake-tapper.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,371 | In Germany, why does the burden of proof fall on authorities rather than the company or individual when it comes to possible illegal funds? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/welcome-european-mafia-union-how-italian-mob-swallowing-europe-1619110" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Germany requires the authorities to prove that some funds are illegal instead of asking the company or individual for that proof:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>... | law germany | 1 | In Germany, why does the burden of proof fall on authorities rather than the company or individual when it comes to possible illegal funds? -- (law germany)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/welcome-european-mafia-union-how-italian-mob-swallowing-europe-1619110" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Germany ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,378 | Why are green parties so often opposed to nuclear power? | <p>As far as I can tell, green political parties worldwide are almost all opposed to nuclear power.</p>

<p>Considering nuclear power is a low-carbon source of electricity (in fact, in terms of the total-lifecycle, emissions are better than hydro or solar power <a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2... | climate change nuclear energy green party | 1 | Why are green parties so often opposed to nuclear power? -- (climate change nuclear energy green party)
<p>As far as I can tell, green political parties worldwide are almost all opposed to nuclear power.</p>

<p>Considering nuclear power is a low-carbon source of electricity (in fact, in terms of the total-life... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,383 | How has the Brexit process affected eurosceptic movements in other European countries? | <p>The rocky and unpredictable state of the Brexit negotiations over the past three and a half years seems to have had an effect on the level of support for the EU, with 68% of respondents across the EU27 stating that they believe their country has benefited from its EU membership in the <a href="https://www.europarl.... | united kingdom european union brexit parties | 1 | How has the Brexit process affected eurosceptic movements in other European countries? -- (united kingdom european union brexit parties)
<p>The rocky and unpredictable state of the Brexit negotiations over the past three and a half years seems to have had an effect on the level of support for the EU, with 68% of respo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,387 | Why try to impeach Trump now? | <p>I'm unclear why Democrats are trying to impeach Trump at this particular point in time.</p>

<p>The U.S. 2020 elections are less than a year (about 11 months) away, so why risk an impeachment move now when the public will vote on the next president in a few months anyway?</p>

<p>If they really wante... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Why try to impeach Trump now? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>I'm unclear why Democrats are trying to impeach Trump at this particular point in time.</p>

<p>The U.S. 2020 elections are less than a year (about 11 months) away, so why risk an impeachment move now when the public will vote on the next pre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,399 | Who are the missing witnesses John Turley is referring to when speaking against impeachment? | <p>On the BBC, there was an <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50663128" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> citing 4 law experts called by the US House to discuss whether Trump's Ukraine activities fall within the scope of "high crimes and misdemeanors" as described in Article II, Section 4 the Consti... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Who are the missing witnesses John Turley is referring to when speaking against impeachment? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>On the BBC, there was an <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50663128" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> citing 4 law experts called by the US House to discuss whether T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,408 | Can we have a AI-lead technocratic society and remove voting? | <p>Is voting needed? Can AI just look at all history and understand the needs of society? Humans do not have a strong record when choosing their leaders. </p>

<p>Such as Hitler was voted when he promised prosperity and special status to his idea of "perfect race" but ultimately became the most hated person in ... | voting democracy technology | 1 | Can we have a AI-lead technocratic society and remove voting? -- (voting democracy technology)
<p>Is voting needed? Can AI just look at all history and understand the needs of society? Humans do not have a strong record when choosing their leaders. </p>

<p>Such as Hitler was voted when he promised prosperity a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,423 | How many hearings can the House hold before calling for a vote on impeachment? | <p>There were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_Permanent_Select_Committee_on_Intelligence" rel="nofollow noreferrer">House Intelligence Committee</a> impeachment hearings lead by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Schiff" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Adam Schiff</a>, this week there is a... | united states constitution impeachment | 1 | How many hearings can the House hold before calling for a vote on impeachment? -- (united states constitution impeachment)
<p>There were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_Permanent_Select_Committee_on_Intelligence" rel="nofollow noreferrer">House Intelligence Committee</a> impeachment hearings ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,425 | What is the position of the EU on Northern Cyprus? | <p>Northern Cyprus is the part of the island of Cyprus that has been occupied by Turkey since its invasion of Cyprus in 1974. As far as I can tell, the Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey.</p>

<p>What is the EU’s position on this? Why does it not do something about the seemingly illegal oc... | european union war cyprus territorial dispute northern cyprus | 1 | What is the position of the EU on Northern Cyprus? -- (european union war cyprus territorial dispute northern cyprus)
<p>Northern Cyprus is the part of the island of Cyprus that has been occupied by Turkey since its invasion of Cyprus in 1974. As far as I can tell, the Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,429 | Did the Mueller report find that Trump committed any felonies? | <p>In an answer to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48387/why-impeach-trump-now-and-not-earlier">this</a> question, @Peter said that: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>...the Mueller Report ... would have resulted in multiple felony charges for any American other than the president. </p>
<... | united states trump impeachment mueller investigation | 1 | Did the Mueller report find that Trump committed any felonies? -- (united states trump impeachment mueller investigation)
<p>In an answer to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48387/why-impeach-trump-now-and-not-earlier">this</a> question, @Peter said that: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>...the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,434 | What is an MRP poll, and is it more accurate than a conventional poll? | <p>On Nov 27th, the polling company YouGov released an “MRP” poll that predicts the Conservative party winning a majority of 68 in the upcoming General Election. The poll has been treated as practically gospel in some parts of the UK media; and has certainly been given much more credit than a conventional poll would.</... | united kingdom election polling statistics | 1 | What is an MRP poll, and is it more accurate than a conventional poll? -- (united kingdom election polling statistics)
<p>On Nov 27th, the polling company YouGov released an “MRP” poll that predicts the Conservative party winning a majority of 68 in the upcoming General Election. The poll has been treated as practicall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,436 | What is the smallest percentage of U.S. voters needed to re-elect the 34 Senators to acquit a President? | <p>When a U.S. President is tried for impeachment, he will be acquitted if more than 1/3 of the Senators (currently 34) vote to acquit him. <strong>What is the minimal number of voters</strong> (as a percent of eligible U.S. voters) <strong>needed to keep these 34 Senators in office?</strong></p>

<p>If these ... | united states election senate impeachment | 1 | What is the smallest percentage of U.S. voters needed to re-elect the 34 Senators to acquit a President? -- (united states election senate impeachment)
<p>When a U.S. President is tried for impeachment, he will be acquitted if more than 1/3 of the Senators (currently 34) vote to acquit him. <strong>What is the minimal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,440 | What's going on with the lawsuit against Concord Management? | <p>Last year (2018), the US federal government indicted Concord Management & Consulting LLC in relation to the alleged Russian social media campaign to meddle/undermine/influence the 2016 US elections.</p>

<p>The federal government got some egg on its face a few times in this case, e.g. even in the facing ... | united states law russian federation | 1 | What's going on with the lawsuit against Concord Management? -- (united states law russian federation)
<p>Last year (2018), the US federal government indicted Concord Management & Consulting LLC in relation to the alleged Russian social media campaign to meddle/undermine/influence the 2016 US elections.</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,442 | Are impeachment hearings having an effect on public opinion? | <p>Is there evidence that impeachment hearings are changing public opinion (in either direction). If so, how much is public opinion changing?</p>

<p>Or are both parties (public opinion) pretty much immovable - and had made up their mind beforehand whether or not the impeachment hearings would influence their s... | donald trump impeachment trump impeachment | 1 | Are impeachment hearings having an effect on public opinion? -- (donald trump impeachment trump impeachment)
<p>Is there evidence that impeachment hearings are changing public opinion (in either direction). If so, how much is public opinion changing?</p>

<p>Or are both parties (public opinion) pretty much immo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,454 | Why do right-wing parties generally oppose the legalization of marijuana? | <p>In a general sense, it seems that proponents of marijuana legalization tend to come from left-wing political parties, or at least, from the left-leaning factions within right-wing parties.</p>

<p>I am thinking mostly about the Conservative party in the UK, as well as the Republican party in the US - althoug... | ideology drugs cannabis legalization | 1 | Why do right-wing parties generally oppose the legalization of marijuana? -- (ideology drugs cannabis legalization)
<p>In a general sense, it seems that proponents of marijuana legalization tend to come from left-wing political parties, or at least, from the left-leaning factions within right-wing parties.</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,470 | Does Boris Johnson’s new negotiated withdrawal agreement mandate customs checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK? | <p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-withdrawal-agreement-and-political-declaration" rel="noreferrer">new Withdrawal Agreement</a> negotiated under Boris Johnson’s leadership has constantly come under scrutiny about whether or not the agreement when implemented would necessitate customs checks... | united kingdom european union brexit trade northern ireland | 1 | Does Boris Johnson’s new negotiated withdrawal agreement mandate customs checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade northern ireland)
<p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-withdrawal-agreement-and-political-declaration" rel="noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,480 | Why do Republicans oppose the Voting Rights Advancement Act? | <p>On December 6th, The House of Representatives passed HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which updates the 1965 Voting Rights Act in light of the 2013 Supreme Court ruling which invalidated portions of the law. In that case, the court ruled that, while Federal election oversight was Constitutional, it had to be ... | united states voting republican party | 1 | Why do Republicans oppose the Voting Rights Advancement Act? -- (united states voting republican party)
<p>On December 6th, The House of Representatives passed HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which updates the 1965 Voting Rights Act in light of the 2013 Supreme Court ruling which invalidated portions of the law... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,483 | Is the Bernie blackout real? | <p>In a recent <a href="https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/473384-sanders-campaign-official-bernie-blackout-is-real" rel="noreferrer">interview</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkHRQ5GbAH0" rel="noreferrer">youtube</a> from 2:30) with The Hill, Bernie Sanders' campaign manager Nina Turner claimed there is a... | united states media bernie sanders democratic primary | 1 | Is the Bernie blackout real? -- (united states media bernie sanders democratic primary)
<p>In a recent <a href="https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/473384-sanders-campaign-official-bernie-blackout-is-real" rel="noreferrer">interview</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkHRQ5GbAH0" rel="noreferrer">youtube</a> f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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