Questions tagged [north-america]
Questions related to the politics of the countries or organizations within the continent of North America.
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Why do North and South American countries offer citizenship based on unrestricted Jus Soli (right of soil)?
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As can be seen in the picture, almost all countries in North and South America (excluding island countries) unconditionally offer citizenship to anyone born in their territory. At the same time,...
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What's the relation of FDR and Wilson to War on Terror/terrorism in House of Cards? [closed]
In House of Cards, Frank Underwood brings up FDR and Wilson when saying that he wants to declare war on ICO (fictional terrorist group possibly related to ISIS). What's the relation please? I mean, ...
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What advantages would the United States get from seizing China's Central Bank assets?
https://podcasts.apple.com/th/podcast/eu-anger-at-beijing-boils-over-ukraine-serbia-and/id1478397490?i=1000557594497
What advantages would the United States get from seizing China's Central Bank ...
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Why do some (North Americans) consider Europe socialist?
Recently I see more and more posts on social media (mainly FB) in which people advocate socialism (and sometimes communism) or are anti capitalist.
When mentioning examples (after being asked or when ...
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How does China defy GSP or quota system? [closed]
Preferential Tariff (Export)
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
Some low to middle-income countries enjoy either GSP/GSP+ or quota system when they export their goods to the EU or North America.
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Is there any Indian lobbyist group in North America?
Is there any Indian lobbyist group like Israeli or Saudi lobby in North America in general and in the USA in particular?
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On what countries in the Americas the US has (or hasn't) imposed travel restrictions related to Covid-19?
Interesting news that the US is (only now) considering a travel ban on Brazil. I think the borders with Canada and Mexico were closed sooner.
So, on what countries in the Americas did the US impose ...
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Is it customary (or even allowed at all) for farmers' markets to have live animals on premise, in Europe or North America? [closed]
In a comment on an answer on a recent question, this other question was posed:
Is it customary for farmers' markets to have live animals on premise at all, in Europe or North America? not just wild,...
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