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.
referendum× 77
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…
middle-east× 75
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).
human-rights× 75
Questions related to a right or rights which is believed to belong to every person in the particular context of the question.
northern-ireland× 73
Questions related to government or politics of Northern Ireland, a country within the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland. Use with the [united-kingdom] tag as needed
debt× 69
Questions related to the accruement of debt, may it be a nation, organization or person in a political landscape. Use this tag alongside the relevant tag in the context of the question i.e. a country …
saudi-arabia× 69
Questions relating to the government or politics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
senate-rules× 68
Questions related to the official or unofficial rules of any legislative body in a country which is formally known as a Senate.
diplomacy× 67
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
executive× 64
Questions about executive branches or executive functions of governments. Please use with the tag for the relevant country.
treaty× 63
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× 61
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.
illegal-immigration× 61
Questions relating to the migration of people into country in ways that are not legally allowed by that country.
protests× 61
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.
corruption× 61
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…
sanctions× 60
actions taken by countries against others for political reasons, either unilaterally or multilaterally.
libertarianism× 59
Questions related to a dedicated laissez-faire political philosophy advocating only minimal state intervention in the lives of citizens.
socialism× 59
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 …
monarchy× 59
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.
judiciary× 59
Questions about those parts of governments which interpret and apply the law. Please use with an appropriate country-tag.
citizenship× 57
the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it.
statistics× 56
For questions about data with a relation to politics. Related tags: [reference-request], [data-sources] & [voting-records].
federalism× 54
The concept that government should be immediate near preferably, for participation as well as for effect and supervision, to one that is far and remote, but in all cases must in shape and form be one …
independence× 53
where a geopolitical bloc seeks to form their own nation when they are already ruled by a government. Use with any relevant country tags.
separation-of-powers× 53
Questions relating to the separation of power when it comes to governing a state. A prime example is the trias politica which divides power between a legislature, an executive and a judiciary.
civil-rights× 53
a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, wealthy and powerful people and private individuals.
freedom-of-speech× 53
a political belief that the government should not regulate forms of speech merely because it dislikes said speech. Use this tag to discuss the broader theory, or laws that restric…
