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60,693 | Why was the mail-in ballot rejection rate (seemingly) 100% in two counties in Texas in 2016? | <p>ABC has a fairly detailed <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/750000-mail-ballots-rejected-2016-2018-matters/story?id=73645323" rel="noreferrer">analysis</a> of mail-in ballot rejection rated in the 2016 and 2018 elections. A couple of Texas counties stand out on the map they show as having 100% rejection rate,... | united states vote by mail texas | 1 | Why was the mail-in ballot rejection rate (seemingly) 100% in two counties in Texas in 2016? -- (united states vote by mail texas)
<p>ABC has a fairly detailed <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/750000-mail-ballots-rejected-2016-2018-matters/story?id=73645323" rel="noreferrer">analysis</a> of mail-in ballot rejec... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,695 | Who controlled the Soviet Army when the Russian Federation was created? | <p>At 41m55s in <a href="https://youtu.be/OYD6ouVHXbo?t=2515" rel="noreferrer">this video</a>, it is said that after the Russian Supreme Council voted to leave the USSR there was a period of dual authority. During this period when the Soviet Union wasn't completely dissolved and Russia was independent, who did the Sovi... | russian federation military soviet union | 1 | Who controlled the Soviet Army when the Russian Federation was created? -- (russian federation military soviet union)
<p>At 41m55s in <a href="https://youtu.be/OYD6ouVHXbo?t=2515" rel="noreferrer">this video</a>, it is said that after the Russian Supreme Council voted to leave the USSR there was a period of dual author... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,697 | Are there any contemporary (1990+) examples of appeasement in the diplomatic politics or is this a thing of the past? | <p>I stumbled across the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeasement" rel="noreferrer">appeasement concept</a> (a diplomatic policy of making political or material concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict) and noticed that all examples are from a rather old past:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href... | international relations diplomacy | 1 | Are there any contemporary (1990+) examples of appeasement in the diplomatic politics or is this a thing of the past? -- (international relations diplomacy)
<p>I stumbled across the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeasement" rel="noreferrer">appeasement concept</a> (a diplomatic policy of making political or m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,713 | Difference between Chief Medical Advisor and Surgeon General | <p>This morning Joe Biden announced that he's offered the position of Chief Medical Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the cabinet position Surgeon General to Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served in the same position in the Obama administration.</p>
<p>Which got me thinking: What's the difference between these two positions... | united states public health cabinet | 1 | Difference between Chief Medical Advisor and Surgeon General -- (united states public health cabinet)
<p>This morning Joe Biden announced that he's offered the position of Chief Medical Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the cabinet position Surgeon General to Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served in the same position in the Oba... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,728 | Did House Democrats "win the Electoral College" in 2020? | <p>House Democrats appear to have underperformed Biden again. This is the third time in a row that Democrats got a lower % of the two-party vote than their presidential candidate, though the difference was smaller than 2012 or 2016.</p>
<p><em>Did the statewide Democratic House popular vote wins add up to 270 or mo... | united states electoral college house of representatives | 1 | Did House Democrats "win the Electoral College" in 2020? -- (united states electoral college house of representatives)
<p>House Democrats appear to have underperformed Biden again. This is the third time in a row that Democrats got a lower % of the two-party vote than their presidential candidate, though the difference... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,730 | What would a "signature audit" accomplish in the Georgia election? | <p>POTUS and the Governor Kemp of Georgia have both requested a "signature audit" of the absentee ballot envelopes used in the Nov 3 Presidential election. <a href="https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2020/12/04/kemp-signature-audit-cites-fulton-video/3827380001/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Link</a></p... | united states election voting georgia | 1 | What would a "signature audit" accomplish in the Georgia election? -- (united states election voting georgia)
<p>POTUS and the Governor Kemp of Georgia have both requested a "signature audit" of the absentee ballot envelopes used in the Nov 3 Presidential election. <a href="https://www.augustachronicle.com/st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,740 | Has California released its certified presidential election results online? | <p>The media is reporting that <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-04/biden-clinches-electoral-college-win-as-california-certifies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">California has certified its results</a> for the presidential election.</p>
<p>However, I can’t find the certified vote totals online. A ... | united states election presidential election voting california | 1 | Has California released its certified presidential election results online? -- (united states election presidential election voting california)
<p>The media is reporting that <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-04/biden-clinches-electoral-college-win-as-california-certifies" rel="nofollow noreferre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,743 | How to find scientific consenus and form thorough opinions? | <p>Recently I've become more interested in politics and in the general question of what we, as a society, ought to do. While I realize that subjective values play a huge role in answering that question, I would like to strengthen the factual part of my ought statements.</p>
<p>From what I've witnessed so far when d... | science | 1 | How to find scientific consenus and form thorough opinions? -- (science)
<p>Recently I've become more interested in politics and in the general question of what we, as a society, ought to do. While I realize that subjective values play a huge role in answering that question, I would like to strengthen the factual part ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,763 | Did Biden underperform the polls because some voters changed their minds after being polled? | <p>Polls leading up to the election showed Biden with a commanding lead, averaged between <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/general_election_trump_vs_biden-6247.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">7 and 9 points depending on your source</a>. But the result was Biden by 4.5.</p>
<p>I ha... | united states donald trump presidential election polling joe biden | 1 | Did Biden underperform the polls because some voters changed their minds after being polled? -- (united states donald trump presidential election polling joe biden)
<p>Polls leading up to the election showed Biden with a commanding lead, averaged between <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,768 | In Brexit, what does "not compromise sovereignty" mean? | <p>In the Brexit negotiations there have been various pledges and demands that the final agreement will "not compromise [UK] sovereignty". E.g:</p>
<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1368010/Brexit-fishing-news-Boris-Johnson-trade-deal-fishermen-latest-sovereignty-update-vn" ... | brexit sovereignty | 1 | In Brexit, what does "not compromise sovereignty" mean? -- (brexit sovereignty)
<p>In the Brexit negotiations there have been various pledges and demands that the final agreement will "not compromise [UK] sovereignty". E.g:</p>
<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1368010/Brexi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,771 | Have Texas voters ever selected a Democrat for President? | <p>This last American election gave me the impression that Texas voters were awfully close to electing a liberal, which is something to me that would be incredible.</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_presidential_election_in_Texas" rel="noreferrer">Apparently Biden got 46% of the vote ... | united states presidential election voting history texas | 1 | Have Texas voters ever selected a Democrat for President? -- (united states presidential election voting history texas)
<p>This last American election gave me the impression that Texas voters were awfully close to electing a liberal, which is something to me that would be incredible.</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wiki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,789 | Who are the third party electors | <p>This question is about the electoral college.</p>
<p>From what I understand, the way the electoral college works is that each party appoints electors for their party, based on state-specific rules that prohibit members of congress from being appointed. Then, based on which candidate receives more votes on elect... | united states presidential election electoral college third party | 1 | Who are the third party electors -- (united states presidential election electoral college third party)
<p>This question is about the electoral college.</p>
<p>From what I understand, the way the electoral college works is that each party appoints electors for their party, based on state-specific rules that prohibi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,803 | Why don't we see more independent presidential candidates in the US? | <p>As I understand it a person does not actually have to be either the Democrat or the Republican nominee to run for president in the US, why then are independent candidates, at least for that position so rare? I think the US could do with a couple more independent nominees.</p>
 | united states presidential election third party | 1 | Why don't we see more independent presidential candidates in the US? -- (united states presidential election third party)
<p>As I understand it a person does not actually have to be either the Democrat or the Republican nominee to run for president in the US, why then are independent candidates, at least for that posit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,804 | Is there a difference between a tie-breaker and a regular vote? | <p>In the United States Senate, if there is a tie in a vote, the vice president breaks that tie. According to the senate.gov website, the vice president cannot vote except when breaking a tie.</p>
<p>Is there any practical difference between this system, and a system where the vice president just gets a single vote... | united states senate vice president | 1 | Is there a difference between a tie-breaker and a regular vote? -- (united states senate vice president)
<p>In the United States Senate, if there is a tie in a vote, the vice president breaks that tie. According to the senate.gov website, the vice president cannot vote except when breaking a tie.</p>
<p>Is there an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,808 | When was the date of the Electoral College meeting established by law and how often was the meeting not held on that date? | <p>When was the date of the Electoral College meeting established by law and how often was the meeting not held on that date?</p>
<p>The question is motivated by the suggestion in the last lawsuit filed with SCOTUS to shift the date of the meeting.</p>
<p>Particularly the lawsuit cites:</p>
<p>"For its... | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | When was the date of the Electoral College meeting established by law and how often was the meeting not held on that date? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>When was the date of the Electoral College meeting established by law and how often was the meeting not held on that date?</p>
<p>T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,813 | Is there still a way to avoid a hard Brexit on January first that does not require agreement of all individual EU members? | <p>Brexit negotiations are still ongoing although the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on the 31st of December. As I understand it there are essentially three options.</p>
<ol>
<li>Some kind of trade deal is agreed, this would have to be ratified by all EU members individually.</li>
<li>A further extension t... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Is there still a way to avoid a hard Brexit on January first that does not require agreement of all individual EU members? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>Brexit negotiations are still ongoing although the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on the 31st of December. As I understand it there are essentially thr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,819 | How are states (Texas + many others) allowed to be suing other states? | <p>It has come to my attention that there were many US states, being <a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/admin/2020/Press/SCOTUSFiling.pdf" rel="noreferrer">led by Texas</a>, that are suing multiple key battleground states such as Michigan and Georgia for the way that they conduct t... | united states | 1 | How are states (Texas + many others) allowed to be suing other states? -- (united states)
<p>It has come to my attention that there were many US states, being <a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/admin/2020/Press/SCOTUSFiling.pdf" rel="noreferrer">led by Texas</a>, that are suing mul... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,824 | Does an election necessarily involve selection? | <p>An election is a kind of vote.</p>
<p>A referendum is a vote, but is not an election.</p>
<p>Therefore we infer not all votes are elections.</p>
<p>What are the essential characteristics of an election then?</p>
<p>Does an election necessarily involve selection?</p>
<p>For example: the European C... | election terminology european parliament european commission | 1 | Does an election necessarily involve selection? -- (election terminology european parliament european commission)
<p>An election is a kind of vote.</p>
<p>A referendum is a vote, but is not an election.</p>
<p>Therefore we infer not all votes are elections.</p>
<p>What are the essential characteristics of a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,830 | Time to reconsider the secret ballot methodology? | <p><strong>Question:</strong> Has there ever been any surveys asking people if they think the secret ballot methodology currently used today is still a good idea in modern times?</p>
<p><strong>I'd love to ask</strong> why we have not explored <em>modernizing this methodology</em> and make it a non-so-secret ballot... | united states voting polling privacy | 1 | Time to reconsider the secret ballot methodology? -- (united states voting polling privacy)
<p><strong>Question:</strong> Has there ever been any surveys asking people if they think the secret ballot methodology currently used today is still a good idea in modern times?</p>
<p><strong>I'd love to ask</strong> why w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,835 | In parliamentary democracy, how do Ministers compensate for their potential lack of relevant experience to run their own ministry? | <p>Due to the fact that most parliamentary systems prefer having Members of Parliament as Ministers, how do Ministers make up for their lack of relevant experience when running a ministry?</p>
<p>For example, a Minister of Defence without prior military experience might have issues getting a handle on the whole ins... | parliament executive cabinet | 1 | In parliamentary democracy, how do Ministers compensate for their potential lack of relevant experience to run their own ministry? -- (parliament executive cabinet)
<p>Due to the fact that most parliamentary systems prefer having Members of Parliament as Ministers, how do Ministers make up for their lack of relevant ex... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,850 | Did the Supreme Court have a time limit on responding to Texas v Pennsylvania et. al? | <p>In <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22o155.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the lawsuit</a> filed by Texas against Pennsylvania and other states, SCOTUS did request the defendants to respond by December 10, 2020, but they did not say until December 11 that they were not going to he... | united states election supreme court texas | 1 | Did the Supreme Court have a time limit on responding to Texas v Pennsylvania et. al? -- (united states election supreme court texas)
<p>In <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22o155.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the lawsuit</a> filed by Texas against Pennsylvania and other states, SC... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,857 | How exactly was the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit supposed to reverse the 2020 presidential election? | <p>This question seems fairly straightforward. I believe it must have been answered somewhere, or I'm missing something very trivial.</p>
<p>Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin asking that they be blocked from participating in the Electoral College. <a href="ht... | united states presidential election electoral college | 1 | How exactly was the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit supposed to reverse the 2020 presidential election? -- (united states presidential election electoral college)
<p>This question seems fairly straightforward. I believe it must have been answered somewhere, or I'm missing something very trivial.</p>
<p>Texas state At... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,868 | Which country is responsable for the external debt if half of the states of a country become independent? | <p>After the lawsuit of 18 states joining Texas against some Democratic states (plus 2 counties from California/Nevada which want to become new states), and after that seeing some Texan republicans calling for Texas to leave US and form an union with other states, I wonder what would happen with the external debt of a ... | independence | 1 | Which country is responsable for the external debt if half of the states of a country become independent? -- (independence)
<p>After the lawsuit of 18 states joining Texas against some Democratic states (plus 2 counties from California/Nevada which want to become new states), and after that seeing some Texan republican... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,873 | Rita Hart (2nd District Iowa) appeal. How many precedents were there? | <p>I have just come across <a href="https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/rita-hart-appeal-iowa-us-house-district-2-race-mariannette-miller-meeks-20201211" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the article</a> about Rita Hart appeal of the race to U.S. House in Iowa's 2nd congressional district. Particularly I was su... | united states election house of representatives contested election | 1 | Rita Hart (2nd District Iowa) appeal. How many precedents were there? -- (united states election house of representatives contested election)
<p>I have just come across <a href="https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/rita-hart-appeal-iowa-us-house-district-2-race-mariannette-miller-meeks-20201211" rel="nofo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,876 | What are the intrinsic consequences of not officially recognising China? | <p>If a country (say Australia) were to officially recognise Taiwan, then it’d have to forgo officially recognising China, because of the One China Policy.</p>
<p>What intrinsic consequences would there be for such a lack of recognition? For example, would it affect the ability of Chinese citizens to visit Australi... | international relations china diplomacy | 1 | What are the intrinsic consequences of not officially recognising China? -- (international relations china diplomacy)
<p>If a country (say Australia) were to officially recognise Taiwan, then it’d have to forgo officially recognising China, because of the One China Policy.</p>
<p>What intrinsic consequences would t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,887 | Is this expression displayed by protestors antisemitic? | <p>Pardon me if this is not the right site to ask this question. I can take it down if necessary.</p>
<p>Reading the news after four people were stabbed in protester-counterprotester clashes in Washington, DC — this image from <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/12/12/945825924/trump-supporters-arrive-in-washington-o... | protests antisemitism | 1 | Is this expression displayed by protestors antisemitic? -- (protests antisemitism)
<p>Pardon me if this is not the right site to ask this question. I can take it down if necessary.</p>
<p>Reading the news after four people were stabbed in protester-counterprotester clashes in Washington, DC — this image from <a hre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,894 | Can there be an administrative organization inside the US, above the state level? | <p>According to the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/60864/what-can-be-the-form-of-the-union-of-states-that-will-abide-by-the-constitutio">question</a> about chairman West's phrase:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abid... | united states constitution us state laws state legislatures | 1 | Can there be an administrative organization inside the US, above the state level? -- (united states constitution us state laws state legislatures)
<p>According to the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/60864/what-can-be-the-form-of-the-union-of-states-that-will-abide-by-the-constitutio">question</a> ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,903 | Why do some governments mandate that companies pay out a 13th salary? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_salary" rel="noreferrer">According to Wiki</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>A thirteenth salary, or end-of-year bonus, is an extra payment given
to employees at the end of December. Although the amount of the
payment depends on a number of factors, it usually... | economy | 1 | Why do some governments mandate that companies pay out a 13th salary? -- (economy)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_salary" rel="noreferrer">According to Wiki</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>A thirteenth salary, or end-of-year bonus, is an extra payment given
to employees at the end of December... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,904 | Why do Cabinet members need to be confirmed ? (except for the line of succession) | <p>Two current members of the Cabinet are currently unconfirmed, one being <em>SecDef</em> and the other being vacant for more than a year now, and it doesn't seem to cause any problems.</p>
<p>Why would a president actually seek confirmation for any Cabinet position by the Senate ? Why wouldn't they just put whome... | united states constitution senate cabinet | 1 | Why do Cabinet members need to be confirmed ? (except for the line of succession) -- (united states constitution senate cabinet)
<p>Two current members of the Cabinet are currently unconfirmed, one being <em>SecDef</em> and the other being vacant for more than a year now, and it doesn't seem to cause any problems.</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,912 | What is the domestic background to the new Swedish defense budget? | <p>Sweden's new defense measures include <a href="https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/10/substantial-investment-in-total-defence/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">considerable increases in military capacity</a> for the entirety of their Armed Forces. <strong>What are the stances of the main parties on this policy (... | budget sweden | 1 | What is the domestic background to the new Swedish defense budget? -- (budget sweden)
<p>Sweden's new defense measures include <a href="https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/10/substantial-investment-in-total-defence/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">considerable increases in military capacity</a> for the entirety of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,917 | Is The 68.05% Error Rate In The Antrim County Tabulation Totals Indicative of Machine Error? | <p>According to the <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/488140180/Antrim-Michigan-Dominion-Forensics-Report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">forensic audit of Antrim County, Michigan</a>, there appears to be an error rate of 68.05% in the voting tabulation for the county. From section 6 and 7 the report:</p>
<block... | united states election electronic voting | 1 | Is The 68.05% Error Rate In The Antrim County Tabulation Totals Indicative of Machine Error? -- (united states election electronic voting)
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/488140180/Antrim-Michigan-Dominion-Forensics-Report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">forensic audit of Antrim County, Michigan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,929 | What does the US have to gain if more nations establish their relations with Israel? | <p>Recently we have seen Israel establishing relations with UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco and Bhutan.</p>
<p>Except for Bhutan, President Trump and Secretary Mike Pompeo played a leading role in these series of events.</p>
<p>What does the US have to gain if more nations (especially Muslim nations) establish rel... | united states israel | 1 | What does the US have to gain if more nations establish their relations with Israel? -- (united states israel)
<p>Recently we have seen Israel establishing relations with UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco and Bhutan.</p>
<p>Except for Bhutan, President Trump and Secretary Mike Pompeo played a leading role in these serie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,943 | How many financial centres are to be created in the EU? | <p>In the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bdbe701d-53fa-41e6-9de3-2a49f06d31a7" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Financial Times article</a> UBS chairman Axel Weber assesed that</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>the division of Europe is a massive benefit to the City of London because if Europe were united the impact ..... | european union trade banking finance | 1 | How many financial centres are to be created in the EU? -- (european union trade banking finance)
<p>In the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bdbe701d-53fa-41e6-9de3-2a49f06d31a7" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Financial Times article</a> UBS chairman Axel Weber assesed that</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>the divisio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,956 | Did Trump vote illegally? | <p>This may be reaching, and may be inappropriate to Politics, but here goes:</p>
<p>Trump "officially" moved from Trump Tower New York to Mar-A-Lago and therefore cast his vote in the Nov 3rd election as a resident of Florida. However, he had previously signed an agreement that he would not use Mar-A-Lag... | united states donald trump presidential election voting registration florida | 1 | Did Trump vote illegally? -- (united states donald trump presidential election voting registration florida)
<p>This may be reaching, and may be inappropriate to Politics, but here goes:</p>
<p>Trump "officially" moved from Trump Tower New York to Mar-A-Lago and therefore cast his vote in the Nov 3rd elect... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,960 | Why don't the UK and EU agree to fish only in their territorial waters? | <p>In following the ongoing Brexit negotiations, I notice that fishing rights in UK waters is a sticking point, e.g.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>But the two sides have yet to narrow gaps on two of the thorniest issues: fishing rights in British waters and the level playing field.</p>
<p>An EU official told Reuters ... | united kingdom european union brexit fishing | 1 | Why don't the UK and EU agree to fish only in their territorial waters? -- (united kingdom european union brexit fishing)
<p>In following the ongoing Brexit negotiations, I notice that fishing rights in UK waters is a sticking point, e.g.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>But the two sides have yet to narrow gaps on two of t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,961 | As of 2020-12-16, is there any legal way for Trump to win the election despite the electoral college vote? | <p>Trump has been claiming that the voting was flawed and there were many problems. At this point (December 16th, 2020), the Electoral College vote has been completed and Biden won. Is there any legally possible way for Trump to still turn this election or is it past the point of no return?</p>
<p>(I understand tha... | united states election donald trump presidential election contested election | 1 | As of 2020-12-16, is there any legal way for Trump to win the election despite the electoral college vote? -- (united states election donald trump presidential election contested election)
<p>Trump has been claiming that the voting was flawed and there were many problems. At this point (December 16th, 2020), the Electo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,971 | Can the US police be replaced with minorities volunteer squads? | <p>As long, as <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">George Floyd</a> killing reveals huge problems in the US police departments, <a href="https://www.ukessays.com/essays/criminology/discrimination-and-racism-in-the-us-police-force.php" rel="nofollow n... | united states police racism discrimination minorities | 1 | Can the US police be replaced with minorities volunteer squads? -- (united states police racism discrimination minorities)
<p>As long, as <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">George Floyd</a> killing reveals huge problems in the US police departments,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,974 | Which laboratories confirmed Navalny was poisoned by Novichok? | <p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-09-14/german-govt-labs-confirm-navalny-was-poisoned-with-novichok" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-09-14/german-govt-labs-confirm-navalny-was-poisoned-with-novichok</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>The German government... | russian federation chemical weapons alexei navalny | 1 | Which laboratories confirmed Navalny was poisoned by Novichok? -- (russian federation chemical weapons alexei navalny)
<p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-09-14/german-govt-labs-confirm-navalny-was-poisoned-with-novichok" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,984 | Has any European far-right party managed to enter the legislative body relying almost exclusively on social media promoting? | <p>Romanian has recently held the general elections and a far-right party managed to enter the Parliament. This is not a surprise in itself since the COVID-19 crisis <a href="https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/global-extremes/extremists-strive-times-crisis-covid-19-pandemic-no-exception/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">helps ... | election voting europe social media | 1 | Has any European far-right party managed to enter the legislative body relying almost exclusively on social media promoting? -- (election voting europe social media)
<p>Romanian has recently held the general elections and a far-right party managed to enter the Parliament. This is not a surprise in itself since the COVI... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,985 | Coronavirus vaccine distribution restrictions in the USA | <p>Each US state is required to develop a detailed plan for distribution of Coronavirus vaccine. Those plans were due on Nov 1 2020.</p>
<p>It appears that the vaccine distribution to the more generalized public (e.g. seniors without co-morbidity complications) will be regulated by each one of the states. The state... | united states covid 19 virus vaccine | 1 | Coronavirus vaccine distribution restrictions in the USA -- (united states covid 19 virus vaccine)
<p>Each US state is required to develop a detailed plan for distribution of Coronavirus vaccine. Those plans were due on Nov 1 2020.</p>
<p>It appears that the vaccine distribution to the more generalized public (e.g.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
60,999 | Must the Vice President preside over the counting of the Electoral College votes? | <p>The Vice President, being the President of the Senate, presides over the counting of the Electoral College votes during a joint session of Congress. Following the count, the VP then officially declares the winner of the presidential election.</p>
<p>The media has occasionally described incumbent VP Mike Pence's ... | united states presidential election electoral college senate rules vice president | 1 | Must the Vice President preside over the counting of the Electoral College votes? -- (united states presidential election electoral college senate rules vice president)
<p>The Vice President, being the President of the Senate, presides over the counting of the Electoral College votes during a joint session of Congress.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,000 | How much time does it take for Australia to count votes in general elections? | <p>For those who don't know, Australia uses ranked-choice voting for both the lower house (House of Representatives) and upper house (Senate) elections.</p>
<p>I can't help but wonder the logistics of the vote counting process. If you think about it, the time spent on verifying whether the votes are valid is pretty... | election parliament house of representatives australia | 1 | How much time does it take for Australia to count votes in general elections? -- (election parliament house of representatives australia)
<p>For those who don't know, Australia uses ranked-choice voting for both the lower house (House of Representatives) and upper house (Senate) elections.</p>
<p>I can't help but w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,003 | If elected, when would Ossoff and Warnock take office? | <p>The Georgia runoffs are scheduled for January 5th 2021 with early voting happening as I write this.</p>
<p>But it's never been discussed when those senators could take office if they get elected. So, when do they assume office?</p>
<p>Note: there is a chance that the seats could split especially if the race ... | united states election senate georgia | 1 | If elected, when would Ossoff and Warnock take office? -- (united states election senate georgia)
<p>The Georgia runoffs are scheduled for January 5th 2021 with early voting happening as I write this.</p>
<p>But it's never been discussed when those senators could take office if they get elected. So, when do they as... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,030 | Why did Imran Khan avoid the most obvious answer? | <p>Watch the following video from 16:16 :</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/-aTMY-aefjg?t=976" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pakistan's PM: Our economic future is now linked to China</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The anchor asks the following question:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Don't you see that Pakistan itself... | international relations india pakistan | 1 | Why did Imran Khan avoid the most obvious answer? -- (international relations india pakistan)
<p>Watch the following video from 16:16 :</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/-aTMY-aefjg?t=976" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pakistan's PM: Our economic future is now linked to China</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The anch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,035 | Is "The West Wing" accurate when a spouse takes over following a Representative's death? | <p>Season 1, episode 6 of <em>The West Wing</em>, “Mr. Willis of Ohio”, features the titular Mr Willis, who is a school-teacher temporarily filling the seat of his recently departed wife in the House of Representatives.</p>
<p>Assuming the show is any way accurate, what mechanism allows this to happen? Wouldn’t the... | united states congress house of representatives | 1 | Is "The West Wing" accurate when a spouse takes over following a Representative's death? -- (united states congress house of representatives)
<p>Season 1, episode 6 of <em>The West Wing</em>, “Mr. Willis of Ohio”, features the titular Mr Willis, who is a school-teacher temporarily filling the seat of his recently depar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,038 | In what way would invoking martial law help Trump overturn the election? | <p>In the news, it has been said that still-president Trump could invoke martial law in order to help him overturn the election (<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/19/politics/trump-oval-office-meeting-special-counsel-martial-law/index.html" rel="noreferrer">CNN</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump... | united states donald trump presidential election contested election martial law | 1 | In what way would invoking martial law help Trump overturn the election? -- (united states donald trump presidential election contested election martial law)
<p>In the news, it has been said that still-president Trump could invoke martial law in order to help him overturn the election (<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,049 | How can Scotland become an independent country, before the next UK general election on May 2 2024? | <p>Can someone brainstorm hypotheticals for <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/16704">the UK Parliament to consent</a> to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_second_Scottish_independence_referendum#cite_note-66" rel="nofollow noreferrer">second referendum on Scottish independence from the Unit... | independence scotland | 1 | How can Scotland become an independent country, before the next UK general election on May 2 2024? -- (independence scotland)
<p>Can someone brainstorm hypotheticals for <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/16704">the UK Parliament to consent</a> to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_second_Sco... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,050 | Is the Vimy Ridge Memorial Canadian territory? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_National_Vimy_Memorial" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Canadian National Vimy Memorial</a> is a war memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Suppose I want to open ... | international relations france canada territory | 1 | Is the Vimy Ridge Memorial Canadian territory? -- (international relations france canada territory)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_National_Vimy_Memorial" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Canadian National Vimy Memorial</a> is a war memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expedition... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,060 | Why didn't poll observers use binoculars? | <p>Apparently some of the lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign have protested the fact that their observers could not stand close enough to election workers to see the writing on mail-in ballots:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In November, the state’s highest court upheld a Philadelphia judge’s ruling that state law only ... | united states donald trump presidential election contested election | 1 | Why didn't poll observers use binoculars? -- (united states donald trump presidential election contested election)
<p>Apparently some of the lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign have protested the fact that their observers could not stand close enough to election workers to see the writing on mail-in ballots:</p>
<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,078 | What to do if the senate blocks all nominations? | <p>My question is specific to USA politics.</p>
<p>In USA officers and judicial nominees are often subjected to senate confirmation. However, it seems in today's polarizing climate this can effectively break the system. For example, let's say a President is from team Purple and the senate is controlled by team Yell... | united states senate nomination | 1 | What to do if the senate blocks all nominations? -- (united states senate nomination)
<p>My question is specific to USA politics.</p>
<p>In USA officers and judicial nominees are often subjected to senate confirmation. However, it seems in today's polarizing climate this can effectively break the system. For exampl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,083 | Did Congress pass a 5,593 page bill without chance to amend or even read? | <p>US Representative Justin Amash tweeted:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>For half a year, congressional leaders refused to put any legislation on the floor to be considered AND scrutinized AND amended. Now, <strong>they release a 5,593-page bill with no opportunity to read it, let alone amend it.</strong> No responsible ... | united states congress legislation | 1 | Did Congress pass a 5,593 page bill without chance to amend or even read? -- (united states congress legislation)
<p>US Representative Justin Amash tweeted:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>For half a year, congressional leaders refused to put any legislation on the floor to be considered AND scrutinized AND amended. Now, <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,084 | Can a former US President settle in a hostile country? | <p>While I was searching about what are the restrictions on former US Presidents concerning the United States' own security and its classified information. I found nothing more than a Wikipedia page <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Presidents_Act" rel="noreferrer"> Former Presidents Act </a>.
But that... | united states president | 1 | Can a former US President settle in a hostile country? -- (united states president)
<p>While I was searching about what are the restrictions on former US Presidents concerning the United States' own security and its classified information. I found nothing more than a Wikipedia page <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,085 | Why did the US have a law that prohibited misusing the Swiss coat of arms? | <p>From Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-christmas-tree/water-chestnuts-and-smokey-bear-surprises-await-under-the-christmas-tree-covid-19-relief-bill-idUSKBN28V2WA" rel="noreferrer">news</a> on recently passed legislation (alongside the spending package):</p>
<blockquote>&#... | united states law switzerland | 1 | Why did the US have a law that prohibited misusing the Swiss coat of arms? -- (united states law switzerland)
<p>From Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-christmas-tree/water-chestnuts-and-smokey-bear-surprises-await-under-the-christmas-tree-covid-19-relief-bill-idUSKBN28V2WA" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,090 | What examples are there of former Cabinet secretaries being appointed back to the same position in a future administration? | <p>President-elect Joe Biden recently announced that he was <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/us/politics/marcia-fudge-hud-tom-vilsack-agriculture.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nominating Tom Vilsack</a> to be his Secretary of Agriculture, the same position that Vilsack served in during President Barack Oba... | united states cabinet nomination political appointments | 1 | What examples are there of former Cabinet secretaries being appointed back to the same position in a future administration? -- (united states cabinet nomination political appointments)
<p>President-elect Joe Biden recently announced that he was <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/us/politics/marcia-fudge-hud-to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,096 | Would France and other EU countries have been able to block freight traffic from the UK if the UK was still in the EU? | <p>There are currently lorries queueing in their thousands in the south east of England as France has closed its border due to the fear of spreading the mutated strain of COVID-19.</p>
<p>If the UK was still in the EU*, is this something France and other EU countries would have been allowed to do given the EU tenet... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Would France and other EU countries have been able to block freight traffic from the UK if the UK was still in the EU? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>There are currently lorries queueing in their thousands in the south east of England as France has closed its border due to the fear of spreading the mutate... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,105 | Do any Republicans support $2000 stimulus checks? | <p>President Donald Trump today called on Congress to increase the direct checks in the stimulus bill <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/22/trump-demands-congress-raise-second-stimulus-check-from-600-to-2000-under-new-covid-relief-bill.html" rel="noreferrer">from $600 to $2000</a>.</p>
<p>It appears that the Hou... | united states republican party money | 1 | Do any Republicans support $2000 stimulus checks? -- (united states republican party money)
<p>President Donald Trump today called on Congress to increase the direct checks in the stimulus bill <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/22/trump-demands-congress-raise-second-stimulus-check-from-600-to-2000-under-new-covid-r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,106 | Is the COVID relief package the same legislation as the omnibus bill? | <p>There is a lot of news about the $900 billion COVID relief package passed by Congress on 12/21/2020. There is less news about the $1.4 trillion spending bill that was passed. However, a lot of people out there seem to be mixing up the two, with people saying things like the “$900 billion COVID relief bill contains a... | united states covid 19 virus budget legislation | 1 | Is the COVID relief package the same legislation as the omnibus bill? -- (united states covid 19 virus budget legislation)
<p>There is a lot of news about the $900 billion COVID relief package passed by Congress on 12/21/2020. There is less news about the $1.4 trillion spending bill that was passed. However, a lot of p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,109 | What's with the threatened Trump veto due to insufficient individual covid relief? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-trump/trump-threatens-to-not-sign-covid-19-bill-wants-bigger-stimulus-checks-idUSKBN28X01V" rel="noreferrer">Reuters</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Trump said he wants Congress to increase the amount in the stimulus checks to $2,000 fo... | united states donald trump covid 19 virus | 1 | What's with the threatened Trump veto due to insufficient individual covid relief? -- (united states donald trump covid 19 virus)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-trump/trump-threatens-to-not-sign-covid-19-bill-wants-bigger-stimulus-checks-idUSKBN28X01V" rel="noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,113 | Have issues surrounding the Northern Ireland border been resolved? | <p>The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was one of the thorny issues that plagued the initial stages of Brexit negotiations. During Prime Minister Theresa May's tenure, the debate over the withdrawal agreement was largely focused on the Irish backstop and its practicality. When Prime Minister... | united kingdom brexit northern ireland borders republic of ireland | 1 | Have issues surrounding the Northern Ireland border been resolved? -- (united kingdom brexit northern ireland borders republic of ireland)
<p>The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was one of the thorny issues that plagued the initial stages of Brexit negotiations. During Prime Minister Theresa... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,115 | Will the COVID vaccines from China be unavailable in the US for political reasons? | <p>I've so far never read any news stories about the "old-fashioned" inactivated-virus vaccines from China, such as Sinovac and Sinopharm, being made available in the United States, even once they pass Phase III trials. Are there legitimate medical and regulatory reasons for this, or is it solely due to polit... | united states china covid 19 virus vaccine | 1 | Will the COVID vaccines from China be unavailable in the US for political reasons? -- (united states china covid 19 virus vaccine)
<p>I've so far never read any news stories about the "old-fashioned" inactivated-virus vaccines from China, such as Sinovac and Sinopharm, being made available in the United State... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,122 | Why is the head of the Department of Justice not called the Secretary of Justice? | <p>In the United States, the Attorney General leads the Department of Justice. This stands in contrast to other federal executive departments whose leaders hold the title of "Secretary".</p>
<p>Is there any particular reason why isn't the Attorney General called the Secretary of Justice?</p>
<p>This q... | united states executive cabinet attorney general | 1 | Why is the head of the Department of Justice not called the Secretary of Justice? -- (united states executive cabinet attorney general)
<p>In the United States, the Attorney General leads the Department of Justice. This stands in contrast to other federal executive departments whose leaders hold the title of "Secr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,141 | To what extent are financial services in this last Brexit deal (trade agreement)? | <p>I've read two somewhat conflicting accounts from the BBC on this. On <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-55435930" rel="noreferrer">one hand</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>[Boris Johnson] acknowledged he had been forced to give ground on his demands on fishing.</p>
<p>"The EU began with I think ... | united kingdom european union brexit trade finance | 1 | To what extent are financial services in this last Brexit deal (trade agreement)? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade finance)
<p>I've read two somewhat conflicting accounts from the BBC on this. On <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-55435930" rel="noreferrer">one hand</a>:</p>
<blockquote>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,145 | How do Trump's pardons of other people protect himself from potential future criminal investigations? | <p>A Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/charles-kushner-paul-manafort-roger-stone-trump-pardons/2020/12/23/05cf013a-456d-11eb-975c-d17b8815a66d_story.html" rel="noreferrer">article</a> that describes President Trump's pardons over the last few days says the following:</p>
<blo... | united states donald trump crime pardon | 1 | How do Trump's pardons of other people protect himself from potential future criminal investigations? -- (united states donald trump crime pardon)
<p>A Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/charles-kushner-paul-manafort-roger-stone-trump-pardons/2020/12/23/05cf013a-456d-11eb-975c-d17... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,149 | The EU-Uk trade deal ratification by national parliaments | <p>What would follow if any of the national parliaments refused to ratify the EU-UK trade agreement?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit trade | 1 | The EU-Uk trade deal ratification by national parliaments -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade)
<p>What would follow if any of the national parliaments refused to ratify the EU-UK trade agreement?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,168 | Why does Puerto Rico have representation in the house, but not in the senate? | <p>Puerto Rico has representation in the US house, albeit non-voting. Only having the right to speak and debate on the floor and votes in committee.</p>
<p>But why does Puerto Rico not have coinciding representation in the senate? And the same for other US territories too?</p>
 | united states congress house of representatives puerto rico | 1 | Why does Puerto Rico have representation in the house, but not in the senate? -- (united states congress house of representatives puerto rico)
<p>Puerto Rico has representation in the US house, albeit non-voting. Only having the right to speak and debate on the floor and votes in committee.</p>
<p>But why does Puer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,170 | In parliamentary systems, why are Speakers of Parliament often granted special independence, despite no such protection is required in Constitution? | <p>In parliamentary systems, the Speaker (once elected by the Parliament) usually cannot be removed by a decision of Parliament, which grants them special independence to act impartially.</p>
<p>However, most Constitutions do not actually have such provision to protect the Speaker. Specifically, these documents sim... | parliament germany speaker denmark finland | 1 | In parliamentary systems, why are Speakers of Parliament often granted special independence, despite no such protection is required in Constitution? -- (parliament germany speaker denmark finland)
<p>In parliamentary systems, the Speaker (once elected by the Parliament) usually cannot be removed by a decision of Parlia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,171 | Why is the current Presiding Officer in Scottish Parliament a member of Labour Party, and not the Scottish National Party? | <p>As of 2016, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presiding_Officer_of_the_Scottish_Parliament" rel="noreferrer">Presiding Officer</a> (i.e. Speaker) in the Scottish Parliament is Ken Macintosh.</p>
<p>The curious thing is that Macintosh is a former member of the Labour Party (Presiding Officers are expecte... | parliament scotland labour party speaker scottish national party | 1 | Why is the current Presiding Officer in Scottish Parliament a member of Labour Party, and not the Scottish National Party? -- (parliament scotland labour party speaker scottish national party)
<p>As of 2016, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presiding_Officer_of_the_Scottish_Parliament" rel="noreferrer">Presid... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,184 | Why are regimes much harsher on mere civilians than their famous leaders? | <p>Looking at events in places like Belarus, the Russian Empire, and modern Russia, it seems like there is more cruelty to mere civilians that to their leaders when those leaders are captured.</p>
<p>The Tsar regime shot people, but Stalin was only imprisoned, and <a href="https://history.stackexchange.com/question... | dictatorship political leaders | 1 | Why are regimes much harsher on mere civilians than their famous leaders? -- (dictatorship political leaders)
<p>Looking at events in places like Belarus, the Russian Empire, and modern Russia, it seems like there is more cruelty to mere civilians that to their leaders when those leaders are captured.</p>
<p>The Ts... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,195 | Why does regulation and legislation on technology take so long to pass? | <p>The presidential campaign of Andrew Yang shined a light on many of what it considered issues on modern practices of technology, data and the internet in today's society. Regarding 'Big Tech', data privacy and internet security, going as far to include even new developments such as blockchain technology and cryptocur... | legislation regulation technology gdpr | 1 | Why does regulation and legislation on technology take so long to pass? -- (legislation regulation technology gdpr)
<p>The presidential campaign of Andrew Yang shined a light on many of what it considered issues on modern practices of technology, data and the internet in today's society. Regarding 'Big Tech', data priv... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,202 | Why is a 2/3 vote required for the Dec 28, 2020 attempt to increase the stimulus checks to $2000? | <p>From a Bloomberg article on December 28, 2020:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The House is set to vote Monday to replace the $600 stimulus payments
in the newly enacted pandemic relief law with the $2,000 President
Donald Trump demanded [...] The bill would need two-thirds support to
clear the House under t... | united states house of representatives house rules | 1 | Why is a 2/3 vote required for the Dec 28, 2020 attempt to increase the stimulus checks to $2000? -- (united states house of representatives house rules)
<p>From a Bloomberg article on December 28, 2020:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The House is set to vote Monday to replace the $600 stimulus payments
in the newly e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,203 | Why does the Czech government need EU permission to change the way vaccines are administered? | <p>According to the <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrejBabis/status/1343653164357189633" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twitter of Andrej Babiš</a> (Czech prime minister):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>This evening I have asked the EC President @vonderleyen
to explore and approve together with @EMA_News
as soon as pos... | european union covid 19 virus czech republic | 1 | Why does the Czech government need EU permission to change the way vaccines are administered? -- (european union covid 19 virus czech republic)
<p>According to the <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrejBabis/status/1343653164357189633" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twitter of Andrej Babiš</a> (Czech prime minister):</p>
<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,206 | What procedures are in place to stop a U.S. Vice President from ignoring electors? | <p>Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and President Donald Trump's defeated electors appear to be suing Vice President Mike Pence in a Federal Court in Texas. Gohmert and a handful of the electors sued Pence in federal court on Monday in a long-shot bid to throw out the rules that govern Congress' counting of electoral votes... | united states presidential election electoral college contested election | 1 | What procedures are in place to stop a U.S. Vice President from ignoring electors? -- (united states presidential election electoral college contested election)
<p>Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and President Donald Trump's defeated electors appear to be suing Vice President Mike Pence in a Federal Court in Texas. Gohmer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,214 | Are the EU's "four freedoms" inseparable when negotiating a deal with a country? | <p>I heard that, for whatever reasons, the EU wants its partners to agree (or not) to all four freedoms as one package (freedom of goods, services, capital, movement). So, for example, Norway agreed to open its borders for human traffic from the EU to get access to the single market.</p>
<p>But then was a deal with... | european union brexit | 1 | Are the EU's "four freedoms" inseparable when negotiating a deal with a country? -- (european union brexit)
<p>I heard that, for whatever reasons, the EU wants its partners to agree (or not) to all four freedoms as one package (freedom of goods, services, capital, movement). So, for example, Norway agreed to open its b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,219 | Where can I find shapefiles of US counties and districts? | <p>I am interested in creating some nice plots of election results from this and previous election cycles. I am wondering if there is a publicly available database or website that contains shapefiles of US counties and house districts?</p>
<p>Furthermore if it contains historical district datasets that would be a b... | united states house of representatives data sources gerrymandering voting districts | 1 | Where can I find shapefiles of US counties and districts? -- (united states house of representatives data sources gerrymandering voting districts)
<p>I am interested in creating some nice plots of election results from this and previous election cycles. I am wondering if there is a publicly available database or websit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,229 | Philosophically what is the difference between stimulus checks and tax breaks? | <p>For example, Republicans are for tax cuts, and Democrats are against them. On the other hand, Democrats are for stimulus checks and Republicans against.</p>
<p>But the net effect of both seems to be the same, namely, a higher deficit and more money in people's pockets.</p>
<p>So what's the difference and why... | united states parties taxes | 1 | Philosophically what is the difference between stimulus checks and tax breaks? -- (united states parties taxes)
<p>For example, Republicans are for tax cuts, and Democrats are against them. On the other hand, Democrats are for stimulus checks and Republicans against.</p>
<p>But the net effect of both seems to be th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,234 | (Why) did the EEA countries accept a guillotine clauses at a later date than the original Agreement? | <p>Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillotine_clause" rel="nofollow noreferrer">says</a> (alas without citing a clear source) that</p>
<blockquote>
<p>EU also has guillotine clauses in the EEA agreements with Norway (2001), Iceland (2001), and Liechtenstein (2008), which must directly accept bo... | european union norway iceland european economic area | 1 | (Why) did the EEA countries accept a guillotine clauses at a later date than the original Agreement? -- (european union norway iceland european economic area)
<p>Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillotine_clause" rel="nofollow noreferrer">says</a> (alas without citing a clear source) that</p>
<bloc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,255 | How is a vacant House seat filled in Louisiana? | <p>With the passing of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Letlow" rel="noreferrer">Republican congressman-elect Luke Letlow</a> to COVID-19, how will his seat in the House of Representatives be handled? Is it appointed? Is there a snap election?</p>
 | united states house of representatives | 1 | How is a vacant House seat filled in Louisiana? -- (united states house of representatives)
<p>With the passing of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Letlow" rel="noreferrer">Republican congressman-elect Luke Letlow</a> to COVID-19, how will his seat in the House of Representatives be handled? Is it appointed?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,265 | How would one justify public funding for non-STEM (or unprofitable) college majors to a non college educated taxpayer? | <p>I'm curious what kind of arguments one could give to justify to someone without a college education that they would have to pay for someone else's education that they themselves never received.</p>
<p>With majors where it's expected that people will be more capable of producing value than without such as with ST... | taxes education | 1 | How would one justify public funding for non-STEM (or unprofitable) college majors to a non college educated taxpayer? -- (taxes education)
<p>I'm curious what kind of arguments one could give to justify to someone without a college education that they would have to pay for someone else's education that they themselves... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,273 | What will be the makeup of the new Congress (2021)? | <p>There appears to be 2 House elections that are contested and 2 Senate runoff elections yet to be held.</p>
<p>What will be the makeup of the new Congress once they are sworn in on January 3, 2021? In other words, how many Senators and Representatives will be sworn in on January 3, 2021, excluding the undecided r... | united states congress | 1 | What will be the makeup of the new Congress (2021)? -- (united states congress)
<p>There appears to be 2 House elections that are contested and 2 Senate runoff elections yet to be held.</p>
<p>What will be the makeup of the new Congress once they are sworn in on January 3, 2021? In other words, how many Senators an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,274 | More Than 40 Years Later---1040 Capital Losses are Still Capped at $3000 (Politically, Why?) | <p>A couple of days ago, I posted this question on the LAW stack exchange:</p>
<p><a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/59618/when-did-u-s-tax-code-limit-the-personal-capital-loss-deduction-to-3000">https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/59618/when-did-u-s-tax-code-limit-the-personal-capital-loss-deduct... | united states taxes | 1 | More Than 40 Years Later---1040 Capital Losses are Still Capped at $3000 (Politically, Why?) -- (united states taxes)
<p>A couple of days ago, I posted this question on the LAW stack exchange:</p>
<p><a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/59618/when-did-u-s-tax-code-limit-the-personal-capital-loss-deducti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,282 | If the Electoral Count Act is repealed, would Pence have the power to throw out states' results? | <p>I have just found that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-election_lawsuits_related_to_the_2020_United_States_presidential_election#Gohmert_et_al._v._Pence" rel="nofollow noreferrer">another lawsuit</a> have been filed in Texas, aimed at overturning the presidential election result and seeking for the court... | united states presidential election congress constitution electoral college | 1 | If the Electoral Count Act is repealed, would Pence have the power to throw out states' results? -- (united states presidential election congress constitution electoral college)
<p>I have just found that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-election_lawsuits_related_to_the_2020_United_States_presidential_electio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,291 | Was the 5,593 pages-long stimulus bill the longest bill ever passed? | <p>The recently passed stimulus bill and appropriations act was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61083/did-congress-pass-a-5-593-page-bill-without-chance-to-amend-or-even-read">5,593 pages long</a>. Was that the longest bill ever passed?</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | Was the 5,593 pages-long stimulus bill the longest bill ever passed? -- (united states congress)
<p>The recently passed stimulus bill and appropriations act was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61083/did-congress-pass-a-5-593-page-bill-without-chance-to-amend-or-even-read">5,593 pages long</a>. Was... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,295 | Are there elections where the second place candidate becomes eligible for a different position? | <p>According to Article 2, clause 3 of the US Constitution (since replaced by the 12th Amendment):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Number of Votes of the Electors shall be the Vice President.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>So the first place win... | election | 1 | Are there elections where the second place candidate becomes eligible for a different position? -- (election)
<p>According to Article 2, clause 3 of the US Constitution (since replaced by the 12th Amendment):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Nu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,304 | Which recent presidents (since Carter) has vetoed an NDAA before? | <p>I saw <a href="https://twitter.com/coreyrobin/status/1343709619739365376?s=21" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this post on Twitter</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Reagan, Carter, Bush, and Obama all vetoed the NDAA. Each time, the veto was upheld and/or the bill was revised to respond to their objections.</p>
</bloc... | united states president veto | 1 | Which recent presidents (since Carter) has vetoed an NDAA before? -- (united states president veto)
<p>I saw <a href="https://twitter.com/coreyrobin/status/1343709619739365376?s=21" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this post on Twitter</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Reagan, Carter, Bush, and Obama all vetoed the NDAA. Each ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,305 | Is President-elect Biden the first to create an "Office of the President-Elect" set? | <p>I keep seeing this image on the internet, of President-elect Biden standing at a lectern that looks a bit like the president's.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/l2OAc.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/l2OAc.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https:... | united states presidential election joe biden political transitions | 1 | Is President-elect Biden the first to create an "Office of the President-Elect" set? -- (united states presidential election joe biden political transitions)
<p>I keep seeing this image on the internet, of President-elect Biden standing at a lectern that looks a bit like the president's.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,312 | Can Trump, Pence, or other Trump loyalists derail the remaining proceedings of the 2020 election, and if so, how? | <p>Building on this question: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61206/what-procedures-are-in-place-to-stop-a-u-s-vice-president-from-ignoring-elector">What procedures are in place to stop a U.S. Vice President from ignoring electors?</a>, I am wondering what, if any, actions/inactions might be attem... | united states presidential election | 1 | Can Trump, Pence, or other Trump loyalists derail the remaining proceedings of the 2020 election, and if so, how? -- (united states presidential election)
<p>Building on this question: <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/61206/what-procedures-are-in-place-to-stop-a-u-s-vice-president-from-ignoring-ele... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,318 | Assuming Pelosi is Speaker, how would it affect the January 6th count if she refused to seat the Reps who plan on objecting to the electoral votes? | <p>As Rep. Bill Pascrell <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/529883-rep-pascrell-jr-asks-pelosi-to-refuse-to-seat-lawmakers-supporting-trumps?amp" rel="noreferrer">said it</a>, "Stated simply, the men and women who would act to tear the United States Government apart cannot serve as Members of the Congress... | united states election donald trump congress joe biden | 1 | Assuming Pelosi is Speaker, how would it affect the January 6th count if she refused to seat the Reps who plan on objecting to the electoral votes? -- (united states election donald trump congress joe biden)
<p>As Rep. Bill Pascrell <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/529883-rep-pascrell-jr-asks-pelosi-to-refus... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,329 | Can Kevin McCarthy realistically be elected Speaker of the House, albeit temporarily? | <p>There are various articles floating around noting that incumbent Speaker Nancy Pelosi <a href="https://us.cnn.com/2020/12/29/politics/nancy-pelosi-speakership/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">faces</a> <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/11/nancy-pelosi-speaker-vote-444409" rel="nofollow noreferrer">... | united states election house of representatives speaker house rules | 1 | Can Kevin McCarthy realistically be elected Speaker of the House, albeit temporarily? -- (united states election house of representatives speaker house rules)
<p>There are various articles floating around noting that incumbent Speaker Nancy Pelosi <a href="https://us.cnn.com/2020/12/29/politics/nancy-pelosi-speakership... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,346 | Understanding Standing | <p>Another Trump backed lawsuit to overturn the November 2020 election has failed to be heard due to lack of <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/2/us-judge-dismisses-lawmaker-case-against-pence-over-vote-count" rel="nofollow noreferrer">standing</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>He ruled that US Representativ... | united states presidential election law | 1 | Understanding Standing -- (united states presidential election law)
<p>Another Trump backed lawsuit to overturn the November 2020 election has failed to be heard due to lack of <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/2/us-judge-dismisses-lawmaker-case-against-pence-over-vote-count" rel="nofollow noreferrer">stan... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,351 | Why wasn't Hirohito tried at the end of WWII? | <p>At the end of the Second World War many Japanese generals such as Tojo and Yamashita were tried and executed, but Hirohito wasn't tried and even continued as emperor. Why wasn't he tried while he was involved in WWII and also in the second Sino-Japanese war?</p>
 | japan world war ii death penalty | 1 | Why wasn't Hirohito tried at the end of WWII? -- (japan world war ii death penalty)
<p>At the end of the Second World War many Japanese generals such as Tojo and Yamashita were tried and executed, but Hirohito wasn't tried and even continued as emperor. Why wasn't he tried while he was involved in WWII and also in the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,364 | Can Trump use time zones to extend his Presidency? | <p>Time zones in the US are regulated by the Department of Transport, and can thus be changed by the executive without new legislation. Could Trump order the DoT to put the continental US in time zones UTC-24005 to UTC-24008 instead of UTC-5 to UTC-8 and thus delay Biden’s inauguration by a thousand days (as measured b... | donald trump executive order | 1 | Can Trump use time zones to extend his Presidency? -- (donald trump executive order)
<p>Time zones in the US are regulated by the Department of Transport, and can thus be changed by the executive without new legislation. Could Trump order the DoT to put the continental US in time zones UTC-24005 to UTC-24008 instead of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,382 | Can the US President veto Congress' decisions to reject electoral votes for the presidency? | <p>According to the Electoral Count Act on the designation of the US President, the House of Representatives and the Senate may reject votes of some electors when they consider that these votes were not regularly given (3 USC 15). To do this, a concurrent resolution of both Houses is needed.</p>
<p>Can this resolut... | united states presidential election congress electoral college | 1 | Can the US President veto Congress' decisions to reject electoral votes for the presidency? -- (united states presidential election congress electoral college)
<p>According to the Electoral Count Act on the designation of the US President, the House of Representatives and the Senate may reject votes of some electors wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,390 | Why can members-elect vote for Speaker of the US House of Representatives? | <p>Nancy Pelosi has just been re-elected to the Speakership in the US House of Representatives, and will be serving her fourth and final term as Speaker there from now until, presumably, the third of January 2023. She was sworn in as Speaker, then administered the oath of office en masse to the <strong>Members-Elect</s... | united states congress house of representatives house rules | 1 | Why can members-elect vote for Speaker of the US House of Representatives? -- (united states congress house of representatives house rules)
<p>Nancy Pelosi has just been re-elected to the Speakership in the US House of Representatives, and will be serving her fourth and final term as Speaker there from now until, presu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,398 | How do President-elects and Vice-Presidents elects travel? | <p>Biden and Harris are travelling to Georgia tonight to campaign for both democratic candidates in the Georgia runoffs.</p>
<p>How do they travel to get there? Given that Trump and Pence are still the incumbent President and Vice President respectively, Air Force 1 and ‘the beast’ is reserved for them. So how does... | united states president political transitions | 1 | How do President-elects and Vice-Presidents elects travel? -- (united states president political transitions)
<p>Biden and Harris are travelling to Georgia tonight to campaign for both democratic candidates in the Georgia runoffs.</p>
<p>How do they travel to get there? Given that Trump and Pence are still the incu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,411 | What happens if the Vice-President were to die before presiding over the official electoral college vote count? | <p>The President of the US Senate (who is the Vice-President ) is responsible for presiding over the electoral college's votes formally in a Joint Session of Congress. However, what if the Vice-President dies before doing so?</p>
<p>I would imagine the President would nominate a new Vice-President, who would have t... | united states congress senate electoral college vice president | 1 | What happens if the Vice-President were to die before presiding over the official electoral college vote count? -- (united states congress senate electoral college vice president)
<p>The President of the US Senate (who is the Vice-President ) is responsible for presiding over the electoral college's votes formally in a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,422 | How are Presidential candidates, who run for the party ticket in Primaries and Caucuses, shortlisted? | <p>I am not from USA and pertaining to some question I am trying to address, I was curious about how the Presidential candidates are selected or shortlisted for Primaries and Caucuses. Because it's not that if a 1000 people want to run for President, they all would appear as options in ballot in Primaries or in Caucuse... | united states primaries caucus | 1 | How are Presidential candidates, who run for the party ticket in Primaries and Caucuses, shortlisted? -- (united states primaries caucus)
<p>I am not from USA and pertaining to some question I am trying to address, I was curious about how the Presidential candidates are selected or shortlisted for Primaries and Caucuse... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,431 | How did Canadian politicians bypass the Canada U.S. border closure in December 2020, to vacation in the U.S? | <p>I'm referring to <a href="https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/a-violation-of-trust-alberta-doctors-decry-government-vacations-abroad" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/a-violation-of-trust-alberta-doctors-decry-government-vacations-abroad</a>. I know there are exceptions to the Ca... | covid 19 virus canada | 1 | How did Canadian politicians bypass the Canada U.S. border closure in December 2020, to vacation in the U.S? -- (covid 19 virus canada)
<p>I'm referring to <a href="https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/a-violation-of-trust-alberta-doctors-decry-government-vacations-abroad" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://calgaryhe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,434 | Is there a country with a bipartisan Parliament formed in a proportional election? | <p>An idea of a bipartisan Parliament formed in a proportional election seems quite interesting to me. On one hand, in a proportional system, we vote for a party, knowing which ideas it would go forward with. On the other hand, the bipartisan system is always overburdened by ideological unlikeness within both parties. ... | parliament democracy proportional representation | 1 | Is there a country with a bipartisan Parliament formed in a proportional election? -- (parliament democracy proportional representation)
<p>An idea of a bipartisan Parliament formed in a proportional election seems quite interesting to me. On one hand, in a proportional system, we vote for a party, knowing which ideas ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,438 | Does a tie in the Senate require the vice president to always be present in the Senate? | <p>Would the vice president be required to always be in the senate chamber in order to break ties? If not, how often must she be there -- or does she need to be there at all to vote her tie-breaker vote?</p>
<p>I wonder does this make her less effective at what a vice president would otherwise be doing, with diplom... | united states senate legislative process vice president | 1 | Does a tie in the Senate require the vice president to always be present in the Senate? -- (united states senate legislative process vice president)
<p>Would the vice president be required to always be in the senate chamber in order to break ties? If not, how often must she be there -- or does she need to be there at a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
61,441 | Senatorial Class I, II, III races; Special Elections; & Georgia | <p>2020 was an unusual year for Georgia elections because they voted on <em>both</em> of their Senate seats after Senator Johnny Isakson's resignation in 2019 triggered an off-year special election between his appointed successor Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock.</p>
<p>Since Isakson was a Class III Senator, and ... | united states election senate | 1 | Senatorial Class I, II, III races; Special Elections; & Georgia -- (united states election senate)
<p>2020 was an unusual year for Georgia elections because they voted on <em>both</em> of their Senate seats after Senator Johnny Isakson's resignation in 2019 triggered an off-year special election between his appointed s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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