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53,990 | What are the reasons for the date of Election Day? | <p>As far as I can tell, the date of Election Day in the US was set in <a href="http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=llsl&fileName=005/llsl005.db&recNum=758" rel="noreferrer">1845</a>:</p>

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 <p>the electors of President and Vice President shall be appointed in
 each State o... | united states election voting presidential election | 1 | What are the reasons for the date of Election Day? -- (united states election voting presidential election)
<p>As far as I can tell, the date of Election Day in the US was set in <a href="http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=llsl&fileName=005/llsl005.db&recNum=758" rel="noreferrer">1845</a>:</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,001 | Has any government throughout history banned foreign currencies? | <p>Has any government throughout history banned foreign currencies? It happened in Zimbabwe in 2019 for example. How about other countries?</p>
<p>I'm also interested in broader answers, like governments banning alternative forms of currencies (for example, banning ownership of gold as happened in the US in 1933).<... | law government money history banking | 1 | Has any government throughout history banned foreign currencies? -- (law government money history banking)
<p>Has any government throughout history banned foreign currencies? It happened in Zimbabwe in 2019 for example. How about other countries?</p>
<p>I'm also interested in broader answers, like governments banni... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,003 | How abnormal is Vermont's Democratic lean considering its rurality? | <p>I am curious about the urban-rural divide. While looking into this, I found Vermont. This state is over 90% white and rural yet somehow generally votes Democratic and even houses an Independent senator who is seen as the founding father of the American progressive movement.</p>
<p>Exhibit A:
<a href="https:/... | united states voting population | 1 | How abnormal is Vermont's Democratic lean considering its rurality? -- (united states voting population)
<p>I am curious about the urban-rural divide. While looking into this, I found Vermont. This state is over 90% white and rural yet somehow generally votes Democratic and even houses an Independent senator who is see... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,013 | What is the "Biden rule" mentioned during the nomination of Merrick Garland to the US Supreme Court? | <p>In 2016, during the nomination of Justice Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court many Republicans cited the "Biden rule" to justify denying him a hearing.</p>
<p>What is the truth behind this so-called "Biden rule"? I know after doing some research that the then senator Joe Biden on the Senate ... | united states senate supreme court joe biden | 1 | What is the "Biden rule" mentioned during the nomination of Merrick Garland to the US Supreme Court? -- (united states senate supreme court joe biden)
<p>In 2016, during the nomination of Justice Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court many Republicans cited the "Biden rule" to justify denying him a hearing.</p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,018 | How does polling work in the United States? | <p>As we approach the presidential election, polling statistics seem to be referenced more than ever.</p>
<p>I've never had the opportunity to be included in polls.</p>
<p>This leads me to wonder;</p>
<ul>
<li>Who is polled?</li>
</ul>
<p>How does a reputable polling agency, like Gallup, select ... | united states polling statistics public opinion | 1 | How does polling work in the United States? -- (united states polling statistics public opinion)
<p>As we approach the presidential election, polling statistics seem to be referenced more than ever.</p>
<p>I've never had the opportunity to be included in polls.</p>
<p>This leads me to wonder;</p>
<ul>
<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,026 | What has trump accomplished in his first term? | <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/us/politics/trump-2020-election.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Source</a></p>
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<p>In a statement, a White House spokeswoman, Alyssa Farah, said, “The
president is fully committed to serving a second term and building on
and adding to his first-... | donald trump | 1 | What has trump accomplished in his first term? -- (donald trump)
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/us/politics/trump-2020-election.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Source</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>In a statement, a White House spokeswoman, Alyssa Farah, said, “The
president is fully committed to s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,032 | What are the benefits of joining CPTPP over conducting FTAs with the individual members? | <p>On June 17th, the UK Government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-approach-to-joining-the-cptpp-trade-agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">formally announced</a> its intention to pursue membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), following <a ... | united kingdom brexit international relations trade cptpp | 1 | What are the benefits of joining CPTPP over conducting FTAs with the individual members? -- (united kingdom brexit international relations trade cptpp)
<p>On June 17th, the UK Government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-approach-to-joining-the-cptpp-trade-agreement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">forma... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,035 | Did Hillary Clinton win the popular vote by 2.09 or 2.22 percentage points? | <p>I read in two sources that the 2016 popular vote was Democratic by 2.09 percentage points (48.18% Clinton, 46.09% Trump). I also read it was by 2.22 percentage points (51.11% Clinton, 48.89% Trump). I assume the second one is the two-party vote. Is that correct?</p>
 | united states voting presidential election statistics hillary clinton | 1 | Did Hillary Clinton win the popular vote by 2.09 or 2.22 percentage points? -- (united states voting presidential election statistics hillary clinton)
<p>I read in two sources that the 2016 popular vote was Democratic by 2.09 percentage points (48.18% Clinton, 46.09% Trump). I also read it was by 2.22 percentage points... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,043 | Is there a "double-standard" in the SCOTUS June 2020 ruling on DACA? | <p>On June 18, 2020, SCOTUS ruled Trump's ending of DACA was invalid. The reason -- as I understand it -- was that Trump acted by written memorandum instead of following the formal Administrative Procedure Act process.</p>
<p>However, this seems like a double standard, since Obama created DACA without the APA rule ... | united states donald trump supreme court barack obama daca | 1 | Is there a "double-standard" in the SCOTUS June 2020 ruling on DACA? -- (united states donald trump supreme court barack obama daca)
<p>On June 18, 2020, SCOTUS ruled Trump's ending of DACA was invalid. The reason -- as I understand it -- was that Trump acted by written memorandum instead of following the formal Admini... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,049 | What does the Tenth Amendment actually do? | <p><a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/tenth_amendment" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Tenth Amendment</a> to the US Constitution says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively,... | united states constitution federalism bill of rights | 1 | What does the Tenth Amendment actually do? -- (united states constitution federalism bill of rights)
<p><a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/tenth_amendment" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Tenth Amendment</a> to the US Constitution says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The powers not delegated to the United Sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,051 | Did the EU PPE Scheme deliver anything? | <p>Towards the end of April 2020, there was significant criticism of the UK government for not joining an EU wide procurement scheme for PPE equipment.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/22/coronavirus-what-is-eu-medical-equipment-scheme-why-did-uk-opt-out" rel="noreferrer">Guardian 22nd Apr... | united kingdom european union covid 19 virus | 1 | Did the EU PPE Scheme deliver anything? -- (united kingdom european union covid 19 virus)
<p>Towards the end of April 2020, there was significant criticism of the UK government for not joining an EU wide procurement scheme for PPE equipment.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/22/coronavirus-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,058 | What powers does a US president have between the end of an election and the inauguration of the next president? | <p>I read <a href="https://twitter.com/iyad_elbaghdadi/status/1268943280840085507" rel="noreferrer">a tweet</a> earlier asking the hypothetical question of "what could Trump do between November and January if he lost the election?"</p>
<p>In the UK, the election is lost and the winners enter 10 Downing St... | united states president political transitions | 1 | What powers does a US president have between the end of an election and the inauguration of the next president? -- (united states president political transitions)
<p>I read <a href="https://twitter.com/iyad_elbaghdadi/status/1268943280840085507" rel="noreferrer">a tweet</a> earlier asking the hypothetical question of &... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,066 | What is the correlation between a Mississippi county's African-American population and percent of votes for Hillary Clinton? | <p>I was looking at Mississippi's electoral map. I noticed that the percent of African-Americans had a close roughly 1:1 correlation with the % of votes in the county cast for Hillary Clinton. The correlation exists in Alabama, but it is not as strong. What is the correlation between a MS county and the percent of vote... | united states voting demographics hillary clinton | 1 | What is the correlation between a Mississippi county's African-American population and percent of votes for Hillary Clinton? -- (united states voting demographics hillary clinton)
<p>I was looking at Mississippi's electoral map. I noticed that the percent of African-Americans had a close roughly 1:1 correlation with th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,074 | Why does Germany have such a rather small defense budget? | <p><a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/06/18/trump-withdraw-troops-germany-military-spending/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> deals with Germany’s Armed Forces status in the context of Trump's decision to reduce US troops stationed in Germany.</p>
<p>Besides the main topic, the article also mentions that Ger... | military germany budget nato | 1 | Why does Germany have such a rather small defense budget? -- (military germany budget nato)
<p><a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/06/18/trump-withdraw-troops-germany-military-spending/" rel="noreferrer">This article</a> deals with Germany’s Armed Forces status in the context of Trump's decision to reduce US troops... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,085 | Assuming Trump wins only the states with Republican governors, what will be the outcome of the 2020 election? | <p>Assuming Trump wins only the states with Republican governors, and the states that divide their electoral votes follow their 2016 patterns, what will be the outcome of the 2020 election?</p>
 | united states election donald trump presidential election | 1 | Assuming Trump wins only the states with Republican governors, what will be the outcome of the 2020 election? -- (united states election donald trump presidential election)
<p>Assuming Trump wins only the states with Republican governors, and the states that divide their electoral votes follow their 2016 patterns, what... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,090 | Precincts where Clinton (and Obama) got <3% of the vote in 2016 and 2012? | <p>I remember asking about precincts that were basically/almost 100% Democrat. Now, I want to ask about if there are (close to) 100% Republican precincts, which is the opposite question. I would guess that they exist in the Texas Panhandle. I also want to know how many there were in 2012 because I would like to see if ... | united states voting democracy | 1 | Precincts where Clinton (and Obama) got <3% of the vote in 2016 and 2012? -- (united states voting democracy)
<p>I remember asking about precincts that were basically/almost 100% Democrat. Now, I want to ask about if there are (close to) 100% Republican precincts, which is the opposite question. I would guess that they... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,093 | Did Putin really write his recent article for The National Interest, written in English, on his own? | <p>I just came across an <a href="https://nationalinterest.org/feature/vladimir-putin-real-lessons-75th-anniversary-world-war-ii-162982" rel="noreferrer">article</a> by Putin in <em>The National Interest</em> and got quite impressed by his English writing proficiency. As an undergraduate student learning English, I <a ... | russian federation media vladimir putin | 1 | Did Putin really write his recent article for The National Interest, written in English, on his own? -- (russian federation media vladimir putin)
<p>I just came across an <a href="https://nationalinterest.org/feature/vladimir-putin-real-lessons-75th-anniversary-world-war-ii-162982" rel="noreferrer">article</a> by Putin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,113 | What led the UK Government to switch to a decentralised COVID-19 contact-tracing app? | <p>It was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/31/nhs-developing-app-to-trace-close-contacts-of-coronavirus-carriers" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> in late March that the NHS had been developing a contact-tracing app with an Oxford-based team since mid-January, encouraged by the success of a s... | united kingdom covid 19 virus public health technology | 1 | What led the UK Government to switch to a decentralised COVID-19 contact-tracing app? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus public health technology)
<p>It was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/31/nhs-developing-app-to-trace-close-contacts-of-coronavirus-carriers" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,125 | Is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact constitutional? | <p>I read recently that Colorado will have <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact_Referendum_(2020)" rel="noreferrer">a version of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact</a> on their ballot in November. Considering that this bill functionally eliminates the Electoral Co... | united states law constitution us state laws na po vo inter co | 1 | Is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact constitutional? -- (united states law constitution us state laws na po vo inter co)
<p>I read recently that Colorado will have <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact_Referendum_(2020)" rel="noreferrer">a version of the National ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,129 | In Kentucky, who is responsible for closing a polling location? | <p>For in person voting tomorrow, Kentucky (USA) will have roughly <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kentucky-cuts-polling-locations-angry-mob-long-lines-georgia-election-day-disaster-confusion-a9577501.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">200 out of the normal ~3,700 polling locations o... | united states voting us state laws | 1 | In Kentucky, who is responsible for closing a polling location? -- (united states voting us state laws)
<p>For in person voting tomorrow, Kentucky (USA) will have roughly <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kentucky-cuts-polling-locations-angry-mob-long-lines-georgia-election-day-disa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,146 | Are Democratic voters more firm in their voting preferences? | <p>I am wondering whether Democrats are more firm in their voting patterns. What I mean by this is actually going out to vote. I mean only voting for the party they're registered with. (This doesn't necessarily include leaning independents but it might carry over.) According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, "A vas... | united states election voting | 1 | Are Democratic voters more firm in their voting preferences? -- (united states election voting)
<p>I am wondering whether Democrats are more firm in their voting patterns. What I mean by this is actually going out to vote. I mean only voting for the party they're registered with. (This doesn't necessarily include leani... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,151 | How does the Trump administrations "rate of attrition" compare to past administrations? | <p>There have been a number of high-profile firings / forced resignations / etc in recent years originating from the Trump administration. Some of these, such as John Bolton, have ended up as media headlines</p>
<p>How does the number of presidential appointees which have resigned (or been otherwise removed) during... | united states president donald trump statistics political appointments | 1 | How does the Trump administrations "rate of attrition" compare to past administrations? -- (united states president donald trump statistics political appointments)
<p>There have been a number of high-profile firings / forced resignations / etc in recent years originating from the Trump administration. Some of these, su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,165 | Does anyone gather data on countries by *median* GDP/capita? | <p>Lists of countries by GDP/capita suffer the problem of giving the mean value (i.e. the classical average, total GDP/population). This can lead to countries that have a few fantastically wealthy people making the value very large.</p>
<p>Often in statistics we use the median value in such skewed distribution case... | economy international gdp | 1 | Does anyone gather data on countries by *median* GDP/capita? -- (economy international gdp)
<p>Lists of countries by GDP/capita suffer the problem of giving the mean value (i.e. the classical average, total GDP/population). This can lead to countries that have a few fantastically wealthy people making the value very la... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,172 | Are/were there self-identified Jehovah's witness politicians? | <p>I am curious about religion. Jehovah's Witnesses are officially apolitical. But, I am curious about Jehovah's witnesses and whether there are any self-identified Witnesses in governments around the world serving in political office with political positions. Such a Witness would be shunned by Jehovah's witnesses.</p>... | religion christianity | 1 | Are/were there self-identified Jehovah's witness politicians? -- (religion christianity)
<p>I am curious about religion. Jehovah's Witnesses are officially apolitical. But, I am curious about Jehovah's witnesses and whether there are any self-identified Witnesses in governments around the world serving in political off... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,184 | As of 2020, what is the racial composition of the U.S. Senate? | <p>Inspired by the latest protests against racial discrimination: I'm wondering what the racial composition of the U.S. Senate as of 2020?</p>
 | united states senate | 1 | As of 2020, what is the racial composition of the U.S. Senate? -- (united states senate)
<p>Inspired by the latest protests against racial discrimination: I'm wondering what the racial composition of the U.S. Senate as of 2020?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,188 | Why do the family members of the President involve in politics | <p>The President is elected not his family then why the family members of the president take part in politics and take part and make speeches in not all but many political meetings.I'm not talking about the First Lady but people like Ivanka Trumpetc, etc... Isn't this discrimination? They don't have the right becaus... | president donald trump constitution republican party presidential term | 1 | Why do the family members of the President involve in politics -- (president donald trump constitution republican party presidential term)
<p>The President is elected not his family then why the family members of the president take part in politics and take part and make speeches in not all but many political meeting... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,210 | Why do voters in the US not approve of atheist politicians? | <p>At least in the presidential area of government (from the president down), there are no out atheists. I don't know if there are no out atheists in all of government, but I do know that there are no atheists in the presidential area.</p>
<p>Why is this?</p>
<p>There are multiple articles that point this out:<... | united states republican party democratic party religion proportional representation | 1 | Why do voters in the US not approve of atheist politicians? -- (united states republican party democratic party religion proportional representation)
<p>At least in the presidential area of government (from the president down), there are no out atheists. I don't know if there are no out atheists in all of government, b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,212 | Are Democrat-led states handling COVID-19 better than Republican-led states? | <p>If Democrats are more pro-science than Republicans, and if science helps control COVID-19, then it sounds logical that US states with a Democratic governor will handle COVID-19 better than those with a Republican governor.</p>
<p>Does this bear out in practice? If the answer is "no", what could explain... | united states covid 19 virus republican party democratic party | 1 | Are Democrat-led states handling COVID-19 better than Republican-led states? -- (united states covid 19 virus republican party democratic party)
<p>If Democrats are more pro-science than Republicans, and if science helps control COVID-19, then it sounds logical that US states with a Democratic governor will handle COVI... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,218 | Why are there currently only 25 Lords Spiritual? | <p>According to the Parliament.UK <a href="https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/lln-2017-0056/" rel="noreferrer">website</a>, 26 bishops are granted places in the House of Lords.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The membership of the House of Lords includes 26 Church of England
Archbishops and Bishops w... | united kingdom parliament religion house of lords | 1 | Why are there currently only 25 Lords Spiritual? -- (united kingdom parliament religion house of lords)
<p>According to the Parliament.UK <a href="https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/lln-2017-0056/" rel="noreferrer">website</a>, 26 bishops are granted places in the House of Lords.</p>
<blockquote>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,222 | Why is the amount of training for police officers in the United States so low compared to other developed countries? | <p>In the wake of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd" rel="noreferrer">current events</a> the U.S. police have once again come under immense public scrutiny, putting the focus on various aspects such as police brutality, racial discrimination, qualified immunity, police unions and others.<br... | united states police | 1 | Why is the amount of training for police officers in the United States so low compared to other developed countries? -- (united states police)
<p>In the wake of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd" rel="noreferrer">current events</a> the U.S. police have once again come under immense public s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,240 | Was Ruben Diaz presumptively defeated? | <p>Ruben Diaz appears to have been defeated in the primary. Ruben Diaz is a highly conservative Democrat who rolled eyebrows by running in what is said to be the bluest district. I am calling the race with Ritchie Torres because he has received over two times as many votes as Diaz. They have called NY-16 for Bowman. So... | united states election voting | 1 | Was Ruben Diaz presumptively defeated? -- (united states election voting)
<p>Ruben Diaz appears to have been defeated in the primary. Ruben Diaz is a highly conservative Democrat who rolled eyebrows by running in what is said to be the bluest district. I am calling the race with Ritchie Torres because he has received o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,244 | Does the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom work to prevent violation of or improve religious freedom in the US? | <p>According to the official website of <a href="https://www.uscirf.gov" rel="nofollow noreferrer">United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission, the first of its kind in the world, dedicated t... | united states freedom of religion | 1 | Does the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom work to prevent violation of or improve religious freedom in the US? -- (united states freedom of religion)
<p>According to the official website of <a href="https://www.uscirf.gov" rel="nofollow noreferrer">United States Commission on International Re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,251 | What do Democrats gain from pushing for DC statehood? | <p>The House <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/us-house-passes-law-to-make-washington-dc-a-new-state-12015689" rel="noreferrer">just voted</a> for Washington DC to become a state, almost exclusively along party lines. While the arguments for statehood aren't new, equality for ethnic minorities is a greater concern fo... | united states democratic party washington dc | 1 | What do Democrats gain from pushing for DC statehood? -- (united states democratic party washington dc)
<p>The House <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/us-house-passes-law-to-make-washington-dc-a-new-state-12015689" rel="noreferrer">just voted</a> for Washington DC to become a state, almost exclusively along party lin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,252 | Do the leads of left-leaning candidates tend to grow as more votes are counted in US elections? | <p>I have seen that Hillary Clinton's pop vote lead grew as more votes were counted. For the first example, in a video by Fox News, Clinton won the popular vote by 1.7 million votes, and she won by 2.9 million when the votes were all counted. (This is not Fox being Fox, this is votes taking more time to count.)</p>
... | united states voting ideology population | 1 | Do the leads of left-leaning candidates tend to grow as more votes are counted in US elections? -- (united states voting ideology population)
<p>I have seen that Hillary Clinton's pop vote lead grew as more votes were counted. For the first example, in a video by Fox News, Clinton won the popular vote by 1.7 million vo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,256 | What prevents DC residents from registering and voting elsewhere? | <p>This <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54251/what-do-democrats-gain-from-pushing-for-dc-statehood">Question</a> has covered the recent news about a push for statehood for DC to redress the issues with lack of representation for residents.</p>
<p>What prevents people living in DC registering t... | united states disenfranchisement | 1 | What prevents DC residents from registering and voting elsewhere? -- (united states disenfranchisement)
<p>This <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54251/what-do-democrats-gain-from-pushing-for-dc-statehood">Question</a> has covered the recent news about a push for statehood for DC to redress the issu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,287 | How are residents of the Australian Capital Territory represented compared to other states and territories? | <p>Every once in a while, the discussion of <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-dont-americans-want-d-c-to-be-a-state/" rel="noreferrer">statehood</a> for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C.#Voting_rights_debate" rel="noreferrer">Washington D.C.</a> flares up, with the argument made, t... | political system australia | 1 | How are residents of the Australian Capital Territory represented compared to other states and territories? -- (political system australia)
<p>Every once in a while, the discussion of <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-dont-americans-want-d-c-to-be-a-state/" rel="noreferrer">statehood</a> for <a href="ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,303 | If D.C. were to be granted statehood, what would it be called? | <p>If the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_D.C." rel="noreferrer">District of Columbia</a> would be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state#Admission_into_the_Union" rel="noreferrer">granted statehood</a>, what would become its name as a state?</p>
<p>Its official name does not include... | united states statehood washington dc | 1 | If D.C. were to be granted statehood, what would it be called? -- (united states statehood washington dc)
<p>If the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_D.C." rel="noreferrer">District of Columbia</a> would be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state#Admission_into_the_Union" rel="noreferrer">g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,306 | Voter registration total in California by party? | <p>I am wondering what the total voter registration is in California. I want to know because I am curious about what it is and what it was. I would like to know what the trend in registration was over time. I want to know if there is a place where it is updated daily.</p>
<p>There is a website for a particular coun... | united states california voting registration | 1 | Voter registration total in California by party? -- (united states california voting registration)
<p>I am wondering what the total voter registration is in California. I want to know because I am curious about what it is and what it was. I would like to know what the trend in registration was over time. I want to know... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,309 | Have any polls surveyed the opinion of Brexit supporters on the recent decision on Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders? | <p>On July 1st, the UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, & Home Secretary, Priti Patel, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-extend-residence-rights-for-british-nationals-overseas-citizens-in-hong-kong" rel="noreferrer">announced</a> that a 'path to full British citizenship' would be opened to Hong Kong... | united kingdom brexit immigration public opinion hong kong | 1 | Have any polls surveyed the opinion of Brexit supporters on the recent decision on Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders? -- (united kingdom brexit immigration public opinion hong kong)
<p>On July 1st, the UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, & Home Secretary, Priti Patel, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,313 | Has the Democratic Party expressed support for the removal of the Lincoln Emancipation statue? | <p>Washington D.C.'s non-voting representative, Elanor Holmes Norton, has <a href="https://twitter.com/EleanorNorton/status/1275505825558204417" rel="nofollow noreferrer">stated</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>The designers of the Emancipation Statue in Lincoln Park in DC didn’t take into account the views of African A... | united states democratic party monuments | 1 | Has the Democratic Party expressed support for the removal of the Lincoln Emancipation statue? -- (united states democratic party monuments)
<p>Washington D.C.'s non-voting representative, Elanor Holmes Norton, has <a href="https://twitter.com/EleanorNorton/status/1275505825558204417" rel="nofollow noreferrer">stated</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,320 | Why does DC want to become a new state rather than merging into Maryland? | <p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_area" rel="noreferrer">list of US states and territories by area</a>, DC is <strong>22 times</strong> smaller than the smallest state (Rhode Island). Despite this fact, there is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/... | united states statehood washington dc | 1 | Why does DC want to become a new state rather than merging into Maryland? -- (united states statehood washington dc)
<p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_area" rel="noreferrer">list of US states and territories by area</a>, DC is <strong>22 times</strong> sma... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,323 | Has there been any serious push to make New York City its own state? | <p>Seeing as it has a population larger than many states and an area larger a few depending what you include, has there ever been a serious push to make New York City (and possibly Long Island) it's own state?</p>
<p>Particularly I am interesting in the arguments for and against a metro area becoming its own state.... | united states statehood | 1 | Has there been any serious push to make New York City its own state? -- (united states statehood)
<p>Seeing as it has a population larger than many states and an area larger a few depending what you include, has there ever been a serious push to make New York City (and possibly Long Island) it's own state?</p>
<p>P... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,336 | Why does South Africa support Nicolás Maduro? | <p>After going through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responses_to_the_Venezuelan_presidential_crisis" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article on Wikipedia</a> I have learnt that South Africa supports Nicolás Maduro, while most African nations have made no statements and few have maintained neutrality.</p>
<... | venezuela south africa | 1 | Why does South Africa support Nicolás Maduro? -- (venezuela south africa)
<p>After going through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responses_to_the_Venezuelan_presidential_crisis" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article on Wikipedia</a> I have learnt that South Africa supports Nicolás Maduro, while most African nat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,340 | Who are China's allies? | <p>The US has NATO/EU and other South/East/South-East Asian countries as its direct allies either by ideology or by pacts. Also, most US allies are either high-income countries or technologically/militarily advanced.</p>
<p>In contrast, I don't see many countries that are close to China and/or able to reciprocate e... | international relations china power | 1 | Who are China's allies? -- (international relations china power)
<p>The US has NATO/EU and other South/East/South-East Asian countries as its direct allies either by ideology or by pacts. Also, most US allies are either high-income countries or technologically/militarily advanced.</p>
<p>In contrast, I don't see ma... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,355 | Why do countries go to the UN rather than lobbying to the super/great powers? | <p>Super/great powers have the ability to bend/flout international laws.</p>
<p>For instance, (1) in Libya, GNA is the UN-recognized govt. But France is backing Haftar, (2) Israel is <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-israels-west-bank-annexation-plan-6486659/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an... | united nations | 1 | Why do countries go to the UN rather than lobbying to the super/great powers? -- (united nations)
<p>Super/great powers have the ability to bend/flout international laws.</p>
<p>For instance, (1) in Libya, GNA is the UN-recognized govt. But France is backing Haftar, (2) Israel is <a href="https://indianexpress.com/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,358 | Was the Wilmès government intended only as a temporary government for the crisis period? | <p>The Wikipedia article for Sophie Wilmès writes this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>On 16 March 2020, in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, she was nominated by the King to form a permanent minority government <em>by default</em>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The reference for this claim is <a href="https://www.theguar... | belgium | 1 | Was the Wilmès government intended only as a temporary government for the crisis period? -- (belgium)
<p>The Wikipedia article for Sophie Wilmès writes this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>On 16 March 2020, in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, she was nominated by the King to form a permanent minority government <em>by d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,387 | What is China's objection to Australia's planned offer to HK residents? | <p>While I understand that the United Kingdom and China have a treaty with each other regarding the handover of Hong Kong (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53552/why-would-a-grant-of-british-citizenship-to-hong-kongers-be-a-treaty-violation">related question</a>), as far as I'm aware, Australia was... | china australia hong kong | 1 | What is China's objection to Australia's planned offer to HK residents? -- (china australia hong kong)
<p>While I understand that the United Kingdom and China have a treaty with each other regarding the handover of Hong Kong (<a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53552/why-would-a-grant-of-british-citiz... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,397 | In the 2020 constitutional referendum, what factors explain the low approval in Nenets Autonomous Okrug? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Russian_constitutional_referendum" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2020 Russian constitutional referendum</a>, official reports state that Russia-wide, 78% of voters approved and 22% rejected the new constitution. I noticed that in one federal subject, according to offic... | election russian federation referendum | 1 | In the 2020 constitutional referendum, what factors explain the low approval in Nenets Autonomous Okrug? -- (election russian federation referendum)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Russian_constitutional_referendum" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2020 Russian constitutional referendum</a>, official rep... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,405 | Is there a such thing as a random voter in the US? | <p>I am curious about politics. There is a type of voter that I heard about called a swing voter. The normal type of voter swings based on whether one candidate is good in their opinion or not. This type of voter may decide which major party's candidate to support at any time. This voter will vote Democratic 50% of the... | united states voting | 1 | Is there a such thing as a random voter in the US? -- (united states voting)
<p>I am curious about politics. There is a type of voter that I heard about called a swing voter. The normal type of voter swings based on whether one candidate is good in their opinion or not. This type of voter may decide which major party's... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,407 | What's the difference between paying someone to kill another country's soldiers, and arming that someone to kill another country's soldiers? | <p>This question is inspired by this <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/03/world/europe/russia-bounties-putin-afghanistan.html" rel="noreferrer">New York Times article</a>. The crux of the article is that some Russians think if the GRU are paying the Taliban bounties to kill US soldiers (something denied by both ... | united states russian federation taliban | 1 | What's the difference between paying someone to kill another country's soldiers, and arming that someone to kill another country's soldiers? -- (united states russian federation taliban)
<p>This question is inspired by this <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/03/world/europe/russia-bounties-putin-afghanistan.html"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,416 | How many times have the two US parties switched sides? | <p>Every now and then, a question like <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54399/is-it-true-that-jim-crow-laws-were-primarily-promoted-by-the-democratic-party">this one</a> gets answered by an explanation of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_strategy" rel="noreferrer">Southern Strate... | united states parties | 1 | How many times have the two US parties switched sides? -- (united states parties)
<p>Every now and then, a question like <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54399/is-it-true-that-jim-crow-laws-were-primarily-promoted-by-the-democratic-party">this one</a> gets answered by an explanation of the <a href=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,444 | How do I find out which motorcycling group is legally active in North Carolina (NC)? To lobby for legalizing lane splitting | <p>I have been riding in California and I have seen the benefits of lane splitting. I'm getting conflicting info online about the legality of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane_splitting" rel="nofollow noreferrer">lane splitting</a> in NC.</p>
<p>I want to get involved with the government and legalize lane... | united states lobbying | 1 | How do I find out which motorcycling group is legally active in North Carolina (NC)? To lobby for legalizing lane splitting -- (united states lobbying)
<p>I have been riding in California and I have seen the benefits of lane splitting. I'm getting conflicting info online about the legality of <a href="https://en.wikipe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,452 | What effect does the recent SCOTUS decision on faithless electors have on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? | <p>What effect, if any, does the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/politics/faithless-electors-supreme-court/index.html" rel="noreferrer">recent SCOTUS decision on faithless electors</a> have on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="noreferrer">National Popular ... | united states presidential election supreme court faithless elector na po vo inter co | 1 | What effect does the recent SCOTUS decision on faithless electors have on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? -- (united states presidential election supreme court faithless elector na po vo inter co)
<p>What effect, if any, does the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/politics/faithless-electors-supreme-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,455 | Is there any Indian lobbyist group in North America? | <p>Is there any Indian lobbyist group like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_lobby_in_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Israeli</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_lobby_in_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Saudi lobby</a> in North America in general and in the U... | india lobbying north america | 1 | Is there any Indian lobbyist group in North America? -- (india lobbying north america)
<p>Is there any Indian lobbyist group like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_lobby_in_the_United_States" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Israeli</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia_lobby_in_the_United_Sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,466 | Does National Popular Vote Interstate Compact make allowances for states to leave after joining? | <p>My understanding of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is that, once 270 electoral votes worth of states pass the law, all of the joining states will appoint electors pledged to casting their ballot for the winner of the national popular vote in presidential elections.</p>
<p>Seeing as how these laws a... | united states presidential election electoral college na po vo inter co | 1 | Does National Popular Vote Interstate Compact make allowances for states to leave after joining? -- (united states presidential election electoral college na po vo inter co)
<p>My understanding of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is that, once 270 electoral votes worth of states pass the law, all of the joi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,483 | How can a US voting precinct only have a single voter? | <p>I found a precinct in northern Minnesota where only a single vote was cast: a vote for the current president. This precinct makes me wonder if I could make or obtain my own precinct that has one voter: myself. This person appears to have done just that. Is this an isolated incident, a miscount, or something that I c... | united states voting | 1 | How can a US voting precinct only have a single voter? -- (united states voting)
<p>I found a precinct in northern Minnesota where only a single vote was cast: a vote for the current president. This precinct makes me wonder if I could make or obtain my own precinct that has one voter: myself. This person appears to hav... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,487 | What are Arguments in Favor of Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? | <p>Currently there is concern about police brutality and overreach. One suggestion I've heard often is ending qualified immunity, and there are many videos with convincing arguments for removing the legal doctrine or scaling it down. I'm having trouble finding anyone arguing for qualified immunity.</p>
<p>What do... | united states law police | 1 | What are Arguments in Favor of Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? -- (united states law police)
<p>Currently there is concern about police brutality and overreach. One suggestion I've heard often is ending qualified immunity, and there are many videos with convincing arguments for removing the legal doctrine or s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,491 | Which party has more supports from ethnic Indians in the USA? | <p>Between Democrat and Republican, which party has more votes/activists from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Americans" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ethnic East Indians</a>?</p>
<p>Explain, Why.</p>
 | united states | 1 | Which party has more supports from ethnic Indians in the USA? -- (united states)
<p>Between Democrat and Republican, which party has more votes/activists from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Americans" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ethnic East Indians</a>?</p>
<p>Explain, Why.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,494 | Is there a term for the practice of defunding a public asset in order to privatize it? | <p>In a lecture entitled <em><a href="https://chomsky.info/20110407-2/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The State-Corporate Complex: A Threat to Freedom and Survival</a></em> given by Noam Chomsky in 2011, at the University of Toronto, a 'standard technique of privatization' is described:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Social S... | political theory terminology privatization | 1 | Is there a term for the practice of defunding a public asset in order to privatize it? -- (political theory terminology privatization)
<p>In a lecture entitled <em><a href="https://chomsky.info/20110407-2/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The State-Corporate Complex: A Threat to Freedom and Survival</a></em> given by Noam Ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,498 | Have any governments developed tracing apps that have helped with COVID-19? | <p>The effectiveness of Australia’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVIDSafe" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COVIDSafe app</a>, which tracks contacts between users via bluetooth technology, has been called into question, with some people going so far as to claim that it hasn’t detected any cases of infection. Thankf... | covid 19 virus comparative politics | 1 | Have any governments developed tracing apps that have helped with COVID-19? -- (covid 19 virus comparative politics)
<p>The effectiveness of Australia’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVIDSafe" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COVIDSafe app</a>, which tracks contacts between users via bluetooth technology, has been c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,516 | Alternatives to money and power as social incentive mechanisms | <p>Capitalism does a pretty good job of incentivizing people to work on what's economically profitable, e.g., finance, law, tech, and what gives them power over others, e.g., becoming CEOs. Now let's assume for a moment that we lived in some kind of socialist utopia with a substantial UBI, an effective wealth tax, the ... | political theory socialism | 1 | Alternatives to money and power as social incentive mechanisms -- (political theory socialism)
<p>Capitalism does a pretty good job of incentivizing people to work on what's economically profitable, e.g., finance, law, tech, and what gives them power over others, e.g., becoming CEOs. Now let's assume for a moment that ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,530 | Is there a country where the government cannot force a COVID-19 positive person to enter quarantine / remain hospitalized? | <p><a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2020/07/08/en-roumanie-se-proteger-du-covid-19-est-anticonstitutionnel_6045611_3210.html" rel="noreferrer">Le Monde</a> argues about the recent Romanian Constitutional Court that basically states that freedom of movement must prevail even for Covid-19 positive pe... | law covid 19 virus public health | 1 | Is there a country where the government cannot force a COVID-19 positive person to enter quarantine / remain hospitalized? -- (law covid 19 virus public health)
<p><a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2020/07/08/en-roumanie-se-proteger-du-covid-19-est-anticonstitutionnel_6045611_3210.html" rel="norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,550 | Does/can the West manipulate Russian politics? | <p>Russia is said to be involved in the manipulation of the elections and politics of various countries in the West.</p>
<p>Did the West ever manipulate Russian politics?</p>
<p>Is the West able to manipulate Russian politics nowadays?</p>
 | russian federation western world | 1 | Does/can the West manipulate Russian politics? -- (russian federation western world)
<p>Russia is said to be involved in the manipulation of the elections and politics of various countries in the West.</p>
<p>Did the West ever manipulate Russian politics?</p>
<p>Is the West able to manipulate Russian politics n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,581 | Can one run for House and Senate at the same time? | <p>I am wondering about the idea of a senator running for the House of Represenatives because their senate seat is endangered. There are different reasons someone might want to do this. One could be unpopularity like Susan Collins. Another possible reason could be getting elected under unusual circumstances like Doug J... | united states senate election requirements | 1 | Can one run for House and Senate at the same time? -- (united states senate election requirements)
<p>I am wondering about the idea of a senator running for the House of Represenatives because their senate seat is endangered. There are different reasons someone might want to do this. One could be unpopularity like Susa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,598 | Why are helmets and seatbelts required? | <p>Suppose someone is drinking and driving, or speeding; then he is obviously a threat to other road drivers and pedestrians.</p>
<p>But someone, who isn't wearing a helmet or seat belt, is neither harming anyone directly nor is a threat to someone, specifically because of him not wearing a helmet or seat belt. If ... | law policy public health public safety | 1 | Why are helmets and seatbelts required? -- (law policy public health public safety)
<p>Suppose someone is drinking and driving, or speeding; then he is obviously a threat to other road drivers and pedestrians.</p>
<p>But someone, who isn't wearing a helmet or seat belt, is neither harming anyone directly nor is a t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,608 | Covid-19 public data accuracy, disclosure, and transparency | <p>With the unprecedented move of the Trump administration to have <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/14/politics/trump-administration-coronavirus-hospital-data-cdc/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">state Covid-19 data sent to <strong>HHS</strong> instead of the <strong>CDC</strong></a> it warrants to know if any... | united states covid 19 virus us state laws public health cdc | 1 | Covid-19 public data accuracy, disclosure, and transparency -- (united states covid 19 virus us state laws public health cdc)
<p>With the unprecedented move of the Trump administration to have <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/14/politics/trump-administration-coronavirus-hospital-data-cdc/index.html" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,609 | What are the possible steps for No. 10 to remove Julian Lewis from the position of chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee? | <p>MP Grayling <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/15/chris-grayling-fails-to-become-intelligence-and-security-chair" rel="noreferrer">was defeated</a> in the Prime Minister's attempt to make him the chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee today. I've seen speculation (unsourced) that the Pr... | united kingdom parliament house of commons | 1 | What are the possible steps for No. 10 to remove Julian Lewis from the position of chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons)
<p>MP Grayling <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/15/chris-grayling-fails-to-become-intelligence-and-security-chair" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,611 | Does Egypt have the right to attack the Ethiopian dam? | <p>Reading about the ownership of the dam, found that the control and final say on any projects on the dam belongs to Egypt.</p>
<p>Does this give Egypt the right to attack the Ethiopian dam?</p>
<p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Ethiopian_Renaissance_Dam" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.m.... | egypt | 1 | Does Egypt have the right to attack the Ethiopian dam? -- (egypt)
<p>Reading about the ownership of the dam, found that the control and final say on any projects on the dam belongs to Egypt.</p>
<p>Does this give Egypt the right to attack the Ethiopian dam?</p>
<p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,613 | Why doesn’t the Republican majority in the United States Senate reintroduce their heathcare legislation? | <p>Republicans have been touting to "repeal and replace <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act" rel="noreferrer">Obamacare</a>" ever since Obamacare was first passed under the Obama administration. In 2017 the republicans put out their healthcare bill on the Senate f... | united states senate healthcare senate rules legislation | 1 | Why doesn’t the Republican majority in the United States Senate reintroduce their heathcare legislation? -- (united states senate healthcare senate rules legislation)
<p>Republicans have been touting to "repeal and replace <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act" rel="nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,656 | Is there an international law in regards to the ownership of a river that is located in multiple countries? | <p>Apologies for <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54611/does-egypt-have-the-right-to-attack-the-ethiopian-dam">my previous question</a>, it might have been built on a wrong belief, which I hope will be clarified by answers to this question.</p>
<p>Few years ago, when the dispute between Egypt a... | international law territorial dispute | 1 | Is there an international law in regards to the ownership of a river that is located in multiple countries? -- (international law territorial dispute)
<p>Apologies for <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/54611/does-egypt-have-the-right-to-attack-the-ethiopian-dam">my previous question</a>, it might ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,666 | Is any part of Germany not part of any German State (Land) | <p>In the United States of America, Washington DC is not part of any state.
In Australia, there are three mainland territories which are not part of any state (although apparently two essentially function as states).</p>
<p>Each of these countries also administers various smaller lands outside of the system of ... | germany | 1 | Is any part of Germany not part of any German State (Land) -- (germany)
<p>In the United States of America, Washington DC is not part of any state.
In Australia, there are three mainland territories which are not part of any state (although apparently two essentially function as states).</p>
<p>Each of these co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,696 | Are food stamps being destroyed by inflation? | <p>Is the real purchasing power of EBT (and other welfare) being rapidly destroyed by high food inflation?</p>
 | united states | 1 | Are food stamps being destroyed by inflation? -- (united states)
<p>Is the real purchasing power of EBT (and other welfare) being rapidly destroyed by high food inflation?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,719 | Can President Trump force a coalition if he loses the election? | <p>When Trump was facing impeachment there were threats from some of his supporters that they would plunge the country into a civil war. Supposing the election is close, what if he refuses to leave the White House after losing the upcoming election and his supporters take up arms to keep him in office, would the US gov... | united states president presidential election contested election | 1 | Can President Trump force a coalition if he loses the election? -- (united states president presidential election contested election)
<p>When Trump was facing impeachment there were threats from some of his supporters that they would plunge the country into a civil war. Supposing the election is close, what if he refus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,727 | Why has the UAE chosen Japan for launching its Mars space probe? | <p>The UAE's Mars space probe was launched from Japan in July 2020.</p>
<p>Why has the UAE chosen, specifically, Japan for launching its Mars space probe?</p>
<p>There are many governments and private companies around the world that run space programs and provide commercial space launch services. E.g. SpaceX, S... | space uae | 1 | Why has the UAE chosen Japan for launching its Mars space probe? -- (space uae)
<p>The UAE's Mars space probe was launched from Japan in July 2020.</p>
<p>Why has the UAE chosen, specifically, Japan for launching its Mars space probe?</p>
<p>There are many governments and private companies around the world that... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,728 | Where does Starbucks Europe pay taxes? | <p>I've heard that when Starbucks was doing tax evasion (by exporting all their benefits in the Netherlands and then claiming that they don't have any benefits in the UK and France for example).</p>
<p>I've heard that a few years ago, the European Commission considered that Starbucks was cheating and this company w... | united kingdom brexit taxes netherlands european commission | 1 | Where does Starbucks Europe pay taxes? -- (united kingdom brexit taxes netherlands european commission)
<p>I've heard that when Starbucks was doing tax evasion (by exporting all their benefits in the Netherlands and then claiming that they don't have any benefits in the UK and France for example).</p>
<p>I've heard... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,744 | What are the arguments against abolishing the Confederate flag? | <p>Disclaimer: I am not American, but I do follow American politics. I know what the Confederacy was, what the Civil War was, and so on.</p>
<p>Here's the question: <strong>What specifically are the arguments in favour of not abolishing the Confederate flag?</strong></p>
<p>By "abolishing", I mean ba... | united states racism civil war flag | 1 | What are the arguments against abolishing the Confederate flag? -- (united states racism civil war flag)
<p>Disclaimer: I am not American, but I do follow American politics. I know what the Confederacy was, what the Civil War was, and so on.</p>
<p>Here's the question: <strong>What specifically are the arguments i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,749 | Why are CBP and other organizations within DHS allowed to arrest protestors? | <p>As per the reporting about federal officers arresting protesters, I am wondering about the jurisdiction of the US's Department of Homeland Security. What is the specific legal purview that allows DHS and sub-organizations (Customs and Border Patrol, Federal Protective Services, and company) to make these arrests? Wa... | united states law police protests | 1 | Why are CBP and other organizations within DHS allowed to arrest protestors? -- (united states law police protests)
<p>As per the reporting about federal officers arresting protesters, I am wondering about the jurisdiction of the US's Department of Homeland Security. What is the specific legal purview that allows DHS a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,751 | Why doesn't the USA Republican Party (GOP) bother to run for mayor in some cities? | <p>I was doing a little research regarding elections and I notice that the GOP hasn't made an attempt for mayor positions in some cities, like in Portland or Atlanta. Why is that?</p>
<p>According to Wikipedia and other sources, it looks as they haven't even tried to in several decades. Instead the Democrats run ag... | united states election | 1 | Why doesn't the USA Republican Party (GOP) bother to run for mayor in some cities? -- (united states election)
<p>I was doing a little research regarding elections and I notice that the GOP hasn't made an attempt for mayor positions in some cities, like in Portland or Atlanta. Why is that?</p>
<p>According to Wikip... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,753 | What are the findings of the ISC report into Russian interference in UK politics? | <p>Now that the Prime Minister has nominated the members of the Information & Security Committee, the committee has elected a chair (not without <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/54609/28994">controversy</a>) and authorised the release of the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/47733/28994">lo... | united kingdom russian federation foreign interference intelligence election security | 1 | What are the findings of the ISC report into Russian interference in UK politics? -- (united kingdom russian federation foreign interference intelligence election security)
<p>Now that the Prime Minister has nominated the members of the Information & Security Committee, the committee has elected a chair (not withou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,763 | Is politics the reason behind the US having so many news channels? | <p>The US strongly adheres to the separation of state and church, however it seems that the US cannot separate news and politics. Has this bias caused or contributed to the influx of alphabet news channels in the US, and why does the US differ from other nations like the UK, China, and Japan which all have a main broad... | united states political theory government | 1 | Is politics the reason behind the US having so many news channels? -- (united states political theory government)
<p>The US strongly adheres to the separation of state and church, however it seems that the US cannot separate news and politics. Has this bias caused or contributed to the influx of alphabet news channels ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,766 | Can an incumbent Vice President vote in a contingent election in which (s)he is a candidate? | <p>If no Vice Presidential candidate gets a majority of votes in the Electoral College, a Contingent Election will be held in the Senate to elect a new VP.</p>
<p>Normally, if a vote in the Senate is tied, then the VP (as President of the Senate) casts a tie-breaking vote. However, if the incumbent VP is also a ca... | united states senate contested election | 1 | Can an incumbent Vice President vote in a contingent election in which (s)he is a candidate? -- (united states senate contested election)
<p>If no Vice Presidential candidate gets a majority of votes in the Electoral College, a Contingent Election will be held in the Senate to elect a new VP.</p>
<p>Normally, if a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,770 | What possible steps could be taken to fight racism in the police? | <p>Within the US, what steps could be taken to try to prevent racism in the police?</p>
<p>For example, there is no strong 'test' for racism that can't be double-guessed. Even then, there is the potential that some racist high ranking officers would be more lenient to racist cops due to their own racist views.</p>&... | law police racism | 1 | What possible steps could be taken to fight racism in the police? -- (law police racism)
<p>Within the US, what steps could be taken to try to prevent racism in the police?</p>
<p>For example, there is no strong 'test' for racism that can't be double-guessed. Even then, there is the potential that some racist high ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,780 | Has a former UK party leader ever been expelled from their own party? | <p>According to unverified claims from a Jewish Telegraph journalist on Twitter in July, Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour Party, faces having the whip withdrawn by the new Labour leadership, after the draft conclusions of an <a href="https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/ymchwiliadau-ac-archwiliadau/investig... | united kingdom parties political leaders party discipline | 1 | Has a former UK party leader ever been expelled from their own party? -- (united kingdom parties political leaders party discipline)
<p>According to unverified claims from a Jewish Telegraph journalist on Twitter in July, Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour Party, faces having the whip withdrawn by the new Labou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,788 | Is it tradition for the US President to nominate the apposing party leadership's suggestions for 2 opposite party FCC commissioners? | <p>I was recently in an argument with someone who claimed that Obama put Aji Pal as the chairman, which isn't true, but he did put him as one of five commissioners. And I thought, why would Obama do this?</p>
<p>Looking up the rules for commissioners, at least part of the story was uncovered by requirements for <a... | united states president senate senate rules fcc | 1 | Is it tradition for the US President to nominate the apposing party leadership's suggestions for 2 opposite party FCC commissioners? -- (united states president senate senate rules fcc)
<p>I was recently in an argument with someone who claimed that Obama put Aji Pal as the chairman, which isn't true, but he did put him... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,793 | Where did the tendency for President Trump and Republican governors to downplay the need for COVID-19 safety measures originate? | <p>Within the USA it seems the approach to COVID-19 is significantly different depending on the political party of the governor, to the point that it almost seems as if the two parties have a different, if unstated, political platform when it comes to how to approach COVID-19.</p>
<p>For the Republicans that platfo... | united states covid 19 virus | 1 | Where did the tendency for President Trump and Republican governors to downplay the need for COVID-19 safety measures originate? -- (united states covid 19 virus)
<p>Within the USA it seems the approach to COVID-19 is significantly different depending on the political party of the governor, to the point that it almost ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,798 | Why has India suddenly decided to change its non-aligned posture? | <p>Historically India had been a non-aligned country. It had been convenient for India. For instance, India managed to purchase weapons from major weapons suppliers while <strong>distancing itself from American or Soviet proxy-wars</strong>.</p>
<p>In recent years, India decided to shed its non-aligned posture and ... | india | 1 | Why has India suddenly decided to change its non-aligned posture? -- (india)
<p>Historically India had been a non-aligned country. It had been convenient for India. For instance, India managed to purchase weapons from major weapons suppliers while <strong>distancing itself from American or Soviet proxy-wars</strong>.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,804 | Why did the acronym GOP stick to the Republicans and not to the Democrats? | <p>The general definition “Grand Old Party” appears to have been originally used for both the Republicans and the Democrats, but it was finally used to specifically refer to the Republican Party:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.etymonline.com/word/gop" rel="noreferrer">GOP</a> also G.O.P., "U.S. R... | united states terminology republican party history | 1 | Why did the acronym GOP stick to the Republicans and not to the Democrats? -- (united states terminology republican party history)
<p>The general definition “Grand Old Party” appears to have been originally used for both the Republicans and the Democrats, but it was finally used to specifically refer to the Republican ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,814 | Has there been a movement to make US judicial appointments apolitical? | <p>The judicial system in India and some other countries is independent of politics in the sense that it is not the party in power that influences who will be a Supreme Court judge, but judges among themselves decide it, through a <a href="https://www.latestlaws.com/articles/the-collegium-system-in-india-history-status... | united states india judiciary | 1 | Has there been a movement to make US judicial appointments apolitical? -- (united states india judiciary)
<p>The judicial system in India and some other countries is independent of politics in the sense that it is not the party in power that influences who will be a Supreme Court judge, but judges among themselves deci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,819 | Why are the 2 US political parties called Republicans and Democrats? | <p>Why are the 2 main parties in the United States called the Democrats and the Republicans? The US is both a democracy and a republic, and neither party's platforms seem to be built around the supporting or opposing one system over the other. So where did the names come from?</p>
 | united states parties republican party history democratic party | 1 | Why are the 2 US political parties called Republicans and Democrats? -- (united states parties republican party history democratic party)
<p>Why are the 2 main parties in the United States called the Democrats and the Republicans? The US is both a democracy and a republic, and neither party's platforms seem to be built... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,820 | How can I respond to the DHS activities in Portland? | <p>There are <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/892277592/federal-officers-use-unmarked-vehicles-to-grab-protesters-in-portland" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reports</a> out of Portland, Oregon that federal officers are using certain tactics to try and disperse protesters. Suppose some citizen of the United States (b... | united states police protests | 1 | How can I respond to the DHS activities in Portland? -- (united states police protests)
<p>There are <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/892277592/federal-officers-use-unmarked-vehicles-to-grab-protesters-in-portland" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reports</a> out of Portland, Oregon that federal officers are using cert... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,821 | Does the Chinese Consulate in Houston have to comply with the closure order? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/23/china-refuses-commit-close-houston-consulate-380220" rel="noreferrer">Politico</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The head of the Chinese Consulate in Houston won’t commit to closing the office — a direct threat of defiance to the State Department’s demand... | international law china diplomacy state department | 1 | Does the Chinese Consulate in Houston have to comply with the closure order? -- (international law china diplomacy state department)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/23/china-refuses-commit-close-houston-consulate-380220" rel="noreferrer">Politico</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The head ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,830 | Why has China chosen the Chengdu consulate specifically to be closed down? | <p>Since China's order to close down the Chengdu consulate of the USA is a retaliation of the USA's order of closing down of Houston consulate of China, I have a feeling that there must be a rationale for China choosing Chengdu.</p>
<ul>
<li>CNN : <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/26/asia/chengdu-us-cons... | united states international relations china diplomacy | 1 | Why has China chosen the Chengdu consulate specifically to be closed down? -- (united states international relations china diplomacy)
<p>Since China's order to close down the Chengdu consulate of the USA is a retaliation of the USA's order of closing down of Houston consulate of China, I have a feeling that there must ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,835 | Is there a name for the phenomenon of activists using seemingly unrelated global events to further their cause? | <p>As an example, some activist organizations are claiming that the <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/coronavirus-outbreak-part-climate-change-emergency-200325135058077.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">COVID-19 crisis</a> was caused by the effects of climate change. In another example, a teachers union ... | terminology | 1 | Is there a name for the phenomenon of activists using seemingly unrelated global events to further their cause? -- (terminology)
<p>As an example, some activist organizations are claiming that the <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/coronavirus-outbreak-part-climate-change-emergency-200325135058077.html"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,842 | If the US Senate votes to not pass a bill, can the House of Representatives overrule that vote? | <p>Background: During a conversation about politics, I mentioned that one party in the US might try to amend the Constitution so that, should a bill pass the House of Representatives but be voted down in the Senate, the House would have an option similar to the one that allows a two-thirds majority of the Senate to pas... | united states constitution senate house of representatives house rules | 1 | If the US Senate votes to not pass a bill, can the House of Representatives overrule that vote? -- (united states constitution senate house of representatives house rules)
<p>Background: During a conversation about politics, I mentioned that one party in the US might try to amend the Constitution so that, should a bill... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,859 | Why are Deep South states said to vote so lop-sidedly Republican, when they have high percentages of African Americans? | <p>States like Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, have in the range of 40% African Americans, who, from what I can tell, vote about 90% Democrat. Yet these states vote reliably Republican.</p>
<p>What is the explanation?</p>
<ul>
<li>That non-African Americans skew as far to the Republicans as African Ame... | united states election republican party democratic party demographics | 1 | Why are Deep South states said to vote so lop-sidedly Republican, when they have high percentages of African Americans? -- (united states election republican party democratic party demographics)
<p>States like Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, have in the range of 40% African Americans, who, from what I can tell, vo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,864 | Is the idea of positions on one issue showing the likely position on another issue a new phenomenon? | <p>I want to know about the fact that certain positions seem to be tied to ideology which is in turn tied to partisanship. For example, the issue of gun control. Supporting gun control is strongly tied with being a liberal Democrat and opposing it is tied with being a conservative Republican. I have noticed that with w... | united states ideology sortition | 1 | Is the idea of positions on one issue showing the likely position on another issue a new phenomenon? -- (united states ideology sortition)
<p>I want to know about the fact that certain positions seem to be tied to ideology which is in turn tied to partisanship. For example, the issue of gun control. Supporting gun cont... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,866 | In the US, what is the meaning of "declaring a Riot"? | <p>According to CNN, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/05/us/portland-riots-july-4/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Portland Police Bureau <strong>"declared a riot"</strong></a> on July 4th, 2020 after protesters shot commercial grade fireworks at both the state and federal courthouses. Some loc... | united states law police | 1 | In the US, what is the meaning of "declaring a Riot"? -- (united states law police)
<p>According to CNN, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/05/us/portland-riots-july-4/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Portland Police Bureau <strong>"declared a riot"</strong></a> on July 4th, 2020 after protesters s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,872 | Are British Prime Ministers forbidden from cycling? | <p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/27/cycling-ambitions-for-england-move-up-a-gear-with-no-10-plans?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WhatsApp" rel="noreferrer">The Guardian, 'Cycling ambitions for England move up a gear with No 10 plans',</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Johnson is, famously, a keen city ... | united kingdom prime minister | 1 | Are British Prime Ministers forbidden from cycling? -- (united kingdom prime minister)
<p>In <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/27/cycling-ambitions-for-england-move-up-a-gear-with-no-10-plans?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WhatsApp" rel="noreferrer">The Guardian, 'Cycling ambitions for England move up a gear... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,875 | Do Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, or Indonesia consider overpopulation to be a problem? | <p>Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi said that overpopulation was, along with terrorism, the two real threats to Egypt, and took countermeasures in 2017.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/40295/What%E2%80%99s-being-done-about-overpopulation-in-Egypt" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.egypttoday.com/Artic... | pakistan demographics indonesia bangladesh nigeria | 1 | Do Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, or Indonesia consider overpopulation to be a problem? -- (pakistan demographics indonesia bangladesh nigeria)
<p>Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi said that overpopulation was, along with terrorism, the two real threats to Egypt, and took countermeasures in 2017.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
54,882 | Did Bernie Sanders being an independent Senator hurt his presidential bid? | <p>I am wondering about Bernie Sanders and the fact that he is technically not a Democrat. (Vermont doesn't register by party, so this is a complicated issue.) Let's go by his <em>Senate</em> affiliation. He is an independent senator who caucuses with Democrats like Angus King in nearby Maine. I noticed that in states ... | united states presidential election democratic party bernie sanders independent politicians | 1 | Did Bernie Sanders being an independent Senator hurt his presidential bid? -- (united states presidential election democratic party bernie sanders independent politicians)
<p>I am wondering about Bernie Sanders and the fact that he is technically not a Democrat. (Vermont doesn't register by party, so this is a complica... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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