566 Answered Questions for the topic government & politics

Government & Politics Government United States Justice

04/06/19

Can the United States Federal Government alter the Criminal Justice System?

**Question** I was wondering whether or not the phrase/sentence/claim/statement: "The United States Federal Government ought to alter the Criminal Justice System" be hypothetically feasible? To... more
Government & Politics Government Fascism Socialism

04/06/19

Conditions for socialism?

Historically, fascism and extreme right wing movements have become popular in response to certain conditions. These conditions include: - real or perceived economic instability at the national... more
Government & Politics United States Election

04/06/19

What happens if the US President Elect is arrested by federal authorities before inauguration?

If, after election and before inauguration, a US president elect is indicted under federal law, what would happen to the office?
Government & Politics Military Government United Kingdom

04/04/19

Who controls the British Armed Forces?

I'm trying to research this for a friend. I understand that the government of the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, in which the Queen is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the... more
Government & Politics War Government Russian Federation

04/03/19

Why does Russia hold hard on keeping Chechnya?

Since the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, lot of its republics chose to be independent states and most succeeded without any significant pressure from the then newly established Russia. But one... more
Government & Politics American History American Government

03/31/19

Personal freedom key questions

Select an example of how constitutional government in the United States has changed the meaning and application of any one of the basic principles that help define State and summarize the ... more
Government & Politics Government

03/30/19

How can I get more involved in politics?

Relatively recently I have gained a lot of interest in the study of politics and government. Naturally, with this newfound interest, I want to get involved in my local government but I'm not sure... more
Government & Politics Government United States President

03/30/19

Is there any position in the U.S. Government that is not required to answer to the president?

Other than the Supreme Court and Congress, Is there any position in the US Government that is not required to answer to the President of the United States?
Government & Politics Study Skills Goverrnment & Politics

03/30/19

What is the passing score for civil service exam?

Government & Politics

03/29/19

According to...,self interest and competition act as...,guiding firms in a market based economy

Government & Politics Law Government United States

03/27/19

How could people access the database of new laws and upcoming bills before the government started posting them on the internet?

Currently, the government posts upcoming bills and newly passed laws to their online database, but before that, how did people find out that new laws were passed or might be passed? Some people... more
Government & Politics Government Separation Of Powers

03/27/19

Why is government usually divided in exactly three specific branches?

In most countries, government is divided into legislative, executive and judicial branch. For what reasons is this division to prevalant? Why isn't government divided in some other way (e.g. there... more
Government & Politics Government Protests Corporations

03/27/19

Would anything stop a technology company from shutting down in protest of government regulations?

Suppose a government does something to annoy a company, what would stop the company from protesting the action by stopping the sales/providing their services? For example a hardware company such... more
Government & Politics Social Studies

03/27/19

What is the difference between civics and social studies?

Government & Politics

03/27/19

whats the 9th amendment in very simple terms?

I looked it up but i just don't get it. will yall please explain it?
Government & Politics International Government Citizenship

03/26/19

How does a person become stateless?

Despite international conventions with provisions against statelessness, how does a person lose their only citizenship, or be born without citizenship, today in this day? Is it possible? What are... more
Government & Politics United States President Election

03/26/19

Would it be possible to "flip the ticket" in American Presidential politics?

In 1988, I supported Michael Dukakis for President. After he lost the second debate to Bush, I wondered if it might be possible for him to salvage his campaign by "flipping the ticket," allowing... more
Government & Politics Government United States President

03/26/19

Can an electoral college member vote twice for the same man?

In the electoral college, members vote for a president and vice president in order to get both positions. Could they just vote for the same man twice for president (thus giving up the vice... more
Government & Politics Study Skills Goverrnment & Politics

03/26/19

What is the civil service exam for?

Government & Politics United States Election Voting

03/19/19

If someone sends in an early vote, but then dies, is their vote counted?

Government & Politics Power Government

03/19/19

Why do some citizens support authoritarian regimes?

Why is it that across the world, some people consider authoritarian regimes to be beneficial. Why is this, and why is there a rise on support for authoritarian regimes. Source;... more
Government & Politics Election Protests

03/18/19

Have election boycotts ever successfully undermined the results?

Government & Politics Space Government Land

03/18/19

Can land on another planet be acquired by a person or country, and if so how?

Government & Politics Law Government United States

03/18/19

What is the constitutional status of military bases?

Does the United States Constitution have any amendments related to foreign bases? Technically foreign bases aren't U.S. territory, but they must have some laws.

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