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Why are gun restrictions based on terror watch list and mental health so controversial in the US?

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Why do dictators ban their people from traveling?

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Why should the state not provide for basic necessities?

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Why are chemical weapons such a big deal?

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Is there precedent or are there procedures for a US president refusing to concede to an electoral defeat?

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Why is the FBI making such a big deal out Hillary Clinton's private email server?

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Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war?

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In American Politics, why is the Justice Department under the President?

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Can faithless electors be grounds for impeachment?

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Why did the Supreme Court decide to disregard the prefatory clause of the 2nd amendment?

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Can a US president have someone sent to prison?

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Doesn't the system of the Supreme Court oppose justice?

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Could a US President abuse their pardon powers to unilaterally make laws?

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If conservatives don't like government, why don't they like the shutdown?

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Why do countries sometimes not want to share intelligence on an investigation even if they are allies?

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Is democracy inherently anti-authoritarian?

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Is it allowed for president of the USA (or Minister or some other higher level government member) to participate in election campaign?

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Is the US President empowered to unilaterally revoke security clearance of sitting members of congress?

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Can the U.S. president make military decisions without consulting anyone?

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Does CIA have an information line providing info on threats to the US for those without security clearance?

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Is freedom of the press covered under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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Could the results of presidential election still change?

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Can political protests have a significant impact immediately after the general elections?

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In what conditions could a National Sunday Law be implemented?

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Why is Jeff Sessions eligible to become Attorney General?

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After Trump, who is responsible for the executive?

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Terry stop without reasonable suspicion (police hunch)

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What is the logic behind the impeachment process in the USA?

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Can a congressional act change peoples legal names?

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How replaceable are "career" bureaucrats by new administrations?

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Why are gun restrictions based on terror watch list and mental health so controversial in the US?

Why do dictators ban their people from traveling?

Why should the state not provide for basic necessities?

Why are chemical weapons such a big deal?

Is there precedent or are there procedures for a US president refusing to concede to an electoral defeat?

Why is the FBI making such a big deal out Hillary Clinton's private email server?

Are intrusions within a foreign embassy considered an act of war?

In American Politics, why is the Justice Department under the President?

Can faithless electors be grounds for impeachment?

Why did the Supreme Court decide to disregard the prefatory clause of the 2nd amendment?

Can a US president have someone sent to prison?

Doesn't the system of the Supreme Court oppose justice?

Could a US President abuse their pardon powers to unilaterally make laws?

If conservatives don't like government, why don't they like the shutdown?

Why do countries sometimes not want to share intelligence on an investigation even if they are allies?

Is democracy inherently anti-authoritarian?

Is it allowed for president of the USA (or Minister or some other higher level government member) to participate in election campaign?

Is the US President empowered to unilaterally revoke security clearance of sitting members of congress?

Can the U.S. president make military decisions without consulting anyone?

Does CIA have an information line providing info on threats to the US for those without security clearance?

Is freedom of the press covered under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Could the results of presidential election still change?

Can political protests have a significant impact immediately after the general elections?

In what conditions could a National Sunday Law be implemented?

Why is Jeff Sessions eligible to become Attorney General?

After Trump, who is responsible for the executive?

Terry stop without reasonable suspicion (police hunch)

What is the logic behind the impeachment process in the USA?

Can a congressional act change peoples legal names?

How replaceable are "career" bureaucrats by new administrations?