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48,488 | What are Henry VIII powers? | <p>As far as I understand it so far, Henry VIII powers in some way allow government ministers to overrule previously enacted laws with a reduced level of scrutiny. They have come into the public eye recently due to Brexit; as ministers want to be given the power to amend what they see as deficiencies in EU laws which h... | united kingdom democracy parliament legislative process legislation | 1 | What are Henry VIII powers? -- (united kingdom democracy parliament legislative process legislation)
<p>As far as I understand it so far, Henry VIII powers in some way allow government ministers to overrule previously enacted laws with a reduced level of scrutiny. They have come into the public eye recently due to Brex... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,503 | Has the Office of Professional Responsibility announced an investigation of Barr? | <p>In May, Attorney General Bill Barr tasked John Durham with conducting an administrative review of the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation. In October, it was reported that this administrative review had turned into a criminal investigation. In response, ten Democratic Senators wrote a <a href="https://... | united states donald trump congress mueller investigation justice department | 1 | Has the Office of Professional Responsibility announced an investigation of Barr? -- (united states donald trump congress mueller investigation justice department)
<p>In May, Attorney General Bill Barr tasked John Durham with conducting an administrative review of the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation. I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,508 | Do any countries have a pensions system funded entirely by past contributions, rather than current taxes? | <p>The pensions systems that I'm familiar with usually work as following:</p>

<ol>
<li>Workers pay a tax on their salaries</li>
<li>The government uses that money to fund the pensions of current retirees </li>
<li>When the current workers retire they'll rely on future generations to fund their pens... | pensions | 1 | Do any countries have a pensions system funded entirely by past contributions, rather than current taxes? -- (pensions)
<p>The pensions systems that I'm familiar with usually work as following:</p>

<ol>
<li>Workers pay a tax on their salaries</li>
<li>The government uses that money to fund the pensions... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,511 | Are there examples of democratic states peacefully changing their constitution without abiding by the rules spelled out in the former constitution? | <p>As an example, changing the US Constitution is extremely difficult as it requires the consent of 3/4 of all States according to the text of the existing Constitution. But in practice any law including the constitution is just a piece of paper and has no enforcement power of its own. Therefore it's theoretically poss... | constitution | 1 | Are there examples of democratic states peacefully changing their constitution without abiding by the rules spelled out in the former constitution? -- (constitution)
<p>As an example, changing the US Constitution is extremely difficult as it requires the consent of 3/4 of all States according to the text of the existin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,522 | Does US have a national strategy to reduce Rx drugs consumption? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/prescription-drugs/too-many-meds-americas-love-affair-with-prescription-medication/#nation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Rx drug usage has greatly increased in the last 20 years:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The total number of prescriptions ... | united states drugs | 1 | Does US have a national strategy to reduce Rx drugs consumption? -- (united states drugs)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/prescription-drugs/too-many-meds-americas-love-affair-with-prescription-medication/#nation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Rx drug usage has greatly increased i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,528 | Can recently released US student vacation in Switzerland? | <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/politics/iran-prisoner-swap-xiyue-wang.html?" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Iran recently released an American student that was being imprisoned in Tehran</a>. He was flown to Switzerland to meet with a US State Dept official.</p>

<p>My question: since he's already... | united states international law switzerland | 1 | Can recently released US student vacation in Switzerland? -- (united states international law switzerland)
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/politics/iran-prisoner-swap-xiyue-wang.html?" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Iran recently released an American student that was being imprisoned in Tehran</a>. He was ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,551 | Are letters from MPs to other MPs on the internet? | <p>I read a letter from the Prime Minister to another MP on some website, and I want to read the MPs letter in response (if there was one). Is there a database of letters that MPs send to each other? I'm assuming these things are public, but I've searched and I can't find any.</p>
 | united kingdom parliament member of parliament | 1 | Are letters from MPs to other MPs on the internet? -- (united kingdom parliament member of parliament)
<p>I read a letter from the Prime Minister to another MP on some website, and I want to read the MPs letter in response (if there was one). Is there a database of letters that MPs send to each other? I'm assuming thes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,564 | What's the rationale for government employees having a separate pension fund? | <p>In many countries government employees have a separate pension fund that pays out better than the one accessible to the general public. Likewise civil servants often go into retirement earlier than their counterparts in private sector employment. </p>

<p>What's the reasoning behind this? Why treat governmen... | pensions civil service | 1 | What's the rationale for government employees having a separate pension fund? -- (pensions civil service)
<p>In many countries government employees have a separate pension fund that pays out better than the one accessible to the general public. Likewise civil servants often go into retirement earlier than their counter... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,565 | Why don't all States switch to all postal voting? | <p>Currently four states: Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington run all their elections <a href="http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/all-mail-elections.aspx" rel="noreferrer">exclusively by mail</a>. This seems to have the significant advantage of allowing people to vote at any time they please, thus... | united states voting vote by mail | 1 | Why don't all States switch to all postal voting? -- (united states voting vote by mail)
<p>Currently four states: Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington run all their elections <a href="http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/all-mail-elections.aspx" rel="noreferrer">exclusively by mail</a>. This seems t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,568 | Does removing the US president from office through impeachment affect the validity of the decisions they made? | <p>What happens to changes made by the president of the United States after her/his impeachment?
Will executive orders and such automatically be invalidated, put on hold upon revaluation, revaluated, ...?</p>
 | united states president law impeachment executive order | 1 | Does removing the US president from office through impeachment affect the validity of the decisions they made? -- (united states president law impeachment executive order)
<p>What happens to changes made by the president of the United States after her/his impeachment?
Will executive orders and such automatically be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,582 | What power does the Department of Justice Inspector General have to compel testimony? | <p>What power does the US Department of Justice Inspector General have to compel testimony?</p>

<p>For example, can the DoJ IG subpoena anyone? If so, who? What consequences would someone refusing to testify, answer questions, or produce documents requested by the DoJ IG face?</p>
 | united states justice department | 1 | What power does the Department of Justice Inspector General have to compel testimony? -- (united states justice department)
<p>What power does the US Department of Justice Inspector General have to compel testimony?</p>

<p>For example, can the DoJ IG subpoena anyone? If so, who? What consequences would someone... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,597 | What are the downsides of being a debt-free country (no foreign national debt)? | <p>I was only a child when the Romanian dictator, Ceaușescu announced <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/04/14/debts-paid-romania-says/89557c5f-9f4d-4810-8e15-91538f134a3f/" rel="noreferrer">that all of the country's foreign debt had been paid</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Romanian ... | economy policy debt | 1 | What are the downsides of being a debt-free country (no foreign national debt)? -- (economy policy debt)
<p>I was only a child when the Romanian dictator, Ceaușescu announced <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/04/14/debts-paid-romania-says/89557c5f-9f4d-4810-8e15-91538f134a3f/" rel="noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,603 | Jersey shooting and politician comments | <p>Following the shooting at Jersey City, NJ, US.</p>

<p>see <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/11/us/jersey-city-new-jersey-shooting-wednesday/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CNN report</a>, I've already asked why kosher grocery is somehow important, but now politicians commented on the event</p>&... | united states hate speech | 1 | Jersey shooting and politician comments -- (united states hate speech)
<p>Following the shooting at Jersey City, NJ, US.</p>

<p>see <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/11/us/jersey-city-new-jersey-shooting-wednesday/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CNN report</a>, I've already asked why kosher grocer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,625 | Has Lindsey Graham ever explained his flip-flopping opinion of Donald Trump? | <p>Late-night talk shows frequently show montages of Senator Lindsey Graham expressing extremely negative opinions of Donald Trump while Trump was campaigning for the Republican nomination (he called him a "kook", "racist", "religious bigot", "unfit for office", just to name a few), to constrast his past opinions with ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Has Lindsey Graham ever explained his flip-flopping opinion of Donald Trump? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>Late-night talk shows frequently show montages of Senator Lindsey Graham expressing extremely negative opinions of Donald Trump while Trump was campaigning for the Republican nomination (he called him a "kook... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,627 | Why does China have so few nuclear weapons? | <p>From the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_nuclear_weapons_stockpiles_and_nuclear_tests_by_country" rel="noreferrer">wikipedia page about the number of nuclear weapons</a> we see that China only has 250 nukes, which puts it in the same league as France or the UK, and way under the 1000+ actives held ... | china nuclear weapons | 1 | Why does China have so few nuclear weapons? -- (china nuclear weapons)
<p>From the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_nuclear_weapons_stockpiles_and_nuclear_tests_by_country" rel="noreferrer">wikipedia page about the number of nuclear weapons</a> we see that China only has 250 nukes, which puts it in the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,629 | Why is Trump not being impeached for bribery? | <p>I am not asking for an opinion based answer, just factual.</p>

<p>This time last week, there was talk of <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/12/5/20995975/articles-of-impeachment-pelosi-trump" rel="noreferrer">three articles of impeachment</a>.</p>

<p>Now, bribery has been dropped... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Why is Trump not being impeached for bribery? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p>I am not asking for an opinion based answer, just factual.</p>

<p>This time last week, there was talk of <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/12/5/20995975/articles-of-impeachment-pelosi-trump" rel="noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,634 | Ballot anonymity at UK polling stations | <p>When voting at the parliamentary election polling station I noticed the following practice mentioned in the Electoral Commission's <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-11/UKPGE%20Polling%20Station%20Handbook%20final%20English%20web.pdf" rel="noreferrer">Polling station handbook: U... | united kingdom election parliament polling | 1 | Ballot anonymity at UK polling stations -- (united kingdom election parliament polling)
<p>When voting at the parliamentary election polling station I noticed the following practice mentioned in the Electoral Commission's <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-11/UKPGE%20Polling%20Stat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,654 | Can the President be impeached twice? | <p>If an impeached President (but not one removed from office) is elected for a second term, can they be impeached again during their second term if the House decides they committed new impeachable offenses? If not, is a previously impeached President more or less 'immune' to repercussions for further misconduct? </p>&... | united states president impeachment | 1 | Can the President be impeached twice? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>If an impeached President (but not one removed from office) is elected for a second term, can they be impeached again during their second term if the House decides they committed new impeachable offenses? If not, is a previously impeached... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,658 | For how long will the UK government / parliament elected on December 12, 2019 remain (not counting other possible non-regular elections)? | <p>For how long will the UK government / parliament elected on December 12, 2019 remain (serve?), if we're not counting any possible new non-regular elections?</p>

<p>Put in another way: When will the next regular general election for UK parliament be held?</p>
 | united kingdom election parliament | 1 | For how long will the UK government / parliament elected on December 12, 2019 remain (not counting other possible non-regular elections)? -- (united kingdom election parliament)
<p>For how long will the UK government / parliament elected on December 12, 2019 remain (serve?), if we're not counting any possible new non-r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,660 | Why are the Democrats & Republicans so homogeneous in their opinions of impeaching Trump? | <p>If we look at the population of the US at large, as of time of writing, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/impeachment-polls/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">84.7% of Democrats, 43.0% of Independents, and 9.4% of Republicans support impeachment</a>. Meanwhile, in Congress, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/inte... | united states trump impeachment statistics | 1 | Why are the Democrats & Republicans so homogeneous in their opinions of impeaching Trump? -- (united states trump impeachment statistics)
<p>If we look at the population of the US at large, as of time of writing, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/impeachment-polls/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">84.7% of Democr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,662 | Communicating the Nord Stream 2 sanctions | <p>The US has moved to sanction companies involved in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream#Expansion:_Nord_Stream_2" rel="noreferrer">Nord Stream 2</a> pipeline, which transports gas directly from Russia to Germany. At a glance over German and European news, the US public justification for the sanctio... | united states russian federation germany media sanctions | 1 | Communicating the Nord Stream 2 sanctions -- (united states russian federation germany media sanctions)
<p>The US has moved to sanction companies involved in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream#Expansion:_Nord_Stream_2" rel="noreferrer">Nord Stream 2</a> pipeline, which transports gas directly from R... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,680 | Why was the recess in the Judiciary Committee's mark-up meeting controversial? | <p>Over the past few days, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has been meeting to determine the fate of the Articles of Impeachment referred to it by another committee. On Thursday December 12, in particular, the session began at 0900 EST and continued for just over 14 hours to about 2315 EST at which time the chairma... | united states house of representatives trump impeachment | 1 | Why was the recess in the Judiciary Committee's mark-up meeting controversial? -- (united states house of representatives trump impeachment)
<p>Over the past few days, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has been meeting to determine the fate of the Articles of Impeachment referred to it by another committee. On Thursd... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,682 | Why have the Liberal Democrats historically been strong in northern Scotland? | <p>After the 2015 General Election, the Scottish Lib Dems retained only Orkney and Shetland in northern Scotland. They also tend to do well in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross. Why are these areas in the far north of Scotland more supportive of liberalism? Typically in the America (eg the South and rural Midwest) ... | united kingdom liberalism scotland | 1 | Why have the Liberal Democrats historically been strong in northern Scotland? -- (united kingdom liberalism scotland)
<p>After the 2015 General Election, the Scottish Lib Dems retained only Orkney and Shetland in northern Scotland. They also tend to do well in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross. Why are these areas ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,683 | What constitutes a vote for or against a motion in Congress? | <p>In the UK, Members of Parliament vote on things by shouting either ‘aye’ or ‘no’, and when the winner is not clear it will go to division. I understand the US takes a lot of cues from Parliamentary procedure, but I was just watching the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_K5rrsPFHk" rel="nofollow noreferrer">... | united states congress voting voting systems | 1 | What constitutes a vote for or against a motion in Congress? -- (united states congress voting voting systems)
<p>In the UK, Members of Parliament vote on things by shouting either ‘aye’ or ‘no’, and when the winner is not clear it will go to division. I understand the US takes a lot of cues from Parliamentary procedur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,684 | What, if anything, are the consequences of nationalist parties winning a majority of constituencies in Northern Ireland? | <p>At the same time that the Conservative party won a landslide majority in the UK Parliament, nationalist parties in Scotland and Northern Ireland also posted significant gains.</p>

<p>Before the 2019 election, Unionist parties controlled 11 out of the 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland.</p>

<p><a... | united kingdom election northern ireland | 1 | What, if anything, are the consequences of nationalist parties winning a majority of constituencies in Northern Ireland? -- (united kingdom election northern ireland)
<p>At the same time that the Conservative party won a landslide majority in the UK Parliament, nationalist parties in Scotland and Northern Ireland also ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,686 | Why does SNP support in Scotland seem disproportionate with actual support for independence? | <p>In the recent 2019 UK election the Scottish National Party(SNP), an explicitly pro independence party, increased their share of seats up to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-2019-50766014" rel="nofollow noreferrer">48 out of 55</a>, a commanding majority.</p>

<p>However, recent polling has shown fa... | united kingdom independence scotland | 1 | Why does SNP support in Scotland seem disproportionate with actual support for independence? -- (united kingdom independence scotland)
<p>In the recent 2019 UK election the Scottish National Party(SNP), an explicitly pro independence party, increased their share of seats up to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,695 | Is there any hard data on what factors motivated voters to switch from Labour to Conservative in the 2019 election? | <p>After the Conservative party's landslide victory in the December 2019 House of Commons election, there have been many theories put forward to explain Labour's loss, including:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Labour's left wing policies</p></li>
<li><p>Their vague position on Brexit (not pro-Brexit enough for Leave,... | united kingdom election polling labour party | 1 | Is there any hard data on what factors motivated voters to switch from Labour to Conservative in the 2019 election? -- (united kingdom election polling labour party)
<p>After the Conservative party's landslide victory in the December 2019 House of Commons election, there have been many theories put forward to explain L... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,709 | Has any person or company ever become a sovereign state? | <p>How did they do it?</p>

<p>And are there any people or companies today who could become a sovereign state if they wanted to?</p>

<p>Could Jeff Bezos start his own country and become a sovereign state? How would he do it, and would anyone try to stop him? Who would try to stop him, and how would the... | sovereignty | 1 | Has any person or company ever become a sovereign state? -- (sovereignty)
<p>How did they do it?</p>

<p>And are there any people or companies today who could become a sovereign state if they wanted to?</p>

<p>Could Jeff Bezos start his own country and become a sovereign state? How would he do it, and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,725 | Which seat 'predicts' the outcomes of UK General Elections the best? | <p>I remember reading about a swing seat in the UK that always 'predicted' the outcomes of the election (e.g. if the Conservatives were the largest party then the seat would swing Conservative, etc.). Do you know of any such seat?</p>
 | united kingdom election forecasting | 1 | Which seat 'predicts' the outcomes of UK General Elections the best? -- (united kingdom election forecasting)
<p>I remember reading about a swing seat in the UK that always 'predicted' the outcomes of the election (e.g. if the Conservatives were the largest party then the seat would swing Conservative, etc.). Do you kn... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,734 | What impact did Clinton's impeachment have on his reelection? | <p>I have been hearing for a while now that because the Democrats decided to impeach the president that they are going to lose in the 2020 election. When Clinton was impeached in the 90s did Democratic voters run out and vote for him because he was impeached? Was that the main issue that brought them to voting booths? ... | united states impeachment trump impeachment bill clinton | 1 | What impact did Clinton's impeachment have on his reelection? -- (united states impeachment trump impeachment bill clinton)
<p>I have been hearing for a while now that because the Democrats decided to impeach the president that they are going to lose in the 2020 election. When Clinton was impeached in the 90s did Democ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,751 | Can a polling station in the UK shut early if everyone has voted? | <p>If everyone on the voting list for a polling station had been to vote and have been marked off on the list the polling clerks have, would the polling station shut early? Or would it remain open until 10PM even though no one else could come in and vote?</p>
 | united kingdom voting | 1 | Can a polling station in the UK shut early if everyone has voted? -- (united kingdom voting)
<p>If everyone on the voting list for a polling station had been to vote and have been marked off on the list the polling clerks have, would the polling station shut early? Or would it remain open until 10PM even though no one ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,771 | What can Scotland legally do to get independence? | <p>All conservatives members so far confirmed that it is an absolute No to second Scotland referendum.
As per that, assuming that no approval is given for a second referendum in the coming months, is there anything that Scotland can do legally/constitutionally to get it despite the disagreement of Westminster?</p>&... | united kingdom independence scotland | 1 | What can Scotland legally do to get independence? -- (united kingdom independence scotland)
<p>All conservatives members so far confirmed that it is an absolute No to second Scotland referendum.
As per that, assuming that no approval is given for a second referendum in the coming months, is there anything that Scot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,779 | Has Matt Bevin explained his reasoning for the pardons he has recently issued? | <p>Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was narrowly defeated by his Democratic challenger for the title of Kentucky Governor. He used his final days in office to issue some <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/12/13/787811560/on-his-way-out-kentucky-gov-matt-bevin-pardons-murderers-rapists-hundreds-more" rel="noreferrer">... | united states pardon | 1 | Has Matt Bevin explained his reasoning for the pardons he has recently issued? -- (united states pardon)
<p>Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was narrowly defeated by his Democratic challenger for the title of Kentucky Governor. He used his final days in office to issue some <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/12/13/78... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,787 | Dogmatic public officer & an ethical dilemma | <p>Here is a dilemma, a county receives funds from the federal government which are insufficient. The Governor, democratically elected and handsomely wealthy, has infrastructure and master planning goals for his county which he will not be able to meet as a consequence. Without going too far into strategic or tactical ... | ethics civil service | 1 | Dogmatic public officer & an ethical dilemma -- (ethics civil service)
<p>Here is a dilemma, a county receives funds from the federal government which are insufficient. The Governor, democratically elected and handsomely wealthy, has infrastructure and master planning goals for his county which he will not be able to m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,797 | How many Senators must vote to override specific judgments of the Chief Justice in an impeachment trial of the President? | <h1>Background</h1>
<p>In the United States, the Chief Justice presides over the impeachment trial of a President, which happens inside the Senate. He has some powers as laid out in the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/42133/19306">first answer</a> to this question. However, any of his judgments may ... | united states impeachment senate rules | 1 | How many Senators must vote to override specific judgments of the Chief Justice in an impeachment trial of the President? -- (united states impeachment senate rules)
<h1>Background</h1>
<p>In the United States, the Chief Justice presides over the impeachment trial of a President, which happens inside the Senate. H... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,803 | Why did a decent number of London constituencies vote to Leave? | <p>London has been seen as a Remain stronghold. However, I see that there are a decent number of London constituencies which voted to leave (eg: Carshalton and Wallington, Croydon Central, Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Orpington, Romford, Ilford North, Dagenham and Rainham (where 69.9% of voters chose to Leave!)). </p>&#... | united kingdom brexit london | 1 | Why did a decent number of London constituencies vote to Leave? -- (united kingdom brexit london)
<p>London has been seen as a Remain stronghold. However, I see that there are a decent number of London constituencies which voted to leave (eg: Carshalton and Wallington, Croydon Central, Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Orpin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,818 | Do Lords in the Cabinet have to answer questions in the House of Commons? | <p>Nicky Morgan has been retained as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. However, she is no longer an MP, but has been given a peerage instead.</p>

<p>As Cabinet members ordinarily answer questions from MPs in the House of Commons regarding their respective departments, will she have to m... | united kingdom parliament house of commons cabinet | 1 | Do Lords in the Cabinet have to answer questions in the House of Commons? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons cabinet)
<p>Nicky Morgan has been retained as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. However, she is no longer an MP, but has been given a peerage instead.</p>

<p>As Cabin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,821 | Why has Trump refused to recognize the Armenian Genocide? | <p>On December 12th, 2019, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/12/us/politics/senate-armenian-genocide.html" rel="noreferrer">US Senate voted unanimously to recognize the Armenian genocide</a> as a matter of American foreign policy. The bill, which was co-sponsored by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Ted Cr... | united states turkey genocide | 1 | Why has Trump refused to recognize the Armenian Genocide? -- (united states turkey genocide)
<p>On December 12th, 2019, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/12/us/politics/senate-armenian-genocide.html" rel="noreferrer">US Senate voted unanimously to recognize the Armenian genocide</a> as a matter of American f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,834 | Have their been any updates on Huber’s review since May? | <p>In 2017, after the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Muller to oversee the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation, Congressional Republicans asked the Department of Justice to appoint a second Special Counsel to investigate other matters they wanted investigated, like the Clinton Foundation, Uranium One, and FISA abus... | united states law hillary clinton mueller investigation justice department | 1 | Have their been any updates on Huber’s review since May? -- (united states law hillary clinton mueller investigation justice department)
<p>In 2017, after the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Muller to oversee the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation, Congressional Republicans asked the Department of Justice to appoin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,850 | What would it take for a mainstream UK political party to cease to exist | <p>Listening to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair this morning discussing the recent Labour defeat in the General Election. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50829352" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50829352</a></p>

<p>From the article:</p>

<b... | united kingdom election parties | 1 | What would it take for a mainstream UK political party to cease to exist -- (united kingdom election parties)
<p>Listening to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair this morning discussing the recent Labour defeat in the General Election. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50829352" rel="nofollow noref... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,860 | How does taking the Chiltern Hundreds to resign work? | <p>Recently I posted the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/48601/1874">Can a Prime Minister be appointed if they do not have a seat in the Parliament?</a> and got a reference to:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>So if the Conservatives win a majority but Johnson loses his seat, it would not be un... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | How does taking the Chiltern Hundreds to resign work? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>Recently I posted the question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/48601/1874">Can a Prime Minister be appointed if they do not have a seat in the Parliament?</a> and got a reference to:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,866 | Could a Senator commit perjury if they swear the oath at the impeachment trial in the senate? | <p>A Senator is on record of having explicitly stated <strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/12/17/788924966/mcconnell-i-m-not-impartial-about-impeachment" rel="noreferrer">"I'm not an impartial juror"</a></strong> in regards to the upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. Another Senator said, <a href="https://www... | united states law congress impeachment | 1 | Could a Senator commit perjury if they swear the oath at the impeachment trial in the senate? -- (united states law congress impeachment)
<p>A Senator is on record of having explicitly stated <strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/12/17/788924966/mcconnell-i-m-not-impartial-about-impeachment" rel="noreferrer">"I'm n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,871 | Time management in the House impeachment debate? | <p>I'm watching the "debate" on the articles of impeachment and I am getting confused by the time management. I've seen this question (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/6498/controlling-time-in-the-house-of-representatives">Controlling Time in the House of Representatives</a>) but am still confused ... | united states impeachment house of representatives trump impeachment | 1 | Time management in the House impeachment debate? -- (united states impeachment house of representatives trump impeachment)
<p>I'm watching the "debate" on the articles of impeachment and I am getting confused by the time management. I've seen this question (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/6498/con... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,872 | To whom does "Madam Speaker" refer during the Trump impeachment debate? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9gia.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9gia.jpg" alt="image still of Trump impeachment debate"></a>Trump impeachment vote is underway. Every representative is making their case for or against the articles of impeachment. Every one of them is addre... | united states constitution impeachment trump impeachment speaker | 1 | To whom does "Madam Speaker" refer during the Trump impeachment debate? -- (united states constitution impeachment trump impeachment speaker)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9gia.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/S9gia.jpg" alt="image still of Trump impeachment debate"></a>Trump ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,877 | Why does a vote in the House go beyond its time limit? | <p>In the US House of Representative, when a vote by Yeas and Nays is ordered, it is usually announced with a time limit (ex. "this is a fifteen minute vote"). However, voting often continues beyond this time limit, sometimes to nearly double the time limit.</p>

<p>Why does the voting continue far beyond this... | united states house of representatives | 1 | Why does a vote in the House go beyond its time limit? -- (united states house of representatives)
<p>In the US House of Representative, when a vote by Yeas and Nays is ordered, it is usually announced with a time limit (ex. "this is a fifteen minute vote"). However, voting often continues beyond this time limit, some... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,878 | Is Jeff Van Drew becoming a Republican? | <p>It seems to me that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Van_Drew" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jeff Van Drew</a> is the only party defector in this impeachment. Is he actually switching parties?</p>
 | united states congress trump impeachment | 1 | Is Jeff Van Drew becoming a Republican? -- (united states congress trump impeachment)
<p>It seems to me that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Van_Drew" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jeff Van Drew</a> is the only party defector in this impeachment. Is he actually switching parties?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,880 | Can the Chief Justice delay an impeachment trial by resigning? | <p>Since the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court must preside over the Senate trial of an impeached president, can the Chief Justice delay such a trial by resigning?</p>

<p>My understanding is that the articles of impeachment would have to be postponed until the Senate had confirmed a new Chief Justice, who wou... | united states impeachment | 1 | Can the Chief Justice delay an impeachment trial by resigning? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>Since the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court must preside over the Senate trial of an impeached president, can the Chief Justice delay such a trial by resigning?</p>

<p>My understanding is that the articles of impe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,886 | Why don't some Muslim countries need Saudi support while some other Muslim countries do? | <p>Previously, we saw that Egypt supported Saudi Arabia as opposed to Turkey when Saudi Arabia promised to build a bridge over the Red Sea.</p>

<p>In the case of the recent summit in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia's president and Pakistan's PM are not attending because of Saudi protests. but, Malaysia is going ahead ... | turkey saudi arabia | 1 | Why don't some Muslim countries need Saudi support while some other Muslim countries do? -- (turkey saudi arabia)
<p>Previously, we saw that Egypt supported Saudi Arabia as opposed to Turkey when Saudi Arabia promised to build a bridge over the Red Sea.</p>

<p>In the case of the recent summit in Kuala Lumpur, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,888 | Why has Donald Trump's approval rating been rising since impeachment processes started? | <p>It appears that recently, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/475037-trump-approval-up-6-points-since-launch-of-impeachment-inquiry-gallup" rel="noreferrer">Trump's approval rating has been rising</a> despite impeachment, and the accusations and evidence against him. </p>

<p>How can this b... | united states donald trump polling trump impeachment | 1 | Why has Donald Trump's approval rating been rising since impeachment processes started? -- (united states donald trump polling trump impeachment)
<p>It appears that recently, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/475037-trump-approval-up-6-points-since-launch-of-impeachment-inquiry-gallup" rel="noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,892 | Eligibility to vote in the UK- non-British nationals | <p>In local elections in the UK, Commonwealth, Irish and EU citizens can vote. Why is this the case?</p>

<p>Moreover, why are Commonwealth and Irish citizens allowed to vote in general elections and referenda, but not (non-Irish) EU citizens?</p>

<p>Source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizensh... | united kingdom election | 1 | Eligibility to vote in the UK- non-British nationals -- (united kingdom election)
<p>In local elections in the UK, Commonwealth, Irish and EU citizens can vote. Why is this the case?</p>

<p>Moreover, why are Commonwealth and Irish citizens allowed to vote in general elections and referenda, but not (non-Irish)... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,901 | What happens next with the UK review of parliamentary constituency boundaries? | <p>With all the focus on Brexit, everyone has gone very quiet about the proposed reduction in the number of Commons seats to 600 and the long-overdue implementation of boundary changes to even out the size of different constituencies. Is this still on the agenda? Is there a legal requirement for the government to imple... | united kingdom electoral system | 1 | What happens next with the UK review of parliamentary constituency boundaries? -- (united kingdom electoral system)
<p>With all the focus on Brexit, everyone has gone very quiet about the proposed reduction in the number of Commons seats to 600 and the long-overdue implementation of boundary changes to even out the siz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,909 | Who has influence over the timing of an impeachment trial? | <p>It seems like Senators who oppose the likely outcome of an impeachment trial may be motivated to delay the start or the end of that trial in order to create opportunities to change the voting arithmetic.</p>

<p>Do any of these Senators have any political strategies available to them that would enable this?<... | united states impeachment | 1 | Who has influence over the timing of an impeachment trial? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>It seems like Senators who oppose the likely outcome of an impeachment trial may be motivated to delay the start or the end of that trial in order to create opportunities to change the voting arithmetic.</p>

<p>Do any ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,928 | How to find about individual votes of Members of European Parliament? | <p>I want to find individual votes record who was for/against on this resolution, how to do it?</p>

<p><a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2019-0101_EN.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2019-0101_EN.html</a></p>
 | european parliament reference request | 1 | How to find about individual votes of Members of European Parliament? -- (european parliament reference request)
<p>I want to find individual votes record who was for/against on this resolution, how to do it?</p>

<p><a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2019-0101_EN.html" rel="nofollow nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,937 | Is it true that "Trump did not have a serious opportunity to offer his side of the story" in the House impeachment proceedings? | <p>I was just reading the editorial <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump Should Be Removed from Office</a> in Christianity Today, and I was struck by this quote (emphasis mine):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Let’s gr... | united states donald trump congress trump impeachment | 1 | Is it true that "Trump did not have a serious opportunity to offer his side of the story" in the House impeachment proceedings? -- (united states donald trump congress trump impeachment)
<p>I was just reading the editorial <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,953 | How did the Hungarian government manage to persuade people to prefer first (state) pension pillar instead of the second one? | <p>I have recently saw an interview related to the second pension pillar in Romania. The Government was discussing moving contributions from the second pillar to the first one. Eventually the Government reduced the contribution to the second pillar.</p>

<p>During the interview, Poland and Hungary were mentione... | pensions hungary | 1 | How did the Hungarian government manage to persuade people to prefer first (state) pension pillar instead of the second one? -- (pensions hungary)
<p>I have recently saw an interview related to the second pension pillar in Romania. The Government was discussing moving contributions from the second pillar to the first o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,955 | Is there a mechanism for forcibly removing the leader of the Labour Party? | <p>After the resounding defeat of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party in the recent General Election, the Labour leadership - not only Corbyn himself, but other top members of his leadership team, such as John McDonnell, have said that they will be standing down ‘after a period of reflection’. </p>

<p>Labour candidat... | united kingdom labour party jeremy corbyn party operations | 1 | Is there a mechanism for forcibly removing the leader of the Labour Party? -- (united kingdom labour party jeremy corbyn party operations)
<p>After the resounding defeat of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party in the recent General Election, the Labour leadership - not only Corbyn himself, but other top members of his leadersh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,964 | Why can't the public vote to impeach a president? | <p>I am new to American politics, so this question maybe very fundamental. I understand that impeachment is a legislative process akin to criminal indictment, and the House and the Senate compose the legislative bodies of the United States. But the recent impeachment trial of Donald Trump has turned out to be more abou... | united states president constitution impeachment | 1 | Why can't the public vote to impeach a president? -- (united states president constitution impeachment)
<p>I am new to American politics, so this question maybe very fundamental. I understand that impeachment is a legislative process akin to criminal indictment, and the House and the Senate compose the legislative bodi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,965 | Is there any reason Congress hasn't enforced their subpoena power over witnesses? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48937/is-it-true-that-trump-did-not-have-a-serious-opportunity-to-offer-his-side-of-t?noredirect=1">This</a> Politics.se question asks about Trump's ability to defend himself during the impeachment hearings - I'm not asking about that specifically, but related to... | united states donald trump congress trump impeachment | 1 | Is there any reason Congress hasn't enforced their subpoena power over witnesses? -- (united states donald trump congress trump impeachment)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48937/is-it-true-that-trump-did-not-have-a-serious-opportunity-to-offer-his-side-of-t?noredirect=1">This</a> Politics.se q... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
48,975 | Immunity from prosecution for heads of state | <p>From what I understand so far, heads of state generally enjoy immunity from prosecution from the judicial system throughout the duration of their term of office. </p>

<p>To give particular examples, Elizabeth II is immune from prosecution in the United Kingdom, (although this protection does not extend to o... | president law impeachment head of state | 1 | Immunity from prosecution for heads of state -- (president law impeachment head of state)
<p>From what I understand so far, heads of state generally enjoy immunity from prosecution from the judicial system throughout the duration of their term of office. </p>

<p>To give particular examples, Elizabeth II is imm... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,002 | Do extra-territorial laws violate some basic principle of democracy? | <p>The US Congress has recently passed a law penalizing foreign companies and individuals in Europe for working on a gas-pipeline from Russia to Germany. This law affects non-US citizens in Europe and the general population in Germany, who would be using the natural gas imported through this pipeline.</p>

<p><... | united states democracy russian federation germany sanctions | 1 | Do extra-territorial laws violate some basic principle of democracy? -- (united states democracy russian federation germany sanctions)
<p>The US Congress has recently passed a law penalizing foreign companies and individuals in Europe for working on a gas-pipeline from Russia to Germany. This law affects non-US citizen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,020 | Is the US a welfare state? | <p>Is the US considered a welfare state? If so, where would it be classified using the Esping-Andersen's welfare classification?</p>
 | united states political theory social welfare | 1 | Is the US a welfare state? -- (united states political theory social welfare)
<p>Is the US considered a welfare state? If so, where would it be classified using the Esping-Andersen's welfare classification?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,032 | Was the 1800 US presidential election the first intentional, peaceful transfer of national control? | <p><a href="https://teachingamericanhistory.org/resources/zvesper/chapter1/" rel="noreferrer">Historians say</a> the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was the first time a nation's ruling faction willingly ceded authority to their opposition, simply because they agreed to do so, rather than due to threat or usage of... | united states presidential election history republic | 1 | Was the 1800 US presidential election the first intentional, peaceful transfer of national control? -- (united states presidential election history republic)
<p><a href="https://teachingamericanhistory.org/resources/zvesper/chapter1/" rel="noreferrer">Historians say</a> the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,033 | Is there a tendency, in the United States, to ask for altering machine translation algorithms to use gender-neutral language and gender pronouns? | <p><em>Note: this somewhat related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/46314/is-there-a-push-in-the-united-states-to-use-gender-neutral-language-and-gender">my previous question</a></em></p>

<p><a href="https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/09/10/boffins_bash_google_translate_for_sexist_langu... | united states ideology lgbt+ gender | 1 | Is there a tendency, in the United States, to ask for altering machine translation algorithms to use gender-neutral language and gender pronouns? -- (united states ideology lgbt+ gender)
<p><em>Note: this somewhat related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/46314/is-there-a-push-in-the-united-state... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,044 | Can The Chief Justice Excuse Senators From The Jury In A Presidential Impeachment? | <p>In a normal trial the judge presides over jury selection during the voir dire process. Jurors are excused for causes such as lack of impartiality. Does the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court have the authority to excuse senators from a presidential impeachment if the Chief Justice determines them to be partial to... | united states senate impeachment | 1 | Can The Chief Justice Excuse Senators From The Jury In A Presidential Impeachment? -- (united states senate impeachment)
<p>In a normal trial the judge presides over jury selection during the voir dire process. Jurors are excused for causes such as lack of impartiality. Does the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,049 | Do minimum wage laws in Europe prevent or induce immigration? | <p>Do minimum wages (whether through minimum wage laws or because trade unions control access to low paying jobs) prevent or cause immigration in Europe?
On one hand high minimum wages are attractive for immigrants. On the other hand, immigrants cannot compete by offering to work for less than the natives.</p>
... | immigration europe minimum wage | 1 | Do minimum wage laws in Europe prevent or induce immigration? -- (immigration europe minimum wage)
<p>Do minimum wages (whether through minimum wage laws or because trade unions control access to low paying jobs) prevent or cause immigration in Europe?
On one hand high minimum wages are attractive for immigrants. O... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,053 | How do Micronesia, Guam and the Northern Marianas give the US "dominance in the Pacific", according to experts"? | <p>The NBC News article <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/why-tiny-pacific-ocean-nation-getting-vip-treatment-beijing-n1102546" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Why is this tiny Pacific Ocean nation getting VIP treatment in Beijing?</a> says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>David Panuelo, president of the Federated Stat... | united states military maritime law | 1 | How do Micronesia, Guam and the Northern Marianas give the US "dominance in the Pacific", according to experts"? -- (united states military maritime law)
<p>The NBC News article <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/why-tiny-pacific-ocean-nation-getting-vip-treatment-beijing-n1102546" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,054 | The authority to convene a new House of Representatives | <p>On <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives" rel="noreferrer">the wikipedia page for the Clerk of the US House of Representatives</a>, there is a passage:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>To preserve the legal continuity of the House, the existence of the House is ... | united states constitution house of representatives house rules | 1 | The authority to convene a new House of Representatives -- (united states constitution house of representatives house rules)
<p>On <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives" rel="noreferrer">the wikipedia page for the Clerk of the US House of Representatives</a>, there i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,056 | A tale of two referenda: 1975 and 2016 | <p>In 1975, the Labour Party was famously split over the question of remaining in the EEC. While the party took no official position, those on the left of the party such as Michael Foot and Tony Benn wanted out. At the time, Jeremy Corbyn was still a young activist, and he voted to leave as well.</p>

<p>In 201... | united kingdom brexit labour party | 1 | A tale of two referenda: 1975 and 2016 -- (united kingdom brexit labour party)
<p>In 1975, the Labour Party was famously split over the question of remaining in the EEC. While the party took no official position, those on the left of the party such as Michael Foot and Tony Benn wanted out. At the time, Jeremy Corbyn wa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,061 | Can a member country exit the OECD? | <p>I'm trying to find whether (and how) a member country can leave the OECD. I've searched through the (scarce) legal documents, including the actual accession agreements by individual countries, without success. It seems (and perhaps with due reason) the legal framework of the OECD does not consider such possibility a... | oecd | 1 | Can a member country exit the OECD? -- (oecd)
<p>I'm trying to find whether (and how) a member country can leave the OECD. I've searched through the (scarce) legal documents, including the actual accession agreements by individual countries, without success. It seems (and perhaps with due reason) the legal framework of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,068 | Why aren't there more people who love Trump's policies but not Trump? | <p>Recently there was <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an editorial</a> published in <em>Christianity Today</em> which criticized Trump as a "grossly immoral character":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Trump’s eva... | united states donald trump trump impeachment | 1 | Why aren't there more people who love Trump's policies but not Trump? -- (united states donald trump trump impeachment)
<p>Recently there was <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an editorial</a> published in <em>Christi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,087 | Liberal Democrats (UK) on exiting the EU: 2008 vs. 2019 | <p>In the late 2000s, the Liberal Democratic party wanted a referendum on <a href="https://fullfact.org/europe/lib-dems-first-call-eu-referendum/" rel="noreferrer">whether or not the UK should stay in the EU</a>. </p>

<p>A decade later, they did not merely want a second referendum, but they wanted to <strong><... | united kingdom brexit liberal democrats | 1 | Liberal Democrats (UK) on exiting the EU: 2008 vs. 2019 -- (united kingdom brexit liberal democrats)
<p>In the late 2000s, the Liberal Democratic party wanted a referendum on <a href="https://fullfact.org/europe/lib-dems-first-call-eu-referendum/" rel="noreferrer">whether or not the UK should stay in the EU</a>. </p>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,117 | UN condemns Rohingya human rights abuses 134-9 with 28 abstentions. Which countries voted against? | <p>On 2019-12-27, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution strongly condemning human rights abuses against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar" rel="noreferrer">Myanmar</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohingya_people" rel="noreferrer">Rohingya</a>,
 134-9 with 28 abstentions.</p>
&#... | united nations myanmar | 1 | UN condemns Rohingya human rights abuses 134-9 with 28 abstentions. Which countries voted against? -- (united nations myanmar)
<p>On 2019-12-27, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution strongly condemning human rights abuses against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar" rel="noreferrer">Myanmar</a>'s <a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,134 | Evidence of Democratic-Republican Party Realignment Circa 1950? | <p>What evidence is there of a Democratic-Republican party realignment during the 1950's in the US?</p>

<p>Usually, references to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_strategy" rel="noreferrer">Southern strategy</a> are made, but I haven't been able to find any peer review or historical accounts... | united states parties history conservatism liberalism | 1 | Evidence of Democratic-Republican Party Realignment Circa 1950? -- (united states parties history conservatism liberalism)
<p>What evidence is there of a Democratic-Republican party realignment during the 1950's in the US?</p>

<p>Usually, references to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_strate... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,141 | What would most likely happen if KJU threw in the towel and asked the South Korean government to take over? | <p>If China would never allow it, let's just assume they aren't a factor and NK stands alone.</p>

<p>Would the SK government even be willing to take a completely broken country under its wing? And if they did could they ever hope to establish a successful economy there?</p>

<p>Would other countries li... | north korea south korea | 1 | What would most likely happen if KJU threw in the towel and asked the South Korean government to take over? -- (north korea south korea)
<p>If China would never allow it, let's just assume they aren't a factor and NK stands alone.</p>

<p>Would the SK government even be willing to take a completely broken count... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,155 | Congressman Jeff Van Drew is switching parties over Trump impeachment: has this ever happened before? | <p>New Jersey Representative <a href="https://welovetrump.com/2019/12/15/democrat-rep-jeff-van-drew-switches-parties-after-meeting-with-president-trump/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jeff Van Drew has switched parties</a> from Democrat to Republican over the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Trump, <a hr... | united states trump impeachment history | 1 | Congressman Jeff Van Drew is switching parties over Trump impeachment: has this ever happened before? -- (united states trump impeachment history)
<p>New Jersey Representative <a href="https://welovetrump.com/2019/12/15/democrat-rep-jeff-van-drew-switches-parties-after-meeting-with-president-trump/" rel="nofollow noref... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,159 | Why are some microstates not members of the European Union (EU)? | <p>While <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg" rel="noreferrer">Luxembourg</a> is a full-fledged <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_state_of_the_European_Union" rel="noreferrer">member state</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union" rel="noreferrer">EU</a>, other European... | european union europe | 1 | Why are some microstates not members of the European Union (EU)? -- (european union europe)
<p>While <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg" rel="noreferrer">Luxembourg</a> is a full-fledged <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_state_of_the_European_Union" rel="noreferrer">member state</a> of the <a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,160 | Dependencies, autonomous territories and the EU | <p>UK Crown Dependencies (e.g.: Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man), Overseas Territories (e.g.: The Falkland Islands) as well as Danish autonomous territories (Greenland and the Faroe Islands) are not part of the European Union, despite having very close links to their "home" countries.
On the other hand, French... | united kingdom european union europe france denmark | 1 | Dependencies, autonomous territories and the EU -- (united kingdom european union europe france denmark)
<p>UK Crown Dependencies (e.g.: Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man), Overseas Territories (e.g.: The Falkland Islands) as well as Danish autonomous territories (Greenland and the Faroe Islands) are not part of the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,166 | What are the Brexit steps for 2020 and beyond? | <p>As I understand it, Brexit and the start of the transition period on January 31st, 2020, still require the approval of the UK Parliament. This is generally assumed to be certain, given Johnson's majority, but with Brexit one never knows. And has the EU already agreed to the transition or are they waiting for the UK?... | united kingdom european union brexit international relations trade | 1 | What are the Brexit steps for 2020 and beyond? -- (united kingdom european union brexit international relations trade)
<p>As I understand it, Brexit and the start of the transition period on January 31st, 2020, still require the approval of the UK Parliament. This is generally assumed to be certain, given Johnson's maj... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,188 | Who was General Qasem Soleimani, and why was he targeted by the US? | <p>Early on Friday morning, the US carried out an air strike on Baghdad airport which killed General Soleimani, along with members of local militia.</p>

<p>Who was General Soleimani, why is he so important, and what reasoning has the US given for carrying out this strike?</p>
 | united states international relations iran iraq assassinations | 1 | Who was General Qasem Soleimani, and why was he targeted by the US? -- (united states international relations iran iraq assassinations)
<p>Early on Friday morning, the US carried out an air strike on Baghdad airport which killed General Soleimani, along with members of local militia.</p>

<p>Who was General Sol... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,199 | Does any country "filter" otherwise eligible political candidates? | <p>In Brazil, almost anyone can enter politics as long as they meet these conditions:</p>

<ol>
<li>must have Brazilian nationality or be naturalized;</li>
<li>be in full exercise of political rights;</li>
<li>be listed in the Electoral Court;</li>
<li>having an electoral domicile in the constit... | election political theory political system brazil | 1 | Does any country "filter" otherwise eligible political candidates? -- (election political theory political system brazil)
<p>In Brazil, almost anyone can enter politics as long as they meet these conditions:</p>

<ol>
<li>must have Brazilian nationality or be naturalized;</li>
<li>be in full exercise of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,213 | If a referendum on Northern Ireland joining the Republic of Ireland is narrowly defeated, what is the trigger for another referendum? | <p>From Wikipedia's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement#Status_of_Northern_Ireland" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Good Friday Agreement</a> article:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The agreement reached was that Northern Ireland was part of the United Kingdom, and would remain so until a majorit... | referendum northern ireland good friday agreement | 1 | If a referendum on Northern Ireland joining the Republic of Ireland is narrowly defeated, what is the trigger for another referendum? -- (referendum northern ireland good friday agreement)
<p>From Wikipedia's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement#Status_of_Northern_Ireland" rel="nofollow noreferr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,219 | Why was Qasem Soleimani in Iraq? | <p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/49188/8988">Qasem Soleimani was killed by the US</a>. The news media is brimming to capacity with news stories about this. However, not one - that I've seen at least - mentions why Qasem Soleimani was in Iraq or in Baghdad.</p>

<p>Is there any... | united states international relations iran iraq assassinations | 1 | Why was Qasem Soleimani in Iraq? -- (united states international relations iran iraq assassinations)
<p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/49188/8988">Qasem Soleimani was killed by the US</a>. The news media is brimming to capacity with news stories about this. However, not one - that I've... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,229 | Significance of three days mourning for Gen. Qassim Suleimani | <p>There is a three-day mourning event in Iran over the assassination of Gen. Qassim Suleimani. Is that a long period of time or a fairly standard period?</p>

<p>In 1989 the Ayatollah Khomeini was mourned for 40 days.</p>

<p>Is there a historical list of national mourning events in Iran to gauge the ... | military iran | 1 | Significance of three days mourning for Gen. Qassim Suleimani -- (military iran)
<p>There is a three-day mourning event in Iran over the assassination of Gen. Qassim Suleimani. Is that a long period of time or a fairly standard period?</p>

<p>In 1989 the Ayatollah Khomeini was mourned for 40 days.</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,237 | Why did the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan fail to ban opium production? | <p>Why did the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Emirate_of_Afghanistan" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan</a> (1996-2001), despite claiming to be an Islamic state, fail to ban opium production? Can it solely be explained in terms of economical difficulties like not having an alterna... | drugs afghanistan taliban | 1 | Why did the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan fail to ban opium production? -- (drugs afghanistan taliban)
<p>Why did the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Emirate_of_Afghanistan" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan</a> (1996-2001), despite claiming to be an Islamic state, fail to ban opi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,256 | Being an EEC member, what will Norway gain and lose if it decides to join the EU? | <p>Specifically, what rights does a non-EU member in the EEC not have? And what restrictions can it avoid being out of the EU but in the EEC?</p>
 | european union europe norway | 1 | Being an EEC member, what will Norway gain and lose if it decides to join the EU? -- (european union europe norway)
<p>Specifically, what rights does a non-EU member in the EEC not have? And what restrictions can it avoid being out of the EU but in the EEC?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,261 | How frequently is the winner of the election not the person/party that received the most votes? | <p>Most modern democracies select the government somewhat indirectly. </p>

<p>The UK votes in 650 (currently, the number changes over time) separate constituencies each selecting a single MP by a first past the post method. Those MPs then select a government. The USA votes for the next president not directly b... | election democracy voting systems | 1 | How frequently is the winner of the election not the person/party that received the most votes? -- (election democracy voting systems)
<p>Most modern democracies select the government somewhat indirectly. </p>

<p>The UK votes in 650 (currently, the number changes over time) separate constituencies each selecti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,265 | What are the metrics of globalisation? | <p><a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/how-globalization-4-0-fits-into-the-history-of-globalization/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> from the World Economic Forum looks at various stages proceeding globalisation and uses one metric of <strong>exports as % of global GDP</strong> to determine how 'globalis... | economy globalization | 1 | What are the metrics of globalisation? -- (economy globalization)
<p><a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/how-globalization-4-0-fits-into-the-history-of-globalization/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> from the World Economic Forum looks at various stages proceeding globalisation and uses one metric of <str... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,266 | How does one buy a burnable American flag in Tehran? | <p>Since 1978 I've seen footage of people in Tehran burning American flags, and as far as I can tell each time it's completely destroyed, meaning that they have to get a new American flag to burn each time.</p>

<p>I can't imagine that there would be an America flag store in downtown Tehran, so where are they g... | united states iran protests flag | 1 | How does one buy a burnable American flag in Tehran? -- (united states iran protests flag)
<p>Since 1978 I've seen footage of people in Tehran burning American flags, and as far as I can tell each time it's completely destroyed, meaning that they have to get a new American flag to burn each time.</p>

<p>I can'... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,272 | Why does US confirm conducting strikes such as the one that targeted Qassem Soleimani? | <p>After the recent strike targeting Qassem Soleimani I am wondering why does US performs these attacks so bluntly while nowadays it is quite fashionable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNs7R2REV90" rel="noreferrer">to</a> <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-denies-drone-attack-saudi-arabia-yemen-houth... | united states war assassinations | 1 | Why does US confirm conducting strikes such as the one that targeted Qassem Soleimani? -- (united states war assassinations)
<p>After the recent strike targeting Qassem Soleimani I am wondering why does US performs these attacks so bluntly while nowadays it is quite fashionable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,274 | What would happen to the impeachment process (in the current state), if Russia admitted election meddling? | <p>This is hypothetical, but I am still wondering:</p>

<p>What would happen to the currently "halted" (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48993/how-long-can-the-speaker-of-the-house-wait-to-pass-the-impeachment-to-the-senate">How long can the Speaker of the House wait to pass the impeachment... | united states russian federation trump impeachment | 1 | What would happen to the impeachment process (in the current state), if Russia admitted election meddling? -- (united states russian federation trump impeachment)
<p>This is hypothetical, but I am still wondering:</p>

<p>What would happen to the currently "halted" (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,278 | Why would the USA honour an Iraqi request for its military to leave? | <p>Reportedly, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51003159" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump has threatened Iraq with sanctions if they expel US troops</a>.</p>

<p>I don't understand the threat. It's not like military aggressors ask nicely before invading or occupying other countries... | united states war iraq | 1 | Why would the USA honour an Iraqi request for its military to leave? -- (united states war iraq)
<p>Reportedly, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51003159" rel="nofollow noreferrer">President Trump has threatened Iraq with sanctions if they expel US troops</a>.</p>

<p>I don't understand the t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,284 | Has there been a decrease of US aid to Iraq under Trump? | <p>Trump has recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51003159" rel="nofollow noreferrer">threatened</a> Iraq with sanctions if they decide to expel US troops. </p>

<p>His statement didn't explicitly say anything about [withdrawing] US aid, which <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/... | united states iraq foreign aid | 1 | Has there been a decrease of US aid to Iraq under Trump? -- (united states iraq foreign aid)
<p>Trump has recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51003159" rel="nofollow noreferrer">threatened</a> Iraq with sanctions if they decide to expel US troops. </p>

<p>His statement didn't explicitl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,289 | To what extent does the British Royal Family provide the United Kingdom with soft power? | <p>A common argument that is given for the continuation of the monarchy in Britain is that it provides the United Kingdom with soft power. The OED defines soft power as:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence.</p... | united kingdom international relations monarchy head of state royal family | 1 | To what extent does the British Royal Family provide the United Kingdom with soft power? -- (united kingdom international relations monarchy head of state royal family)
<p>A common argument that is given for the continuation of the monarchy in Britain is that it provides the United Kingdom with soft power. The OED defi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,292 | What is the international law to preserving the cultural sites? | <p>After taking down the Iranian general Soleimani, Iranians vowed retaliation against USA. To which Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1213593975732527112" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweeted</a> that USA has targeted 52 locations of Iranian interests including the Cultural sites.</p>

<p>... | international law terrorism iran iraq | 1 | What is the international law to preserving the cultural sites? -- (international law terrorism iran iraq)
<p>After taking down the Iranian general Soleimani, Iranians vowed retaliation against USA. To which Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1213593975732527112" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweeted... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,295 | If grid parity has already been reached, why is it so expensive to switch to renewable energy? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_parity" rel="noreferrer">Grid parity</a> happens when the renewable energy source is competitive with fossil fuels without government subsidies. It has apparently already been reached by wind and solar power, at least in some parts of the world, in 2014. </p>

<p>H... | climate change energy policy | 1 | If grid parity has already been reached, why is it so expensive to switch to renewable energy? -- (climate change energy policy)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_parity" rel="noreferrer">Grid parity</a> happens when the renewable energy source is competitive with fossil fuels without government subsidies.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,305 | Does the Vice-President retain their tiebreaking vote during an impeachment trial of the President? | <p>The Vice-President is the President of the Senate by the US Constitution. As President of the Senate, the Vice-President is empowered to preside over the Senate and cast a tie-breaking vote. The Constitution also specifies that the Chief Justice presides over an impeachment trial of the President. In such a case, do... | united states president impeachment vice president | 1 | Does the Vice-President retain their tiebreaking vote during an impeachment trial of the President? -- (united states president impeachment vice president)
<p>The Vice-President is the President of the Senate by the US Constitution. As President of the Senate, the Vice-President is empowered to preside over the Senate ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,308 | Why is Iraq's decision to expel US troops non-binding? | <p>In response to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Baghdad_International_Airport_airstrike" rel="noreferrer">the United States' killing of an important Iranian military commander on Iraqi soil</a> on 3 January 2020, the Iraqi parliament voted to expel US troops from the country. According to various news so... | united states international relations iran iraq assassinations | 1 | Why is Iraq's decision to expel US troops non-binding? -- (united states international relations iran iraq assassinations)
<p>In response to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Baghdad_International_Airport_airstrike" rel="noreferrer">the United States' killing of an important Iranian military commander on Iraq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,325 | Are there any proposed systems to bring more long-term planning into (democratic) government? | <p>In much of the world, (liberal) democracy (in a broad sense) is seen as the best (or least bad) system of government, and in the 20th and 21st century, living standards have improved markedly in countries ruled by such systems and clearly outperformed competing systems, such as (attempts at) socialist/communist one... | election democracy political theory | 1 | Are there any proposed systems to bring more long-term planning into (democratic) government? -- (election democracy political theory)
<p>In much of the world, (liberal) democracy (in a broad sense) is seen as the best (or least bad) system of government, and in the 20th and 21st century, living standards have improve... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,326 | Can the House Democrats still call witnesses/can Bolton still testify? | <p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/mcconnell-says-he-has-enough-republican-votes-begin-trump-s-n1111931" rel="nofollow noreferrer">From NBC news</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>McConnell says he has enough Republican votes to begin Trump's trial without witnesses</p>
<p>The proc... | united states congress trump impeachment | 1 | Can the House Democrats still call witnesses/can Bolton still testify? -- (united states congress trump impeachment)
<p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/mcconnell-says-he-has-enough-republican-votes-begin-trump-s-n1111931" rel="nofollow noreferrer">From NBC news</a>:</p>
<blockquo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,337 | Have US anti-ballistic-missile capabilities been used and were they effective in countering the recent Iranian missile strike on US bases in Iraq? | <p>This is breaking news, so it may not be answerable right away but probably will be in a reasonably short term...</p>
<p>Iran <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51028954" rel="noreferrer">has launched</a> (from its own territory) ballistic missile strikes against US bases in Iraq.</p>
<blockq... | united states military iran iraq | 1 | Have US anti-ballistic-missile capabilities been used and were they effective in countering the recent Iranian missile strike on US bases in Iraq? -- (united states military iran iraq)
<p>This is breaking news, so it may not be answerable right away but probably will be in a reasonably short term...</p>
<p>Iran <a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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