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49,340 | is there any way a WW3 can start? | <p>Because of the latest conflicts between USA and Iran, is there any way a WW3 can start?
And in what case a ww3 can start?</p>

<p>Honestly, I don't believe this but I want other people's opinion.</p>
 | united states war military iran | 1 | is there any way a WW3 can start? -- (united states war military iran)
<p>Because of the latest conflicts between USA and Iran, is there any way a WW3 can start?
And in what case a ww3 can start?</p>

<p>Honestly, I don't believe this but I want other people's opinion.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,356 | Is this show of Islamic Republic and the US confrontation beneficial for Trump's impeachment process? | <p>I'm an Iranian that I'm just living in the US for a couple of years. Recently, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_attack_on_the_United_States_embassy_in_Baghdad" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tension between the US and Islamic Republic regime</a> is heightened to another level that we didn't see ... | united states donald trump military iran trump impeachment | 1 | Is this show of Islamic Republic and the US confrontation beneficial for Trump's impeachment process? -- (united states donald trump military iran trump impeachment)
<p>I'm an Iranian that I'm just living in the US for a couple of years. Recently, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_attack_on_the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,362 | What happens if a candidate dies after the first round of French presidential elections? | <p>Assuming that no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round of voting, what happens if one of the two top candidates dies between the first round of voting and the scheduled date of the second round of voting, for elections of the president of France?</p>
 | presidential election france | 1 | What happens if a candidate dies after the first round of French presidential elections? -- (presidential election france)
<p>Assuming that no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round of voting, what happens if one of the two top candidates dies between the first round of voting and the scheduled date of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,367 | Is Iran missile strike the first unanswered strike to the US after Cuban crisis? | <p>As everyone already heard, recently Iran <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i0EtLJi4FQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">launched a missile strike</a> on US military bases in Iraq. US didn't answer with anything but tweets.</p>

<p>Is it the first time after Cuban Missile Crisis, when armed strike on US forc... | united states donald trump iran history middle east | 1 | Is Iran missile strike the first unanswered strike to the US after Cuban crisis? -- (united states donald trump iran history middle east)
<p>As everyone already heard, recently Iran <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i0EtLJi4FQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">launched a missile strike</a> on US military bases in Iraq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,380 | Why make large dense investigative reports for public release if there are significant barriers to understand them? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>The U.S. government time and again produces public <a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">large</a> <a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/120919-examination.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">dense</a> <a href="https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/2... | united states house of representatives executive | 1 | Why make large dense investigative reports for public release if there are significant barriers to understand them? -- (united states house of representatives executive)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>The U.S. government time and again produces public <a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf" rel="nofollow ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,389 | Is there an European precedent for all coalition in power parties being led by women + female PM? | <p>Not sure if this is more fit on History, but Finland politics offered an interesting situation - <a href="https://www.vox.com/2019/12/9/21002915/sanna-marin-prime-minister-of-finland-pm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">all coalition parties are led by women</a>:</p>

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<li>Social Democratic Party - <a href=... | history europe political leaders coalition | 1 | Is there an European precedent for all coalition in power parties being led by women + female PM? -- (history europe political leaders coalition)
<p>Not sure if this is more fit on History, but Finland politics offered an interesting situation - <a href="https://www.vox.com/2019/12/9/21002915/sanna-marin-prime-minister... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,399 | Is there a good resource that lists all conference committees in the current Congress? | <p>Conference committees are used to resolve difference between the two chambers of Congress. Even an astute observer may miss the creation of conference committees unless they regularly read the Record or similar type of document of Congress.</p>

<p>Is there a good resource to identify all conference committe... | united states congress | 1 | Is there a good resource that lists all conference committees in the current Congress? -- (united states congress)
<p>Conference committees are used to resolve difference between the two chambers of Congress. Even an astute observer may miss the creation of conference committees unless they regularly read the Record or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,402 | Who is meant by "enemy" and "conspiracy" in Kennedy's speech? | <p>President John F. Kennedy had a speech on April 27, 1961; famously called "<a href="https://www.jfklibrary.org/archives/other-resources/john-f-kennedy-speeches/american-newspaper-publishers-association-19610427" rel="noreferrer">THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESS</a>". In that speech, he mentions a hidden enemy with concea... | united states | 1 | Who is meant by "enemy" and "conspiracy" in Kennedy's speech? -- (united states)
<p>President John F. Kennedy had a speech on April 27, 1961; famously called "<a href="https://www.jfklibrary.org/archives/other-resources/john-f-kennedy-speeches/american-newspaper-publishers-association-19610427" rel="noreferrer">THE PRE... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,411 | What are Australian parliament's rules on the use of props? | <p>NPR's recent news item and podcast <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795514815/australians-debate-what-to-do-about-climate-change" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Australians Debate What To Do About Climate Change</a> contains the following from NPR's Jason Beaubien reporting from Sydney.</p>
<p><strong>Question... | parliament australia senate rules | 1 | What are Australian parliament's rules on the use of props? -- (parliament australia senate rules)
<p>NPR's recent news item and podcast <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795514815/australians-debate-what-to-do-about-climate-change" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Australians Debate What To Do About Climate Change</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,415 | Did Obama tweet in any foreign languages during his presidency? | <p>During Obama's presidency, did he tweet (or otherwise post on social media) in any foreign languages, akin to Trump's <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1216130169477439488" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweet</a> in Farsi today? (And yes, I'm aware that he probably didn't type out that tweet himself)</... | barack obama social media | 1 | Did Obama tweet in any foreign languages during his presidency? -- (barack obama social media)
<p>During Obama's presidency, did he tweet (or otherwise post on social media) in any foreign languages, akin to Trump's <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1216130169477439488" rel="nofollow noreferrer">tweet... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,419 | Are there any legislature that has a seat-switch system similar to the NI Assembly? | <p>The Northern Ireland Assembly has a "seat-switch system" (co-option) that allows for MLAs to be replaced without holding by-elections.</p>
<p>As the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-29866718" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC explains</a>:</p>
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<p>Co-option is the o... | parliament northern ireland procedure legislature | 1 | Are there any legislature that has a seat-switch system similar to the NI Assembly? -- (parliament northern ireland procedure legislature)
<p>The Northern Ireland Assembly has a "seat-switch system" (co-option) that allows for MLAs to be replaced without holding by-elections.</p>
<p>As the <a href="https:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,425 | Why is the US broadcast media mostly banned from fact-checking political advertising? | <p>On this <a href="https://mailchi.mp/ac1f6255038f/benedicts-newsletter-no-451001?e=7a3ec8a38b" rel="nofollow noreferrer">site</a> the author writes:</p>

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 <p>Two more Facebook moderation stories. On one hand, they're moving to block 'deep fake' manipulated video, but on the other, they're ho... | united states advertising fact checking | 1 | Why is the US broadcast media mostly banned from fact-checking political advertising? -- (united states advertising fact checking)
<p>On this <a href="https://mailchi.mp/ac1f6255038f/benedicts-newsletter-no-451001?e=7a3ec8a38b" rel="nofollow noreferrer">site</a> the author writes:</p>

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 <p>Two... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,428 | Grey area of "impeachment" | <p>According to what I've read: the House has the ability to impeach a President, however this doesn't mean the President has to leave office. He only has to leave office if the Senate finds him guilty. Thus, impeachment is just a formal accusation or charge, and the Senate is the judge/jury in which the President is e... | united states donald trump impeachment terminology trump impeachment | 1 | Grey area of "impeachment" -- (united states donald trump impeachment terminology trump impeachment)
<p>According to what I've read: the House has the ability to impeach a President, however this doesn't mean the President has to leave office. He only has to leave office if the Senate finds him guilty. Thus, impeachmen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,451 | What is the name of this kind of political regime run by AI? | <p>What is the name of a political regime where an Artificial Intelligence rules all and make decisions?</p>
 | election constitution political system terminology | 1 | What is the name of this kind of political regime run by AI? -- (election constitution political system terminology)
<p>What is the name of a political regime where an Artificial Intelligence rules all and make decisions?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,456 | What countries require a supermajority for budget approval? | <p>A few US states <a href="https://www.ncsl.org/research/fiscal-policy/supermajority-vote-requirements-to-pass-the-budget635566644.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">require or required</a> a supermajority in the legislature to pass the annual budget. The issue is somewhat complicated by the fact that in some states some... | budget comparative politics supermajority | 1 | What countries require a supermajority for budget approval? -- (budget comparative politics supermajority)
<p>A few US states <a href="https://www.ncsl.org/research/fiscal-policy/supermajority-vote-requirements-to-pass-the-budget635566644.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">require or required</a> a supermajority in the le... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,461 | Is it possible for the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland to form a Government if they win a majority? | <p>The last election in the Northern Ireland produced a vote share, for the Alliance Party, of double what they got in the last election (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_Party_of_Northern_Ireland#2016%E2%80%93present:_Opposing_Brexit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">16.8% from 7.9%</a>). </p>

<p>Real... | united kingdom northern ireland | 1 | Is it possible for the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland to form a Government if they win a majority? -- (united kingdom northern ireland)
<p>The last election in the Northern Ireland produced a vote share, for the Alliance Party, of double what they got in the last election (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,473 | Are there any examples of official Nazi glorification in the Ukraine? | <p>Recently, the Israeli Foreign Ministery <a href="https://hamodia.com/2020/01/13/israel-protests-glorification-ukrainian-nazi-collaborators/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">deployed protests</a> against Ukraine's glorification of Nazis. Ukrainian officials responded that this is the inner dealings of the Ukraine. An offic... | israel ukraine diplomacy nazism | 1 | Are there any examples of official Nazi glorification in the Ukraine? -- (israel ukraine diplomacy nazism)
<p>Recently, the Israeli Foreign Ministery <a href="https://hamodia.com/2020/01/13/israel-protests-glorification-ukrainian-nazi-collaborators/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">deployed protests</a> against Ukraine's glo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,480 | Does the NPVIC only take effect once enough states sign for it to have legal force? | <p>15 state legislatures plus the District of Columbia have passed legislation enacting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="noreferrer">National Popular Vote Interstate Compact</a>, as described on Wikipedia. However, this represents only 72.6% of the 270 electoral ... | united states electoral college na po vo inter co | 1 | Does the NPVIC only take effect once enough states sign for it to have legal force? -- (united states electoral college na po vo inter co)
<p>15 state legislatures plus the District of Columbia have passed legislation enacting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,484 | Who presented the articles to the Senate alongside the Clerk? | <p>During the preceding, the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the House were side-by-side. However, during the presentation, the Clerk was next to someone else, seen on the right below. Who is that?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/2P0X8.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i... | united states senate trump impeachment house of representatives | 1 | Who presented the articles to the Senate alongside the Clerk? -- (united states senate trump impeachment house of representatives)
<p>During the preceding, the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at Arms of the House were side-by-side. However, during the presentation, the Clerk was next to someone else, seen on the ri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,489 | Is Bill Gates correct about Warren's tax plan? | <p>In <a href="https://duckduckgo.com/?q=warren%20sanders&t=ffab&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=dXxP4S_WwS0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an interview</a> Gates said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>When you say I should pay $100 billion then I'm starting to do a little math about what I have... leftovers</p>... | united states economy taxes elizabeth warren | 1 | Is Bill Gates correct about Warren's tax plan? -- (united states economy taxes elizabeth warren)
<p>In <a href="https://duckduckgo.com/?q=warren%20sanders&t=ffab&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=dXxP4S_WwS0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an interview</a> Gates said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>When you say I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,492 | What is meant by "the Russian Government Resigned"? | <p>There have been a number of headlines about the Russian government resignation. This <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/International/russian-government-resigns-vladimir-putin-proposes-constitutional/story?id=68298498" rel="noreferrer">American ABC News article</a> is one example. The reason I ask is that, I don't know... | russian federation government | 1 | What is meant by "the Russian Government Resigned"? -- (russian federation government)
<p>There have been a number of headlines about the Russian government resignation. This <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/International/russian-government-resigns-vladimir-putin-proposes-constitutional/story?id=68298498" rel="noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,508 | Who is the federal watchdog saying that Trump broke the law? | <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/01/16/796806517/trump-broke-the-law-in-freezing-ukraine-funds-watchdog-report-concludes" rel="noreferrer">This report</a> from NPR is about a watchdog report that says that Trump broke the law when he froze Ukranian funds. The White House says it was legal.</p>

<p>My questi... | united states trump impeachment | 1 | Who is the federal watchdog saying that Trump broke the law? -- (united states trump impeachment)
<p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/01/16/796806517/trump-broke-the-law-in-freezing-ukraine-funds-watchdog-report-concludes" rel="noreferrer">This report</a> from NPR is about a watchdog report that says that Trump broke ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,515 | US Chief Justice Roberts' choices of "in conformity with" and "in conformance with" during the swearing in at the Senate | <p>US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts used both the phrases <em>in conformity with</em> and <em>in conformance with</em> within the same minute during a swearing-in process in the senate. This can be heard in <a href="https://youtu.be/bkTGVIQK4c0?t=97" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CNN’s video</a> and I am sure fo... | united states senate supreme court terminology trump impeachment | 1 | US Chief Justice Roberts' choices of "in conformity with" and "in conformance with" during the swearing in at the Senate -- (united states senate supreme court terminology trump impeachment)
<p>US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts used both the phrases <em>in conformity with</em> and <em>in conformance with</em>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,517 | Is there anything stopping an impeachment trial from being filibustered? | <p>So, in American politics, there is the tradition of the filibuster, where a legislator prevents a legislative activity from moving ahead by standing up and continuing to talk indefinitely, which has, over the course of time, evolved to a point where a legislator can simply stand up, declare they're filibustering, an... | united states impeachment filibuster | 1 | Is there anything stopping an impeachment trial from being filibustered? -- (united states impeachment filibuster)
<p>So, in American politics, there is the tradition of the filibuster, where a legislator prevents a legislative activity from moving ahead by standing up and continuing to talk indefinitely, which has, ov... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,518 | Has Trump managed to implement any of his anti-corruption (lobbying reform) campaign proposals? | <p>In a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37699073" rel="noreferrer">2016 article</a>, the BBC noted some (four) proposals of then-candidate Trump:</p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><p>Currently, anyone spending less than 20% of their time engaged in lobbying can call themselves an "adviser&qu... | united states donald trump campaigning corruption lobbying | 1 | Has Trump managed to implement any of his anti-corruption (lobbying reform) campaign proposals? -- (united states donald trump campaigning corruption lobbying)
<p>In a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37699073" rel="noreferrer">2016 article</a>, the BBC noted some (four) proposals of then-candidate Tr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,521 | How often did the European Parliament use its optional secret ballot rule? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_methods_in_deliberative_assemblies" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>:</p>

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 <p>If at least 20% of the Parliament requests it before voting begins, the vote will be taken by secret ballot. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>Citing (the... | european union voting european parliament secret ballot | 1 | How often did the European Parliament use its optional secret ballot rule? -- (european union voting european parliament secret ballot)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_methods_in_deliberative_assemblies" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If at least 20% of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,535 | A new proposal suggests subdividing Washington D.C. into 127 new states so that they can change the Constitution at will. Is this possible? | <p>There is a new proposal in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Law_Review" rel="noreferrer">Harvard Law Review</a> titled: <a href="https://harvardlawreview.org/2020/01/pack-the-union-a-proposal-to-admit-new-states-for-the-purpose-of-amending-the-constitution-to-ensure-equal-representation/" rel="nore... | united states constitution federalism | 1 | A new proposal suggests subdividing Washington D.C. into 127 new states so that they can change the Constitution at will. Is this possible? -- (united states constitution federalism)
<p>There is a new proposal in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Law_Review" rel="noreferrer">Harvard Law Review</a> titl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,546 | Can the Scottish Parliament pass a law to stop labeling anything in imperial? | <p>As expected, The PM has responded with 'No' to a second Scotland referendum.
I was wondering what Scotland can do to 'protest' that and as per a discussion on my previous question (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/48771/what-can-scotland-legally-do-to-get-independence">What can Scotland lega... | united kingdom brexit scotland | 1 | Can the Scottish Parliament pass a law to stop labeling anything in imperial? -- (united kingdom brexit scotland)
<p>As expected, The PM has responded with 'No' to a second Scotland referendum.
I was wondering what Scotland can do to 'protest' that and as per a discussion on my previous question (<a href="https://p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,553 | Who are the current "working members" of the UK Royal Family? | <p>In relation to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51163865" rel="noreferrer">recent news</a> that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."</p>
</blockquote>

<p>(HRH = "His/Her Royal Highness".) 
Is t... | united kingdom royal family | 1 | Who are the current "working members" of the UK Royal Family? -- (united kingdom royal family)
<p>In relation to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51163865" rel="noreferrer">recent news</a> that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,555 | Do any 2020 Democratic primary candidates support repealing the PATRIOT Act and eliminating mass surveillance in the United States? | <p>Thinking back to how big of a scandal it was when President Obama signed the USA Freedom Act in 2015, and more generally how much flak Obama received with his handling of the 2013 surveillance disclosures related to mass surveillance being carried out by the U.S. intelligence community, have any 2020 Democratic prim... | united states policy primaries democratic party surveillance | 1 | Do any 2020 Democratic primary candidates support repealing the PATRIOT Act and eliminating mass surveillance in the United States? -- (united states policy primaries democratic party surveillance)
<p>Thinking back to how big of a scandal it was when President Obama signed the USA Freedom Act in 2015, and more generall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,560 | What's (roughly) the smallest percentage of the US population that through its Senators has successfully blocked a piece of legislation? | <p><a href="https://theweek.com/articles/750816/americas-constitution-terrible-lets-throw-start-over" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According</a> to some US constitutional pundits, in theory,</p>
<blockquote>
<p>senators representing about 11 percent of the population can filibuster a bill or those representing abo... | united states voting democracy senate | 1 | What's (roughly) the smallest percentage of the US population that through its Senators has successfully blocked a piece of legislation? -- (united states voting democracy senate)
<p><a href="https://theweek.com/articles/750816/americas-constitution-terrible-lets-throw-start-over" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,563 | Who pays for President Trump's impeachment defence? | <p>Who pays for President Trump's impeachment defence? Is it the US state or does President Trump need to pay for his own defence?</p>
 | united states donald trump impeachment trump impeachment | 1 | Who pays for President Trump's impeachment defence? -- (united states donald trump impeachment trump impeachment)
<p>Who pays for President Trump's impeachment defence? Is it the US state or does President Trump need to pay for his own defence?</p>
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49,566 | What is the deal with national birds across European countries? | <p>Yesterday congress of Czech second-biggest political party <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Democratic_Party_(Czech_Republic)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ODS</a> took place. </p>

<p>On one of the vice-chairman positions were elected <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandr_Vondra" rel="nof... | europe symbols slovakia czech republic | 1 | What is the deal with national birds across European countries? -- (europe symbols slovakia czech republic)
<p>Yesterday congress of Czech second-biggest political party <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Democratic_Party_(Czech_Republic)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ODS</a> took place. </p>

<p>On one ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,571 | Have any details been released (or leaked) on the Trump-Hifter (=Haftar) call? | <p>A NYT article on Libyan civil war <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/world/middleeast/libya-war-hifter-russia.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">states</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>And the messages from Washington have been mixed. Days after Mr. Pompeo urged Mr. Hifter to stop his assault on Tripoli... | united states donald trump foreign policy libya | 1 | Have any details been released (or leaked) on the Trump-Hifter (=Haftar) call? -- (united states donald trump foreign policy libya)
<p>A NYT article on Libyan civil war <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/world/middleeast/libya-war-hifter-russia.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">states</a>:</p>

<blockquo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,580 | Does Iran or Saudi Arabia have more regional influence in the Middle East? | <p>I have read about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_proxy_conflict" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict</a> and I would like to know who has more regional influence in the Middle East in terms of political and cultural influence, Iran or Saudi Arabia?</p>
... | middle east iran saudi arabia | 1 | Does Iran or Saudi Arabia have more regional influence in the Middle East? -- (middle east iran saudi arabia)
<p>I have read about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_proxy_conflict" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict</a> and I would like to know who has more reg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,596 | How are levelling seats allocated in Scandinavian elections? | <p>In Scandinavian countries such as Denmark and Sweden, their parliaments tend to be comprised of district seats (allocated based on vote count within the district) and levelling seats (allocated based on vote count nationwide).</p>

<p>It's not clear to me how they allocate <strong>levelling seats</strong> to... | election parliament sweden proportional representation denmark | 1 | How are levelling seats allocated in Scandinavian elections? -- (election parliament sweden proportional representation denmark)
<p>In Scandinavian countries such as Denmark and Sweden, their parliaments tend to be comprised of district seats (allocated based on vote count within the district) and levelling seats (allo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,597 | UK Parliament Act Usage (Lords v Commons) | <p>Is there a limit to the number of times that a bill can be bounced between the Commons and the Lords before the Commons are allowed to use the Parliament Act?</p>
 | united kingdom parliament house of commons house of lords | 1 | UK Parliament Act Usage (Lords v Commons) -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons house of lords)
<p>Is there a limit to the number of times that a bill can be bounced between the Commons and the Lords before the Commons are allowed to use the Parliament Act?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,623 | How does a "delivery of military aid" play out in practice? | <p>I am referring to the episode regarding the Ukraine conflict, where there was security assistance supposed to be paid by the United States to Ukraine.</p>

<p>How does this "release of aid" actually play out? Is actual money being transferred from one bank account to another? If so, which accounts are involv... | united states ukraine executive procedure foreign aid | 1 | How does a "delivery of military aid" play out in practice? -- (united states ukraine executive procedure foreign aid)
<p>I am referring to the episode regarding the Ukraine conflict, where there was security assistance supposed to be paid by the United States to Ukraine.</p>

<p>How does this "release of aid" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,624 | What role does the ideology Khomeinism play in modern day Iran? | <p>I know that Khomeinism is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_thought_and_legacy_of_Ruhollah_Khomeini" rel="nofollow noreferrer">founding ideology of the Islamic Republic of Iran</a> based on the political ideology of Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. What I want to know is how much influence does... | iran ideology middle east | 1 | What role does the ideology Khomeinism play in modern day Iran? -- (iran ideology middle east)
<p>I know that Khomeinism is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_thought_and_legacy_of_Ruhollah_Khomeini" rel="nofollow noreferrer">founding ideology of the Islamic Republic of Iran</a> based on the political... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,625 | Has Iran threatened to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty before? | <p><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200121-us-decries-iran-threat-to-withdraw-from-global-nuclear-treaty/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">News</a> is that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said on Monday that Tehran would withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if ... | iran nuclear weapons treaty proliferation | 1 | Has Iran threatened to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty before? -- (iran nuclear weapons treaty proliferation)
<p><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200121-us-decries-iran-threat-to-withdraw-from-global-nuclear-treaty/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">News</a> is that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,626 | Why do so many Russians approve of Joseph Stalin's regime? | <p>I read polls suggesting that <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2019-05-09/stalin-is-more-popular-than-ever-in-russia-survey-shows" rel="nofollow noreferrer">70% of Russians</a> today support Joseph Stalin's actions when he was in <a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/04/16/stalins-a... | russian federation polling communism soviet union cold war | 1 | Why do so many Russians approve of Joseph Stalin's regime? -- (russian federation polling communism soviet union cold war)
<p>I read polls suggesting that <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2019-05-09/stalin-is-more-popular-than-ever-in-russia-survey-shows" rel="nofollow noreferrer">70% of Rus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,635 | How much of North Korea's economy is supported by the black market? | <p>I read from a news article that North Korea is generally supported by a black market that the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-change-insight/north-koreas-black-market-becoming-the-new-normal-idUSKCN0SN00320151029&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjowqe_jJfnAhUmiOAKHdXrDzgQFj... | economy north korea money money supply finance | 1 | How much of North Korea's economy is supported by the black market? -- (economy north korea money money supply finance)
<p>I read from a news article that North Korea is generally supported by a black market that the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-change-insight/nort... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,638 | Why aren't the Congressional limits on press coverage during the Trump impeachment trial considered a breach of the first amendment? | <p>Congress is proposing rules that would <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/19/business/media/senate-impeachment-trial-media.html?auth=login-email&login=email" rel="noreferrer">severely limit</a> press coverage of the impeachment of Donald Trump, restricting where reporters may locate themselves and dramatic... | united states trump impeachment first amendment | 1 | Why aren't the Congressional limits on press coverage during the Trump impeachment trial considered a breach of the first amendment? -- (united states trump impeachment first amendment)
<p>Congress is proposing rules that would <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/19/business/media/senate-impeachment-trial-media.ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,639 | What are the cyber warfare capabilities of Iran's Revolutionary Guard? | <p>In 2013, officials in Israeli claimed that the Revolutionary Guard of Iran was the <a href="https://www.hackread.com/iran-biggest-cyber-army-israel/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">fourth biggest cyber power when it came to cyber warfare</a>. What are the cyber-warfare capabilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp... | war iran middle east cyber warfare | 1 | What are the cyber warfare capabilities of Iran's Revolutionary Guard? -- (war iran middle east cyber warfare)
<p>In 2013, officials in Israeli claimed that the Revolutionary Guard of Iran was the <a href="https://www.hackread.com/iran-biggest-cyber-army-israel/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">fourth biggest cyber power whe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,645 | How are VPNs such a big industry in Iran despite internet censorship by the authoritarian government? | <p>I have read about how VPNs are a <a href="https://www.en.eghtesadonline.com/Section-politics-3/30082-jahromi-defends-ict-performance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">big industry in Iran</a> with the Iran Communication State mentioning it as a lucrative industry. However, the state is also big on internet censorship and i... | iran middle east internet authoritarianism | 1 | How are VPNs such a big industry in Iran despite internet censorship by the authoritarian government? -- (iran middle east internet authoritarianism)
<p>I have read about how VPNs are a <a href="https://www.en.eghtesadonline.com/Section-politics-3/30082-jahromi-defends-ict-performance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">big ind... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,646 | Right to declare a war in modern time | <p>While browsing random articles I found an interesting fact - that USA never formally declared a war in Vietnam. After googling a bit more it turned out that since WW2 USA never formally declared a war - so even first and second wars in Iraq were not formally declared.</p>

<p>That made me wonder - is in mode... | united states war united nations rules of war | 1 | Right to declare a war in modern time -- (united states war united nations rules of war)
<p>While browsing random articles I found an interesting fact - that USA never formally declared a war in Vietnam. After googling a bit more it turned out that since WW2 USA never formally declared a war - so even first and second ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,648 | If an election uses proportional representation + levelling seats, is it possible to produce overhang seats? | <p>When we talk about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhang_seat" rel="nofollow noreferrer">overhang seats</a>, we tend to think of countries like Germany which uses <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-member_proportional_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MPP (Mixed-Member Proportional Repres... | germany sweden proportional representation denmark norway | 1 | If an election uses proportional representation + levelling seats, is it possible to produce overhang seats? -- (germany sweden proportional representation denmark norway)
<p>When we talk about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhang_seat" rel="nofollow noreferrer">overhang seats</a>, we tend to think of countr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,654 | Is Libertarianism left wing or right wing? | <p>In my country, libertarianism is associated with a pure right political ideology. They held more right wing positions than those who are elected and refered to as "right", or even "far right". For what I see in my feeds in internet, in United States it seems to be similar, or at least they are identified as right wi... | ideology libertarianism political spectrum | 1 | Is Libertarianism left wing or right wing? -- (ideology libertarianism political spectrum)
<p>In my country, libertarianism is associated with a pure right political ideology. They held more right wing positions than those who are elected and refered to as "right", or even "far right". For what I see in my feeds in int... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,660 | Is it unprecedented for a party to nominate someone from an opposing party to the House of Lords? | <p>Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jan/20/no-10-hints-it-may-block-labour-bid-to-make-john-bercow-a-peer" rel="noreferrer">has nominated</a> former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, who was previously a Conservative, to the House of Lords for the dissolution hon... | united kingdom parliament house of lords | 1 | Is it unprecedented for a party to nominate someone from an opposing party to the House of Lords? -- (united kingdom parliament house of lords)
<p>Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jan/20/no-10-hints-it-may-block-labour-bid-to-make-john-bercow-a-peer" rel="noreferrer">has no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,662 | What is the Chief Justice's role regarding Senator's written questions in an impeachment trial? | <p>Its been explained that the Senators in attendance at an impeachment trial must remain silent, but may submit written questions. Can someone explain the process these written questions go through?</p>

<p>For example, can the questions be objected to as in a courtroom trial? Does the Chief Justice have a... | united states senate impeachment | 1 | What is the Chief Justice's role regarding Senator's written questions in an impeachment trial? -- (united states senate impeachment)
<p>Its been explained that the Senators in attendance at an impeachment trial must remain silent, but may submit written questions. Can someone explain the process these written quest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,666 | Why would the Senate adopt such tiring impeachment trial rules? | <blockquote>
 <p>Many took breaks from listening to the hours-long presentations by house managers to stretch. But only hours into the presentations, several senators were spotted nodding off, including Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C. Sen. Joni Ernst was spotted sipping a Monster energy drink as she walked through the h... | united states trump impeachment senate rules | 1 | Why would the Senate adopt such tiring impeachment trial rules? -- (united states trump impeachment senate rules)
<blockquote>
 <p>Many took breaks from listening to the hours-long presentations by house managers to stretch. But only hours into the presentations, several senators were spotted nodding off, includin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,669 | Why would it be difficult to stop the practice of birthright citizenship in the United States? | <p>I read on <a href="https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/22/trump-travel-ban-visa-social-security-medicare" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/22/trump-travel-ban-visa-social-security-medicare</a> (<a href="http://archive.is/djhba" rel="nofollow noreferrer">mirror</a>):</p>... | united states citizenship | 1 | Why would it be difficult to stop the practice of birthright citizenship in the United States? -- (united states citizenship)
<p>I read on <a href="https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/22/trump-travel-ban-visa-social-security-medicare" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/22/tr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,672 | Is there any European Union country that had or have a "debt brake" similar to Germany? | <p>Germany has in place <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt_brake_(Germany)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a "debt brake"</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In 2009 it was approved with a two-thirds majority both by the
 Bundestag and the Bundesrat. This decision will lead to public budgets
 <strong>... | economy germany debt | 1 | Is there any European Union country that had or have a "debt brake" similar to Germany? -- (economy germany debt)
<p>Germany has in place <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt_brake_(Germany)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a "debt brake"</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In 2009 it was approved with a two-third... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,675 | Between 1984 and 1994 US Supreme Court filings almost doubled but arguments nearly halved. Why? | <p>US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has released his <a href="https://static.politico.com/5c/8a/f77f9a7f4d0e9eb43805ce7acb1a/2019-year-end-report.embargo.pdf" rel="noreferrer">end of the year message</a> for 2019, and the Appendix is a brief summary of the "workload of the courts". </p>

<p>I notice... | united states supreme court | 1 | Between 1984 and 1994 US Supreme Court filings almost doubled but arguments nearly halved. Why? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has released his <a href="https://static.politico.com/5c/8a/f77f9a7f4d0e9eb43805ce7acb1a/2019-year-end-report.embargo.pdf" rel="noreferrer">end ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,678 | How much of a threat is Al Qaeda in the 2020s? | <p>I have been reading about al Qaeda and how support, even among extremists, for the <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/15/iran-terrorism-al-qaida-islam-opinions-columnists-ilan-berman.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">terrorist group is waning</a> and how they are losing recruits because they are failing to appeal ... | international terrorism middle east spheres of influence | 1 | How much of a threat is Al Qaeda in the 2020s? -- (international terrorism middle east spheres of influence)
<p>I have been reading about al Qaeda and how support, even among extremists, for the <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/15/iran-terrorism-al-qaida-islam-opinions-columnists-ilan-berman.html" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,679 | Did the Bahraini uprising of 2011 accomplish anything? | <p>The Bahraini uprising that occurred back in 2011 was considered a <a href="http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/13046/1/Manuscript-notanonymousREVISED.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">failure by various people</a> especially since this act of civil disobedience didn't lead to democracy or the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.u... | middle east bahrain | 1 | Did the Bahraini uprising of 2011 accomplish anything? -- (middle east bahrain)
<p>The Bahraini uprising that occurred back in 2011 was considered a <a href="http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/13046/1/Manuscript-notanonymousREVISED.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">failure by various people</a> especially since this act of civi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,682 | Does a Senate trial have more authority to call witnesses than a House impeachment hearing? | <p>During the hearings for the impeachment of President Trump, the House subpoenaed the testimony of several witnesses. However, some of the witnesses refused to testify, defying the House subpoenas. At the time of the hearings, there was a consensus that the House would have to wait for the Courts to resolve the situa... | united states senate impeachment trump impeachment house of representatives | 1 | Does a Senate trial have more authority to call witnesses than a House impeachment hearing? -- (united states senate impeachment trump impeachment house of representatives)
<p>During the hearings for the impeachment of President Trump, the House subpoenaed the testimony of several witnesses. However, some of the witnes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,685 | Why does Bernie identify as Democrat, while everyone else says he is a Socialist, when he is actually a Social Democrat? | <p>Pretty much just that. I never knew why. Some people have said "because of the two-party system" but I don't really know what it means by the system, because there are definitely more than two parties, and people know of them. That doesn't really seem to excuse not identifying as a Social Democrat.</p>
 | united states democratic party bernie sanders | 1 | Why does Bernie identify as Democrat, while everyone else says he is a Socialist, when he is actually a Social Democrat? -- (united states democratic party bernie sanders)
<p>Pretty much just that. I never knew why. Some people have said "because of the two-party system" but I don't really know what it means by the sys... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,690 | Why did the UK not trade more with countries outside the EU? | <p>The UK is leaving the EU in the process called Brexit.</p>

<p>For companies in the UK, the interaction with customers in the EU will become more difficult for the customer. I suspect that it also becomes more difficult for the company in the UK, but that is not relevant here.</p>

<p>That would redu... | united kingdom brexit trade tariffs | 1 | Why did the UK not trade more with countries outside the EU? -- (united kingdom brexit trade tariffs)
<p>The UK is leaving the EU in the process called Brexit.</p>

<p>For companies in the UK, the interaction with customers in the EU will become more difficult for the customer. I suspect that it also becomes mo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,695 | Is there any the law or procedure regarding non-political conflicts of interest during an impeachment trial in the US Senate? | <p>Is there any the law or procedure regarding conflicts of interest during an impeachment trial in the US Senate? 
I can think of many for senators on both sides; obviously political conflicts, (favoring a policy over another, etc) and I understand the logic of overlooking those.</p>

<p>However, some exam... | united states senate impeachment conflict of interests | 1 | Is there any the law or procedure regarding non-political conflicts of interest during an impeachment trial in the US Senate? -- (united states senate impeachment conflict of interests)
<p>Is there any the law or procedure regarding conflicts of interest during an impeachment trial in the US Senate? 
I can think of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,700 | Does the USA have a proportional or majoritarian voting system? | <p>I know that in each state the voting system is first-past-the-post, a majoritarian method, but I believe that the federal aggregation, for both the president and the Congress, is approximately proportional to the population of the state.</p>

<p>Does this complex system approximate closer to a majoritarian o... | united states voting systems proportional representation plurality voting system | 1 | Does the USA have a proportional or majoritarian voting system? -- (united states voting systems proportional representation plurality voting system)
<p>I know that in each state the voting system is first-past-the-post, a majoritarian method, but I believe that the federal aggregation, for both the president and the C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,704 | How anticipated was visit of President of the Czech Senate in Taiwan? | <p>Recently passed away president of the Senate of the Czech Republic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaroslav_Kubera" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jaroslav Kubera</a> was supposed to go to Taiwan this year to an official visit.<br />
According to the Czech media (for example, XXXI edition of <a href="https://e... | china international taiwan czech republic | 1 | How anticipated was visit of President of the Czech Senate in Taiwan? -- (china international taiwan czech republic)
<p>Recently passed away president of the Senate of the Czech Republic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaroslav_Kubera" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jaroslav Kubera</a> was supposed to go to Taiwan th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,725 | How well has Iran's nanotechnology industry developed and how much is it used for political goals? | <p>I read that Iran has companies in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20061114070827/http://www.nanovip.com/nanotechnology-companies/iran" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nanotechnology industry</a> and has developed some degree of private industry around nanotech. How well has the nanotech industry of Iran developed... | iran middle east technology | 1 | How well has Iran's nanotechnology industry developed and how much is it used for political goals? -- (iran middle east technology)
<p>I read that Iran has companies in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20061114070827/http://www.nanovip.com/nanotechnology-companies/iran" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nanotechnology ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,728 | Why can a Chief Justice break ties in the Senate during an impeachment trial? | <p>I came across <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/23/lamar-alexandar-trump-impeachment-trial-103034" rel="noreferrer">a Politico article</a> that suggests that Chief Justice John Roberts can vote to break ties in the US Senate during an impeachment trial.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Unless Chief Ju... | united states constitution senate impeachment senate rules | 1 | Why can a Chief Justice break ties in the Senate during an impeachment trial? -- (united states constitution senate impeachment senate rules)
<p>I came across <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/23/lamar-alexandar-trump-impeachment-trial-103034" rel="noreferrer">a Politico article</a> that suggests that Chie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,743 | Does Iran have religious protections for members of the Zoroastrianism faith? | <p>I know Iran is majority Muslim and that some of the other faiths that can be found in Iran like the Bahai Faith have been <a href="http://info.bahai.org/pdf/GA05_Iran_resolution60.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">persecuted throughout its existence</a>.
I have also learned that Zoroastrianism is one of the <a href... | iran policy religion middle east | 1 | Does Iran have religious protections for members of the Zoroastrianism faith? -- (iran policy religion middle east)
<p>I know Iran is majority Muslim and that some of the other faiths that can be found in Iran like the Bahai Faith have been <a href="http://info.bahai.org/pdf/GA05_Iran_resolution60.pdf" rel="nofollow no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,756 | How many new linear miles of border fencing has been built by Trump? | <p><a href="https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/09/trump-border-wall-construction-65-miles-dhs/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This</a> September 2019 article discusses how while the Trump administration had built 65 miles of border fencing, it was all built in areas where there was existing fencing. And how zero new linear m... | united states donald trump borders illegal immigration trump wall | 1 | How many new linear miles of border fencing has been built by Trump? -- (united states donald trump borders illegal immigration trump wall)
<p><a href="https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/09/trump-border-wall-construction-65-miles-dhs/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This</a> September 2019 article discusses how while the Trump... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,761 | Which Democratic Presidential candidates favor making illegal entry only a civil violation? | <p>Under Federal law, illegal entry into the United States is both a criminal violation and a civil violation. But historically, most people caught crossing the border illegally were not criminally prosecuted for illegal entry. Instead, most people just went through civil deportation proceedings. This changed under ... | law immigration democratic party borders illegal immigration | 1 | Which Democratic Presidential candidates favor making illegal entry only a civil violation? -- (law immigration democratic party borders illegal immigration)
<p>Under Federal law, illegal entry into the United States is both a criminal violation and a civil violation. But historically, most people caught crossing the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,775 | How does the United Nations get information on North Korea's economy? | <p>I have read from a Bloomberg article that the North Korea economy has expanded by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-18/north-korea-s-economy-expanded-1-8-in-2019-unctad-says" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1.8% according to the United Nations</a>. However, I know the North Korean government is secr... | economy united nations north korea money supply finance | 1 | How does the United Nations get information on North Korea's economy? -- (economy united nations north korea money supply finance)
<p>I have read from a Bloomberg article that the North Korea economy has expanded by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-18/north-korea-s-economy-expanded-1-8-in-2019-u... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,779 | Why did the House not call every witness suggested to them during the 2019-2020 Impeachment inquiry? | <h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_inquiry_against_Donald_Trump" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2019-2020 House Impeachment inquiry</a> into President Donald Trump, many requested witnesses did not testify nor provide documents. Many of these witnesses <a href="https://... | united states trump impeachment house of representatives | 1 | Why did the House not call every witness suggested to them during the 2019-2020 Impeachment inquiry? -- (united states trump impeachment house of representatives)
<h1>Background</h1>

<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_inquiry_against_Donald_Trump" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2019-2020 H... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,782 | Why does the Senate work such odd hours for Trump's impeachment trial? | <p>The Senate convenes for Trump's impeachment trial at 1pm local time and ends at 9pm local time.</p>

<p>Why these weird hours? The majority of the population I know begins work at around 9am and finish at 5-6pm. It sounds pretty strange to arbitrarily shift the working hours back by four hours. Yes, they are... | united states trump impeachment senate rules | 1 | Why does the Senate work such odd hours for Trump's impeachment trial? -- (united states trump impeachment senate rules)
<p>The Senate convenes for Trump's impeachment trial at 1pm local time and ends at 9pm local time.</p>

<p>Why these weird hours? The majority of the population I know begins work at around 9... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,783 | Why does Russia have so little / no formal recognition of animal suffering or sentience? | <p>According to this Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:World_laws_pertaining_to_animal_sentience" rel="nofollow noreferrer">map</a>, Russia appears in the following category when it comes to "World laws pertaining to animal sentience":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No recognition of animal ... | russian federation animal rights | 1 | Why does Russia have so little / no formal recognition of animal suffering or sentience? -- (russian federation animal rights)
<p>According to this Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:World_laws_pertaining_to_animal_sentience" rel="nofollow noreferrer">map</a>, Russia appears in the following cate... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,787 | How should a representative vote if they were elected under D'Hondt? | <p>As I understand it, an elected representative is autonomous, and may vote in the legislature as they see fit - even if their opinion differs from the popular opinion of their constituents (as opposed to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delegate_model_of_representation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">delegates</a>).... | voting systems | 1 | How should a representative vote if they were elected under D'Hondt? -- (voting systems)
<p>As I understand it, an elected representative is autonomous, and may vote in the legislature as they see fit - even if their opinion differs from the popular opinion of their constituents (as opposed to <a href="https://en.wikip... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,797 | Has anyone attempted to scientifically determine whether MSNBC or Fox News is more biased? | <p>I'm wondering if there is any study or other serious attempt which compares Fox News to MSNBC to see which one was more 'biased' towards their respective sides of the political spectrum.</p>

<p>I am not looking for opinion here, I'm looking for serious analysis that presents a criteria that can be (at least... | united states reference request political spectrum | 1 | Has anyone attempted to scientifically determine whether MSNBC or Fox News is more biased? -- (united states reference request political spectrum)
<p>I'm wondering if there is any study or other serious attempt which compares Fox News to MSNBC to see which one was more 'biased' towards their respective sides of the pol... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,807 | How is banning new witnesses in the impeachment trial fair? | <p>How is it a fair trial if the senate does not allow new witnesses to testify? The only reason why they didn't testify in the first place was because President Trump forbade them from doing so - something which is a part of the Obstruction of Congress article in the impeachment. </p>

<p>I was under the imp... | united states senate trump impeachment | 1 | How is banning new witnesses in the impeachment trial fair? -- (united states senate trump impeachment)
<p>How is it a fair trial if the senate does not allow new witnesses to testify? The only reason why they didn't testify in the first place was because President Trump forbade them from doing so - something which is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,818 | Name of concept when an oppressed group itself becomes an oppressor | <p>What would you call the effect when an oppressed group is finally acknowledged and given power, but then the group starts using this newly acquired power to oppress others or gets corrupted? </p>
 | terminology corruption power | 1 | Name of concept when an oppressed group itself becomes an oppressor -- (terminology corruption power)
<p>What would you call the effect when an oppressed group is finally acknowledged and given power, but then the group starts using this newly acquired power to oppress others or gets corrupted? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,819 | Why doesn't Trump testify in impeachment proceedings himself? | <p>I wondered why it never seemed to be an option, that Trump himself is asked to testify in the impeachment trial. The testimony of a defendant is after all a normal part of court proceedings in general, isn't it?</p>

<p>From the point of view of his defenders it makes sense, of course, because he is prone to... | united states president donald trump trump impeachment | 1 | Why doesn't Trump testify in impeachment proceedings himself? -- (united states president donald trump trump impeachment)
<p>I wondered why it never seemed to be an option, that Trump himself is asked to testify in the impeachment trial. The testimony of a defendant is after all a normal part of court proceedings in ge... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,830 | Is a US Senate impeachment trial limited to the articles submitted by the House? | <p>Imagine the following scenario: During President Trump's impeachment trial*, video evidence surfaces showing the president committing a clear act of treason, as defined by US law (perhaps discussing a plan of action with Russian president Vladimir Putin to abolish Congress)-- an explicitly impeachable offense, but o... | united states congress impeachment | 1 | Is a US Senate impeachment trial limited to the articles submitted by the House? -- (united states congress impeachment)
<p>Imagine the following scenario: During President Trump's impeachment trial*, video evidence surfaces showing the president committing a clear act of treason, as defined by US law (perhaps discussi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,838 | Does any department of the United States government have an official definition of cyberwarfare? | <p>I was able to read about cyber-warfare and how the United States regularly uses the term. However, the term is said to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberwarfare#Definition" rel="nofollow noreferrer">still be ambiguous</a> with the former Cyber Security Coordinator for the Obama Administration saying that</... | united states war terminology cyber warfare | 1 | Does any department of the United States government have an official definition of cyberwarfare? -- (united states war terminology cyber warfare)
<p>I was able to read about cyber-warfare and how the United States regularly uses the term. However, the term is said to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberwarfare#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,847 | What is a simple concise way to explain the difference between socialism and communism to others | <p>I've seen many people refer to communism and socialism as if they are the same thing, when they clearly are not. I'm aware of the difference and know there are many sources that explain it, so I'm not just asking what the difference is. Instead I'm asking for a good concise definition, something short and sweet wh... | communism socialism form of government | 1 | What is a simple concise way to explain the difference between socialism and communism to others -- (communism socialism form of government)
<p>I've seen many people refer to communism and socialism as if they are the same thing, when they clearly are not. I'm aware of the difference and know there are many sources th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,855 | Why is it important for Israel that Palestine not be connected by land with Jordan? | <p>Israel has endorsed <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-conceptual-maps-show-israel-enclave-communities-future-palestine/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump's map</a> which gives the entire Jordan River valley to Israel - presumably to not have any landmass connecting Jordan and Palestine.</p>

<p>Wh... | israel palestine | 1 | Why is it important for Israel that Palestine not be connected by land with Jordan? -- (israel palestine)
<p>Israel has endorsed <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-conceptual-maps-show-israel-enclave-communities-future-palestine/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump's map</a> which gives the entire Jordan River ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,870 | How did the term 'whip' come to be? | <p>I was just reading about what a whip is in the US Senate <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/49833/28766">here</a>. It got me wondering, why is it called a whip? It seems like an odd name to me when it could have just been called like 'leader' or 'speaker' or something more descriptive. I'm guessing that t... | united states senate terminology | 1 | How did the term 'whip' come to be? -- (united states senate terminology)
<p>I was just reading about what a whip is in the US Senate <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/49833/28766">here</a>. It got me wondering, why is it called a whip? It seems like an odd name to me when it could have just been called lik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,875 | Why should there not be witnesses in the 2020 impeachment trial? | <p>Why are the Democrats fighting for witnesses and why are the Republicans fighting against witnesses? Isn't it standard procedure to have witnesses in a trial? Like my title suggests, I'm wondering what the argument is to not have witnesses for the impeachment trial?</p>
 | constitution senate republican party trump impeachment democratic party | 1 | Why should there not be witnesses in the 2020 impeachment trial? -- (constitution senate republican party trump impeachment democratic party)
<p>Why are the Democrats fighting for witnesses and why are the Republicans fighting against witnesses? Isn't it standard procedure to have witnesses in a trial? Like my title su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,884 | What is the purpose of the questioning phase of the Trump impeachment trial? | <p>The past two days of the Trump impeachment trial have been devoted to questions from the Senators to the House Impeachment Managers and the White House counsel. It seems to me like many of these questions are proxies for statements by the Senators, who are supposed to be unable to speak during the trial.</p>
&#x... | trump impeachment | 1 | What is the purpose of the questioning phase of the Trump impeachment trial? -- (trump impeachment)
<p>The past two days of the Trump impeachment trial have been devoted to questions from the Senators to the House Impeachment Managers and the White House counsel. It seems to me like many of these questions are proxies ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,885 | Which Arab countries have explicitly stated they support Trump's peace plan for the Israel-Palestine issue? | <p>In a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-51317764/palestinian-pm-defends-stance-on-trump-middle-east-plan" rel="noreferrer">BBC interview</a> Palestinian PM Shtayyeh said that the presence of Arab countries' ambassadors when Trump announced his peace plan doesn't necessarily mean those countries e... | united states israel middle east palestine peace treaty | 1 | Which Arab countries have explicitly stated they support Trump's peace plan for the Israel-Palestine issue? -- (united states israel middle east palestine peace treaty)
<p>In a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-51317764/palestinian-pm-defends-stance-on-trump-middle-east-plan" rel="noreferrer">BBC i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,893 | Consequence of COVID-19 constituting a Public Health Emergency of International Concern? | <p><strong>Update:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://virusncov.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Confirmed Coronavir... | china healthcare covid 19 virus | 1 | Consequence of COVID-19 constituting a Public Health Emergency of International Concern? -- (china healthcare covid 19 virus)
<p><strong>Update:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COVID-19 Global ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,904 | Is there any European country that managed to construct a coalition made out of more than five parties? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_Government#List_of_Governments" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, Finland manages to systematically construct a large coalition government (five parties and even six). I am wondering if this is an isolated case in Europe or not.</p>

<p><strong>Questi... | government europe coalition | 1 | Is there any European country that managed to construct a coalition made out of more than five parties? -- (government europe coalition)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_Government#List_of_Governments" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, Finland manages to systematically construct a large coal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,917 | Why was the budget for the Center of Disease Control being cut drastically? | <p>Right now, the CDC - according to The Trust for America's Health (TFAH)- says that the <a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/21/amid-years-funding-cuts-public-health-first-us-case-chinas-coronavirus-detected" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Center of Disease Control is underfunded by $4.5 billion</a> and an ... | united states healthcare policy budget cdc | 1 | Why was the budget for the Center of Disease Control being cut drastically? -- (united states healthcare policy budget cdc)
<p>Right now, the CDC - according to The Trust for America's Health (TFAH)- says that the <a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/21/amid-years-funding-cuts-public-health-first-us-case... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,932 | When exactly did Brexit happen? | <p>It's the day of Brexit and surely there are mixed feelings. But there's also mixed information when looking at countdowns about when it's going to happen <em>exactly</em>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEZr6ypnk0" rel="noreferrer">This YouTube livestream</a> counted down to 2020-02-01 00:... | brexit | 1 | When exactly did Brexit happen? -- (brexit)
<p>It's the day of Brexit and surely there are mixed feelings. But there's also mixed information when looking at countdowns about when it's going to happen <em>exactly</em>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEZr6ypnk0" rel="noreferrer">This YouTube l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,964 | Graph of US military spending a percentage of GDP | <p>I <a href="https://www.sipri.org/commentary/blog/2016/65-years-military-spending" rel="nofollow noreferrer">found</a> a (North America proxy) graph of US military spending in absolute real terms (i.e. adjusted for inflation).</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xtozW.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><im... | united states military budget | 1 | Graph of US military spending a percentage of GDP -- (united states military budget)
<p>I <a href="https://www.sipri.org/commentary/blog/2016/65-years-military-spending" rel="nofollow noreferrer">found</a> a (North America proxy) graph of US military spending in absolute real terms (i.e. adjusted for inflation).</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,968 | Is there a term in US politics for when the President's party doesn't control (both chambers) of Congress? | <p>In French (and other) semi-presidential systems, when the PM (voted by the assembly) is from a different party than the (directly elected) president, the term "cohabitation" is used.</p>

<p>Is there a [similar] term used when the US President's party doesn't control one or both chambers of Congress?</p>
... | united states government terminology | 1 | Is there a term in US politics for when the President's party doesn't control (both chambers) of Congress? -- (united states government terminology)
<p>In French (and other) semi-presidential systems, when the PM (voted by the assembly) is from a different party than the (directly elected) president, the term "cohabita... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,970 | Why is French a diplomatic language for the Holy See? | <p>I was reading about the government for the Holy See and found out that <a href="https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/holy_see-saint_siege/consular_services_consulaires/about-a_propos.aspx?lang=eng" rel="nofollow noreferrer">French is used as a diplomatic language for the nation</a>. This seems rather odd to me sinc... | france diplomacy languages vatican city french | 1 | Why is French a diplomatic language for the Holy See? -- (france diplomacy languages vatican city french)
<p>I was reading about the government for the Holy See and found out that <a href="https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/holy_see-saint_siege/consular_services_consulaires/about-a_propos.aspx?lang=eng" rel="nofollo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,973 | Is Samoa truly an elective monarchy? | <p>I have read about how Samoa was created as an elective monarchy when it became independent in 1962. However, from what I read, some question whether Samoa counts <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_monarchy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">as a parliamentary republic</a> (as the heads of state are elected in ... | election parliament government monarchy samoa | 1 | Is Samoa truly an elective monarchy? -- (election parliament government monarchy samoa)
<p>I have read about how Samoa was created as an elective monarchy when it became independent in 1962. However, from what I read, some question whether Samoa counts <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_monarchy" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,977 | Why does China have no diplomatic relations with the Holy See? | <p>Originally, I thought it made perfect sense for China to have no diplomatic relations with a small Catholic nation like the Holy See. However, I looked at a map that showed me that many countries with little to no Catholic population that aren't part of the Western hemisphere have diplomatic ties to the Vatican (lik... | international relations china diplomacy vatican city | 1 | Why does China have no diplomatic relations with the Holy See? -- (international relations china diplomacy vatican city)
<p>Originally, I thought it made perfect sense for China to have no diplomatic relations with a small Catholic nation like the Holy See. However, I looked at a map that showed me that many countries ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,983 | What is Article 288 in the context of Brexit? | <p>British parliamentarian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cash" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sir Bill Cash MP</a> <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/01/let-crystal-clear-unlike-previous-administration-boris-johnsons/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">writes</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>... | european union brexit | 1 | What is Article 288 in the context of Brexit? -- (european union brexit)
<p>British parliamentarian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cash" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sir Bill Cash MP</a> <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/01/let-crystal-clear-unlike-previous-administration-boris-johnsons/" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,986 | What/Are there any boundaries to sanctions? | <p>From:
<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/iranian-national-charged-115-million-sanctions-busting-scheme-n1128071" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/iranian-national-charged-115-million-sanctions-busting-scheme-n1128071</a></p>

<blockqu... | united states international law sanctions | 1 | What/Are there any boundaries to sanctions? -- (united states international law sanctions)
<p>From:
<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/iranian-national-charged-115-million-sanctions-busting-scheme-n1128071" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/irani... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,987 | Impoundment Control Act clarification | <p>You can see the text of the article here:</p>

<p><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title2/chapter17B&edition=prelim" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title2/chapter17B&edition=prelim</a></p>

<p>Here's the relevant part for th... | united states law trump impeachment | 1 | Impoundment Control Act clarification -- (united states law trump impeachment)
<p>You can see the text of the article here:</p>

<p><a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title2/chapter17B&edition=prelim" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title2/ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,989 | What analogy best explains the narrowing down of presidential candidates for a general election? | <p>My understanding is that it's sort of like a football game with sixteen teams in each conference for a total of 32.</p>

<p>The Super Bowl is sort of of like the race for the presidency in which the two teams, one from each conference, try to play each other out to win.</p>

<p>In politics, my unders... | united states election voting presidential election primaries | 1 | What analogy best explains the narrowing down of presidential candidates for a general election? -- (united states election voting presidential election primaries)
<p>My understanding is that it's sort of like a football game with sixteen teams in each conference for a total of 32.</p>

<p>The Super Bowl is sor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
49,994 | Why do certain people, in modern times, support the idea of a Brazilian monarchy? | <p>I read from the LA Times that there are monarchists in Brazil who support the idea of the nation returning to a form of monarchy. <a href="https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-01-06/royalists-pine-for-days-of-empire-in-bolsonaros-brazil" rel="nofollow noreferrer">According to a poll in 2017, about 10.7% ... | voting government monarchy brazil south america | 1 | Why do certain people, in modern times, support the idea of a Brazilian monarchy? -- (voting government monarchy brazil south america)
<p>I read from the LA Times that there are monarchists in Brazil who support the idea of the nation returning to a form of monarchy. <a href="https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,015 | Is the Senate Compelled to Acquit Trump? | <p>Given congress's recent decision to bar witnesses and evidence from being presented as part of President Trump's impeachment trial, are members of the Senate compelled to acquit based on lack of evidence? It seems akin to a prosecutor being prohibited from bringing evidence against an accused criminal. In such a cas... | united states donald trump congress trump impeachment | 1 | Is the Senate Compelled to Acquit Trump? -- (united states donald trump congress trump impeachment)
<p>Given congress's recent decision to bar witnesses and evidence from being presented as part of President Trump's impeachment trial, are members of the Senate compelled to acquit based on lack of evidence? It seems aki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,029 | What has been AfD's take on Soros (if any)? | <p>Interesting enough (or <em>deja vu</em>), <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/284204/spains-pro-israel-far-right-party" rel="noreferrer">in Spain</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Echoing other European far-right parties Vox also appealed to conspiracy theories. For instance, invoking th... | parties germany antisemitism | 1 | What has been AfD's take on Soros (if any)? -- (parties germany antisemitism)
<p>Interesting enough (or <em>deja vu</em>), <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/284204/spains-pro-israel-far-right-party" rel="noreferrer">in Spain</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Echoing other European far-rig... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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