566 Answered Questions for the topic government & politics

Government & Politics Democracy Government Political System

04/24/19

Why aren't authoritarian governments overthrown sooner?
On my point of view is pretty simple to overthrow an authoritarian government. You just have to gather a lot of people in the smallest area possible (where the leader is located). Further actions... more
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Government & Politics Government Form Of Government

04/22/19

What is Hong Kong's form of government?
The Chief Executive is the head of the government in Hong Kong, but he/she is not publicly voted for, but rather is chosen by an election committee. In some ways, this is like a democracy, but in... more
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Government & Politics

04/20/19

What roles does a state-level Secretary of State perform?
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Government & Politics Microeconomics Political Science

04/20/19

What does the US Economic Development Administration do?
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Government & Politics United States Lottery Election

04/20/19

Why is counting election totals more difficult than lottery administration?
This *may* seem like a rant. But I will show a few point of similarity which will show that it is an actual question. First, states administer lotteries. Just as states administer both state and... more
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Government & Politics Government United States President

04/20/19

Can a United States President nominate a blood relative as Vice President?
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Government & Politics Democracy Government Monarchy

04/19/19

Is it possible for an established democratic country to directly switch to a monarchy?
Say, a country has well-established democratic doctrines and principles. Is it **practically** possible for that country to directly switch to a monarchy? By practical, I mean the country must last... more
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Government & Politics

04/19/19

Who receives the benefits if the border wall is not built? What requirements are necessary for this benefit?

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Government & Politics Government

04/19/19

Is there a precedent for a governing party to start a motion of no confidence against itself?
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Government & Politics United States Senate Election

04/19/19

Does gerrymandering not affect elections for US Senators?
Gerrymandering is a problem; a Representative could have their voter base diluted across neighboring districts at the whim of the controlling party. But Senate elections are statewide, and states... more
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Government & Politics Democracy Election

04/19/19

What are the minimum requirements for a system to be called democratic?
I think the title is very clear, but I'll complete the question below: 1. What are the minimum requirements needed for a system to be called democratic? 2. Is holding elections every *n*... more
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Government & Politics Government United States President

04/16/19

What instruments does the House of Representatives have to control the executive branch of government?
The US election is mostly over and the Democrats have gained a majority in the House of Representatives, while the Republicans have got a majority in the Senate. What political instruments (for... more
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Government & Politics Government United States Cabinet

04/16/19

Do high-level US government officials who are fired receive any compensation?
With the recent terminations of individuals like Tillerson and McMaster, I was wondering if this is costing taxpayers money. Do fired officials get a pension, severance, or other financial... more
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Government & Politics United States President Constitution

04/15/19

When does the US president have to be 35 year old?
[The Constitution only says](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Two_of_the_United_States_Constitution#Clause_5:_Qualifications_for_office) that one needs to have "attained to the Age of thirty... more
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Government & Politics Government United States

04/14/19

Can I recall my US Senator or Representatives in Congress?
I live in Texas, is there an effective proceedure to recall my senator or representatives in Congress? Has an online petition ever been effective at recalling a Senator or Congressman?
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Government & Politics Election Voting Voting Systems

04/14/19

Has "none of the above" ever been added to a ballot? What was the effect?
Besides [Nevada](http://electionlawblog.org/?p=39602) having the option to vote *none of the above (NOTA)* are there any other places in the world which allow for voters to tick NOTA? If this is... more
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Government & Politics Law Government United States

04/13/19

Where can I find docs on lawsuits filed against a government agency?
While doing some research on my free time I came across an interesting article that had referenced a (public?) document of a lawsuit filed against the NSA. Due to the number of trolls on the net... more
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Government & Politics Government Society Monarchy

04/12/19

What is the role and responsiblity of the king in Spain in the Spanish government?
What is the role of the king, socially or politically, in Spain? Recently Spain's monarch abdicated his throne for his son. [See... more
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Government & Politics Democracy Popularity Election

04/11/19

What inhibits a winning candidate from doing exactly the opposite of what he promised?
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Government & Politics Government United States Budget

04/11/19

In the US how much power does the President have over the budget?
Let's say the president wants to either increase or decrease spending. He pledges to veto any budget that doesn't increase/decrease spending by X amount. How much impact would this actually have?... more
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Government & Politics United States Election Political System

04/11/19

How does gerrymandering work in the US?
I have a vague idea of what gerrymandering is and that it appears to be common in the US, but I don't really understand where it comes from, how it is applied, how common "common" really is,... more
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04/08/19

What criteria does a US Presidential candidate need to meet in order to appear on the ballot?
The eligibility requirements to run for the office of President are: - You must be a native born citizen - You must be at least 35 years of age - You must have lived in the US for at least 14... more
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Government & Politics History

04/08/19

What happens to a government official who is accused of a crime against our nation?
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Government & Politics Government Parties

04/07/19

What are the differences between the Tea Party and the Republican Party?
To Republicans, the Tea Party movement is considered a separate organization espousing some Republican ideals. What are the particular idiosyncrasies that differentiate between the Republicans and... more
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Government & Politics Government Economy United States

04/06/19

If Jim, a random citizen, owes TD Bank $300,000 for his house mortgage, is this added to the U.S. national debt?
According to [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_debt_of_the_United_States): National debt consists of two components. The first is > *Debt held by the public*, such as Treasury... more
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