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56,796 | Which party actually caused the 2016 presidential election swing? | <p>In the USA, registered voters are Democrat, Republican, or Independent.</p>
<p>In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won the traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin by narrow margins, which effectively decided the election by just 107,000 votes.</p>
<p>Did he win... | united states presidential election | 1 | Which party actually caused the 2016 presidential election swing? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>In the USA, registered voters are Democrat, Republican, or Independent.</p>
<p>In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won the traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,817 | What exactly is the "Trout" in this D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion? Does it suggest a political motive of a judge? | <p>Edited to reflect why I feel this question is on-topic here.</p>
<p>The following is excerpted from Politico's <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/31/judge-can-move-forward-with-flynn-hearing-appeals-court-says-406066" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Appeals court deals setback to Flynn’s attempt to end DOJ... | united states judiciary washington dc judicial independence | 1 | What exactly is the "Trout" in this D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion? Does it suggest a political motive of a judge? -- (united states judiciary washington dc judicial independence)
<p>Edited to reflect why I feel this question is on-topic here.</p>
<p>The following is excerpted from Politico's <a href="https:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,822 | Why isn't the concept of diplomatic immunity rejected? | <p>Diplomatic immunity says that diplomats cannot be prosecuted in the country they are visiting as a diplomat for. It can be interpreted as saying that diplomats are above the law in the country they are visiting.</p>
<p>If there is a concept that no one is above the law, why isn't the concept of diplomatic immuni... | law diplomacy diplomatic immunity | 1 | Why isn't the concept of diplomatic immunity rejected? -- (law diplomacy diplomatic immunity)
<p>Diplomatic immunity says that diplomats cannot be prosecuted in the country they are visiting as a diplomat for. It can be interpreted as saying that diplomats are above the law in the country they are visiting.</p>
<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,856 | Would D.C. statehood prevent a tie in the Electoral College? | <p>Let's say there is a Constitutional amendment passed that makes the District of Columbia a state. Would this prevent the Electoral College vote from resulting in a tie?</p>
 | united states electoral college | 1 | Would D.C. statehood prevent a tie in the Electoral College? -- (united states electoral college)
<p>Let's say there is a Constitutional amendment passed that makes the District of Columbia a state. Would this prevent the Electoral College vote from resulting in a tie?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,875 | Regarding the future of Golden visas in the EU | <p>Half a month ago, I had asked <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/55358/what-power-does-the-supra-national-european-parliament-have-regarding-the-contro">this</a> question which was part of my research.</p>
<p>I am closely following the developments about the Golden visa schemes in the EU and EU's ... | european union | 1 | Regarding the future of Golden visas in the EU -- (european union)
<p>Half a month ago, I had asked <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/55358/what-power-does-the-supra-national-european-parliament-have-regarding-the-contro">this</a> question which was part of my research.</p>
<p>I am closely following... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,898 | Is it true that the US has stepped into foreign conflicts mostly under Democratic presidents? | <p>I recently read about a strange trend: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_the_United_States#20th-century_wars" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Since the start of the 20th century</a>, the United States has stepped in or started conflicts involving the direct use of military force mainly under pr... | united states president war geopolitics foreign policy | 1 | Is it true that the US has stepped into foreign conflicts mostly under Democratic presidents? -- (united states president war geopolitics foreign policy)
<p>I recently read about a strange trend: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_the_United_States#20th-century_wars" rel="nofollow noreferrer"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,899 | Are there any specific reasons why President Trump has suggested that his supporters illegally vote twice in North Carolina? | <p>Recently, the current United States President <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54011022" rel="noreferrer">suggested that people in North Carolina vote twice</a> in the upcoming election: once by postal vote and once in person. Apparently there are measures in place to <a href="https://politics.st... | united states president donald trump voting election fraud | 1 | Are there any specific reasons why President Trump has suggested that his supporters illegally vote twice in North Carolina? -- (united states president donald trump voting election fraud)
<p>Recently, the current United States President <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54011022" rel="noreferrer">su... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,914 | How many pieces of US legislation passed with a supermajority in both houses of Congress without being vetoed | <p>To override a U.S. presidential veto requires a two-thirds supermajority in both houses of Congress. According to this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_presidential_vetoes" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia page</a>, this has happened 111 times. What I'm having trouble finding is: <stro... | united states congress legislation legislature supermajority | 1 | How many pieces of US legislation passed with a supermajority in both houses of Congress without being vetoed -- (united states congress legislation legislature supermajority)
<p>To override a U.S. presidential veto requires a two-thirds supermajority in both houses of Congress. According to this <a href="https://en.wi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,925 | What is the current US Helium recycling policy? | <p>This rather old <a href="https://www.nature.com/news/helium-should-be-recycled-1.22244" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nature article</a> argues about the importance of Helium recycling due to its scarcity:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>(..) scientists rely on to cool superconducting magnets inside nuclear
magnetic res... | united states policy gas | 1 | What is the current US Helium recycling policy? -- (united states policy gas)
<p>This rather old <a href="https://www.nature.com/news/helium-should-be-recycled-1.22244" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nature article</a> argues about the importance of Helium recycling due to its scarcity:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>(..) scie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,931 | Why did India ban PUBG if it is Korean app? | <p>Why did India ban PUBG if it is a non-Chinese app?</p>
<p>Wikipedia reads <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayerUnknown%27s_Battlegrounds" rel="nofollow noreferrer">PUBG</a> (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) is Korean app.</p>
 | india trade | 1 | Why did India ban PUBG if it is Korean app? -- (india trade)
<p>Why did India ban PUBG if it is a non-Chinese app?</p>
<p>Wikipedia reads <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayerUnknown%27s_Battlegrounds" rel="nofollow noreferrer">PUBG</a> (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) is Korean app.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,935 | Why didn't the Gulf countries diversify their economy in the last 70 years so that they can become less dependent on oil? | <p>In the Gulf, oil was discovered in the early 20th century. This is the 21st century and these gulf countries are still far behind diversifying their economy.</p>
<p>Why? Why didn't the Gulf countries diversify their economy so that they can become less dependent on oil? What/who stopped them diversifying their e... | oil persian gulf gulf states | 1 | Why didn't the Gulf countries diversify their economy in the last 70 years so that they can become less dependent on oil? -- (oil persian gulf gulf states)
<p>In the Gulf, oil was discovered in the early 20th century. This is the 21st century and these gulf countries are still far behind diversifying their economy.</p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,969 | How do dictators maintain their grip on power? | <p>Take, for example, Alexander Lukashenko. He is in power for the last 26 years. How does he maintain the chain of command? Why do his ministers obey him? Why do bureaucrats obey him? Why does the Army obey him?
Why wasn't he toppled yet?</p>
<p>The same question can be asked about Vladimir Putin.</p>
<p>W... | political system dictatorship power | 1 | How do dictators maintain their grip on power? -- (political system dictatorship power)
<p>Take, for example, Alexander Lukashenko. He is in power for the last 26 years. How does he maintain the chain of command? Why do his ministers obey him? Why do bureaucrats obey him? Why does the Army obey him?
Why wasn't he t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,988 | Why does the UK have merely 2 gas-turbine-powered aircraft carriers? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_carrier#France" rel="nofollow noreferrer">For comparison</a>, France has 1 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ("CV"), India also has 2 gas-powered CVs, and the US 11 nuclear-powered CVs. So why doesn't the UK have</p>
<ol>
<li><p>any nuclear-powered CVs... | united kingdom military | 1 | Why does the UK have merely 2 gas-turbine-powered aircraft carriers? -- (united kingdom military)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_carrier#France" rel="nofollow noreferrer">For comparison</a>, France has 1 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ("CV"), India also has 2 gas-powered CVs, and the US ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
56,994 | What would be the impact of imposing a rating system for journalism? | <p><strong>Background of the problem</strong></p>
<p>Suppose, I am a president/prime-minister of a country 'X', and my country has an arch-enemy alongside my country's border who is more wealthy, powerful, populous, and more cohesive. I came to power in a democratic way with an agenda of cracking down on corruption... | media | 1 | What would be the impact of imposing a rating system for journalism? -- (media)
<p><strong>Background of the problem</strong></p>
<p>Suppose, I am a president/prime-minister of a country 'X', and my country has an arch-enemy alongside my country's border who is more wealthy, powerful, populous, and more cohesive. I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,000 | Range of vote percentages in DC in 2012 and 2016 for president? | <p>I want to know the range of two-party votes for the Republican presidential candidate that 95% of precincts fell in. The other 5% has slightly less or more. And, I would like to see a bar graph for 2012 and 2016 Republican vote share by precinct.</p>
<p>I am asking this to see if the vote DC was more evenly dist... | united states voting presidential election statistics washington dc | 1 | Range of vote percentages in DC in 2012 and 2016 for president? -- (united states voting presidential election statistics washington dc)
<p>I want to know the range of two-party votes for the Republican presidential candidate that 95% of precincts fell in. The other 5% has slightly less or more. And, I would like to se... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,002 | When Trump declined to visit Belleau Wood cemetery - were other American dignitaries present? | <p>The <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">story in The Atlantic</a> about Trump's refusal to visit the WW1 Belleau Wood cemetery mentions that the weather was so bad that his helicopter could not fly.</p... | donald trump | 1 | When Trump declined to visit Belleau Wood cemetery - were other American dignitaries present? -- (donald trump)
<p>The <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">story in The Atlantic</a> about Trump's refusal t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,007 | Are incumbent cabinet secretaries allowed to run for POTUS under 1939 Hatch Act? | <p>From my understanding of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the law</a>, the incumbent VP is exempt and as recently as 2000 has campaigned, but other federal employees cannot "be candidates in partisan elections". That statement, which I got from Wikipedia a... | united states presidential election | 1 | Are incumbent cabinet secretaries allowed to run for POTUS under 1939 Hatch Act? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>From my understanding of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the law</a>, the incumbent VP is exempt and as recently as 2000 has campaigned, but ot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,086 | How does the government pay for large purchases? | <p>What are the logistics of the government purchasing an aircraft carrier? ACH has a 9 digit limit for example. Do they enter 10 separate payments for a $10B aircraft carrier into Netsuite and click "pay"? What is the actual operational detail?</p>
 | united states government military financing | 1 | How does the government pay for large purchases? -- (united states government military financing)
<p>What are the logistics of the government purchasing an aircraft carrier? ACH has a 9 digit limit for example. Do they enter 10 separate payments for a $10B aircraft carrier into Netsuite and click "pay"? What ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,101 | What's the problem with the Internal Market Bill's article 42? | <p>The <a href="https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0177/20177.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">IMB's article 42</a> (pg 38) states (emphasis mine):</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>42 Power to disapply or modify export declarations and other exit procedures</strong></p>
<p>(1) A Minister of th... | united kingdom european union brexit international relations northern ireland | 1 | What's the problem with the Internal Market Bill's article 42? -- (united kingdom european union brexit international relations northern ireland)
<p>The <a href="https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0177/20177.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">IMB's article 42</a> (pg 38) states (emphasis mine):</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,117 | Is "fiscal cynicism" an issue in any Western country? | <p>Local and general elections are coming soon in Romania and there is a debate related to a law discussed by the Romanian Parliament: raising pensions by 40%.</p>
<p>The opposition <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/psd-force-higher-pension-hike-parliament" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seems to want this to rea... | economy policy | 1 | Is "fiscal cynicism" an issue in any Western country? -- (economy policy)
<p>Local and general elections are coming soon in Romania and there is a debate related to a law discussed by the Romanian Parliament: raising pensions by 40%.</p>
<p>The opposition <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/psd-force-higher-pe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,124 | What would Alexander Lukashenko gain from a referendum on Belarus joining the Russian Federation? | <p>In response to the protests regarding the Belarusian presidential election, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Lukashenko</a> in early September pondered the possibility of a referendum on Belarus joining the Russian Federation.</p>
<p>Suppose the referendum ta... | presidential election russian federation referendum belarus | 1 | What would Alexander Lukashenko gain from a referendum on Belarus joining the Russian Federation? -- (presidential election russian federation referendum belarus)
<p>In response to the protests regarding the Belarusian presidential election, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko" rel="nofollow nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,125 | Has the Trump Administration explained why it has been withholding money from the FDNY World Trade Center Health Program? | <p>Yesterday, the New York Daily News reported that the <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-fdny-911-health-program-treasury-20200910-s7yam67j6vhmhbdzg6ordanfdm-story.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump administration has been secretly withholding money from the FDNY World Trade Center Health Progra... | united states donald trump public funding | 1 | Has the Trump Administration explained why it has been withholding money from the FDNY World Trade Center Health Program? -- (united states donald trump public funding)
<p>Yesterday, the New York Daily News reported that the <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-fdny-911-health-program-treasury-20200910... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,128 | Why are Democrats blocking COVID-19 pandemic relief bills with the objection that it's not enough instead of passing it and then passing another? | <p>I read an article that said that the most recent COVID-19 relief bill was not passed because Democrats didn't think it was enough. The article is here: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/11/gops-coronavirus-bill-didnt-pass-these-programs-still-provide-relief.html" rel="noreferrer">https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/11/... | united states congress covid 19 virus | 1 | Why are Democrats blocking COVID-19 pandemic relief bills with the objection that it's not enough instead of passing it and then passing another? -- (united states congress covid 19 virus)
<p>I read an article that said that the most recent COVID-19 relief bill was not passed because Democrats didn't think it was enoug... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,147 | Why is ideology not strongly associated with partisanship at the state level? | <p>It is said that Democrats are the liberal party and Republicans are the conservative party. However, the correlation is a lot weaker at the state level.</p>
<p>Examples:</p>
<ul>
<li>New Mexico was rated as more conservative than average but voted for Clinton by a margin of 9 points.</li>
<li>New Ham... | united states ideology parties | 1 | Why is ideology not strongly associated with partisanship at the state level? -- (united states ideology parties)
<p>It is said that Democrats are the liberal party and Republicans are the conservative party. However, the correlation is a lot weaker at the state level.</p>
<p>Examples:</p>
<ul>
<li>New Mexi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,149 | Why are the territories gained by Israel in 1967 not internationally recognized? | <p>It seems that, prior to WWII, lands conquered in war were considered <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquest" rel="noreferrer">legitimately part of the winning state</a>. After WWII, the international doctrine changed that territories acquired in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimson_Doctrine" rel="... | international relations international law war israel territorial dispute | 1 | Why are the territories gained by Israel in 1967 not internationally recognized? -- (international relations international law war israel territorial dispute)
<p>It seems that, prior to WWII, lands conquered in war were considered <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquest" rel="noreferrer">legitimately part of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,152 | Why isn't mail-in voting allowed in France? | <p>AP news <a href="https://apnews.com/16e161a4349cd2712c5cb084259f1ece" rel="noreferrer">states</a> flatly that:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Mail-in voting isn’t allowed in France.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>What's the usual reason invoked by French politicians in making this prohibition?</p>
 | voting france | 1 | Why isn't mail-in voting allowed in France? -- (voting france)
<p>AP news <a href="https://apnews.com/16e161a4349cd2712c5cb084259f1ece" rel="noreferrer">states</a> flatly that:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Mail-in voting isn’t allowed in France.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>What's the usual reason invoked by French poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,172 | Is the number of protestors proportional to public solidarity? | <p>In other words is the amount of protesting people proportional to the amount of dissatisfied people in general?</p>
<p>Let's say there are 1000 protesters, does it mean that there must let's say 100,000 people who have the same views, who didn't walk out. Or if there are 10,000 at a protest, does it mean that th... | international relations statistics protests society | 1 | Is the number of protestors proportional to public solidarity? -- (international relations statistics protests society)
<p>In other words is the amount of protesting people proportional to the amount of dissatisfied people in general?</p>
<p>Let's say there are 1000 protesters, does it mean that there must let's sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,177 | Apparently many US voters think their candidate supports their politics even if they do not. Does this also apply to voters in other countries? | <p>This surprising <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/upshot/voters-trump-virus-projection.html" rel="noreferrer">New York Times article</a> says many US voters can't tell what political positions their candidate espouse, and in fact appear to simply attach their favored positions onto their candidate.</p>
... | united states political theory | 1 | Apparently many US voters think their candidate supports their politics even if they do not. Does this also apply to voters in other countries? -- (united states political theory)
<p>This surprising <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/upshot/voters-trump-virus-projection.html" rel="noreferrer">New York Times ar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,179 | Why don't national leaders wear their national costume more often? | <p>Example: the national costume of Malaysia for men is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baju_Melayu" rel="noreferrer">Baju Melayu</a>. The current Malaysian Prime Minister is Muhyiddin Yassin. Googling for images of him, we find lots of photos of him in a suit and tie, but comparatively few of him in a Baju ... | political leaders symbols | 1 | Why don't national leaders wear their national costume more often? -- (political leaders symbols)
<p>Example: the national costume of Malaysia for men is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baju_Melayu" rel="noreferrer">Baju Melayu</a>. The current Malaysian Prime Minister is Muhyiddin Yassin. Googling for image... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,191 | Are there any tangible proposals for a modern era war powers system in the U.S. akin to the War Powers Resolution of 1973? | <p>The system of congressional oversight in the U.S. with regard to acts of war has been broken for a long time. The year 1942 was the last time the U.S. formally declared war. Since then there have only been countless resolutions, if anything at all.<br />
The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Reso... | united states president congress war | 1 | Are there any tangible proposals for a modern era war powers system in the U.S. akin to the War Powers Resolution of 1973? -- (united states president congress war)
<p>The system of congressional oversight in the U.S. with regard to acts of war has been broken for a long time. The year 1942 was the last time the U.S. f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,202 | Why do attack ads focus so much on Joe Biden's mental state but not Donald Trump's? | <p>Now the USA has a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffin_Handbills" rel="noreferrer">longstanding tradition</a> of negative campaigning, so it is not surprising when the competence of a political opponent is questioned.</p>
<p>What is surprising however, is that while Democrats (and others) focus on depic... | united states donald trump presidential election joe biden advertising | 1 | Why do attack ads focus so much on Joe Biden's mental state but not Donald Trump's? -- (united states donald trump presidential election joe biden advertising)
<p>Now the USA has a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffin_Handbills" rel="noreferrer">longstanding tradition</a> of negative campaigning, so it is not ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,216 | How does 9/11 compare with the fire in the Reichstag, Berlin – in terms of consequences? | <p>Is there a similarity between 9/11 and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act" rel="nofollow noreferrer">USA PATRIOT act</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_fire" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reichstag Fire</a> in 1933, after Hitler used democracy to seize absolute power (althou... | united states germany history nazism | 1 | How does 9/11 compare with the fire in the Reichstag, Berlin – in terms of consequences? -- (united states germany history nazism)
<p>Is there a similarity between 9/11 and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act" rel="nofollow noreferrer">USA PATRIOT act</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,231 | Is government actually related to population density? | <p>I have a theory that government is actually the result of population growth.</p>
<p>Nevada had 40,000 people in 1900. If 10% of those cared and your family and friends group was 1,000 people, you were 10% of the state just by existing. There were no police in clark county, it was a pre governmental society.</p>&... | economy | 1 | Is government actually related to population density? -- (economy)
<p>I have a theory that government is actually the result of population growth.</p>
<p>Nevada had 40,000 people in 1900. If 10% of those cared and your family and friends group was 1,000 people, you were 10% of the state just by existing. There were... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,244 | Why would F-35 sales to UAE/Bahrain only be made possible after they established diplomatic ties with Israel? | <p>I heard that the reason for the normalization and establishment of diplomatic ties between Israel and UAE/Bahrain is so that the US could sell exports-controlled military goods to UAE and Bahrain. What I don't understand is what establishing diplomatic ties with Israel has to do with it?</p>
 | united states diplomacy middle east | 1 | Why would F-35 sales to UAE/Bahrain only be made possible after they established diplomatic ties with Israel? -- (united states diplomacy middle east)
<p>I heard that the reason for the normalization and establishment of diplomatic ties between Israel and UAE/Bahrain is so that the US could sell exports-controlled mili... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,262 | Why is the UK blaming the EU and what does the UK want? | <p>I believe I know the Brexit issue pretty well. However, I haven't been closely following it since Boris became PM (but still followed it somewhat). What I don't understand is this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>[...] what we can't have is the EU seeking to erect a border down the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and... | united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland | 1 | Why is the UK blaming the EU and what does the UK want? -- (united kingdom european union brexit northern ireland)
<p>I believe I know the Brexit issue pretty well. However, I haven't been closely following it since Boris became PM (but still followed it somewhat). What I don't understand is this:</p>
<blockquote>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,271 | Is the ballot service in America secret or open? | <p>How is the American voting system?
Is the voting secret or open?</p>
<p>Do people need to identify themselves as belonging to a particular party? Going further, am I allowed to vote for Republicans if I "belong" to Democrats.</p>
<p>Why did Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard debate each other even... | united states voting | 1 | Is the ballot service in America secret or open? -- (united states voting)
<p>How is the American voting system?
Is the voting secret or open?</p>
<p>Do people need to identify themselves as belonging to a particular party? Going further, am I allowed to vote for Republicans if I "belong" to Democrats... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,301 | Why are Democrats favoring unusually old presidential candidates lately? | <p>The 2020 DNC primaries came down to Biden and Sanders, who would be taking office at 78 and 79.</p>
<p>In 2016, it was down to Clinton and Sanders, at 69 and 75.</p>
<p>Prior to that, the oldest president in the history of the US was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_United_Sta... | united states presidential election hillary clinton bernie sanders joe biden | 1 | Why are Democrats favoring unusually old presidential candidates lately? -- (united states presidential election hillary clinton bernie sanders joe biden)
<p>The 2020 DNC primaries came down to Biden and Sanders, who would be taking office at 78 and 79.</p>
<p>In 2016, it was down to Clinton and Sanders, at 69 and ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,303 | Is there anything stopping the US President from issuing pre-emptive pardons for officials that violate court orders? | <p>So, there has been a number of times when courts have rules against actions taken by the Trump administration on various different areas. Generally, to my knowledge, once these rulings have been made, the Trump administration has adhered to them.</p>
<p>It occurs to me, however, that it's possible that they migh... | united states president pardon executive order | 1 | Is there anything stopping the US President from issuing pre-emptive pardons for officials that violate court orders? -- (united states president pardon executive order)
<p>So, there has been a number of times when courts have rules against actions taken by the Trump administration on various different areas. Generally... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,328 | Can Supreme Court justice appointment be delayed until after elections? | <p>Can the House delay a Supreme Court justice appointment until after the general elections?</p>
 | united states senate supreme court senate rules | 1 | Can Supreme Court justice appointment be delayed until after elections? -- (united states senate supreme court senate rules)
<p>Can the House delay a Supreme Court justice appointment until after the general elections?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,333 | Do any Republican Senators oppose replacing Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court before the election? | <p>After Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death earlier today, Senator McConnell vowed to bring the President's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/18/us/trump-vs-biden#mcconnell-says-trumps-nominee-to-replace-ruth-bader-ginsburg-will-receive-a-vote-in-the-senate" rel="noreferrer">nominee to a vote quickly</a>:<... | united states senate supreme court republican party | 1 | Do any Republican Senators oppose replacing Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court before the election? -- (united states senate supreme court republican party)
<p>After Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death earlier today, Senator McConnell vowed to bring the President's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/18/us... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,335 | Can the Democrats filibuster the vote for a new judge for the Supreme Court? | <p>The Republicans will try to install a new judge for the Supreme Court before the election.</p>
<p>Can the Democrats prolong this process, e.g. by filibuster, so that it does not finish on time?</p>
 | united states senate supreme court filibuster | 1 | Can the Democrats filibuster the vote for a new judge for the Supreme Court? -- (united states senate supreme court filibuster)
<p>The Republicans will try to install a new judge for the Supreme Court before the election.</p>
<p>Can the Democrats prolong this process, e.g. by filibuster, so that it does not finish ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,340 | Is there any political reason for a President to avoid appointing a Justice after election day? | <p>Even if Trump loses the Nov. 3 election, <strong>he will still have the full powers of the President</strong> until <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_inauguration" rel="noreferrer">inauguration day on January 20th</a>. My suspicion is that Trump will wait until after the election to n... | united states president supreme court | 1 | Is there any political reason for a President to avoid appointing a Justice after election day? -- (united states president supreme court)
<p>Even if Trump loses the Nov. 3 election, <strong>he will still have the full powers of the President</strong> until <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_president... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,342 | Will Trump's nominee list still be considered if he loses the elections? | <p>Senator McConnell has already said that "President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate." According to the NY Times regarding McConnell's statement:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Mr. McConnell was notably unclear, however, about the timing, whether he would push for su... | united states president presidential election senate senate rules | 1 | Will Trump's nominee list still be considered if he loses the elections? -- (united states president presidential election senate senate rules)
<p>Senator McConnell has already said that "President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate." According to the NY Times regardi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,353 | Has AP published DOJ memo regarding sedition statute? | <p>In a story titled <em><a href="https://apnews.com/cbca8672a70f9f170a086a7a252a751e" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Justice Dept.: Sedition charge may apply to protest violence</a></em> the Associated Press (AP) says it has obtained a DOJ memo regarding the potential of applying federal "Seditious Conspiracy" s... | united states justice department | 1 | Has AP published DOJ memo regarding sedition statute? -- (united states justice department)
<p>In a story titled <em><a href="https://apnews.com/cbca8672a70f9f170a086a7a252a751e" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Justice Dept.: Sedition charge may apply to protest violence</a></em> the Associated Press (AP) says it has obtain... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,359 | Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law? | <p>Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law? What is the philosophy behind it?</p>
<p>If we examine the history, it can be pointed out that more than half people in Northern Ireland considered themselves British and wanted to be part of the UK, while the rest wanted to join t... | united kingdom northern ireland republic of ireland ireland commonwealth | 1 | Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law? -- (united kingdom northern ireland republic of ireland ireland commonwealth)
<p>Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law? What is the philosophy behind it?</p>
<p>If we examine the history, it ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,368 | If either party would "pack the Supreme Court", what would be stopping the next administration from just doubling (+1) the number of judges again? | <p>If either party (i.e. Democrats or Republicans) in the US would proceed to "pack the Supreme Court", what would be stopping the next administration (i.e. after power has switched once again to the other party in an election) from just doubling (plus one) the number of judges again, in order to re-gain a ma... | united states supreme court | 1 | If either party would "pack the Supreme Court", what would be stopping the next administration from just doubling (+1) the number of judges again? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>If either party (i.e. Democrats or Republicans) in the US would proceed to "pack the Supreme Court", what would be stopping the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,382 | How much interaction does a Prime Minister have with their constituency? | <p>In the UK, a Prime Minister must be both the leader of their party and a Member of Parliament, at least generally speaking (this rule has never been broken to any notable degree). So, I would naively assume that, regardless of any other commitments, be it cabinet member, party leader, leader of the opposition or PM,... | united kingdom prime minister member of parliament | 1 | How much interaction does a Prime Minister have with their constituency? -- (united kingdom prime minister member of parliament)
<p>In the UK, a Prime Minister must be both the leader of their party and a Member of Parliament, at least generally speaking (this rule has never been broken to any notable degree). So, I wo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,384 | With DC statehood, what is the proposal for not giving 3 electoral votes to the president and his family? | <p>Recently a bill passed the House, which would give statehood to DC, except for a few core areas including the White House. This would mean that the president and his family would control three electoral votes all by themselves.</p>
<p>Does this proposals, or other similar DC-statehood proposals, offer any way to... | united states electoral college washington dc | 1 | With DC statehood, what is the proposal for not giving 3 electoral votes to the president and his family? -- (united states electoral college washington dc)
<p>Recently a bill passed the House, which would give statehood to DC, except for a few core areas including the White House. This would mean that the president an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,389 | How difficult is it to change Senate Committee rules? | <p>As most of us are likely aware, Democrats are looking for any possible way they can delay the Senate taking up a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg so that the next president can decide who should be in the seat. But with the removal of the filibuster, there are no meaningful ways for the minority party to express ... | united states senate legislative process senate rules | 1 | How difficult is it to change Senate Committee rules? -- (united states senate legislative process senate rules)
<p>As most of us are likely aware, Democrats are looking for any possible way they can delay the Senate taking up a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg so that the next president can decide who should be in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,402 | Is there historical precedent for the US Senate to confirm a SCOTUS nominee from a POTUS of their own party in an election year? | <p>There is debate over whether it is right for Donald Trump to try to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the SCOTUS now, because the election is coming up. Republican Senator Mitt Romney said he will still vote for Trump's nominee, explaining</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The historical precedent of election year nomination... | united states donald trump supreme court history nomination | 1 | Is there historical precedent for the US Senate to confirm a SCOTUS nominee from a POTUS of their own party in an election year? -- (united states donald trump supreme court history nomination)
<p>There is debate over whether it is right for Donald Trump to try to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the SCOTUS now, because ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,408 | When was the last time a Democrat Senator voted differently from other Democrats? | <p>In regards to the recent SCOTUS vacancy due to the loss of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I see <strong>countless</strong> articles stating things like (paraphrasing)</p>
<ul>
<li>"These 6 GOP senators are most likely to vote against a nomination..."</li>
<li>"Collins, Murkowski first 2 GOP se... | united states senate supreme court democratic party | 1 | When was the last time a Democrat Senator voted differently from other Democrats? -- (united states senate supreme court democratic party)
<p>In regards to the recent SCOTUS vacancy due to the loss of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I see <strong>countless</strong> articles stating things like (paraphrasing)</p>
<ul>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,417 | Who said "He'd back over his grandmother in an Olds Ninety-Eight"? | <p>I am trying to recover the details of a quote a friend of mine used to repeat that went something like:</p>
<p><em>"He'd back over his grandmother in an Olds Ninety-Eight"</em></p>
<p>referring to politicians being willing to do anything for money. I think it dates from the 50's or 60's?</p>
<p... | united states | 1 | Who said "He'd back over his grandmother in an Olds Ninety-Eight"? -- (united states)
<p>I am trying to recover the details of a quote a friend of mine used to repeat that went something like:</p>
<p><em>"He'd back over his grandmother in an Olds Ninety-Eight"</em></p>
<p>referring to politicians bein... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,434 | How could the US Congress reduce the size of the US Supreme Court? | <p>There are a number of questions regarding the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42242">motivations</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/57403">effects</a> of "packing" the supreme court in the United States of America by adding more justices of the appointer's p... | united states policy supreme court judiciary | 1 | How could the US Congress reduce the size of the US Supreme Court? -- (united states policy supreme court judiciary)
<p>There are a number of questions regarding the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/42242">motivations</a> and <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/57403">effects</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,437 | How would election results end up in Supreme Court? | <p>For the sake of argument, let's say that the election results are in, and Biden won the popular vote and the Electoral vote.</p>
<p>Assuming that the new Supreme Court judge confirmed by the Senate will support Trump, what would Trump's camp need to do so that the election results end up in Supreme Court?</p>&#x... | united states donald trump presidential election supreme court contested election | 1 | How would election results end up in Supreme Court? -- (united states donald trump presidential election supreme court contested election)
<p>For the sake of argument, let's say that the election results are in, and Biden won the popular vote and the Electoral vote.</p>
<p>Assuming that the new Supreme Court judge ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,443 | Why do progressive candidates seem to better in inelastic districts? | <p>I have noticed a phonomenon where progressives typically win in urban, heavily Democratic, and inelastic districts.</p>
<p>An example of this manifesting itself could be Alex Morse losing a primary in one of the most elastic districts while Jamaal Bowman won his in an inelastic district.</p>
<p>Why is this? ... | united states congress | 1 | Why do progressive candidates seem to better in inelastic districts? -- (united states congress)
<p>I have noticed a phonomenon where progressives typically win in urban, heavily Democratic, and inelastic districts.</p>
<p>An example of this manifesting itself could be Alex Morse losing a primary in one of the most... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,444 | Is there a term for politicians enacting a policy where the negative consequences will be far after their political career is over? | <p>For example, Governor Newsom has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-to-ban-sales-of-new-gas-powered-cars-starting-in-2035-11600882738" rel="nofollow noreferrer">recently committed to banning internal combustion engine cars</a> starting from the year 2035 or <strong>15</strong> years from now. Given tha... | political theory terminology | 1 | Is there a term for politicians enacting a policy where the negative consequences will be far after their political career is over? -- (political theory terminology)
<p>For example, Governor Newsom has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-to-ban-sales-of-new-gas-powered-cars-starting-in-2035-11600882738" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,450 | Could a US president do to the NRA what Trump is currently doing to TikTok? | <p>Current US president Donald Trump is in the process of "banning" Tiktok in the USA:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The following actions shall be prohibited ...: any transaction by any person ... with ByteDance Ltd. ...<br />
<sub><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-ad... | united states president executive order national rifle association | 1 | Could a US president do to the NRA what Trump is currently doing to TikTok? -- (united states president executive order national rifle association)
<p>Current US president Donald Trump is in the process of "banning" Tiktok in the USA:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The following actions shall be prohibited ...: ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,461 | Can sitting US president "issue an executive order" barring his opponent presidency? | <p>During his speech on a campaign rally in North Carolina, Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1307481207857315840" rel="nofollow noreferrer">said</a>,</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“You can’t have this guy as your president… You can’t have… maybe I’ll sign an executive order, you cannot have him as your pres... | united states president presidential election executive order contested election | 1 | Can sitting US president "issue an executive order" barring his opponent presidency? -- (united states president presidential election executive order contested election)
<p>During his speech on a campaign rally in North Carolina, Trump <a href="https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1307481207857315840" rel="nofollow norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,463 | In the United States, why aren't both legislative chambers involved in the Supreme Court confirmation process? | <p>I'm following the situation around the recent Supreme Court vacancy left by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a non-American, what's strange to me is that confirming a new SCOTUS Justice apparently involves a nomination by the executive, followed by a confirmation by the Senate; while I imagine the cons... | united states congress supreme court history house of representatives | 1 | In the United States, why aren't both legislative chambers involved in the Supreme Court confirmation process? -- (united states congress supreme court history house of representatives)
<p>I'm following the situation around the recent Supreme Court vacancy left by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a non-Am... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,494 | Given a 4-4 tie, how would the Supreme Court determine results for a contested election? | <p>Consider a hypothetical scenario in which there are eight Supreme Court justices at the time election results are being determined (ie, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat has not been filled and there is no possibility for a tie-breaker vote). In the event that election results are contested (not unlike Bush vs Gore in 2000... | united states presidential election supreme court contested election | 1 | Given a 4-4 tie, how would the Supreme Court determine results for a contested election? -- (united states presidential election supreme court contested election)
<p>Consider a hypothetical scenario in which there are eight Supreme Court justices at the time election results are being determined (ie, Ruth Bader Ginsbur... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,503 | Legal challenges to elections - US versus other countries | <p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/11/what-if-trump-refuses-concede/616424/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article in The Atlantic</a> discusses the upcoming US elections. It seems to suggest that legions of party-funded lawyers are available to be deployed in the aftermath of an election to... | united states election comparative politics election fraud | 1 | Legal challenges to elections - US versus other countries -- (united states election comparative politics election fraud)
<p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/11/what-if-trump-refuses-concede/616424/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article in The Atlantic</a> discusses the upcoming US elections... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,517 | Can a US state bar a formerly incarcerated felon from being a member of congress? | <p>I was thinking about the fact that some states bar felons from voting even after they are released from prison. I also thought about whether or not it would be legal for a state to bar a former felon from representing them on those grounds. Are there such laws in place in the US, and would such laws be legal?</p>&#x... | united states law congress | 1 | Can a US state bar a formerly incarcerated felon from being a member of congress? -- (united states law congress)
<p>I was thinking about the fact that some states bar felons from voting even after they are released from prison. I also thought about whether or not it would be legal for a state to bar a former felon fro... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,531 | Will social conservative voters still "need" Trump if his Court appointment succeeds? | <p>I see a lot of commentary to the effect that for many conservative U.S. voters, a major reason they supported Trump was because they foresaw, correctly, that his term would see the appointment of several Supreme Court justices. I recall seeing interviews with supporters indicating that some were supporting him reluc... | united states election presidential election supreme court | 1 | Will social conservative voters still "need" Trump if his Court appointment succeeds? -- (united states election presidential election supreme court)
<p>I see a lot of commentary to the effect that for many conservative U.S. voters, a major reason they supported Trump was because they foresaw, correctly, that his term ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,534 | Why would Putin propose a non-interference pact? | <p>On the news there are articles about Putin proposing the pact with the US.
First, pacts don't guarantee anything. Secondly, I didn't hear that Russia felt a lot of meddling in their own elections. And third, wouldn't Russia like to continue to meddle in the US elections, why create the pact then? So, it's not cl... | united states russian federation vladimir putin foreign interference | 1 | Why would Putin propose a non-interference pact? -- (united states russian federation vladimir putin foreign interference)
<p>On the news there are articles about Putin proposing the pact with the US.
First, pacts don't guarantee anything. Secondly, I didn't hear that Russia felt a lot of meddling in their own elec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,556 | Is there a minimum requirement to how long a justice is expected to serve on the supreme court? | <p>Beyond human lifespan there is no maximum time a justice may serve, but is there a minimum requirement that a justice is required to serve?</p>
 | united states supreme court | 1 | Is there a minimum requirement to how long a justice is expected to serve on the supreme court? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>Beyond human lifespan there is no maximum time a justice may serve, but is there a minimum requirement that a justice is required to serve?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,577 | Why is avoiding, or even evading, taxes by elected U.S. officials a big deal? | <p>In United States, politicians often criticize each other for allegedly avoiding, or even evading, taxes. For example, Donald Trump heavily <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/190866856624668672" rel="nofollow noreferrer">criticized</a> President Barack Obama for paying only 20.5%:</p>
<p><a href=... | united states taxes | 1 | Why is avoiding, or even evading, taxes by elected U.S. officials a big deal? -- (united states taxes)
<p>In United States, politicians often criticize each other for allegedly avoiding, or even evading, taxes. For example, Donald Trump heavily <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/190866856624668672" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,588 | Why do we see some highly educated technocrats as advisers to dictators? | <p>I observed that dictators often appoint highly educated and qualified technocrats as advisors or spokespersons.</p>
<p>For example,</p>
<ul>
<li>Dr. Gowher Rizvi, advisor to Sheikh Hasina, Ph.D. from Oxford University.</li>
<li>Ibrahim Kalin, spokesperson of Erdogan, Ph.D. from George Washington Univ... | dictatorship | 1 | Why do we see some highly educated technocrats as advisers to dictators? -- (dictatorship)
<p>I observed that dictators often appoint highly educated and qualified technocrats as advisors or spokespersons.</p>
<p>For example,</p>
<ul>
<li>Dr. Gowher Rizvi, advisor to Sheikh Hasina, Ph.D. from Oxford Univers... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,623 | What are the upsides of having a birthright citizenship policy? | <p>I've been reading a lot about the birth tourism issue in Canada lately, but this issue applies to any country with birthright citizenship.</p>
<p>From a New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/world/canada/china-birth-tourism.html" rel="noreferrer">article</a> describing the issue:</p>
<bl... | economy immigration citizenship | 1 | What are the upsides of having a birthright citizenship policy? -- (economy immigration citizenship)
<p>I've been reading a lot about the birth tourism issue in Canada lately, but this issue applies to any country with birthright citizenship.</p>
<p>From a New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,624 | What is the perception of European parties in the US? | <p>I wonder whether the average American has an idea of how the Republican and Democratic party are ordered on the political spectrum in comparison to other major parties in the West.</p>
<p>Take e.g. Germany. The three biggest German parties, that is in descending order, the conservative party (CDU), the green par... | united states parties germany | 1 | What is the perception of European parties in the US? -- (united states parties germany)
<p>I wonder whether the average American has an idea of how the Republican and Democratic party are ordered on the political spectrum in comparison to other major parties in the West.</p>
<p>Take e.g. Germany. The three biggest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,628 | Why don't Presidential debates disable the candidates' microphones while it's not their turn to speak? | <p>I was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HnKFUNlcfY" rel="noreferrer">watching the Biden/Trump Presidential debate</a> and it was quite difficult to follow due to candidates speaking out of turn and constantly interrupting each other. Why don't these debates simply disconnect the candidate's microphone when i... | united states presidential election debate | 1 | Why don't Presidential debates disable the candidates' microphones while it's not their turn to speak? -- (united states presidential election debate)
<p>I was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HnKFUNlcfY" rel="noreferrer">watching the Biden/Trump Presidential debate</a> and it was quite difficult to follow due... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,633 | In Russia, what happens if there is only one candidate in an election? | <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54338785" rel="noreferrer">Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote</a></p>
<p>This story includes the following paragraph:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>When no-one in the village signed-up to challenge Nikolai Loktev, who's from the pro-Kremlin Unite... | election russian federation | 1 | In Russia, what happens if there is only one candidate in an election? -- (election russian federation)
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54338785" rel="noreferrer">Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote</a></p>
<p>This story includes the following paragraph:</p>
<blockquote>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,638 | Why do people say the Pakistani government has failed because the army is interfering with politics? | <p>I have seen people say that the Pakistani government is not strong enough because many governmental decisions are taken by the Pakistani army.</p>
<p>Why do the people consider the involvement of the army not good?</p>
 | military political system pakistan | 1 | Why do people say the Pakistani government has failed because the army is interfering with politics? -- (military political system pakistan)
<p>I have seen people say that the Pakistani government is not strong enough because many governmental decisions are taken by the Pakistani army.</p>
<p>Why do the people cons... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,654 | Did any country indicate support for Armenia in the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan? Do they have any potential allies? | <p>It seems that Turkey, Pakistan and Ukraine have indicated support for Azerbaijan (actually, Pakistan even does not recognize Armenia). Israel also seems to be inclined in favor of Azerbaijan due to good relations and being its main oil importer (reportedly, <a href="https://www.panarmenian.net/rus/news/285759/" rel=... | geopolitics middle east azerbaijan armenia caucasus | 1 | Did any country indicate support for Armenia in the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan? Do they have any potential allies? -- (geopolitics middle east azerbaijan armenia caucasus)
<p>It seems that Turkey, Pakistan and Ukraine have indicated support for Azerbaijan (actually, Pakistan even does not recognize Armenia). Isra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,659 | What is the political reason for the U.S. House to adopt a resolution that essentially reaffirms the Constitution? | <p>Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution, <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1155" rel="noreferrer">H.Res.1155</a>, committing to the peaceful transfer of power after the election. <a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1155/BILLS-116hres1155eh.pdf... | united states constitution house of representatives legislation | 1 | What is the political reason for the U.S. House to adopt a resolution that essentially reaffirms the Constitution? -- (united states constitution house of representatives legislation)
<p>Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution, <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolut... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,671 | Why has Trump's approval slowly risen starting in August? | <p>According to <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">538</a>, Trump's approval has risen a little less than 3 percentage points since August 1st and is currently at 43.8%. It has not affected head to head polling. Why has this happened?</p>
 | united states donald trump polling | 1 | Why has Trump's approval slowly risen starting in August? -- (united states donald trump polling)
<p>According to <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">538</a>, Trump's approval has risen a little less than 3 percentage points since August 1st and is currently ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,680 | "You can't call a country a democracy until a government has twice lost an election and given up power." Whose quote or idea is this? | <p>I've completed a "Moral Foundation of Politics" course on Coursera.org and there's an interesting quote that sounds like this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Schumpeterians will often say, you can't call a country a democracy until a government has twice lost an election and given up power</p>
</blockquot... | democracy political theory | 1 | "You can't call a country a democracy until a government has twice lost an election and given up power." Whose quote or idea is this? -- (democracy political theory)
<p>I've completed a "Moral Foundation of Politics" course on Coursera.org and there's an interesting quote that sounds like this:</p>
<block... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,690 | What are the options for the debates if Trump is still contagious with COVID? | <p>Donald Trump just announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. If he is still contagious during on Thursday, October 15th, what are the options for the 2nd Presidential Debate? Can someone else like Pence or Kayleigh McEnany stand in for him? Is that even a possibility? Can it be done remotely?</p>
 | united states donald trump covid 19 virus debate | 1 | What are the options for the debates if Trump is still contagious with COVID? -- (united states donald trump covid 19 virus debate)
<p>Donald Trump just announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. If he is still contagious during on Thursday, October 15th, what are the options for the 2nd Presidential Debate? Can s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,704 | What happens if US presidential electors die or are otherwise incapacitated between being elected and casting their own votes? | <p>On 2020-11-03, voters in U.S. states and the District of Columbia will vote for members of the electoral college (this is often called the Presidential Election). On 2020-12-14, those members will gather to elect the next President of the United States. See <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_20... | united states electoral college | 1 | What happens if US presidential electors die or are otherwise incapacitated between being elected and casting their own votes? -- (united states electoral college)
<p>On 2020-11-03, voters in U.S. states and the District of Columbia will vote for members of the electoral college (this is often called the Presidential E... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,706 | Could a congressional candidate who lost a primary run as an independent, win the general, and then switch parties? | <p>I was thinking about progressive candidates and how Democratic primaries are a powerful tool that has successfully been used to install progressive candidates by replacing an "establishment" candidate with a "progressive" one. I was thinking of a variant of Bernie Sanders though surprisingly he d... | united states independent politicians primaries | 1 | Could a congressional candidate who lost a primary run as an independent, win the general, and then switch parties? -- (united states independent politicians primaries)
<p>I was thinking about progressive candidates and how Democratic primaries are a powerful tool that has successfully been used to install progressive ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,711 | If a state's popular vote is tied, who gets the Electoral votes? | <p>Most states use a winner-takes-all approach for Electoral votes. What if a state's popular vote is tied? For example, Florida in 2000 was extremely close. Bush received 2,912,790 votes and Gore received 2,912,253, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election_in_Florida#Final_cer... | united states voting presidential election electoral college | 1 | If a state's popular vote is tied, who gets the Electoral votes? -- (united states voting presidential election electoral college)
<p>Most states use a winner-takes-all approach for Electoral votes. What if a state's popular vote is tied? For example, Florida in 2000 was extremely close. Bush received 2,912,790 vote... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,726 | Who breaks ties in the Senate if the Vice Presidency is vacant? | <p>Suppose Trump dies and Pence becomes President, leaving the Vice Presidency vacant. Before a new Vice President is installed, the Senate ties a vote. Who breaks the tie?</p>
 | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Who breaks ties in the Senate if the Vice Presidency is vacant? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>Suppose Trump dies and Pence becomes President, leaving the Vice Presidency vacant. Before a new Vice President is installed, the Senate ties a vote. Who breaks the tie?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,730 | What does it mean when a Constitution says the "Government" or the "Cabinet" has the power to dissolve the Parliament? | <p>In some countries (e.g. Sweden), the power to dissolve the Parliament is explicitly vested in the Government (or "Cabinet" in other countries).</p>
<p>In reality, how does a Cabinet actually order the dissolution? Do all Cabinet Ministers have to sign a document to legally approve the decision? Or does... | constitution parliament cabinet sweden | 1 | What does it mean when a Constitution says the "Government" or the "Cabinet" has the power to dissolve the Parliament? -- (constitution parliament cabinet sweden)
<p>In some countries (e.g. Sweden), the power to dissolve the Parliament is explicitly vested in the Government (or "Cabinet" in other countries).<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,736 | Are medical professionals reporting on US president's health status accountable for the information they provide? | <p>I am currently watching Trump's doctors press conference and there seem to be an inconsistency between what the doctors are saying and the details about the treatment</p>
<ul>
<li><p>doctors are saying his condition is great</p>
</li>
<li><p>doctors have prescribed Remdesivir which <a href="https://e... | united states president donald trump | 1 | Are medical professionals reporting on US president's health status accountable for the information they provide? -- (united states president donald trump)
<p>I am currently watching Trump's doctors press conference and there seem to be an inconsistency between what the doctors are saying and the details about the trea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,746 | In the event of a Presidential candidate's death after the printing of ballots, would the Electors of certain states be able to vote at all? | <p>In several states, Electors can be disqualified for refusing to vote for the candidate who received the most votes. One such example is Arizona (the first one alphabetically with such a requirement), where <a href="https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00212.htm" rel="noreferrer">... | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | In the event of a Presidential candidate's death after the printing of ballots, would the Electors of certain states be able to vote at all? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>In several states, Electors can be disqualified for refusing to vote for the candidate who received the most votes. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,748 | What is Conservatism and why do people think it's not rooted for a democracy? | <p>I hear people talk about conservative parties and countries but I don't understand what this philosophy means? What is Conservatism and why is it not suitable for democracies when some parties call themselves conservative?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Q: What is conservatism?<br />
A: Conservatism is the dominati... | ideology political system conservatism | 1 | What is Conservatism and why do people think it's not rooted for a democracy? -- (ideology political system conservatism)
<p>I hear people talk about conservative parties and countries but I don't understand what this philosophy means? What is Conservatism and why is it not suitable for democracies when some parties ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,763 | Can the Acting President break ties in the Senate? | <p>According to <em>The New York Times</em>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-succession-constitution.html" rel="noreferrer">the Trump Administration is not currently planning</a> to invoke the 25th Amendment and make Pence Acting President. But let's suppose they did.</p>
<p>Currently,... | united states president senate | 1 | Can the Acting President break ties in the Senate? -- (united states president senate)
<p>According to <em>The New York Times</em>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-succession-constitution.html" rel="noreferrer">the Trump Administration is not currently planning</a> to invoke the 25th Amend... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,791 | Why was the Amy Coney Barrett event in the White House done without masks/social distancing? | <p>In other countries, leaders set an example by maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. I don't understand why it is different when it comes specifically to Republicans and Trump.</p>
<p>During the Amy Coney Barrett event in the WH, people sat as close as they can to each other, and there are videos of pe... | united states donald trump covid 19 virus | 1 | Why was the Amy Coney Barrett event in the White House done without masks/social distancing? -- (united states donald trump covid 19 virus)
<p>In other countries, leaders set an example by maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. I don't understand why it is different when it comes specifically to Republicans a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,802 | Is there evidence that the Republican Party leadership wants fewer people to vote? | <p>I want to know about whether or not many high profile Republicans want fewer eligible Americans to vote because they believe it could help them win more elections. An example that makes me suggest this was the voter ID laws which impact certain types of people disproportionately.</p>
<p>It is also commonly belie... | united states republican party voter turnout | 1 | Is there evidence that the Republican Party leadership wants fewer people to vote? -- (united states republican party voter turnout)
<p>I want to know about whether or not many high profile Republicans want fewer eligible Americans to vote because they believe it could help them win more elections. An example that make... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,805 | What additional measures, within presidential authority, do people say the president should take against Covid-19? | <p>It seems Donald Trump is under heavy scrutiny from a lot of the media and his political opponents for failing to appropriately respond to Covid-19. My question is: <strong>what more could he have done that he didn't/has not yet done, under the limits imposed in the Constitution and/or by various statutes passed by ... | united states donald trump constitution covid 19 virus federalism | 1 | What additional measures, within presidential authority, do people say the president should take against Covid-19? -- (united states donald trump constitution covid 19 virus federalism)
<p>It seems Donald Trump is under heavy scrutiny from a lot of the media and his political opponents for failing to appropriately resp... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,811 | Why wasn't Justin Trudeau, Canada Prime Minister, tested for COVID19 when his wife caught it? | <p>Why wasn't Justin Trudeau tested, when his wife tested positive in Mar 2020? I'm not referring to his negative test in Oct 2020.</p>
<p>On Mar 28 2020, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sophie-trudeau-feeling-great-covid-19-1.5513731" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she has recover... | covid 19 virus canada | 1 | Why wasn't Justin Trudeau, Canada Prime Minister, tested for COVID19 when his wife caught it? -- (covid 19 virus canada)
<p>Why wasn't Justin Trudeau tested, when his wife tested positive in Mar 2020? I'm not referring to his negative test in Oct 2020.</p>
<p>On Mar 28 2020, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,815 | Is Kyrgyzstan currently undergoing a revolution? | <p>A friend of mine just sent me some pictures that supposedly depict protesters demolishing the president's office in Kyrgyzstan, and claim that there's a revolution going on. The only western media I can find on this is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/world/asia/kyrgyzstan-election-protests.html" rel="nof... | revolutions kyrgyzstan | 1 | Is Kyrgyzstan currently undergoing a revolution? -- (revolutions kyrgyzstan)
<p>A friend of mine just sent me some pictures that supposedly depict protesters demolishing the president's office in Kyrgyzstan, and claim that there's a revolution going on. The only western media I can find on this is <a href="https://www.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,821 | Conservative Party UK - House building paradox | <p>The Conservative party in the UK are supposedly the party of free markets and yet, when it comes to housing, they seem comfortable declaring that they (the government) will build X thousand new homes per year. What is their justification for even contemplating such a blatantly non-free market policy? What would they... | united kingdom conservative party housing | 1 | Conservative Party UK - House building paradox -- (united kingdom conservative party housing)
<p>The Conservative party in the UK are supposedly the party of free markets and yet, when it comes to housing, they seem comfortable declaring that they (the government) will build X thousand new homes per year. What is their... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,826 | In which congressional districts were there more votes for the Democratic candidate in 2018 than in 2016? | <p>I was thinking about the turnout of the 2018 House elections and it looked like that was a presidential election level Democratic turnout from the standpoint of House of Representatives. It even beat 2012's vote total, which is why I said that it was presidential election level.</p>
<p>Which contested (i.e. Demo... | united states democratic party house of representatives statistics | 1 | In which congressional districts were there more votes for the Democratic candidate in 2018 than in 2016? -- (united states democratic party house of representatives statistics)
<p>I was thinking about the turnout of the 2018 House elections and it looked like that was a presidential election level Democratic turnout f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,841 | Why does EU have 4 different legislations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of nationality? | <ol>
<li><p>Aren't these 4 separate EU legislations redundant?</p>
</li>
<li><p>More specifically, doesn't EU need just one of Art 18 and 45 TFEU to prohibit discrimination on grounds of nationality? "It is the constituent Treaties, the TEU and TFEU, which sit at the top of the hierarchy of norms in t... | european union | 1 | Why does EU have 4 different legislations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of nationality? -- (european union)
<ol>
<li><p>Aren't these 4 separate EU legislations redundant?</p>
</li>
<li><p>More specifically, doesn't EU need just one of Art 18 and 45 TFEU to prohibit discrimination on grounds of nati... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,847 | How do electoral college votes work with Indian reservations? | <p>As far as I know, citizens from Indian reservations can vote for president, but every-time we see discussions about Presidential elections, votes are assigned by the electoral college per state. How do their votes for President count? Are they assigned to a particular state?</p>
 | united states presidential election electoral college indigenous people | 1 | How do electoral college votes work with Indian reservations? -- (united states presidential election electoral college indigenous people)
<p>As far as I know, citizens from Indian reservations can vote for president, but every-time we see discussions about Presidential elections, votes are assigned by the electoral co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,851 | Which directly elected official has received the most votes in a personal capacity? | <p>In America, the president is indirectly elected, even though most voters' ballots would list the candidates by name. In 2016, Trump received <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election" rel="nofollow noreferrer">304</a> electoral votes. In parliamentary systems, the PM still has a... | voting international | 1 | Which directly elected official has received the most votes in a personal capacity? -- (voting international)
<p>In America, the president is indirectly elected, even though most voters' ballots would list the candidates by name. In 2016, Trump received <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presiden... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,853 | Why don't most elected officials assume office right after the election result is confirmed? | <p>In most countries, there is usually a gap between election day and the time when the elected official assumes office.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<ul>
<li>In the United States, the President is elected in November but does not assume office until January.</li>
<li>In Germany, the Bundestag is usually elected... | united states election germany | 1 | Why don't most elected officials assume office right after the election result is confirmed? -- (united states election germany)
<p>In most countries, there is usually a gap between election day and the time when the elected official assumes office.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<ul>
<li>In the United States, the Pre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,858 | How do governments deal with long term planning? | <p>On current democratically elected governments the executive and legislative branches are permanently rotating, changing, sometimes to very different positions and supporting different policies. How can the current executive branch plan "long" term in such a system? By long term I mean ~10 years, as some in... | democracy planning | 1 | How do governments deal with long term planning? -- (democracy planning)
<p>On current democratically elected governments the executive and legislative branches are permanently rotating, changing, sometimes to very different positions and supporting different policies. How can the current executive branch plan "lo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,868 | Can a reduction of employer taxation lead to more equal income? | <p>In Argentina, it's usually said that the economic burden on employers is very heavy (<a href="https://www.infobae.com/economia/2019/10/16/la-pesada-carga-de-los-impuestos-al-trabajo-la-argentina-tiene-mayores-costos-que-el-resto-de-los-paises-de-la-region/" rel="noreferrer">just an example</a>). So much so that, if ... | economy taxes income inequality argentina | 1 | Can a reduction of employer taxation lead to more equal income? -- (economy taxes income inequality argentina)
<p>In Argentina, it's usually said that the economic burden on employers is very heavy (<a href="https://www.infobae.com/economia/2019/10/16/la-pesada-carga-de-los-impuestos-al-trabajo-la-argentina-tiene-mayor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,877 | Succesful hostage situation? | <p>Media is always telling us that hostage-taking terrorist can't reach their objective and they will fail. Iranian Embassy Siege failed to reach its objective, I always and always hear US soldiers saying that hostage-takers deserve to die. In Hollywood movies, US government officials always say that "United State... | military terrorism | 1 | Succesful hostage situation? -- (military terrorism)
<p>Media is always telling us that hostage-taking terrorist can't reach their objective and they will fail. Iranian Embassy Siege failed to reach its objective, I always and always hear US soldiers saying that hostage-takers deserve to die. In Hollywood movies, US go... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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