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50,035 | What is the current Palestinian position on the right of return? | <p>The latest proposal for a Palestine-Israel settlement seems not to be receiving a lot of enthusiasm from the Palestinian and Arab sides. Or from Europe either.</p>

<p>In the past, there have been more hopeful moments, such as after Oslo. However, one massive problem at the time was the insistence on a rig... | israel palestine | 1 | What is the current Palestinian position on the right of return? -- (israel palestine)
<p>The latest proposal for a Palestine-Israel settlement seems not to be receiving a lot of enthusiasm from the Palestinian and Arab sides. Or from Europe either.</p>

<p>In the past, there have been more hopeful moments, su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,042 | Why hasn't Minister of the Civil Service been abandoned, when this is always just the PM? | <ol>
<li>Wasn't this title superfluous back when </li>
</ol>

<blockquote>
 <p>The ministership was created for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Wilson" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="Harold Wilson">Harold Wilson</a> on 1 November 1968 when responsibilities for the pay and managemen... | united kingdom prime minister | 1 | Why hasn't Minister of the Civil Service been abandoned, when this is always just the PM? -- (united kingdom prime minister)
<ol>
<li>Wasn't this title superfluous back when </li>
</ol>

<blockquote>
 <p>The ministership was created for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Wilson" rel="no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,043 | If Parliament doesn't approve the use of most prerogative powers, where's the accountability? | <p>Anne Dennett. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Public-Law-Directions-Anne-Dennett/dp/0198807317" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>Public Law Directions</em> (1 ed 2019)</a>. p 269. </p>

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 <h3>12.2.3 Royal prerogative</h3>
 
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 <p>The royal prerogative ‘encompasses... | united kingdom parliament monarchy | 1 | If Parliament doesn't approve the use of most prerogative powers, where's the accountability? -- (united kingdom parliament monarchy)
<p>Anne Dennett. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Public-Law-Directions-Anne-Dennett/dp/0198807317" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><em>Public Law Directions</em> (1 ed 2019)</a>. p 269. </p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,055 | What was the Caucus App supposed to be used for? | <p>As many of you may know, the Iowa Caucus results are delayed, and many are citing the failure of an app that was involved in the process. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/02/04/802583844/what-we-know-about-the-app-that-delayed-iowas-caucus-results" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.npr.org/2020... | united states election democratic party caucus | 1 | What was the Caucus App supposed to be used for? -- (united states election democratic party caucus)
<p>As many of you may know, the Iowa Caucus results are delayed, and many are citing the failure of an app that was involved in the process. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/02/04/802583844/what-we-kno... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,062 | Why are Presidential primaries usually a landslide for the incumbent? | <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/politicaljunkie/2009/07/a_president_denied_renominatio.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">An incumbent President has only been denied his party's nomination five times, and only once did the incumbent initially become President via election.</a>
Why are Presidential primary ele... | united states election primaries | 1 | Why are Presidential primaries usually a landslide for the incumbent? -- (united states election primaries)
<p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/politicaljunkie/2009/07/a_president_denied_renominatio.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">An incumbent President has only been denied his party's nomination five times, and o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,066 | Why is COVID-19 prompting such wide scale action versus other infectious diseases? | <p>The COVID-19 outbreak has been dominating the news recently, with loads of headlines and efforts being made to stop it from spreading.</p>

<p>Why this disease? It's not one of the most lethal ones, or one of the deadliest. Compare:</p>

<ol>
<li><a href="https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/o... | healthcare covid 19 virus public health | 1 | Why is COVID-19 prompting such wide scale action versus other infectious diseases? -- (healthcare covid 19 virus public health)
<p>The COVID-19 outbreak has been dominating the news recently, with loads of headlines and efforts being made to stop it from spreading.</p>

<p>Why this disease? It's not one of the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,075 | How does the math for the Iowa Democratic Caucuses work? | <p>I'm confused by the math used for Iowa caucuses. Here's an example:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KvhG0.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KvhG0.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>So there were 70 attendees.
A total of 8 delegates assigned to ... | united states democratic party caucus | 1 | How does the math for the Iowa Democratic Caucuses work? -- (united states democratic party caucus)
<p>I'm confused by the math used for Iowa caucuses. Here's an example:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KvhG0.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/KvhG0.jpg" alt="enter image descri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,076 | Why did Bhutan end free entry for Indian tourists? | <p>Recently Bhutan stopped free entry for Indian citizens. </p>

<p>What is the reason behind this action?</p>
 | india borders bhutan | 1 | Why did Bhutan end free entry for Indian tourists? -- (india borders bhutan)
<p>Recently Bhutan stopped free entry for Indian citizens. </p>

<p>What is the reason behind this action?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,083 | Was the impeachment of Donald Trump supported or opposed by the general public outside the United States? | <p>If you look at polls within the United States it's quite clear that impeachment views run straight down party lines. The very few independents we have left seem to be more pro impeachment then against it, but ultimately it's clear that party politics are largely deciding views on impeachment.</p>

<p>I'm cur... | united states trump impeachment public opinion | 1 | Was the impeachment of Donald Trump supported or opposed by the general public outside the United States? -- (united states trump impeachment public opinion)
<p>If you look at polls within the United States it's quite clear that impeachment views run straight down party lines. The very few independents we have left see... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,094 | Why is it so difficult to collect Iowa caucus results as opposed to election results? | <p>There's currently a controversy over the Iowa caucus results, where it's taking several days to finalize them due to a "glitchy app" preventing volunteers from submitting the results immediately after the caucus has been completed. But why is the whole process so difficult compared to a regular election? Tens of mil... | united states election caucus | 1 | Why is it so difficult to collect Iowa caucus results as opposed to election results? -- (united states election caucus)
<p>There's currently a controversy over the Iowa caucus results, where it's taking several days to finalize them due to a "glitchy app" preventing volunteers from submitting the results immediately a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,105 | Does the "viability threshold" in a caucus apply only to the 1st preference? | <p>Currently, only about 71% of the Iowa caucus results have been reported. Joe Biden's vote total is sitting at about 15.6%. If, after the remaining results are reported, his total drops below 15%, does he still receive delegates?</p>

<p>Or for a more extreme example, suppose a candidate receives a pluralit... | united states democratic primary caucus | 1 | Does the "viability threshold" in a caucus apply only to the 1st preference? -- (united states democratic primary caucus)
<p>Currently, only about 71% of the Iowa caucus results have been reported. Joe Biden's vote total is sitting at about 15.6%. If, after the remaining results are reported, his total drops below 15... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,112 | Iowa Satellite voting and delegate awards | <p>I "think" I understand that delegate allocation (for the Iowa Dem caucus) is not uniform, that is to say that it may take 200 votes in one precinct to obtain 1 delegate, while in another it may require only 70 votes. (these numbers only used as an example. Media has been implying that rural precincts require less ac... | united states voting caucus | 1 | Iowa Satellite voting and delegate awards -- (united states voting caucus)
<p>I "think" I understand that delegate allocation (for the Iowa Dem caucus) is not uniform, that is to say that it may take 200 votes in one precinct to obtain 1 delegate, while in another it may require only 70 votes. (these numbers only used ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,118 | Why does Paris draw its city limits so tightly? | <p>On Feb. 1st 2020, Berlin become the largest city of the EU, with a population of approximately. 3,75 million inside the city limits.</p>

<p>Except that Paris is a <em>much</em> larger city by almost any other measure - with arguably up to 12 million people in the wider urban area, compared to only 4 million... | france local government | 1 | Why does Paris draw its city limits so tightly? -- (france local government)
<p>On Feb. 1st 2020, Berlin become the largest city of the EU, with a population of approximately. 3,75 million inside the city limits.</p>

<p>Except that Paris is a <em>much</em> larger city by almost any other measure - with arguabl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,119 | Why does Germany have a static "debt brake" value when a value that can be easily changed seems to make more sense? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-budget-exclusive/exclusive-germany-considers-shadow-budget-to-circumvent-national-debt-rules-sources-idUSKCN1VU1CS" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Germany has to rely on some tricks to circumvent the hard limit mentioned in the Constitutio... | economy germany | 1 | Why does Germany have a static "debt brake" value when a value that can be easily changed seems to make more sense? -- (economy germany)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-budget-exclusive/exclusive-germany-considers-shadow-budget-to-circumvent-national-debt-rules-sources-idUSKCN1VU1CS"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,124 | Where were the Iowa "satellite caucuses" located? | <p>I've read (somewhat) conflicting report on these, some reproduced in other questions here... For example, Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/satellite-caucuses-aim-to-reach-more-voters" rel="nofollow noreferrer">says</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In total, there will be 96 locations across t... | united states primaries democratic party | 1 | Where were the Iowa "satellite caucuses" located? -- (united states primaries democratic party)
<p>I've read (somewhat) conflicting report on these, some reproduced in other questions here... For example, Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/satellite-caucuses-aim-to-reach-more-voters" rel="nofollow noref... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,125 | Is there a consistent difference in participation in caucuses vs primaries in the US? | <p>VOA <a href="https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-politics/could-tbilisi-decide-iowa-caucuses-2020-us-presidential-race" rel="nofollow noreferrer">notes</a> that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In the past, the downside of the time-consuming caucus process has been lower voter turnout. In the 2016 Iowa caucuses only 1... | united states primaries voter turnout | 1 | Is there a consistent difference in participation in caucuses vs primaries in the US? -- (united states primaries voter turnout)
<p>VOA <a href="https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-politics/could-tbilisi-decide-iowa-caucuses-2020-us-presidential-race" rel="nofollow noreferrer">notes</a> that </p>

<blockquote>
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,126 | Are there any political consequences for impeachment even if president is acquitted? | <p>President Trump was impeached during his time in office, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-impeachment-live-updates/2020/02/06/f45f94b4-48ce-11ea-bdbf-1dfb23249293_story.html" rel="noreferrer">but he was recently acquitted</a> and President Clinton was impeached, <a href="https://www.usatoday.co... | united states president impeachment | 1 | Are there any political consequences for impeachment even if president is acquitted? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>President Trump was impeached during his time in office, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-impeachment-live-updates/2020/02/06/f45f94b4-48ce-11ea-bdbf-1dfb23249293_story.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,133 | What does 2/3ds the US Senate mean? | <p>For normal bills to pass the US Senate, all it takes is a simple majority. If the Senate is evenly divided (50/50), the vice president votes as to break the tie with a 51/50 or 50/51. </p>

<p>But for constitutional amendments and convicting an impeached President, the constitution puts the Senates bar at 2/... | constitution senate impeachment amendment | 1 | What does 2/3ds the US Senate mean? -- (constitution senate impeachment amendment)
<p>For normal bills to pass the US Senate, all it takes is a simple majority. If the Senate is evenly divided (50/50), the vice president votes as to break the tie with a 51/50 or 50/51. </p>

<p>But for constitutional amendments... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,137 | What are the requirements for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom? | <p>I was reading about the Presidential Medal of Freedom and how the president of the United States awards this medal to people who have made <a href="https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Executive_Order_9586" rel="noreferrer">"an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States... | united states president executive medals requirements | 1 | What are the requirements for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom? -- (united states president executive medals requirements)
<p>I was reading about the Presidential Medal of Freedom and how the president of the United States awards this medal to people who have made <a href="https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Exe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,140 | Have there been any attempts to get the US government to revert to pre-2007 requirements for gas cans? | <p>In 2007, <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=aefd7366db5a9d89500424beba34a923&mc=true&node=pt40.6.59&rgn=div5#sp40.6.59.f" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the EPA mandated</a> that all gas cans made from 2009 onward conform to a set of regulations that, combined with the requirements of the <a h... | united states environmental policy petition | 1 | Have there been any attempts to get the US government to revert to pre-2007 requirements for gas cans? -- (united states environmental policy petition)
<p>In 2007, <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=aefd7366db5a9d89500424beba34a923&mc=true&node=pt40.6.59&rgn=div5#sp40.6.59.f" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,142 | Why is the minimum age to be U.S. president still fairly high at 35? | <p>According to Presidential eligibility conditions, a President can serve if they are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_eligibility_legislation" rel="noreferrer">at least 35 years old</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <li>be a natural-born U.S. citizen of the United States... | united states president presidential election election requirements | 1 | Why is the minimum age to be U.S. president still fairly high at 35? -- (united states president presidential election election requirements)
<p>According to Presidential eligibility conditions, a President can serve if they are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_eligibility_legislation" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,145 | Can people who aren't exactly suffering more pain than the average citizen choose to legally end their life by active voluntary euthanasia? | <h1>Preliminary information:</h1>

<p>I have asked the question <a href="https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/56603/what-age-was-the-youngest-person-without-any-illness-to-die-by-euthanasia-by-own">What age was the youngest person without any illness to die by euthanasia by own sane willingness? [closed]... | law ethics | 1 | Can people who aren't exactly suffering more pain than the average citizen choose to legally end their life by active voluntary euthanasia? -- (law ethics)
<h1>Preliminary information:</h1>

<p>I have asked the question <a href="https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/56603/what-age-was-the-youngest-person-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,169 | Is there any way for somebody to privately own land in China? | <p>I was reading about land ownership in China and found an article that described how land ownership works in China. Apparently, land is owned by the Chinese Communist Party, but <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/business/international/in-china-homeowners-find-themselves-in-a-land-of-doubt.html" rel="nofollo... | china policy land privatization | 1 | Is there any way for somebody to privately own land in China? -- (china policy land privatization)
<p>I was reading about land ownership in China and found an article that described how land ownership works in China. Apparently, land is owned by the Chinese Communist Party, but <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,174 | Is there a summary of Johnson's government plans to defund the BBC (assuming this is correct)? | <p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/08/uk/boris-johnson-brexit-analysis-gbr-intl/index.html" rel="noreferrer">According to CNN</a> Johnson's government </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>announced plans that pave the way to removing the BBC's public funding model. Johnson's government has been locking horns wi... | united kingdom government taxes media | 1 | Is there a summary of Johnson's government plans to defund the BBC (assuming this is correct)? -- (united kingdom government taxes media)
<p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/08/uk/boris-johnson-brexit-analysis-gbr-intl/index.html" rel="noreferrer">According to CNN</a> Johnson's government </p>

<blockqu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,179 | Machiavellian voting in the New Hampshire primary | <p>Which Democratic presidential candidate would benefit by winning the New Hampshire primary but would also be a weak candidate in the November election against Trump? Please avoid opinion-based answers and refer to actual poll results in support of your answer if possible. </p>

<p>Registered Democrats and Re... | united states primaries | 1 | Machiavellian voting in the New Hampshire primary -- (united states primaries)
<p>Which Democratic presidential candidate would benefit by winning the New Hampshire primary but would also be a weak candidate in the November election against Trump? Please avoid opinion-based answers and refer to actual poll results in s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,185 | Broader context for Barry Goldwater's comment on US presidents' abuse of power in this 1966 Firing Line discussion? | <p>I ran cross the video <em>June 2016 Firing Line Compilation for Hoover's Summer Series</em> and <a href="https://youtu.be/NMdhUkZrAao?t=162" rel="nofollow noreferrer">starting at <code>02:42</code></a> there is an exchange between the host <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_F._Buckley_Jr." rel="nofollow ... | united states conservatism power | 1 | Broader context for Barry Goldwater's comment on US presidents' abuse of power in this 1966 Firing Line discussion? -- (united states conservatism power)
<p>I ran cross the video <em>June 2016 Firing Line Compilation for Hoover's Summer Series</em> and <a href="https://youtu.be/NMdhUkZrAao?t=162" rel="nofollow noreferr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,186 | Why don't Canada and Hong Kong tax the poor less, when they have sovereign wealth funds of $549B and $457B USD? | <p>I live in Ontario and I have students from Hong Kong. I'm relying on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_sovereign_wealth_funds" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> for figures. Canada has 37.6 million people, and HK 7.4. Then sovereign fund wealth per capita = $14 601 in Canada and $6... | taxes | 1 | Why don't Canada and Hong Kong tax the poor less, when they have sovereign wealth funds of $549B and $457B USD? -- (taxes)
<p>I live in Ontario and I have students from Hong Kong. I'm relying on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_sovereign_wealth_funds" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,195 | Why didn't Mike Mohring run in the Thüringen MP election? | <p>While discussing the election of Thomas Kemmerich one question came up: Why didn't Mike Mohring run in the third iteration of the MP election? He is from the third largest faction. Did they think that Grüne and SPD would rather vote for a FDP candidate than for a CDU candidate? I understand that having both an CDU a... | election germany | 1 | Why didn't Mike Mohring run in the Thüringen MP election? -- (election germany)
<p>While discussing the election of Thomas Kemmerich one question came up: Why didn't Mike Mohring run in the third iteration of the MP election? He is from the third largest faction. Did they think that Grüne and SPD would rather vote for ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,197 | Does Iran have any trade deals with China and if it does, can they protect Iran's economy from economic sanctions? | <p>I read about how Iran has been looking to <a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/amid-pressure-from-us-sanctions-iran-reaches-out-publicly-to-china/30426856.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China for trade in response to sanctions from the United States and the West</a> and how Iran already trades with China using oil. How... | economy china iran policy sanctions | 1 | Does Iran have any trade deals with China and if it does, can they protect Iran's economy from economic sanctions? -- (economy china iran policy sanctions)
<p>I read about how Iran has been looking to <a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/amid-pressure-from-us-sanctions-iran-reaches-out-publicly-to-china/30426856.html" rel=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,200 | If a president is removed from office after being impeached, when does the vice president take office? | <p>In the United States, if during an impeachment trial the Senate votes to convict the president, when does the vice president take office as the new president? Is is immediately after a vote is taken, or is there a waiting period?</p>

<p>Also, if there is a waiting period, is the impeached president still in... | united states president impeachment | 1 | If a president is removed from office after being impeached, when does the vice president take office? -- (united states president impeachment)
<p>In the United States, if during an impeachment trial the Senate votes to convict the president, when does the vice president take office as the new president? Is is immediat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,205 | Who would be in charge of quarantine decisions in this situation? | <p>Sorry if this is the wrong StackExchange, but I figured it was more appropriate here than on Writing. I'm writing a story with a sequence where city authorities decide to block travel out of the city to contain an epidemic. The POV character knows that the epidemic isn't what it seems and that they need to evacuate ... | united states local government state of emergency | 1 | Who would be in charge of quarantine decisions in this situation? -- (united states local government state of emergency)
<p>Sorry if this is the wrong StackExchange, but I figured it was more appropriate here than on Writing. I'm writing a story with a sequence where city authorities decide to block travel out of the c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,211 | Does Ireland's Dáil have an unusually high number of independents, compared to other European legislatures? | <p>I noticed that the 4th largest "party" in the current Dáil are independents with 19/160 seats. Is this proportion high (or not) in a broader European perspective in national legislatures?</p>
 | europe comparative politics republic of ireland legislature independent politicians | 1 | Does Ireland's Dáil have an unusually high number of independents, compared to other European legislatures? -- (europe comparative politics republic of ireland legislature independent politicians)
<p>I noticed that the 4th largest "party" in the current Dáil are independents with 19/160 seats. Is this proportion high (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,213 | Is Buttigieg old enough to be eligible to become the president? | <p>According to the Wiki page <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Buttigieg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pete Buttigieg</a> was born on January 19, 1982.</p>

<p>On January 20, 2021, the president sworn in date, he will be 39 years old.</p>

<p>If he wins the president election, will he be able to... | united states election president | 1 | Is Buttigieg old enough to be eligible to become the president? -- (united states election president)
<p>According to the Wiki page <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Buttigieg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pete Buttigieg</a> was born on January 19, 1982.</p>

<p>On January 20, 2021, the president sworn i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,216 | What would happen if every state had a law requiring it hold the nations first primary? | <p>Quoting <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/politics/iowa-new-hampshire-primary-monopoly/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/politics/iowa-new-hampshire-primary-monopoly/index.html</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The vote-counting meltdown in Iowa's antiquated and haphaza... | united states primaries us state laws | 1 | What would happen if every state had a law requiring it hold the nations first primary? -- (united states primaries us state laws)
<p>Quoting <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/politics/iowa-new-hampshire-primary-monopoly/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/politics/iowa-new-hampsh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,226 | Could an American presidential election be overturned by state legislatures? | <p>If a political party (Party A) has a nominee that Party B does not like and Party A’s candidate wins by a relatively small electoral margin (318 to 220), can party B appoint sham electors to vote for their candidate? Here’s what I mean: using control of state legislatures to get its candidate into office. So, they w... | united states constitution electoral college | 1 | Could an American presidential election be overturned by state legislatures? -- (united states constitution electoral college)
<p>If a political party (Party A) has a nominee that Party B does not like and Party A’s candidate wins by a relatively small electoral margin (318 to 220), can party B appoint sham electors to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,228 | Who has standing to sue for Emoluments violations? | <p>Almost a week ago, the DC Court of Appeals threw out a lawsuit by two hundred out of five hundred thirty-eight congresspeople against the President, claiming that he has violated the Emoluments clause of the Constitution, because an 'institutional' gripe must be dealt with by an institution, and that a huge number o... | united states donald trump law judiciary | 1 | Who has standing to sue for Emoluments violations? -- (united states donald trump law judiciary)
<p>Almost a week ago, the DC Court of Appeals threw out a lawsuit by two hundred out of five hundred thirty-eight congresspeople against the President, claiming that he has violated the Emoluments clause of the Constitution... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,231 | Does the US government have any plan to punish Equifax for failure to stop Chinese breach? | <p>I read about how Equifax was hacked by <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumer-groups-hack-doesnt-absolve-equifax-of-being-careless-213045773.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chinese hackers and stole the data of over 146 million Americans</a>, a hack that was partially only possible because Equifax made sim... | united states china policy us state laws | 1 | Does the US government have any plan to punish Equifax for failure to stop Chinese breach? -- (united states china policy us state laws)
<p>I read about how Equifax was hacked by <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumer-groups-hack-doesnt-absolve-equifax-of-being-careless-213045773.html" rel="nofollow noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,233 | High number of personal bankruptcies in U.S. before 2008 financial crisis (2003-2006)? | <p>Apologies if this isn't the right Stackexchange forum, I will be happy to move it if required.</p>

<p>I was reading the <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/interactives/householdcredit/data/pdf/HHDC_2019Q4.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest quarterly report... | united states economy | 1 | High number of personal bankruptcies in U.S. before 2008 financial crisis (2003-2006)? -- (united states economy)
<p>Apologies if this isn't the right Stackexchange forum, I will be happy to move it if required.</p>

<p>I was reading the <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/interactives/householdcre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,234 | In the UK parliament, how much of Prime Minister's Questions is pre-planned? | <p>So I was watching PMQs today and realised that almost everyone, certainly the party leaders, refers to notes during their time to talk.</p>

<p>Is the PM given a list of questions beforehand?</p>

<p>However during the back-and-forth between the pm and opposition leader, surely the PM can't know befo... | united kingdom parliament house of commons prime minister debate | 1 | In the UK parliament, how much of Prime Minister's Questions is pre-planned? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons prime minister debate)
<p>So I was watching PMQs today and realised that almost everyone, certainly the party leaders, refers to notes during their time to talk.</p>

<p>Is the PM given a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,244 | How do large party coalition manage to ensure government stability for a fairly long period of time? | <p>I was recently <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/49904/is-there-any-european-country-that-managed-to-construct-a-coalition-made-out-of/50215#50215">asking about the large coalitions</a> (5+ parties with members in the government) and I was wondering how do they manage to get stable governments wi... | government coalition finland | 1 | How do large party coalition manage to ensure government stability for a fairly long period of time? -- (government coalition finland)
<p>I was recently <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/49904/is-there-any-european-country-that-managed-to-construct-a-coalition-made-out-of/50215#50215">asking about t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,255 | Why is China interested in Socotra Rock? | <p>I have read about how China is trying to claim <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socotra_Rock" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Socotra Rock (a submerged rock 4.6 meters below sea level)</a>. However, this is not recognized by international law since the rock is <a href="http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_Po_det... | international relations china borders south korea territory | 1 | Why is China interested in Socotra Rock? -- (international relations china borders south korea territory)
<p>I have read about how China is trying to claim <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socotra_Rock" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Socotra Rock (a submerged rock 4.6 meters below sea level)</a>. However, this is not ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,267 | In Westminster systems that are not Australian is the term “Dorothy Dixer” known? | <p>In Australia, during questions without notice (the equivalent of PMQ), the softball questions from the government backbenchers to the PM (or other ministers) are called a Dorothy Dixer. Is this term known outside of Australia or are there equivalent terms?</p>
 | united kingdom terminology new zealand westminster | 1 | In Westminster systems that are not Australian is the term “Dorothy Dixer” known? -- (united kingdom terminology new zealand westminster)
<p>In Australia, during questions without notice (the equivalent of PMQ), the softball questions from the government backbenchers to the PM (or other ministers) are called a Dorothy ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,269 | How does granting immunity to an already imprisoned person fit with judicial independence? | <p>Where I live <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/commission-chiefs-warn-romania-against-justice-law-changes/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">judicial independence was a hot topic for quite a while</a>, namely that the politics should interfere as less as possible in justice. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.cat... | european union justice judicial independence | 1 | How does granting immunity to an already imprisoned person fit with judicial independence? -- (european union justice judicial independence)
<p>Where I live <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/commission-chiefs-warn-romania-against-justice-law-changes/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">judicial independence was a hot top... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,270 | Why are US budget implications estimated "over 10 years"? | <p>The federal budget in the US is proposed and approved annually. However, analysts and commentators very often explain budgetary measures "will cost X USD over 10 years" or "cuts program P by X USD over 10 years".</p>

<p>A few examples:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/qu... | united states budget | 1 | Why are US budget implications estimated "over 10 years"? -- (united states budget)
<p>The federal budget in the US is proposed and approved annually. However, analysts and commentators very often explain budgetary measures "will cost X USD over 10 years" or "cuts program P by X USD over 10 years".</p>

<p>A fe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,291 | FBI and procedures to prevent unauthorized searches | <p>I have read from an article that members of the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/8/20905678/fbi-violated-americans-privacy-rights-court-ruling-fisc-surveillance-nsa" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FBI took advantage of a program called Section 702, which "granted FBI agents the ability to search a database of el... | united states policy fbi surveillance fisa | 1 | FBI and procedures to prevent unauthorized searches -- (united states policy fbi surveillance fisa)
<p>I have read from an article that members of the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/8/20905678/fbi-violated-americans-privacy-rights-court-ruling-fisc-surveillance-nsa" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FBI took advanta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,296 | What is the purpose of the 5 and 10 year periods in 2 U.S. Code § 933 | <p>In this question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50270/why-are-us-budget-implications-estimated-over-10-years">Why are US budget implications estimated "over 10 years"?</a> the question was, why are budget impacts frequently estimated over 10 years.</p>

<p>The accepted answer... | united states congress legislative process legislation | 1 | What is the purpose of the 5 and 10 year periods in 2 U.S. Code § 933 -- (united states congress legislative process legislation)
<p>In this question <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50270/why-are-us-budget-implications-estimated-over-10-years">Why are US budget implications estimated "over 10... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,304 | Is it true that a man in the usa is only given the right to vote if he accepts the draft? | <p>Is it true that men are only given the right to vote if they agree to giving to government the right to conscription. Off course women only need to be 18 and have no further obligations put on them? How is this discrimination according to gender still accepted in 2020? Has the fact that the genders are not treated ... | united states constitution civil rights | 1 | Is it true that a man in the usa is only given the right to vote if he accepts the draft? -- (united states constitution civil rights)
<p>Is it true that men are only given the right to vote if they agree to giving to government the right to conscription. Off course women only need to be 18 and have no further obligat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,311 | Why is Esperanto recognized by the United Nations? | <p>I read how <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article99067997.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Esperanto is recognized by the United Nations and is popular in certain parts of the world</a>. The United Nations has also begun presenting the The UNESCO Courier, its widest ranging publication i... | international relations united nations languages esperanto | 1 | Why is Esperanto recognized by the United Nations? -- (international relations united nations languages esperanto)
<p>I read how <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article99067997.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Esperanto is recognized by the United Nations and is popular in certain parts of t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,313 | First non-elected person in line of succession for British Government or Parliament? | <p>The US government has a defined order of succession should a catastrophic event take out many senior officials, but the British parliamentary system does not seem to have one. If the current Prime Minister were to be unable to fulfil his or her duties, the deputy PM will step in until the majority party can decide ... | united kingdom parliament succession | 1 | First non-elected person in line of succession for British Government or Parliament? -- (united kingdom parliament succession)
<p>The US government has a defined order of succession should a catastrophic event take out many senior officials, but the British parliamentary system does not seem to have one. If the curren... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,320 | Do Polish citizens support law that allows judges to be disciplined for criticizing the system? | <p>Polish President Duda has adopted on October, 2nd 2020 a divisive law that allows judges to be disciplined for criticizing the system. The legislation, which has drawn condemnation from the European Union, bars judges from questioning judicial appointments made by the president and forbids them from engaging in poli... | law justice public opinion poland | 1 | Do Polish citizens support law that allows judges to be disciplined for criticizing the system? -- (law justice public opinion poland)
<p>Polish President Duda has adopted on October, 2nd 2020 a divisive law that allows judges to be disciplined for criticizing the system. The legislation, which has drawn condemnation f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,322 | Why do most countries have so many members of parliament? | <p>The US House of Representatives consists of 435 members; the UK parliament has 650 members; the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad has 300 members, etc.</p>

<p>Why so many people? Anyone who's, e.g., tried to arrange a place & time for a gathering knows that the more people there are involved, the harder it is t... | parliament | 1 | Why do most countries have so many members of parliament? -- (parliament)
<p>The US House of Representatives consists of 435 members; the UK parliament has 650 members; the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad has 300 members, etc.</p>

<p>Why so many people? Anyone who's, e.g., tried to arrange a place & time for a g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,333 | Do any countries practice a system of proportional funding/budgeting that combines everyone's funding choices? | <p>As far as I know, most countries write up budgets like they write laws: organs of government declare what they need for the next year, someone makes a proposal, and other people add to the proposal, negotiations are made to fund <em>this</em> in exchange for <em>that</em>, all the proposals are added together, and t... | political theory | 1 | Do any countries practice a system of proportional funding/budgeting that combines everyone's funding choices? -- (political theory)
<p>As far as I know, most countries write up budgets like they write laws: organs of government declare what they need for the next year, someone makes a proposal, and other people add to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,348 | What are UK executive's abuses of executive power, barring Boris Johnson's prorogation in 2019 voided by UKSC? | <p>What are abuses of executive power that</p>
<ol>
<li><p>the UK
Parliament and parliamentary oversight failed to adequately safeguard against,</p>
</li>
<li><p>judicial oversight ought to be increased for?</p>
<p>Please list multiple ones!
Please don't discuss <a href="https://en.wikipedi... | united kingdom | 1 | What are UK executive's abuses of executive power, barring Boris Johnson's prorogation in 2019 voided by UKSC? -- (united kingdom)
<p>What are abuses of executive power that</p>
<ol>
<li><p>the UK
Parliament and parliamentary oversight failed to adequately safeguard against,</p>
</li>
<li><p>judicia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,353 | Can a US President realistically pardon enough people to sway an election? | <p>Slightly inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50344/does-a-pardoning-a-crime-undo-punishment-which-has-already-occurred-as-part-of">this question</a>, is there a limitation on the number of pardons a president could offer, such that it could sway the outcome of the next election?</p>
... | president voting presidential election pardon prison | 1 | Can a US President realistically pardon enough people to sway an election? -- (president voting presidential election pardon prison)
<p>Slightly inspired by <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50344/does-a-pardoning-a-crime-undo-punishment-which-has-already-occurred-as-part-of">this question</a>, is t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,359 | What is the difference between totalitarianism and authoritarianism? | <p>Both ideologies seem to have a dictatorship-like system of governance, no tolerance of dissenting opinions, and an executive which holds absolute power. </p>

<p>What is the difference between these two ideologies? Is one a subset or precondition of the other; that is to say, is it possible for a government ... | political theory ideology terminology totalitarianism | 1 | What is the difference between totalitarianism and authoritarianism? -- (political theory ideology terminology totalitarianism)
<p>Both ideologies seem to have a dictatorship-like system of governance, no tolerance of dissenting opinions, and an executive which holds absolute power. </p>

<p>What is the differe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,360 | How binding is a sentencing recommendation by the Department of Justice? | <p>Regarding the sentencing of Roger Stone, the original recommendation, which had been made according to official guidelines, was for a sentence of 7-9 years in prison. 
Then it was changed, and presumably, the surrounding circumstances were highly unusual, giving the impression that President Trump could possibly... | united states law judiciary justice department | 1 | How binding is a sentencing recommendation by the Department of Justice? -- (united states law judiciary justice department)
<p>Regarding the sentencing of Roger Stone, the original recommendation, which had been made according to official guidelines, was for a sentence of 7-9 years in prison. 
Then it was changed,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,365 | What is the freezing hypothesis, and is it still applicable today? | <p>I came across the term, which seems to refer to a theory initially introduced by <a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/2574552" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Lipset & Rokkan</a> in 1967. It appears to refer to a way of categorising voters into 'frozen' blocs that don't shift between parties easily; rural & urban vote... | political theory demographics voters | 1 | What is the freezing hypothesis, and is it still applicable today? -- (political theory demographics voters)
<p>I came across the term, which seems to refer to a theory initially introduced by <a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/2574552" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Lipset & Rokkan</a> in 1967. It appears to refer to a w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,368 | Is it a concern to the US, that leading their leader in handcuffs out of the White House would look weak to other countries? | <p>I am wondering how for example something like the "Nixonian Deal" (Nixon leaving office "voluntarily" in exchange for being pardoned later) could occur.
What kind of leverage does a President have in such a situation?</p>

<p>Is the concern more about the bad publicity, that presumably would ensue?
O... | united states president constitution impeachment | 1 | Is it a concern to the US, that leading their leader in handcuffs out of the White House would look weak to other countries? -- (united states president constitution impeachment)
<p>I am wondering how for example something like the "Nixonian Deal" (Nixon leaving office "voluntarily" in exchange for being pardoned later... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,371 | What happens in a brokered convention? Why is the prospect of one seen as a threat to Sanders' presidential hopes? | <p>With six (technically eight including Tulsi Gabbard & Tom Steyer) candidates currently still in the field for the Democratic presidential candidate nomination, it seems increasingly likely that no one candidate will command an absolute majority of delegates at the 2020 Democratic National Convention - this is kn... | united states president presidential election primaries democratic party | 1 | What happens in a brokered convention? Why is the prospect of one seen as a threat to Sanders' presidential hopes? -- (united states president presidential election primaries democratic party)
<p>With six (technically eight including Tulsi Gabbard & Tom Steyer) candidates currently still in the field for the Democr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,376 | Books on judicial activism in the UK | <p>In line with <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/50350/30287">Increase judicial oversight of the UK executive?</a>, I want to read books on UK judicial activism, the more recent the better because of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(Miller)_v_The_Prime_Minister_and_Cherry_v_Advocate_General_for_Sc... | reference request | 1 | Books on judicial activism in the UK -- (reference request)
<p>In line with <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/50350/30287">Increase judicial oversight of the UK executive?</a>, I want to read books on UK judicial activism, the more recent the better because of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(Mille... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,381 | What's the reason for overusing of the word "revolution" in 1969? | <p>According to <a href="https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?year_start=1800&year_end=2008&corpus=15&smoothing=7&case_insensitive=on&content=revolution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Ngram</a> there had been a rise in using the word "revolution" through 1986 and 1969.</p>

<p><strong>What... | history | 1 | What's the reason for overusing of the word "revolution" in 1969? -- (history)
<p>According to <a href="https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?year_start=1800&year_end=2008&corpus=15&smoothing=7&case_insensitive=on&content=revolution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this Ngram</a> there had been a rise in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,385 | To what extent are nuclear weapons a precondition for global power or influence? | <p>Clearly the possession of a nuclear arsenal - or at least the ability to build one - ensures that a country will be taken seriously on the global stage and will wield a certain amount of influence with major international players such as the US. This can be seen by the constant rumblings from North Korea and Iran.</... | international relations nuclear weapons power | 1 | To what extent are nuclear weapons a precondition for global power or influence? -- (international relations nuclear weapons power)
<p>Clearly the possession of a nuclear arsenal - or at least the ability to build one - ensures that a country will be taken seriously on the global stage and will wield a certain amount o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,388 | Why are staggered elections only used for upper parliamentary chambers? | <p>In the Wikipedia list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staggered_elections#National" rel="nofollow noreferrer">legislative bodies which use staggered elections</a> only upper chambers of national parliaments can be found.</p>

<p>Why? Is there a reason why staggering the elections for the lower cham... | election parliament | 1 | Why are staggered elections only used for upper parliamentary chambers? -- (election parliament)
<p>In the Wikipedia list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staggered_elections#National" rel="nofollow noreferrer">legislative bodies which use staggered elections</a> only upper chambers of national parliaments can... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,397 | Is it possible for someone to run for Senator and (be) Representative at the same time? | <p>In the US, can someone run for Senate while</p>

<ul>
<li>running for a House of Representatives seat at the same time, or</li>
<li>(run for Senate) while still holding a seat in the House of Representatives?</li>
</ul>

<p>Since a state might have "safe" Representative seats in some dist... | united states election congress | 1 | Is it possible for someone to run for Senator and (be) Representative at the same time? -- (united states election congress)
<p>In the US, can someone run for Senate while</p>

<ul>
<li>running for a House of Representatives seat at the same time, or</li>
<li>(run for Senate) while still holding a seat ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,406 | What happens if no candidate reaches the viability threshold in a primary? | <p>As I understand it, most state primaries have a viability threshold of a certain percentage of the popular vote - 15% in most states - below which the candidate receives no delegates. This would seem to imply that it is theoretically possible for no candidate to meet the threshold if there are 7 or more candidates; ... | united states election presidential election primaries democratic primary | 1 | What happens if no candidate reaches the viability threshold in a primary? -- (united states election presidential election primaries democratic primary)
<p>As I understand it, most state primaries have a viability threshold of a certain percentage of the popular vote - 15% in most states - below which the candidate re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,409 | When are the results for Texas's early primaries published? | <p>I live in Texas. I just voted in the primary. When are these results published? Do they get published daily? Do they get published before the primary at all? Do we wait until the primary results to see them?</p>
 | united states primaries democratic primary texas | 1 | When are the results for Texas's early primaries published? -- (united states primaries democratic primary texas)
<p>I live in Texas. I just voted in the primary. When are these results published? Do they get published daily? Do they get published before the primary at all? Do we wait until the primary results to see t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,412 | Is Hillary Clinton a super delegate in 2020? | <p>Does Hillary Clinton get super-delegate status 2020? I know the list is generally viewed as "party insiders" but when is it named? Will she be the kind of insider that gets to vote after the pledged delegates?</p>
 | united states hillary clinton democratic primary | 1 | Is Hillary Clinton a super delegate in 2020? -- (united states hillary clinton democratic primary)
<p>Does Hillary Clinton get super-delegate status 2020? I know the list is generally viewed as "party insiders" but when is it named? Will she be the kind of insider that gets to vote after the pledged delegates?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,419 | Post-Brexit UK-EU trading relationship: Why (not) Canada? | <p>While the UK seems to pushing for an FTA with the EU similar to the one between the EU and Canada (or Japan or South Korea), the EU seems to have said no to this immediately on the grounds of geography, that is, the UK is too geographically close to the EU to get such a deal. Could this be elaborated on?</p>
&#x... | united kingdom european union brexit trade | 1 | Post-Brexit UK-EU trading relationship: Why (not) Canada? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade)
<p>While the UK seems to pushing for an FTA with the EU similar to the one between the EU and Canada (or Japan or South Korea), the EU seems to have said no to this immediately on the grounds of geography, that is,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,422 | Why does Montenegro recognise Kosovo, yet Bosnia does not? | <p>As far as I understand it, Bosnia & Herzegovina does not recognise Kosovo & its unilateral <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Kosovo_declaration_of_independence" rel="nofollow noreferrer">declaration of independence</a> from Serbia in 2008 because of pressure from the sizeable Serbian population in ... | independence kosovo bosnia and herzegovina montenegro balkans | 1 | Why does Montenegro recognise Kosovo, yet Bosnia does not? -- (independence kosovo bosnia and herzegovina montenegro balkans)
<p>As far as I understand it, Bosnia & Herzegovina does not recognise Kosovo & its unilateral <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Kosovo_declaration_of_independence" rel="nofollo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,433 | Which countries with single payer healthcare ban duplicative coverage? | <p>A single payer healthcare system is a system where all citizens have government health insurance. Now most countries with single payer healthcare allow people to buy supplemental private insurance, though some have restrictions on what that supplemental insurance can cover.</p>

<p>In any case, several 2020... | united states healthcare democratic party health insurance | 1 | Which countries with single payer healthcare ban duplicative coverage? -- (united states healthcare democratic party health insurance)
<p>A single payer healthcare system is a system where all citizens have government health insurance. Now most countries with single payer healthcare allow people to buy supplemental pr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,453 | How does the Barnett Formula work? | <p>I've often heard the Barnett Formula come up in debates regarding the topic of Scottish independence, and I know it relates in some way to the mechanism used to determine the amount of money allocated to the devolved governments in the United Kingdom. I understand that this in some way links the amount of money whic... | united kingdom economy independence money scotland | 1 | How does the Barnett Formula work? -- (united kingdom economy independence money scotland)
<p>I've often heard the Barnett Formula come up in debates regarding the topic of Scottish independence, and I know it relates in some way to the mechanism used to determine the amount of money allocated to the devolved governmen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,455 | What difference did the Brexit Party's decision to stand down in Conservative seats make to the result of the 2019 General Election? | <p>On the 11th of November - a month before the general election - the leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, announced that the party would not field candidates in seats that had been won in the previous 2017 GE by the Conservative Party. Clearly this helped the Tories to their largest majority since 1987 by not on... | united kingdom election brexit conservative party brexit party | 1 | What difference did the Brexit Party's decision to stand down in Conservative seats make to the result of the 2019 General Election? -- (united kingdom election brexit conservative party brexit party)
<p>On the 11th of November - a month before the general election - the leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, announ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,459 | Why is the US so politically right-wing? | <p>Bernie Sanders is called "radical socialist" or even "communist" in America but in Europe, as I understand it, he would be considered a center-left or even centrist politician. Europe also participated in the Cold War against the Soviet socialist regime, but they managed not to develop a strong aversion to anything ... | united states socialism bernie sanders | 1 | Why is the US so politically right-wing? -- (united states socialism bernie sanders)
<p>Bernie Sanders is called "radical socialist" or even "communist" in America but in Europe, as I understand it, he would be considered a center-left or even centrist politician. Europe also participated in the Cold War against the So... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,465 | Why did Berlin freeze the rent prices as opposed to letting the market set the price? | <p>This <a href="https://www.euronews.com/2020/02/23/berlin-starts-controversial-rent-freeze-on-1-5-million-homes" rel="noreferrer">EuroNews article</a> tells us about the Berlin freezing of rent prices:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Berlin is freezing the rents of 1.5 million apartments for the next
 five ye... | economy germany local government housing berlin | 1 | Why did Berlin freeze the rent prices as opposed to letting the market set the price? -- (economy germany local government housing berlin)
<p>This <a href="https://www.euronews.com/2020/02/23/berlin-starts-controversial-rent-freeze-on-1-5-million-homes" rel="noreferrer">EuroNews article</a> tells us about the Berlin fr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,472 | Have the contents of the letters of last resort ever been revealed? | <p>The letters of last resort are the letters written by the UK Prime Minister to the naval officers in command of the four nuclear submarines which provide the UK's nuclear deterrent, containing instructions in case of the destruction of the government & the incapacitation of the PM. They are written as soon as po... | united kingdom war military nuclear weapons prime minister | 1 | Have the contents of the letters of last resort ever been revealed? -- (united kingdom war military nuclear weapons prime minister)
<p>The letters of last resort are the letters written by the UK Prime Minister to the naval officers in command of the four nuclear submarines which provide the UK's nuclear deterrent, con... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,489 | What events led to the 2020 North East Delhi riots? | <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-51639856" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> from the BBC describes appalling violence in the Indian capital, which has led to a death toll of 27 at the time of writing. </p>

<p>The article mentions that the spark that ignited the riots was a <a href="https:... | india religion protests islam summary request | 1 | What events led to the 2020 North East Delhi riots? -- (india religion protests islam summary request)
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-51639856" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> from the BBC describes appalling violence in the Indian capital, which has led to a death toll of 27 at the time of wri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,493 | What are some perceived problems with the stock market? Why don't we encourage everyone to invest? | <p>I've been watching the democratic debates as time allows lately, and though I find many positions I agree with and many others I do not, one seems confusing to me on a few levels. This could indicate I just misunderstand the context of these issues or meaning of the comments.</p>

<p>All of the major candid... | united states economy democratic party | 1 | What are some perceived problems with the stock market? Why don't we encourage everyone to invest? -- (united states economy democratic party)
<p>I've been watching the democratic debates as time allows lately, and though I find many positions I agree with and many others I do not, one seems confusing to me on a few le... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,503 | Does Pakistan play a disproportionate role in Indian elections compared to the role India plays in Pakistani elections? | <p>This question is inspired by <a href="https://twitter.com/Abihabib/status/1223094488941203456" rel="noreferrer">this tweet</a>, by the NYT South Asia correspondent Maria Abi-Habib:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I'm always surprised by how big a role Pakistan plays in Indian elections. The BJP is now making Delh... | election international relations india pakistan nationalism | 1 | Does Pakistan play a disproportionate role in Indian elections compared to the role India plays in Pakistani elections? -- (election international relations india pakistan nationalism)
<p>This question is inspired by <a href="https://twitter.com/Abihabib/status/1223094488941203456" rel="noreferrer">this tweet</a>, by t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,505 | How did the US prepare for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? | <p>President Trump <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/26/asia/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-update-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">speaking at the end of February</a> (Feb 26th 2020) gave an update about the response of the US to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In an announcement that introduced a new... | united states donald trump healthcare covid 19 virus | 1 | How did the US prepare for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? -- (united states donald trump healthcare covid 19 virus)
<p>President Trump <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/26/asia/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-update-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">speaking at the end of February</a> (Feb 26th 202... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,522 | Why is the UK withdrawing from the European Arrest Warrant? | <p>On Feb 27th, in a <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/868874/The_Future_Relationship_with_the_EU.pdf" rel="noreferrer">document setting out its approach to negotiations with the EU</a>, the UK government announced its intention to withdraw from the... | united kingdom european union brexit crime treaty | 1 | Why is the UK withdrawing from the European Arrest Warrant? -- (united kingdom european union brexit crime treaty)
<p>On Feb 27th, in a <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/868874/The_Future_Relationship_with_the_EU.pdf" rel="noreferrer">document setti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,523 | What happens to the emperor's birthday public holiday in Japan if the emperor dies? | <p>There're a few countries in the world where an important person's birthday is a public holiday. For Example: The <a href="https://publicholidays.jp/emperors-birthday/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Emperor's birthday</a> in Japan</p>

<p>What happens if the Emperor dies shortly or a long time before his birthday... | japan public holidays | 1 | What happens to the emperor's birthday public holiday in Japan if the emperor dies? -- (japan public holidays)
<p>There're a few countries in the world where an important person's birthday is a public holiday. For Example: The <a href="https://publicholidays.jp/emperors-birthday/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Emperor's bi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,529 | Is the blocking of Heathrow's third runway the first time a national government has been held to an international climate agreement by the judiciary? | <p>On the 27th of February, the UK Court of Appeal <a href="https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Heathrow-summary-of-judgments-26-February-2020-online-version.pdf" rel="noreferrer">ruled</a> that the government's decision to allow the expansion of Heathrow Airport was unlawful because the government had ... | united kingdom international judiciary climate change paris agreement | 1 | Is the blocking of Heathrow's third runway the first time a national government has been held to an international climate agreement by the judiciary? -- (united kingdom international judiciary climate change paris agreement)
<p>On the 27th of February, the UK Court of Appeal <a href="https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,536 | Have any of Trump's tweets been filtered out in Germany (under NetzDG)? | <p>I've read <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/twitter-users-switch-profiles-to-germany-to-escape-online-hate.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an article</a> that in Germany users can and do report online hate-speech contents under NetzDG, a law that imposes heavy fines on companies that do not take down such con... | donald trump germany social media hate speech | 1 | Have any of Trump's tweets been filtered out in Germany (under NetzDG)? -- (donald trump germany social media hate speech)
<p>I've read <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/twitter-users-switch-profiles-to-germany-to-escape-online-hate.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an article</a> that in Germany users can and do ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,537 | What is the modern role of the Serjeant at Arms? | <p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/serjeant/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">parliament.uk</a> website describes the Serjeant at Arms as the official responsible for keeping order within the Commons part of the parliamentary estate. </p>

<p>The page describes various ceremonial ... | united kingdom parliament house of commons | 1 | What is the modern role of the Serjeant at Arms? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons)
<p>The <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/serjeant/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">parliament.uk</a> website describes the Serjeant at Arms as the official responsible for keeping order within the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,541 | Where does the AfD stand on rental price freezes? | <p>It <a href="https://www.tellerreport.com/news/2019-06-14---also-spd-for-this--rent-freezing-nationwide---idea-heats-housing-debate-.HkgkkdEZyB.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seems</a> to me that the SPD is largely in favor of such measures (rental price freezes) while the CDU generally opposes them. </p>

<... | economy parties germany housing | 1 | Where does the AfD stand on rental price freezes? -- (economy parties germany housing)
<p>It <a href="https://www.tellerreport.com/news/2019-06-14---also-spd-for-this--rent-freezing-nationwide---idea-heats-housing-debate-.HkgkkdEZyB.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seems</a> to me that the SPD is largely in favor of suc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,550 | How is Russia able to maintain the 2nd most powerful military in the world at a fraction of the cost of the US & China? | <p>The <a href="https://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp" rel="noreferrer">2020 Military Strength Rankings</a> list Russia's military as #2 in strength:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>United States</p></li>
<li><p>Russia</p></li>
<li><p>China</p></li>
</ol>

<p>However, <a href="https://w... | economy russian federation war military | 1 | How is Russia able to maintain the 2nd most powerful military in the world at a fraction of the cost of the US & China? -- (economy russian federation war military)
<p>The <a href="https://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp" rel="noreferrer">2020 Military Strength Rankings</a> list Russia's military as #2 in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,559 | Was Change UK the shortest-lived political party ever? | <p>Change UK was a centrist political party <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/independent-group-agenda-views-brexit-labour-party-mp-quit-luciana-berger-umunna-a8784366.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">founded</a> by disgruntled members of parliament from the Labour and Conservative parties which so... | united kingdom parties history change uk | 1 | Was Change UK the shortest-lived political party ever? -- (united kingdom parties history change uk)
<p>Change UK was a centrist political party <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/independent-group-agenda-views-brexit-labour-party-mp-quit-luciana-berger-umunna-a8784366.html" rel="nofollow noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,572 | What has been the response in the US to threats of foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election? | <p>Claims of potential foreign interference into the 2020 presidential election have been made as far back as October 2018, when the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) <a href="https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/item/1915-joint-statement-from-the-odni-doj-fbi-and-dhs-combating-foreign-influence-... | united states donald trump presidential election bernie sanders foreign interference | 1 | What has been the response in the US to threats of foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election? -- (united states donald trump presidential election bernie sanders foreign interference)
<p>Claims of potential foreign interference into the 2020 presidential election have been made as far back as October 2018,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,580 | Why did Bloomberg not run as a Republican? | <p>Bloomberg ran as a Republican for mayor of New York City. His declared goal is to <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/02/bloombergs-campaign-manager-on-why-mike-is-still-the-democratic-savior" rel="noreferrer">throw Trump out of office</a>. </p>

<p>If this is his primary goal wouldn't it have been... | united states presidential election democratic primary michael bloomberg | 1 | Why did Bloomberg not run as a Republican? -- (united states presidential election democratic primary michael bloomberg)
<p>Bloomberg ran as a Republican for mayor of New York City. His declared goal is to <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/02/bloombergs-campaign-manager-on-why-mike-is-still-the-democratic-s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,581 | Why has Turkey "opened the floodgates" for migrants to the EU? | <p>Over the past few days, Turkey has <a href="https://reuters.com/article/uk-syria-security-greece/migrants-head-to-greece-as-turkey-opens-floodgates-idUKKBN20O1E5" rel="noreferrer">reportedly</a> relaxed restrictions on the movement of migrants travelling through the country into the European Union via the Greek bord... | european union international relations turkey refugees greece | 1 | Why has Turkey "opened the floodgates" for migrants to the EU? -- (european union international relations turkey refugees greece)
<p>Over the past few days, Turkey has <a href="https://reuters.com/article/uk-syria-security-greece/migrants-head-to-greece-as-turkey-opens-floodgates-idUKKBN20O1E5" rel="noreferrer">reporte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,584 | What other EU countries (besides Romania) have raised major concerns about the "European Green Deal"? | <p>Former Romanian president Basescu was paraphrased as saying in a recent <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/interview/basescu-european-green-deal-risks-pushing-two-or-three-countries-towards-eu-exit/" rel="noreferrer">interview</a> that:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The European Green Deal “w... | european union climate change romania sustainable development | 1 | What other EU countries (besides Romania) have raised major concerns about the "European Green Deal"? -- (european union climate change romania sustainable development)
<p>Former Romanian president Basescu was paraphrased as saying in a recent <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/interview/bases... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,587 | Why do primaries contestants (usually) announce that they are "suspending" their campaign when they exit it? | <p>It seems to be just another political euphemism, in line with politicians not being terribly willing to admit when they are wrong, but is there anything more than that to their use of "suspend" when they exit a primary race? Has there been any primaries candidate that has "unsuspended", i.e. resumed the race after p... | united states presidential election primaries rhetoric | 1 | Why do primaries contestants (usually) announce that they are "suspending" their campaign when they exit it? -- (united states presidential election primaries rhetoric)
<p>It seems to be just another political euphemism, in line with politicians not being terribly willing to admit when they are wrong, but is there anyt... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,596 | Is there any rule or law stopping Bernie Sanders from running as a third party candidate? | <p>This is a yes or no question. If the answer is yes, please explain why. If the answer is no, please explain how come.</p>

<p>Note that I'm not asking whether it would be wise, immoral, stupid or "virtually guaranteeing Trump a victory" only if he <strong>has the option</strong> (so please leave opinion out)... | united states bernie sanders democratic primary third party | 1 | Is there any rule or law stopping Bernie Sanders from running as a third party candidate? -- (united states bernie sanders democratic primary third party)
<p>This is a yes or no question. If the answer is yes, please explain why. If the answer is no, please explain how come.</p>

<p>Note that I'm not asking whe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,600 | Why did NYC vote republican candidates for mayor from 1993-2009 but not for other posts? | <p>New York City is considered one of the bluest city in the USA. From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_New_York_City#Political_culture" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wikipedia</a> it has not been voted any republican president since 1924. Currently the city council has 48 democrats and only 3 republicans... | united states republican party democratic party new york | 1 | Why did NYC vote republican candidates for mayor from 1993-2009 but not for other posts? -- (united states republican party democratic party new york)
<p>New York City is considered one of the bluest city in the USA. From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_New_York_City#Political_culture" rel="nofollow ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,601 | Term for shifting positions toward the center during an election | <p>I was thinking about various politicians who, at the beginning of their campaigns (usually presidential campaigns), held opinions typically associated with "left" or "liberal" ideology, and who, over the course of the campaign season, would shift gradually towards more centrist positions. <strong>I was trying to rec... | united states political theory terminology | 1 | Term for shifting positions toward the center during an election -- (united states political theory terminology)
<p>I was thinking about various politicians who, at the beginning of their campaigns (usually presidential campaigns), held opinions typically associated with "left" or "liberal" ideology, and who, over the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,613 | Is there systematic evidence that (campaign) "pivoting" doesn't work as well as it used to? | <p>It's not hard to find punditry <a href="https://thepolicy.us/candidates-cant-pivot-to-the-center-anymore-78b96625383e" rel="nofollow noreferrer">like</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>[Trump's] chief campaign strategist Paul Manafort told Republican leaders that Trump’s been acting all along. “The part that he’s been ... | campaigning rhetoric decision making empirical studies | 1 | Is there systematic evidence that (campaign) "pivoting" doesn't work as well as it used to? -- (campaigning rhetoric decision making empirical studies)
<p>It's not hard to find punditry <a href="https://thepolicy.us/candidates-cant-pivot-to-the-center-anymore-78b96625383e" rel="nofollow noreferrer">like</a></p>
<bl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,624 | COVID-19 in US healthcare: who pays for testing? | <p>If, as a US citizen or resident, I had flu-like symptoms and if I was not covered by Medicaid/Medicare and didn't have health insurance, who would be liable for paying for COVID-19 test diagnostics in a US hospital?</p>

<p>I saw an offhand remark about "the cost and people not getting tested as a result", i... | united states healthcare | 1 | COVID-19 in US healthcare: who pays for testing? -- (united states healthcare)
<p>If, as a US citizen or resident, I had flu-like symptoms and if I was not covered by Medicaid/Medicare and didn't have health insurance, who would be liable for paying for COVID-19 test diagnostics in a US hospital?</p>

<p>I saw ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,625 | What legal recourse is available in the EU if it turns out that Greece has been doing "illegal pushbacks" of asylum seekers? | <p>The Greek government is denying that any asylum seekers have been (illegally) pushed back to Turkey, which would contravene the UN Convention provision of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">non-refoulement</a>, which is <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/E... | european union law asylum greece | 1 | What legal recourse is available in the EU if it turns out that Greece has been doing "illegal pushbacks" of asylum seekers? -- (european union law asylum greece)
<p>The Greek government is denying that any asylum seekers have been (illegally) pushed back to Turkey, which would contravene the UN Convention provision of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,630 | Can candidates in federal elections draw a living wage from their campaign finances? | <p>In federal elections in the US or in similar governments, is it possible for candidates to feed and house themselves and their families from campaign donations? Or do they need to live off of personal savings or generate income on the side while campaigning?</p>

<p>Potential compact forms of question: </p>&... | united states campaigning campaign finance | 1 | Can candidates in federal elections draw a living wage from their campaign finances? -- (united states campaigning campaign finance)
<p>In federal elections in the US or in similar governments, is it possible for candidates to feed and house themselves and their families from campaign donations? Or do they need to live... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
50,632 | What is status of California signature verification on absentee ballots for the March 3, 2020 Primary? | <p>According to <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/california-is-quietly-disenfranchising-thousands-of-voters-based-on-their-handwriting.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, California election law permits state officials to throw away absentee ballots if they deem that the signature on t... | united states presidential election california disenfranchisement | 1 | What is status of California signature verification on absentee ballots for the March 3, 2020 Primary? -- (united states presidential election california disenfranchisement)
<p>According to <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/california-is-quietly-disenfranchising-thousands-of-voters-based-on-their-han... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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