Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
saudi-arabia× 56
Questions relating to the government or politics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
diplomacy× 53
Diplomacy refers to the methodology involved in the relationship between various governments. This question covers both the art of diplomacy and the actions of diplomats themselves
socialism× 52
Questions related to the political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as …
middle-east× 51
Questions related to politics of the Middle East and/or any of the territories within it (use the relevant tag of the Country alongside this).
referendum× 50
Questions related to a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. This tag should be used alongside the country when for a sp…
ukraine× 48
a parliamentary-presidential republic located in the Eastern Europe. Ukraine consists of 27 regions which are twenty-four oblasts (provinces) and one autonomous republic, Crimea.
treaty× 48
Questions related to the official agreement between sovereign states and/or international organizations. The parties involved in the treaty hold an obligation onto themselves and if they fail to meet …
campaign-finance× 47
Campaign finance refers to the rules and regulations governing the raising and spending of funds for a candidate running for office. For questions about the funds themselves use [fundraising] instead.
house-of-representatives× 47
Questions related to the policies or governance of a House of Representatives (typically a lower house in a bicameral legislature or the only chamber in a unicameral legislature). Use with a relevant …
monarchy× 46
a government in which a rulership is passed down hereditary lines. Use this tag for questions related to the concept of monarchy or monarchical states.
federalism× 46
The concept that government activity should be centralized or distributed to smaller forms of government.
barack-obama× 45
For questions about Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America.
islamic-state× 44
A jihadist group controlling territory Syria and Iraq, having formally declared the establishment of a Caliphate in June 2014.
corruption× 43
where a government official acts in their own interests, often over the interests of their position or country. Use to discuss confirmed corruption. If the corruption is unproven, or mer…
civil-rights× 43
a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, wealthy and powerful people and private individuals.
impeachment× 43
Questions related to the process in which a legislative body formally charges to a high-level government official.
citizenship× 43
the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it.
protests× 42
Questions related to political protests where attempts by individuals or groups to address or stop perceived injustices within a political system, without overturning the system itself occur.
hillary-clinton× 40
For questions about Hillary Clinton, First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, US Senator from 2001-2009, Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 and Democratic Party's presidential candidate fo…
democratic-party× 40
Questions related to the Democratic Party, one of the two major parties in the United States.
sanctions× 40
actions taken by countries against others for political reasons, either unilaterally or multilaterally.
affordable-care-act× 39
Questions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the 2010 reform of the US healthcare system, also nicknamed "Obamacare".
police× 39
Questions related to the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
local-government× 38
Government of areas less abrangent than an entire country (eg. states, cities, etc.)