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57,907 | Can the speaker invoke the 25th amendment without the Senate? | <p>With the recent talks that Speaker Pelosi is going to "discuss" the 25th amendment in order to get rid of President Trump, what is the process for this? Does it have to be voted on in Congress?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The Twenty-fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States
Constitution says... | united states president congress speaker 25th amendment | 1 | Can the speaker invoke the 25th amendment without the Senate? -- (united states president congress speaker 25th amendment)
<p>With the recent talks that Speaker Pelosi is going to "discuss" the 25th amendment in order to get rid of President Trump, what is the process for this? Does it have to be voted on in ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,917 | Why is Turkey allied with Azerbaijan instead of with Armenia? | <p>In the current conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Turkey supports the latter. What made them choose one over the other?</p>
 | turkey armed conflict azerbaijan armenia | 1 | Why is Turkey allied with Azerbaijan instead of with Armenia? -- (turkey armed conflict azerbaijan armenia)
<p>In the current conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Turkey supports the latter. What made them choose one over the other?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,922 | What EU or German law allegedly prevents a foreign king to rule his country from the German soil? | <p>Recently, Germany’s FM Heiko Maas <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-protests-idUKKBN26T1P0" rel="noreferrer">has said</a> that HRM Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn should not be conducting politics while staying in Germany:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>"We have made it clear that politics con... | european union monarchy thailand | 1 | What EU or German law allegedly prevents a foreign king to rule his country from the German soil? -- (european union monarchy thailand)
<p>Recently, Germany’s FM Heiko Maas <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-protests-idUKKBN26T1P0" rel="noreferrer">has said</a> that HRM Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,924 | Why does USA have uneven number of Liberal and Conservative Supreme Court Justices? | <p>It's just a question popped into my head.</p>
<p>If the Supreme Court say for example has all nine neutral Justices wouldn't that serve United States better?</p>
<p>Because when we look at Lady justice we see her blindfolded, with a sword and with a beam balance.</p>
<p>And US laws affect federally, and ... | supreme court justice | 1 | Why does USA have uneven number of Liberal and Conservative Supreme Court Justices? -- (supreme court justice)
<p>It's just a question popped into my head.</p>
<p>If the Supreme Court say for example has all nine neutral Justices wouldn't that serve United States better?</p>
<p>Because when we look at Lady just... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,928 | What is the impact of migration on sustainable developement | <p>The UN global compact on migration contains this line :</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Ensure the full and effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda by fostering and facilitating the positive effects of migration for the realization of... | immigration united nations sustainable development | 1 | What is the impact of migration on sustainable developement -- (immigration united nations sustainable development)
<p>The UN global compact on migration contains this line :</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Ensure the full and effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,930 | Swing from 1994 to 2018 by town for MA governor? | <p>I was thinking about how Charlie Baker did worse in 2018 than Bill Weld in 1994. I believe that this had to do with partisanship and increased straight ticket voting.</p>
<p>I looked at county level data, and I saw that the swing was uneven. Like other New England states, Massachusetts has town level results. I ... | united states election statistics | 1 | Swing from 1994 to 2018 by town for MA governor? -- (united states election statistics)
<p>I was thinking about how Charlie Baker did worse in 2018 than Bill Weld in 1994. I believe that this had to do with partisanship and increased straight ticket voting.</p>
<p>I looked at county level data, and I saw that the s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,939 | Is it advantageous to lie in political polling answers? | <p>When a person is asked questions by a poll, are there any rational reasons why they might lie with their answers in order to achieve their goals for the election?</p>
<p>For example if they say they are voting for an opposing candidate, but vote for theirs, they know the poll will show stronger for the opposing ... | election political theory polling | 1 | Is it advantageous to lie in political polling answers? -- (election political theory polling)
<p>When a person is asked questions by a poll, are there any rational reasons why they might lie with their answers in order to achieve their goals for the election?</p>
<p>For example if they say they are voting for an o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,945 | Why do certain countries mandate that election must happen in a certain month? | <p>I understand that it can be favorable to create a predictable timetable for elections, however, I don't understand why certain countries decide to time their elections in a certain month.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<ul>
<li>In the United States, the federal election is specifically mandated to happen in Novembe... | united states election sweden lithuania estonia | 1 | Why do certain countries mandate that election must happen in a certain month? -- (united states election sweden lithuania estonia)
<p>I understand that it can be favorable to create a predictable timetable for elections, however, I don't understand why certain countries decide to time their elections in a certain mont... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,953 | In parliamentary republics, why can't the parliamentary election and the presidential election happen on the same day? | <p>You would think that it is more efficient for both the parliamentary election and presidential election to happen at the same time so voters don't become fatigued with politics.</p>
<p>I'm curious if there are any practical reasons for not synchronizing both elections in parliamentary republics?</p>
<p>Examp... | election president parliament republic of ireland iceland | 1 | In parliamentary republics, why can't the parliamentary election and the presidential election happen on the same day? -- (election president parliament republic of ireland iceland)
<p>You would think that it is more efficient for both the parliamentary election and presidential election to happen at the same time so v... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,960 | Has any US state legislature ever disregarded the outcome of a presidential election in that state to appoint all electors of a losing party? | <p><a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-2/section-1/" rel="noreferrer">Article 2 of the constitution</a> has a clause saying:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and R... | united states presidential election history electoral college state legislatures | 1 | Has any US state legislature ever disregarded the outcome of a presidential election in that state to appoint all electors of a losing party? -- (united states presidential election history electoral college state legislatures)
<p><a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-2/section-1/" rel="noreferrer">... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
57,998 | Is the SCOTUS confirmation hearing anything more than a grandstanding opportunity? | <p>I listened to the first day of Senate confirmation hearings today for SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Today was just the opening statements by all the members of the Judiciary Committee, and nothing that was said was unexpected: Democrats repeated their complaints about the hypocracy of rushing this confirmation p... | united states senate supreme court | 1 | Is the SCOTUS confirmation hearing anything more than a grandstanding opportunity? -- (united states senate supreme court)
<p>I listened to the first day of Senate confirmation hearings today for SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Today was just the opening statements by all the members of the Judiciary Committee, and n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,005 | Is any country allowed to purchase conventional arms from North Korea? | <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfvZzXyqsY4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">North Korea Military Parade 2020</a></li>
</ul>
<p>I was watching the latest North Korean video on its military parade. Looks like they have developed an impressive arsenal, and more importantly, a formidable defense in... | north korea sanctions weapons | 1 | Is any country allowed to purchase conventional arms from North Korea? -- (north korea sanctions weapons)
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfvZzXyqsY4" rel="nofollow noreferrer">North Korea Military Parade 2020</a></li>
</ul>
<p>I was watching the latest North Korean video on its military p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,018 | Does HC Strache appeal to a meaningfully different section of Austrian society from the FPÖ? | <p>Austrian populist-right politician HC Strache led his own campaign for the Viennese municipal elections which took place on Sunday. People who aren't followers of Austrian politics may not be aware that he was involved in a controversy/scandal last year (Ibizagate) and left the Freedom Party (FPÖ) he once led.</p>&... | conservatism nationalism populism austria | 1 | Does HC Strache appeal to a meaningfully different section of Austrian society from the FPÖ? -- (conservatism nationalism populism austria)
<p>Austrian populist-right politician HC Strache led his own campaign for the Viennese municipal elections which took place on Sunday. People who aren't followers of Austrian poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,019 | Why is nobody in the Amy Coney Barrett hearings wearing masks? | <p>I was watching the Amy Coney Barrett hearings yesterday (October 12; today is October 13th 2020), and I noticed how none of the senators present were wearing masks. In her address, Kamala Harris, while also herself not wearing a mask, noted how dangerous it was for the members of the Senate to be present for the he... | united states covid 19 virus supreme court senate rules nomination | 1 | Why is nobody in the Amy Coney Barrett hearings wearing masks? -- (united states covid 19 virus supreme court senate rules nomination)
<p>I was watching the Amy Coney Barrett hearings yesterday (October 12; today is October 13th 2020), and I noticed how none of the senators present were wearing masks. In her address, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,023 | How would a mute person take an oath of office in the United States? | <p>Many officeholders in the United States are required to take an oath of office. How would a mute person do this?</p>
 | united states oath of office | 1 | How would a mute person take an oath of office in the United States? -- (united states oath of office)
<p>Many officeholders in the United States are required to take an oath of office. How would a mute person do this?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,027 | What does Amy Coney Barrett have to do with abortion, healthcare, etc? | <p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-13/barrett-awaits-democrats-grilling-on-day-two-of-confirmation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Barrett Avoids Slips as Democrats Press on Abortion, Health Care</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Democrats grilled U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett for hours... | united states law supreme court | 1 | What does Amy Coney Barrett have to do with abortion, healthcare, etc? -- (united states law supreme court)
<p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-13/barrett-awaits-democrats-grilling-on-day-two-of-confirmation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Barrett Avoids Slips as Democrats Press on Abortion, Health C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,046 | What is the purpose for ads for candidates that are basically guaranteed to lose? | <p>I saw this ad for a man named Joe Collins. He is running for CA-43 and put out a new video attacking Maxine Waters for not living in the district she represented for 44 years. It depicts her as dishonest. Looking at the Cook PVI and other stats like it, it looks like she will get about 3/4 of the vote.</p>
<p>Wh... | united states advertising | 1 | What is the purpose for ads for candidates that are basically guaranteed to lose? -- (united states advertising)
<p>I saw this ad for a man named Joe Collins. He is running for CA-43 and put out a new video attacking Maxine Waters for not living in the district she represented for 44 years. It depicts her as dishonest.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,063 | Are there any official statistics on average rejected/missing/lost ballots by mail? | <p>Some time ago, Washington Post presented an <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/05/21/heres-problem-with-mail-in-ballots-they-might-not-be-counted/" rel="noreferrer">article</a> about flaws of mail voting. Another <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tens-of-thousands-of-mail-ballots-ha... | united states presidential election vote by mail | 1 | Are there any official statistics on average rejected/missing/lost ballots by mail? -- (united states presidential election vote by mail)
<p>Some time ago, Washington Post presented an <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/05/21/heres-problem-with-mail-in-ballots-they-might-not-be-counted/" rel="norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,078 | Why these far-right politicians identify child sexual abuse, and not another crime, as the justification for their attacks on cyber security? | <p>I stumbled across this document, <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925601/2020.10.11_International_statement_end-to-end_encryption_and_public_safety_for_publication_final.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"International Statement: End-to-end En... | public safety cyber warfare | 1 | Why these far-right politicians identify child sexual abuse, and not another crime, as the justification for their attacks on cyber security? -- (public safety cyber warfare)
<p>I stumbled across this document, <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/9256... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,089 | What was the point of Trump trying to get dirt on Hunter Biden's dealings with Ukraine? | <p>When Trump was impeached, the big issue was that he wanted to get dirt on his political opponent. He wanted dirt on Joe Biden's son and how he worked with an oil company and wanted to accuse Biden of nepotism. This was regarded by Democrats as unethical behavior.</p>
<p>This is not about the fallout. But, what w... | united states donald trump polling joe biden scandal | 1 | What was the point of Trump trying to get dirt on Hunter Biden's dealings with Ukraine? -- (united states donald trump polling joe biden scandal)
<p>When Trump was impeached, the big issue was that he wanted to get dirt on his political opponent. He wanted dirt on Joe Biden's son and how he worked with an oil company a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,096 | What is the significance of flying the BRD flag in post-unification Germany? | <p>On a number of occasions, such as at football matches and political demonstrations, I have seen citizens of the post-unification Germany flying what I thought was the historical flag of the BRD (the flag with the eagle symbol). To my surprise, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7wVSSvTzE" rel="nofollow nore... | germany flag cold war | 1 | What is the significance of flying the BRD flag in post-unification Germany? -- (germany flag cold war)
<p>On a number of occasions, such as at football matches and political demonstrations, I have seen citizens of the post-unification Germany flying what I thought was the historical flag of the BRD (the flag with the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,110 | Why did China actively help Tymoshenko with her disease of COVID-19? | <p>According to <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-10-14/Former-Ukrainian-PM-pledges-to-promote-internationalization-of-TCM-UAusNHGtLG/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the report of CGTN</a>, Tymoshenko's well again from COVID-19, mainly because some tranditional Chinese medicine(TCM). Chinese embassy gave i... | international relations china covid 19 virus ukraine | 1 | Why did China actively help Tymoshenko with her disease of COVID-19? -- (international relations china covid 19 virus ukraine)
<p>According to <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-10-14/Former-Ukrainian-PM-pledges-to-promote-internationalization-of-TCM-UAusNHGtLG/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the report of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,124 | Supreme Court nominee senate confirmation hearing purpose | <p>What is the purpose of senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees?</p>
 | supreme court | 1 | Supreme Court nominee senate confirmation hearing purpose -- (supreme court)
<p>What is the purpose of senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,127 | Why are people protesting against Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett? | <p>I saw on the news that people are protesting against Supreme Court nominee <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Coney_Barrett" rel="noreferrer">Amy Coney Barrett</a>.</p>
<p>I am not looking for any opinions, but would appreciate some background on these protests against her.</p>
 | united states supreme court protests summary request | 1 | Why are people protesting against Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett? -- (united states supreme court protests summary request)
<p>I saw on the news that people are protesting against Supreme Court nominee <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Coney_Barrett" rel="noreferrer">Amy Coney Barrett</a>.</p>
<p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,130 | Can the EU Parliament's vote on terminology for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes lead to enforcing the new terminology upon the member states? | <p>The EU Parliament should decide whether <a href="https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/no-more-veggie-burgers-european-parliament-vote-terminology-plant-based-meat-and-dairy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">to ban the usage of ‘meatish’ and ‘dairyish’ names for plant-based products</a>. This sounds rather strange since... | law european parliament environmental policy | 1 | Can the EU Parliament's vote on terminology for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes lead to enforcing the new terminology upon the member states? -- (law european parliament environmental policy)
<p>The EU Parliament should decide whether <a href="https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/no-more-veggie-burgers-europ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,138 | The politicization of the supreme court | <p>It seems that both the Republican and Democratic parties look at the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice as a political move. Optimally, a judge has no part in politics. Their personal opinion should not come into play at all - instead it should simply be about what the <strong>law</strong> is in a particular cas... | united states parties supreme court history political system | 1 | The politicization of the supreme court -- (united states parties supreme court history political system)
<p>It seems that both the Republican and Democratic parties look at the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice as a political move. Optimally, a judge has no part in politics. Their personal opinion should not come... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,139 | Why am I being asked to vote? | <p>I keep getting letters and postcards urging me to vote. It's not specifying why or for whom, just says "vote!"</p>
<p>I keep asking myself - why are they (who?) interested in people going to vote? Why are they spending millions of dollars on these campaigns, what are they standing to gain?</p>
<p>I... | united states voting democracy | 1 | Why am I being asked to vote? -- (united states voting democracy)
<p>I keep getting letters and postcards urging me to vote. It's not specifying why or for whom, just says "vote!"</p>
<p>I keep asking myself - why are they (who?) interested in people going to vote? Why are they spending millions of dollar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,147 | Is it legal for the US private company to provide services depending on political party? | <p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-survivalcamps-idUSKBN26R3IX" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Read</a> about US company "Fortitude Ranch", specializing on providing secure vaults, who would open it's "survival camps" at the election day.</p>
<p><strong>Can such company theor... | united states law presidential election republican party democratic party | 1 | Is it legal for the US private company to provide services depending on political party? -- (united states law presidential election republican party democratic party)
<p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-survivalcamps-idUSKBN26R3IX" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Read</a> about US company "Forti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,162 | What if there is no Presidential winner on Jan 20? | <p>In the year 2000, the state of Florida was in the process of various recounts when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_v._Gore" rel="noreferrer">Bush v Gore</a> put an end to the process on Dec 12, 2000, which allowed George W. Bush to become the 43th President after being awarded Florida's electoral votes.<... | united states election presidential election electoral college contested election | 1 | What if there is no Presidential winner on Jan 20? -- (united states election presidential election electoral college contested election)
<p>In the year 2000, the state of Florida was in the process of various recounts when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_v._Gore" rel="noreferrer">Bush v Gore</a> put an end... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,167 | Why are masks a political topic in the US? | <p>Why has coronavirus become such a political topic?
What I mean by this - why are things such as mask wearing so political? Shouldn't we know whether or not wearing masks work? Why does the answer to that depend on if you are Republican or Democrat?</p>
 | united states parties covid 19 virus | 1 | Why are masks a political topic in the US? -- (united states parties covid 19 virus)
<p>Why has coronavirus become such a political topic?
What I mean by this - why are things such as mask wearing so political? Shouldn't we know whether or not wearing masks work? Why does the answer to that depend on if you are Rep... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,170 | When does it become in an authoritarian ruler's interest for the country to become totalitarian? | <p>There have been many totalitarian nations throughout history, such as Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule, China under Mao Zedong, Italy under Benito Mussolini, and the modern-day North Korea.</p>
<p>However, there have also been many authoritarian nations throughout history, such as the monarchie... | political system monarchy dictatorship totalitarianism | 1 | When does it become in an authoritarian ruler's interest for the country to become totalitarian? -- (political system monarchy dictatorship totalitarianism)
<p>There have been many totalitarian nations throughout history, such as Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule, China under Mao Zedong, Italy under Be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,189 | Would the hypothetical Exxon call be illegal? | <p>This BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54614792" rel="noreferrer">article</a> quotes Trump suggesting he could quickly raise large amounts of campaign funds by offering things to CEOs.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>President Trump went on to describe a hypothetical conversation: "How are you doing?... | united states corruption campaign finance | 1 | Would the hypothetical Exxon call be illegal? -- (united states corruption campaign finance)
<p>This BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54614792" rel="noreferrer">article</a> quotes Trump suggesting he could quickly raise large amounts of campaign funds by offering things to CEOs.</p>
<blockquote>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,199 | Why does Washington DC elect a Delegate to the House AND a United State Representative? | <p>I live in Washington DC. Here's a <a href="https://www.dcboe.org/dcboe/media/PDFFiles/Ward7-GE2020.pdf" rel="noreferrer">sample ballot (PDF)</a>. We vote for a Delegate to the House of Representatives. The incumbent, Eleanor Holmes Norton, is a local celebrity. Why do we have a separate vote for the "United Sta... | united states congress house of representatives washington dc | 1 | Why does Washington DC elect a Delegate to the House AND a United State Representative? -- (united states congress house of representatives washington dc)
<p>I live in Washington DC. Here's a <a href="https://www.dcboe.org/dcboe/media/PDFFiles/Ward7-GE2020.pdf" rel="noreferrer">sample ballot (PDF)</a>. We vote for a De... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,230 | What are the influences of the military's involvement in politics in terms of theories? | <p>What are the theoretical influences of the military's involvement in politics, especially on decision making and how the political system runs, that make a military-involved political system different from a system with reasonably separated powers?</p>
 | political system | 1 | What are the influences of the military's involvement in politics in terms of theories? -- (political system)
<p>What are the theoretical influences of the military's involvement in politics, especially on decision making and how the political system runs, that make a military-involved political system different from a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,249 | Where does the US Electoral College physically meet? | <p>From what I understand, electors gather in special meetings at the Statehouses of each relevant State. Is this correct? What is the actual physical process for the College being convened and voting?</p>
 | united states electoral college | 1 | Where does the US Electoral College physically meet? -- (united states electoral college)
<p>From what I understand, electors gather in special meetings at the Statehouses of each relevant State. Is this correct? What is the actual physical process for the College being convened and voting?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,262 | Has the 1-party rule of PRC helped them to keep the most historical China in one piece? | <p>My argument is if PRC were a democracy, foreign interference would have been much bigger (even bigger than in HK). Therefore, the PRC would have been disintegrated quickly.</p>
<p>I have a feeling that the 1-party rule of PRC helped them to keep the most historical China in one piece. If PRC were a democracy, it... | china geopolitics chinese communist party | 1 | Has the 1-party rule of PRC helped them to keep the most historical China in one piece? -- (china geopolitics chinese communist party)
<p>My argument is if PRC were a democracy, foreign interference would have been much bigger (even bigger than in HK). Therefore, the PRC would have been disintegrated quickly.</p>
<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,277 | Why are there no campaigning caps in US elections? | <p>As far as I'm aware, America doesn't put a cap on how much money you can spend on campaigning. This is unlike countries such as Britain (where the cap is £30,000 per constituency).</p>
<p>If the lack of a cap has no intention to it, why has it not been implemented? Otherwise, <em>what's</em> the intention?</p>&#... | united states election campaigning campaign finance | 1 | Why are there no campaigning caps in US elections? -- (united states election campaigning campaign finance)
<p>As far as I'm aware, America doesn't put a cap on how much money you can spend on campaigning. This is unlike countries such as Britain (where the cap is £30,000 per constituency).</p>
<p>If the lack of a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,298 | What does asterisk mean in RealClearPolitics polls? | <p>I have noted that some polls on the RealClearPolitics site are marked with an asterisk:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/wi/wisconsin_trump_vs_biden-6849.html" rel="noreferrer">https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/wi/wisconsin_trump_vs_biden-6849.html</a>... | united states election polling | 1 | What does asterisk mean in RealClearPolitics polls? -- (united states election polling)
<p>I have noted that some polls on the RealClearPolitics site are marked with an asterisk:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/wi/wisconsin_trump_vs_biden-6849.html" rel="noreferrer">https://w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,300 | What are the rules regarding the presence of political supporter groups at polling stations? | <p>Here is an <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/us/politics/trump-supporters-early-voting-virginia.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">example</a> of Trump supporters' presence at a polling station, and the article mentions:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Election officials said that the group stayed about 100 feet ... | united states voting presidential election | 1 | What are the rules regarding the presence of political supporter groups at polling stations? -- (united states voting presidential election)
<p>Here is an <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/us/politics/trump-supporters-early-voting-virginia.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">example</a> of Trump supporters' prese... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,311 | Grey Wolves and NATO | <blockquote>
<p>''In the late 1970s, former military prosecutor and Turkish Supreme
Court Justice Emin Değer documented collaboration between the Grey
Wolves, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and Counter-Guerrilla,
the Turkish stay-behind anti-communist organization organised under
NATO's Oper... | international relations turkey | 1 | Grey Wolves and NATO -- (international relations turkey)
<blockquote>
<p>''In the late 1970s, former military prosecutor and Turkish Supreme
Court Justice Emin Değer documented collaboration between the Grey
Wolves, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and Counter-Guerrilla,
the Turkish stay-behind an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,321 | What US states allow voting from space? | <p>Answers to <a href="https://space.stackexchange.com/q/48120/12102">How do US citizens vote in space?</a> tell us that this is possible and outline the history, and that the state of Texas has specific provisions since most US astronauts active in trips to space will have a residence in Texas.</p>
<p>Are US citiz... | united states voting voting systems space | 1 | What US states allow voting from space? -- (united states voting voting systems space)
<p>Answers to <a href="https://space.stackexchange.com/q/48120/12102">How do US citizens vote in space?</a> tell us that this is possible and outline the history, and that the state of Texas has specific provisions since most US astr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,355 | Why it is considered offensive that Trump referred to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as AOC in the last presidential debate? | <p>Recently, there was a huge backlash after the last presidential debate that Trump referred to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Congresswoman of 14th NY district as <strong>AOC</strong>. For example, look <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-trump-disrespect-women-aoc-debate-1541592" rel="nofollow ... | united states donald trump debate gender gender neutrality | 1 | Why it is considered offensive that Trump referred to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as AOC in the last presidential debate? -- (united states donald trump debate gender gender neutrality)
<p>Recently, there was a huge backlash after the last presidential debate that Trump referred to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Congresswo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,363 | Did Hillary Clinton actually lose because supporters thought she would win in a landslide? | <p>I have seen numerous people say that Clinton lost because the polls convinced many of her supporters to not bother voting since she was guaranteed to win anyways. The argument is that in many districts, it was actually much closer than the polls suggested and that their laziness swung the election in Trump's favor.... | united states presidential election hillary clinton | 1 | Did Hillary Clinton actually lose because supporters thought she would win in a landslide? -- (united states presidential election hillary clinton)
<p>I have seen numerous people say that Clinton lost because the polls convinced many of her supporters to not bother voting since she was guaranteed to win anyways. The a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,370 | How does Estonia calculate the date of their parliamentary election? | <p>The Estonian Constitution has a narrowly defined date for its parliamentary election.</p>
<p>Constitution of Estonia:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Regular elections to the Riigikogu shall be held on the first Sunday
in March of the fourth year following the <strong>preceding Riigikogu election
year.</stro... | election constitution parliament estonia | 1 | How does Estonia calculate the date of their parliamentary election? -- (election constitution parliament estonia)
<p>The Estonian Constitution has a narrowly defined date for its parliamentary election.</p>
<p>Constitution of Estonia:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Regular elections to the Riigikogu shall be held on ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,371 | What was the highest amount of senate seats that the USA GOP and democrats controlled in history? | <p>Have either party controlled 60 seats or more? If not what was their highest count?</p>
 | united states election senate republican party democratic party | 1 | What was the highest amount of senate seats that the USA GOP and democrats controlled in history? -- (united states election senate republican party democratic party)
<p>Have either party controlled 60 seats or more? If not what was their highest count?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,387 | Why is the Economist model so sure Trump is going to lose compared to other models? | <p><a href="https://projects.economist.com/us-2020-forecast/president" rel="noreferrer">The Economist model</a> never showed Trump as a clear favorite. In recent weeks, it said he has had less than 10% chance of winning the electoral college. It currently says his chances are particularly bad; 4% chance of winning the ... | united states polling statistics | 1 | Why is the Economist model so sure Trump is going to lose compared to other models? -- (united states polling statistics)
<p><a href="https://projects.economist.com/us-2020-forecast/president" rel="noreferrer">The Economist model</a> never showed Trump as a clear favorite. In recent weeks, it said he has had less than ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,392 | Why are there such long waits to vote in the US? | <p>Early voting has started in the US Presidential elections and one article that caught my eye today was regarding <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/aoc-queue-new-york-polling-stations-us-election-b1347636.html" rel="noreferrer">the waiting times to vote.</a></p>
<blockquo... | united states voting | 1 | Why are there such long waits to vote in the US? -- (united states voting)
<p>Early voting has started in the US Presidential elections and one article that caught my eye today was regarding <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/aoc-queue-new-york-polling-stations-us-election-b1347... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,394 | Why didn't the Republican party confirm Judge Barrett into the Supreme Court after the election? | <p>The confirmation of Judge Barrett is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/59127/why-are-people-protesting-against-supreme-court-nominee-amy-coney-barrett">quite controversial</a> to say the least and puts as many as <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/will-senate-republicans-back-trumps-pu... | united states supreme court republican party | 1 | Why didn't the Republican party confirm Judge Barrett into the Supreme Court after the election? -- (united states supreme court republican party)
<p>The confirmation of Judge Barrett is <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/59127/why-are-people-protesting-against-supreme-court-nominee-amy-coney-barrett... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,399 | Is Turkey an indispensable partner in NATO? | <p>I know that Turkey has the second-largest army in NATO after the USA. Turkey also controls the Bosphorus strait.</p>
<p>But, is Turkey an indispensable partner in NATO?</p>
<p>Can NATO function properly without Turkey?</p>
<p>How about Turkey joining the Russian pole? Does that concern NATO?</p>
 | turkey nato | 1 | Is Turkey an indispensable partner in NATO? -- (turkey nato)
<p>I know that Turkey has the second-largest army in NATO after the USA. Turkey also controls the Bosphorus strait.</p>
<p>But, is Turkey an indispensable partner in NATO?</p>
<p>Can NATO function properly without Turkey?</p>
<p>How about Turkey j... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,410 | Is it normal or required for POTUS to attended SCOTUS swearing in ceremonies? | <p>I noticed from the recent swearing in photos of the new SCOTUS judge that POTUS was present. Is it normal for POTUS to be present? It is <em>required</em> or a choice by someone (who makes that choice?). Of course I don't even know if there is a rule saying POTUS should not be present (seems unlikely).</p>
<p... | united states law | 1 | Is it normal or required for POTUS to attended SCOTUS swearing in ceremonies? -- (united states law)
<p>I noticed from the recent swearing in photos of the new SCOTUS judge that POTUS was present. Is it normal for POTUS to be present? It is <em>required</em> or a choice by someone (who makes that choice?). Of course... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,413 | If (Supreme Court) judges are supposedly impartial how are they so readily identified to parties? | <p>Are they identified with Republican or Democratic parties depending on their leanings on specific, key issues? Or is there a more general cause, like broadly taking more literal interpretation of the Constitution? Are they just not really so impartial, or is there something other reason for their apparently obviou... | united states judiciary | 1 | If (Supreme Court) judges are supposedly impartial how are they so readily identified to parties? -- (united states judiciary)
<p>Are they identified with Republican or Democratic parties depending on their leanings on specific, key issues? Or is there a more general cause, like broadly taking more literal interpretat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,425 | Is an expansion of the US Supreme Court really possible? | <p>With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, the idea of expanding the US Supreme Court has caught fire among some Democrats. With a 6-3 conservative majority on the court, prominent progressive Democrats like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argue that if Democrats win this election term, they should seriousl... | united states supreme court republican party democratic party | 1 | Is an expansion of the US Supreme Court really possible? -- (united states supreme court republican party democratic party)
<p>With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, the idea of expanding the US Supreme Court has caught fire among some Democrats. With a 6-3 conservative majority on the court, prominent progressive... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,443 | Why are there so few polling sites in New York? | <p>Early voting is open in many places, including New York City.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nyc-early-voting-election.html" rel="noreferrer">The New York Times reports</a> long lines at the polling stations with waiting times of several hours, sometimes deterring voters.</p>
<p>... | united states election voting procedure new york | 1 | Why are there so few polling sites in New York? -- (united states election voting procedure new york)
<p>Early voting is open in many places, including New York City.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nyc-early-voting-election.html" rel="noreferrer">The New York Times reports</a> long line... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,453 | Is creation of new states via partitioning really possible in the US? Are there any precedents to this? | <p><strong>Background:</strong> Senate provides as much representation to Wyoming with a population of 580,000, as California with 39.5 million inhabitants. According to <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-senates-rural-skew-makes-it-very-hard-for-democrats-to-win-the-supreme-court/" rel="noreferrer">[1]<... | united states republican party democratic party statehood partition | 1 | Is creation of new states via partitioning really possible in the US? Are there any precedents to this? -- (united states republican party democratic party statehood partition)
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Senate provides as much representation to Wyoming with a population of 580,000, as California with 39.5 million... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,464 | What actions have governments critical of Macron's response to the murder of Samuel Paty called for? | <p>Following the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samuel_Paty#cite_ref-66" rel="noreferrer">murder of Samuel Paty</a> in France two weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron gave <a href="https://www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-macron/2020/10/21/ceremonie-dhommage-national-a-samuel-paty-a-la-sorbonne" rel="noreferrer">a speech... | france religion freedom of speech islam | 1 | What actions have governments critical of Macron's response to the murder of Samuel Paty called for? -- (france religion freedom of speech islam)
<p>Following the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samuel_Paty#cite_ref-66" rel="noreferrer">murder of Samuel Paty</a> in France two weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,465 | Can congress/president make the COVID19 vaccine mandatory in the US? Are there any national precedents concerning mandatory vaccination? | <p><strong>Background</strong> Human clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 started as early as March, and currently, 10 have reached final states of testing according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html" rel="nofollo... | united states president congress vaccine | 1 | Can congress/president make the COVID19 vaccine mandatory in the US? Are there any national precedents concerning mandatory vaccination? -- (united states president congress vaccine)
<p><strong>Background</strong> Human clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 started as early... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,466 | Why Georgia is turning blue rapidly? | <p>Georgia seems <a href="https://www.270towin.com/states/georgia" rel="noreferrer">red</a> from the beginning of 21st century. In this time voted presidents from republican party. Both the senators are from republican party. Even in the last election when there was strong third party candidates Trump still got more th... | united states republican party democratic party | 1 | Why Georgia is turning blue rapidly? -- (united states republican party democratic party)
<p>Georgia seems <a href="https://www.270towin.com/states/georgia" rel="noreferrer">red</a> from the beginning of 21st century. In this time voted presidents from republican party. Both the senators are from republican party. Even... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,469 | Would Joe Biden lift the sanctions imposed on Huawei if he wins? | <p>Has Joe Biden specifically said anything about lifting sanctions imposed on Huawei if he wins the election?</p>
 | united states trade sanctions joe biden | 1 | Would Joe Biden lift the sanctions imposed on Huawei if he wins? -- (united states trade sanctions joe biden)
<p>Has Joe Biden specifically said anything about lifting sanctions imposed on Huawei if he wins the election?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,470 | Would 2020 election decide whether Mr. Pompeo stay in power or not? | <p>Mike Pompeo currently serves as United States Secretary of State. Does the upcoming election decide whether Mr. Pompeo stays in power or not?</p>
 | united states donald trump china | 1 | Would 2020 election decide whether Mr. Pompeo stay in power or not? -- (united states donald trump china)
<p>Mike Pompeo currently serves as United States Secretary of State. Does the upcoming election decide whether Mr. Pompeo stays in power or not?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,482 | Does freedom of speech mean freedom to mock everything? | <p>It's widely known that in most western countries, it's allowed to mock religion - because of freedom of speech.</p>
<p>Does freedom of speech allow one to mock everything, or are there taboo subjects that cannot be mocked?</p>
 | human rights freedom of speech western world | 1 | Does freedom of speech mean freedom to mock everything? -- (human rights freedom of speech western world)
<p>It's widely known that in most western countries, it's allowed to mock religion - because of freedom of speech.</p>
<p>Does freedom of speech allow one to mock everything, or are there taboo subjects that ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,483 | Are there any tangible advantages for a country to be a Commonwealth realm? | <p>For bigger and wealthier <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_realm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Commonwealth realms</a>, it is not much of a problem to host the monarch for a week. Howsoever meagre it may be, the nation still has to pay respect to their Queen, host her, and therefore some official mone... | united kingdom monarchy | 1 | Are there any tangible advantages for a country to be a Commonwealth realm? -- (united kingdom monarchy)
<p>For bigger and wealthier <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_realm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Commonwealth realms</a>, it is not much of a problem to host the monarch for a week. Howsoever meagre ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,495 | Can the federal government of the United States influence when ballot totals are announced? | <p>Would it be legal for the federal government of the United States to introduce a law, with words to the effect of:</p>
<p><em>"No results of any congressional, senatorial, or presidential election may be announced until polls have closed in all participating states."</em></p>
<p>Whilst I believe th... | united states election presidential election federalism | 1 | Can the federal government of the United States influence when ballot totals are announced? -- (united states election presidential election federalism)
<p>Would it be legal for the federal government of the United States to introduce a law, with words to the effect of:</p>
<p><em>"No results of any congressio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,516 | Shared Sovereignty vs Indivisible Sovereignty | <p>I came across these two words, "Shared Sovereignty" and "Indivisible Sovereignty" in the book I was reading: <a href="https://g.co/kgs/dsB2Nn" rel="nofollow noreferrer">From Plassey to Partition and After A History of Modern India</a>. I will quote the paragraph:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Ayesh... | india terminology sovereignty | 1 | Shared Sovereignty vs Indivisible Sovereignty -- (india terminology sovereignty)
<p>I came across these two words, "Shared Sovereignty" and "Indivisible Sovereignty" in the book I was reading: <a href="https://g.co/kgs/dsB2Nn" rel="nofollow noreferrer">From Plassey to Partition and After A History o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,524 | Why is a second Scottish referendum proposed? | <p>Majority of the people voted to stay together in the 2014 referendum. Why is a second referendum proposed? Does it have something to do with Brexit?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
 | united kingdom independence scotland summary request | 1 | Why is a second Scottish referendum proposed? -- (united kingdom independence scotland summary request)
<p>Majority of the people voted to stay together in the 2014 referendum. Why is a second referendum proposed? Does it have something to do with Brexit?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,529 | Would the rest of the UK lose anything more than honor if Scotland exits the UK? | <p>The nations of the UK are independent nations that share resources with each other, and sometimes a feeling of oneness and fraternity is seen among the good people of that land. Emotions are subjective. Would the rest of the UK have anything "real" to lose if Scotland exits the UK?</p>
 | united kingdom independence scotland secession | 1 | Would the rest of the UK lose anything more than honor if Scotland exits the UK? -- (united kingdom independence scotland secession)
<p>The nations of the UK are independent nations that share resources with each other, and sometimes a feeling of oneness and fraternity is seen among the good people of that land. Emotio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,535 | Do Presidential Campaigns often visit non-competitive states in the days right before the election? | <p>According to the FiveThirtyEight polling averages, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/" rel="noreferrer">the most competitive states</a> Trump needs to push him over 270 electoral votes are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Florida - where Biden <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/pol... | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | Do Presidential Campaigns often visit non-competitive states in the days right before the election? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>According to the FiveThirtyEight polling averages, <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/" rel="noreferrer">the most competitiv... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,539 | What is going on with the constitutional court in Ukraine? | <p>Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council of Ukraine) <a href="https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3126600-zelensky-proposes-terminating-powers-of-all-constitutional-court-judges.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">proposing to terminate the powers of ... | law constitution democracy ukraine judiciary | 1 | What is going on with the constitutional court in Ukraine? -- (law constitution democracy ukraine judiciary)
<p>Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council of Ukraine) <a href="https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3126600-zelensky-proposes-terminating-po... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,561 | What is the earliest time we might be reasonably sure who won the US 2020 Presidential election? | <p>With all the absentee votes and the different rules in different states (and counties!), I find it hard to say at which time we can expect the result of which state.</p>
<p>If Trump wins the election it will probably be a tight race and it will take time to make sure this is really the case.</p>
<p>If Biden ... | united states donald trump presidential election joe biden | 1 | What is the earliest time we might be reasonably sure who won the US 2020 Presidential election? -- (united states donald trump presidential election joe biden)
<p>With all the absentee votes and the different rules in different states (and counties!), I find it hard to say at which time we can expect the result of whi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,572 | What powers, if any, does the US federal government have to introduce coronavirus restrictions? | <p>Does the US federal government have the power to introduce any restrictions relating to the coronavirus, be it anything from a mask mandate to a full lockdown? Or does the Tenth Amendment mean that it is the exclusive responsibility of the several states to do so?</p>
 | united states covid 19 virus | 1 | What powers, if any, does the US federal government have to introduce coronavirus restrictions? -- (united states covid 19 virus)
<p>Does the US federal government have the power to introduce any restrictions relating to the coronavirus, be it anything from a mask mandate to a full lockdown? Or does the Tenth Amendmen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,576 | Where did the Clinton presidential campaign overemphasise and neglect in 2016? | <p>I’ve heard claims that the Clinton campaign neglected either the Midwest or the “Rust Belt” in 2016, allowing Trump to win the presidential race even though Clinton won the plurality of votes.</p>
<p>Assuming that electioneering is a zero sum game, neglecting the Midwest means that they paid too much attention t... | united states presidential election electoral college hillary clinton | 1 | Where did the Clinton presidential campaign overemphasise and neglect in 2016? -- (united states presidential election electoral college hillary clinton)
<p>I’ve heard claims that the Clinton campaign neglected either the Midwest or the “Rust Belt” in 2016, allowing Trump to win the presidential race even though Clinto... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,578 | Brexit Timeline as of November 2020 | <p>Boris Johnson's <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-eu-johnson-idUSKBN25Y059" rel="nofollow noreferrer">October 15th deadline</a> for negotiations was somewhat artificial, but it represented the real need to have any post-Brexit trade deal negotiated, signed, and ratified by the end of the transition pe... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Brexit Timeline as of November 2020 -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>Boris Johnson's <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-eu-johnson-idUSKBN25Y059" rel="nofollow noreferrer">October 15th deadline</a> for negotiations was somewhat artificial, but it represented the real need to have any post-Brex... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,591 | Why can't California Proposition 17 be passed via the legislative process and thus needs a ballot measure? | <p>I'm researching <a href="https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/17/analysis.htm" rel="noreferrer">CA-Prop 17</a> which allows for parolees to vote.</p>
<p>I ask of every ballot measure that I vote on: <em>Why can't this law be passed via the normal legislative processes? Why does it require a ballot measure?... | united states referendum california | 1 | Why can't California Proposition 17 be passed via the legislative process and thus needs a ballot measure? -- (united states referendum california)
<p>I'm researching <a href="https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/17/analysis.htm" rel="noreferrer">CA-Prop 17</a> which allows for parolees to vote.</p>
<p>I ask ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,600 | What happens to US representatives after a redistricting? | <p>The US has a census every 10 years and the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are apportioned to reflect the population change. Sometimes states lose seats. New York state had 45 seats in the 1940's and has lost between 2 and 5 seats for every subsequent census.</p>
<p><strong>What happens to the represen... | united states house of representatives redistricting | 1 | What happens to US representatives after a redistricting? -- (united states house of representatives redistricting)
<p>The US has a census every 10 years and the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are apportioned to reflect the population change. Sometimes states lose seats. New York state had 45 seats in the 19... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,620 | How many people voted early (absentee, by mail) in the 2016 US presidential election? | <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-year-of-the-vote/2020/11/01/4ccd1e1c-1a31-11eb-befb-8864259bd2d8_story.html" rel="noreferrer">Washington Post</a> says</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Millions of Americans have also wanted to be heard. In a year when the act of voting felt more precarious than ever, ... | united states presidential election | 1 | How many people voted early (absentee, by mail) in the 2016 US presidential election? -- (united states presidential election)
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-year-of-the-vote/2020/11/01/4ccd1e1c-1a31-11eb-befb-8864259bd2d8_story.html" rel="noreferrer">Washington Post</a> says</p>
<blockquot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,629 | In the Mueller report, what are the SM-[number]-[word] documents in the footnotes? | <p>Some parts of the <a href="https://games-cdn.washingtonpost.com/notes/prod/default/documents/f5fe536c-81bb-45be-86e5-a9fee9794664/note/a8d336ef-e98d-4a08-987d-b4c154b22700.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Mueller report</a> regarding the investigation into alleged Russian interference with the 2016 US presidential ele... | united states reference request mueller investigation classified information | 1 | In the Mueller report, what are the SM-[number]-[word] documents in the footnotes? -- (united states reference request mueller investigation classified information)
<p>Some parts of the <a href="https://games-cdn.washingtonpost.com/notes/prod/default/documents/f5fe536c-81bb-45be-86e5-a9fee9794664/note/a8d336ef-e98d-4a0... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,632 | Is there evidence of on-going legislation specifically targeting Muslims in France? | <p>In 2004, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_law_on_secularity_and_conspicuous_religious_symbols_in_schools" rel="noreferrer">France banned wearing conspicuous religious symbols in schools</a>. In particular, this bans the Muslim headscarf, the Jewish kippah, and the Sikh turban. The turban has now been ex... | france religion islam freedom of religion | 1 | Is there evidence of on-going legislation specifically targeting Muslims in France? -- (france religion islam freedom of religion)
<p>In 2004, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_law_on_secularity_and_conspicuous_religious_symbols_in_schools" rel="noreferrer">France banned wearing conspicuous religious symbol... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,637 | What would Trump supporters gain by blocking access to polling places? | <p>This <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/trump-news-live-rally-today-2020-election-updates-biden-twitter-b1544562.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news article</a> says</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Donald Trump’s supporters have been out in force on America’s highways as this ye... | united states presidential election | 1 | What would Trump supporters gain by blocking access to polling places? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>This <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/trump-news-live-rally-today-2020-election-updates-biden-twitter-b1544562.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news article</a> sa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,639 | How much predictive power do those tiny towns in New Hampshire who declare at midnight have for US Presidential elections? | <p>For those who don't know, a tiny town in New Hampshire declares its result early for some historical quirky reason which I don't quite understand:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8908359/Joe-Biden-secures-Election-Day-victory-five-votes-Dixville-Notch-New-Hampshire.html" rel="noreferrer"... | united states presidential election | 1 | How much predictive power do those tiny towns in New Hampshire who declare at midnight have for US Presidential elections? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>For those who don't know, a tiny town in New Hampshire declares its result early for some historical quirky reason which I don't quite understand:</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,664 | Are the Associated Press results official or just projections? | <p>The current live map of electoral college votes on the NYTimes and Google shows that the races are called by the Associated Press. As mentioned by the answers to some recent questions, AP uses an apparently reliable black box model for determining which candidate is going to win the state. Does AP have any official ... | united states voting presidential election | 1 | Are the Associated Press results official or just projections? -- (united states voting presidential election)
<p>The current live map of electoral college votes on the NYTimes and Google shows that the races are called by the Associated Press. As mentioned by the answers to some recent questions, AP uses an apparently... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,669 | Are small parties wasted votes? | <p>Why are there parties other than the Democratic and Republican ones? I understand their existences, but aren't they basically just taking away votes from Biden at this point? Why would anyone vote for Jo Jorgenson, for example (even if they agree with her political views)? Lot's of people say something along the l... | united states voting parties | 1 | Are small parties wasted votes? -- (united states voting parties)
<p>Why are there parties other than the Democratic and Republican ones? I understand their existences, but aren't they basically just taking away votes from Biden at this point? Why would anyone vote for Jo Jorgenson, for example (even if they agree wit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,671 | During a US election, are mailed-in votes counted first, second or there is no order? | <p>Is there a specific order for which ballots are counted first, or are mailed-in ballots and in-person ballots counted in different locations and therefore are done at the same time?</p>
 | united states election voting ballot vote by mail | 1 | During a US election, are mailed-in votes counted first, second or there is no order? -- (united states election voting ballot vote by mail)
<p>Is there a specific order for which ballots are counted first, or are mailed-in ballots and in-person ballots counted in different locations and therefore are done at the same ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,673 | On the AP/Google election tracker, are 'Electoral Votes' describing Electoral College votes? | <p>As someone outside of the US, I'm finding it a little hard to interpret the results from the current election tracker widget that google is using to display the election results.</p>
<p>When the graph is showing 'Electoral Votes', is this describing the 'Electoral College Votes' that ultimately decides the winni... | united states election voting | 1 | On the AP/Google election tracker, are 'Electoral Votes' describing Electoral College votes? -- (united states election voting)
<p>As someone outside of the US, I'm finding it a little hard to interpret the results from the current election tracker widget that google is using to display the election results.</p>
<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,674 | What are the main arguments by proponents of the American two party system? | <p>Q: What are the main arguments by proponents of the American two party system as opposed to a multi-party system in other federated countries like for example Germany?</p>
<p>Note: The answers in the question linked below, talk mostly about how the current system is preferential to a two party system, and not so... | united states parties voting systems | 1 | What are the main arguments by proponents of the American two party system? -- (united states parties voting systems)
<p>Q: What are the main arguments by proponents of the American two party system as opposed to a multi-party system in other federated countries like for example Germany?</p>
<p>Note: The answers in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,681 | What would happen if the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact was ratified between a presidential election and when the electoral college votes? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="noreferrer">National Popular Vote Interstate Compact</a> is an agreement between several US states to award their electoral college votes to the winner of the national vote. This agreement is designed to only take effect once e... | united states presidential election electoral college na po vo inter co | 1 | What would happen if the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact was ratified between a presidential election and when the electoral college votes? -- (united states presidential election electoral college na po vo inter co)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,686 | How can election winners of states be confirmed, although the remaining uncounted votes are more than the difference in votes? | <p>For the US presidential elections, the Associated Press announced winners for several states although a significant portion of the votes were uncounted.</p>
<p>One example is Illinois where at the moment of writing (12:32 Central European Time) 80% of the votes are counted</p>
<ul>
<li>Mr. Biden received... | united states law presidential election statistics | 1 | How can election winners of states be confirmed, although the remaining uncounted votes are more than the difference in votes? -- (united states law presidential election statistics)
<p>For the US presidential elections, the Associated Press announced winners for several states although a significant portion of the vot... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,698 | Has a recount ever changed the winner of a state during a presidential election? | <p>The Trump campaign stated that they'll ask for a <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-results-and-news-11-04-20/h_d809d24eff23a4b892237b5a0f4f94de" rel="noreferrer">recount in Wisconsin</a> (and it wouldn't surprise me when either of the candidates will ask for one in other states). I'm wonde... | united states presidential election history | 1 | Has a recount ever changed the winner of a state during a presidential election? -- (united states presidential election history)
<p>The Trump campaign stated that they'll ask for a <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-results-and-news-11-04-20/h_d809d24eff23a4b892237b5a0f4f94de" rel="noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,700 | Why does the Biden campaign have a $32 donation tier? | <p>Going onto the <a href="https://joebiden.com/" rel="noreferrer">Joe Biden website</a>, it's currently asking for donations for his presidential election campaign and potential legal action. Some of the options seem to be quite random though:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tERHk.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><... | united states presidential election campaign finance joe biden | 1 | Why does the Biden campaign have a $32 donation tier? -- (united states presidential election campaign finance joe biden)
<p>Going onto the <a href="https://joebiden.com/" rel="noreferrer">Joe Biden website</a>, it's currently asking for donations for his presidential election campaign and potential legal action. Some ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,712 | How did the US end up so evenly split? | <p>When looking at the popular vote for 2016, about 49% to 51%, and the current numbers for 2020, it's astonishing how close it is — how evenly the country is divided.</p>
<p>Surely this is unexpected and anomalous? Have US elections typically been so close on such a scale, or is this as mathematically surprising a... | united states voting presidential election political theory | 1 | How did the US end up so evenly split? -- (united states voting presidential election political theory)
<p>When looking at the popular vote for 2016, about 49% to 51%, and the current numbers for 2020, it's astonishing how close it is — how evenly the country is divided.</p>
<p>Surely this is unexpected and anomalo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,720 | Has The Associated Press ever been wrong when calling a state in a US Presidential Election? | <p>The Associated Press announces the winner of states in US presidential elections – has it ever announced a winner early and been wrong?</p>
 | united states president presidential election | 1 | Has The Associated Press ever been wrong when calling a state in a US Presidential Election? -- (united states president presidential election)
<p>The Associated Press announces the winner of states in US presidential elections – has it ever announced a winner early and been wrong?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,723 | Why is there so much campaign-like activity after the polls have been closed? | <p>2020 US Presidential elections polls have closed, but there is still high activity coming from candidates almost as if they are still campaigning (e.g. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/03/election-2020-live-results-updates-trump-biden.html#106778103-UqVxk2Qph" rel="noreferrer">1</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.c... | united states voting | 1 | Why is there so much campaign-like activity after the polls have been closed? -- (united states voting)
<p>2020 US Presidential elections polls have closed, but there is still high activity coming from candidates almost as if they are still campaigning (e.g. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/03/election-2020-live-r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,724 | Trump was behind on November 5th. Why was he calling for vote counting to stop? | <p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/04/politics/election-2020-donald-trump-joe-biden-voting-speech/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This CNN article</a>, and others, reported that Trump asked for vote counting to stop, and threatening legal action to do so.</p>
<p>I can (sort of) understand calls for a... | united states donald trump presidential election voting | 1 | Trump was behind on November 5th. Why was he calling for vote counting to stop? -- (united states donald trump presidential election voting)
<p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/04/politics/election-2020-donald-trump-joe-biden-voting-speech/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This CNN article</a>, and others, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,727 | Has Trump ever explained why he, as incumbent President, is unable to stop the alleged electoral fraud? | <p>Per title. This criticism is the one levelled by <a href="https://twitter.com/khamenei_ir/status/1324060283103518721" rel="noreferrer">Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei</a> - that the incumbent president ought to be able to stop electoral fraud if it's there. Off the top of my head, every time I've seen ... | united states donald trump | 1 | Has Trump ever explained why he, as incumbent President, is unable to stop the alleged electoral fraud? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>Per title. This criticism is the one levelled by <a href="https://twitter.com/khamenei_ir/status/1324060283103518721" rel="noreferrer">Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,738 | In case of an electoral college tie, can a regular House vote prevent the "en bloc" House vote from happening? | <p>Should neither candidate for president get to 270 votes in the electoral college, the twelfth amendment to the constitution specifies that the House of Representatives "shall choose immediately" a new president, but with one vote for each state.</p>
<p>Should one party have serious issues with that can... | united states presidential election constitution house of representatives | 1 | In case of an electoral college tie, can a regular House vote prevent the "en bloc" House vote from happening? -- (united states presidential election constitution house of representatives)
<p>Should neither candidate for president get to 270 votes in the electoral college, the twelfth amendment to the constitution spe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,746 | What penalties if any can be imposed on faithless electors specifically from Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin? | <p>Joe Biden has won and/or is projected to win in Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada. This would give him exactly 270 electoral votes, the number required to become the president.</p>
<p>In 2016, there were a total of <strong>10 faithless electors</strong> (highest since 1912) casting ballots for candidates ... | united states electoral college faithless elector | 1 | What penalties if any can be imposed on faithless electors specifically from Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin? -- (united states electoral college faithless elector)
<p>Joe Biden has won and/or is projected to win in Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada. This would give him exactly 270 electoral votes, the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,771 | Why were the US mail-in ballots implemented the way they were, with such a late mailing deadline? | <p>Mail-in ballots are a good idea, especially in COVID times, but the current implementation in the US seems so obviously wrong.</p>
<p>Specifically, allowing ballots to be mailed on the final day guarantees that they can't be counted until several days later.
The potential problems generated by that are obvio... | united states presidential election vote by mail decision making | 1 | Why were the US mail-in ballots implemented the way they were, with such a late mailing deadline? -- (united states presidential election vote by mail decision making)
<p>Mail-in ballots are a good idea, especially in COVID times, but the current implementation in the US seems so obviously wrong.</p>
<p>Specificall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,772 | Are all EP plenary vote results publically accessible? Where? | <p>Recently I struggled to find the EP vote results in case of <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/procedure/EN/2017_122" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this regulation</a>. Although it's marked as adopted on the <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/procedure/EN/2017_122" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EUR-LEX website</a>, none of ... | european union parliament europe data sources | 1 | Are all EP plenary vote results publically accessible? Where? -- (european union parliament europe data sources)
<p>Recently I struggled to find the EP vote results in case of <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/procedure/EN/2017_122" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this regulation</a>. Although it's marked as adopted on the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,773 | Did any major polluters take up any significant steps towards fulfilling the Paris Agreement? | <p>Today is the day when the US will officially leave the Paris Agreement that was signed by Obama back in 2016. This is claimed to be a major setback for the Green movement in the US. But did any major polluters take up any significant steps in the past four years towards curbing their emissions?</p>
<p>To narrow ... | international climate change paris agreement | 1 | Did any major polluters take up any significant steps towards fulfilling the Paris Agreement? -- (international climate change paris agreement)
<p>Today is the day when the US will officially leave the Paris Agreement that was signed by Obama back in 2016. This is claimed to be a major setback for the Green movement in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,807 | US Election 2020 - California call early? | <p>Why was California deemed to be democratic win when only 77 percent of votes tallied?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/bWu8x.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/bWu8x.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
 | united states election | 1 | US Election 2020 - California call early? -- (united states election)
<p>Why was California deemed to be democratic win when only 77 percent of votes tallied?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/bWu8x.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/bWu8x.jpg" alt="enter image description he... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,809 | Why is there such a large difference between the US population and electorate? | <p>At the time of writing this question, a total of 143.1 million votes have been counted in the 2020 US Presidential election (73 488 248 democratic, and 69 622 407 republican). Most estimates have put the turnout somewhere in the region of 70%, albeit with quite a large confidence interval (e.g. <a href="https://www.... | united states presidential election demographics disenfranchisement | 1 | Why is there such a large difference between the US population and electorate? -- (united states presidential election demographics disenfranchisement)
<p>At the time of writing this question, a total of 143.1 million votes have been counted in the 2020 US Presidential election (73 488 248 democratic, and 69 622 407 re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
59,810 | What are the fundamental reasons for indirect presidential vote in the US? | <p>I am French and therefore have understandably a hard time understanding the <strong>cultural</strong> aspects of indirect voting in the United States. I read the history of this approach and some of the main technical consequences (Wikipedia's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_electio... | united states presidential election voting systems | 1 | What are the fundamental reasons for indirect presidential vote in the US? -- (united states presidential election voting systems)
<p>I am French and therefore have understandably a hard time understanding the <strong>cultural</strong> aspects of indirect voting in the United States. I read the history of this approach... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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