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What did the National Revolutionary Movement's name become?
<text>What did the National Revolutionary Movement's name become?</text><reasoning>Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the d...
In what year was a coup attempted against Ngouabi?
<text>In what year was a coup attempted against Ngouabi?</text><reasoning>Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision o...
On what date was Ngouabi assassinated?
<text>On what date was Ngouabi assassinated?</text><reasoning>Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the Nation...
On what major line of latitude is the Congo located?
<text>On what major line of latitude is the Congo located?</text><reasoning>Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F). The average yearly rainfall ranges fro...
What is the average temperature in the Congo when the sun is up?
<text>What is the average temperature in the Congo when the sun is up?</text><reasoning>Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F). The average yearly rainfal...
What is the average temperature range in the Congo during the night time?
<text>What is the average temperature range in the Congo during the night time?</text><reasoning>Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F). The average yearl...
When does the Congo experience dry season?
<text>When does the Congo experience dry season?</text><reasoning>Since the country is located on the Equator, the climate is consistent year-round, with the average day temperature being a humid 24 °C (75 °F) and nights generally between 16 °C (61 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F). The average yearly rainfall ranges from 1,100 mi...
What is directly above the premier in the People's Republic of China?
<text>What is directly above the premier in the People's Republic of China?</text><reasoning>The People's Republic of China constitution set a premier just one place below the National People's Congress in China. Premier read as (Simplified Chinese: 总理; pinyin: Zŏnglĭ) in Chinese.</reasoning><output>the National People...
What is the pinyin form of premier?
<text>What is the pinyin form of premier?</text><reasoning>The People's Republic of China constitution set a premier just one place below the National People's Congress in China. Premier read as (Simplified Chinese: 总理; pinyin: Zŏnglĭ) in Chinese.</reasoning><output>Zŏnglĭ</output>
Who became president of the Congo in 1963?
<text>Who became president of the Congo in 1963?</text><reasoning>Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with t...
What was a term that could describe the political philosophy of the Congo under Massamba-Debat?
<text>What was a term that could describe the political philosophy of the Congo under Massamba-Debat?</text><reasoning>Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ...
Soldiers from which country were brought to the Congo?
<text>Soldiers from which country were brought to the Congo?</text><reasoning>Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established rela...
When did Massamba-Debat lose power in the Congo?
<text>When did Massamba-Debat lose power in the Congo?</text><reasoning>Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations ...
What kind of classes are not offered in Mittelschule?
<text>What kind of classes are not offered in Mittelschule?</text><reasoning>The "Mittelschule" is a school in some States of Germany that offers regular classes and remedial classes but no college preparatory classes. In some States of Germany, the Hauptschule does not exist, and any student who has not been accepted ...
What certificate is not available to Mittelschule students?
<text>What certificate is not available to Mittelschule students?</text><reasoning>The "Mittelschule" is a school in some States of Germany that offers regular classes and remedial classes but no college preparatory classes. In some States of Germany, the Hauptschule does not exist, and any student who has not been acc...
What kind of school is not available in some parts of Germany?
<text>What kind of school is not available in some parts of Germany?</text><reasoning>The "Mittelschule" is a school in some States of Germany that offers regular classes and remedial classes but no college preparatory classes. In some States of Germany, the Hauptschule does not exist, and any student who has not been ...
What are two economic issues faced by the Congolese government?
<text>What are two economic issues faced by the Congolese government?</text><reasoning>The current administration presides over an uneasy internal peace and faces difficult economic problems of stimulating recovery and reducing poverty, despite record-high oil prices since 2003. Natural gas and diamonds are also recent...
What two exports has the Congo begun producing recently?
<text>What two exports has the Congo begun producing recently?</text><reasoning>The current administration presides over an uneasy internal peace and faces difficult economic problems of stimulating recovery and reducing poverty, despite record-high oil prices since 2003. Natural gas and diamonds are also recent major ...
When was the Congo allowed back into the Kimberley Process?
<text>When was the Congo allowed back into the Kimberley Process?</text><reasoning>The current administration presides over an uneasy internal peace and faces difficult economic problems of stimulating recovery and reducing poverty, despite record-high oil prices since 2003. Natural gas and diamonds are also recent maj...
Who was elected president of the Congo in 1992?
<text>Who was elected president of the Congo in 1992?</text><reasoning>Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69....
Who supported the measures of liberalisation Lissouba tried to employ to reform the economy?
<text>Who supported the measures of liberalisation Lissouba tried to employ to reform the economy?</text><reasoning>Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In J...
What interrupted the renewal of the IMF agreement with the Congo?
<text>What interrupted the renewal of the IMF agreement with the Congo?</text><reasoning>Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a...
What does ESAF stand for?
<text>What does ESAF stand for?</text><reasoning>Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced ...
What is the focus of the Congo's industrial production?
<text>What is the focus of the Congo's industrial production?</text><reasoning>The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleum extraction has supplanted fores...
What are two issues in the Congolese government?
<text>What are two issues in the Congolese government?</text><reasoning>The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleum extraction has supplanted forestry as ...
What did petroleum production replace as the focus of the economy?
<text>What did petroleum production replace as the focus of the economy?</text><reasoning>The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleum extraction has suppl...
What percentage of the Congo's gross domestic product did petroleum account for in 2008?
<text>What percentage of the Congo's gross domestic product did petroleum account for in 2008?</text><reasoning>The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleu...
What percentage of exported goods did oil account for in 2008?
<text>What percentage of exported goods did oil account for in 2008?</text><reasoning>The economy is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. Petroleum extraction has supplante...
Which politican left the presidential race after supporting a boycott by voters?
<text>Which politican left the presidential race after supporting a boycott by voters?</text><reasoning>In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milon...
How long did the presidential term become under the new constitution?
<text>How long did the presidential term become under the new constitution?</text><reasoning>In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised...
When was the new constitution ratified?
<text>When was the new constitution ratified?</text><reasoning>In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the...
When was an end brought to the fighting between the government and Ntumi's rebels?
<text>When was an end brought to the fighting between the government and Ntumi's rebels?</text><reasoning>In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Mil...
When did the French take control of the region to the north of the Congo River?
<text>When did the French take control of the region to the north of the Congo River?</text><reasoning>The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in...
Who brokered a traty with the Makoko people?
<text>Who brokered a traty with the Makoko people?</text><reasoning>The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized Fr...
What was the French Congo's name changed to in 1903?
<text>What was the French Congo's name changed to in 1903?</text><reasoning>The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France orga...
What group of French colonies was created in 1908?
<text>What group of French colonies was created in 1908?</text><reasoning>The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organi...
How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the creation of the Congo-Ocean Railroad?
<text>How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the creation of the Congo-Ocean Railroad?</text><reasoning>The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, the...
Which group studied gorillas in 2006-07?
<text>Which group studied gorillas in 2006-07?</text><reasoning>In 2006–07, researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society studied gorillas in heavily forested regions centered on the Ouesso district of the Sangha Region. They suggest a population on the order of 125,000 Western Lowland Gorillas, whose isolation fr...
What region is home to the gorillas studied by the Wildlife Conservation Society?
<text>What region is home to the gorillas studied by the Wildlife Conservation Society?</text><reasoning>In 2006–07, researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society studied gorillas in heavily forested regions centered on the Ouesso district of the Sangha Region. They suggest a population on the order of 125,000 Wes...
What was responsible for maintaining the separation between the gorillas and humans?
<text>What was responsible for maintaining the separation between the gorillas and humans?</text><reasoning>In 2006–07, researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society studied gorillas in heavily forested regions centered on the Ouesso district of the Sangha Region. They suggest a population on the order of 125,000 ...
How long is the track connecting Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire?
<text>How long is the track connecting Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire?</text><reasoning>The Republic of the Congo's sparse population is concentrated in the southwestern portion of the country, leaving the vast areas of tropical jungle in the north virtually uninhabited. Thus, Congo is one of the most urbanized countries...
Which two figures clashed over leadership of the Congo in 1997?
<text>Which two figures clashed over leadership of the Congo in 1997?</text><reasoning>Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mount...
What is the name of Sassou's personal army?
<text>What is the name of Sassou's personal army?</text><reasoning>Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, Presi...
What nationality were the forces that invaded the Congo to assist Sassou in taking control of the country?
<text>What nationality were the forces that invaded the Congo to assist Sassou in taking control of the country?</text><reasoning>Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions ...
In what month did Sassou regain the presidency?
<text>In what month did Sassou regain the presidency?</text><reasoning>Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, P...
As measured in 2010, how many deaths occurred for every 100,000 live births in the Congo?
<text>As measured in 2010, how many deaths occurred for every 100,000 live births in the Congo?</text><reasoning>As of 2010, the maternal mortality rate was 560 deaths/100,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate was 59.34 deaths/1,000 live births. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is rare in the country, being con...
What does FGM stand for?
<text>What does FGM stand for?</text><reasoning>As of 2010, the maternal mortality rate was 560 deaths/100,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate was 59.34 deaths/1,000 live births. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is rare in the country, being confined to limited geographic areas of the country.</reasoning><out...
How many infants die for every 1,000 live births?
<text>How many infants die for every 1,000 live births?</text><reasoning>As of 2010, the maternal mortality rate was 560 deaths/100,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate was 59.34 deaths/1,000 live births. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is rare in the country, being confined to limited geographic areas of the...
What precious metals and minerals have yet to be utilized in the Republic of the Congo?
<text>What precious metals and minerals have yet to be utilized in the Republic of the Congo?</text><reasoning>The Republic of the Congo also has large untapped base metal, gold, iron and phosphate deposits. The country is a member of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). The Congole...
What business organization is the Congo a member of?
<text>What business organization is the Congo a member of?</text><reasoning>The Republic of the Congo also has large untapped base metal, gold, iron and phosphate deposits. The country is a member of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). The Congolese government signed an agreement i...
How much land did the Congolese government agree to lease to South Africans in 2009?
<text>How much land did the Congolese government agree to lease to South Africans in 2009?</text><reasoning>The Republic of the Congo also has large untapped base metal, gold, iron and phosphate deposits. The country is a member of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). The Congolese ...
What caused reform efforts to cease in 1997?
<text>What caused reform efforts to cease in 1997?</text><reasoning>Economic reform efforts continued with the support of international organizations, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The reform program came to a halt in June 1997 when civil war erupted. When Sassou Nguesso returned to power ...
What are two reasons why the economy was not able to progress following the civil war?
<text>What are two reasons why the economy was not able to progress following the civil war?</text><reasoning>Economic reform efforts continued with the support of international organizations, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The reform program came to a halt in June 1997 when civil war erupt...
When did military conflict resume in the Congo?
<text>When did military conflict resume in the Congo?</text><reasoning>Economic reform efforts continued with the support of international organizations, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The reform program came to a halt in June 1997 when civil war erupted. When Sassou Nguesso returned to pow...
What did income from petroleum allow the government to fund in the early '80s?
<text>What did income from petroleum allow the government to fund in the early '80s?</text><reasoning>In the early 1980s, rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5% annually, one of the highest rates in Africa. The government has mortgaged...
What was the Congo's annual increase in gross domestic product in the early '80s?
<text>What was the Congo's annual increase in gross domestic product in the early '80s?</text><reasoning>In the early 1980s, rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5% annually, one of the highest rates in Africa. The government has mortga...
By how much were Franc Zone currencies devalued in January of 1994?
<text>By how much were Franc Zone currencies devalued in January of 1994?</text><reasoning>In the early 1980s, rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5% annually, one of the highest rates in Africa. The government has mortgaged a substant...
How much inflation did the Congo experience as a result of the devaluation of the Franc?
<text>How much inflation did the Congo experience as a result of the devaluation of the Franc?</text><reasoning>In the early 1980s, rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5% annually, one of the highest rates in Africa. The government has...
When was prime minister first mentioned in a government document in the UK?
<text>When was prime minister first mentioned in a government document in the UK?</text><reasoning>The United Kingdom's constitution, being uncodified and largely unwritten, makes no mention of a prime minister. Though it had de facto existed for centuries, its first mention in official state documents did not occur un...
Who was the last prime minister to serve simultaneously as Chancellor of the Exchequer?
<text>Who was the last prime minister to serve simultaneously as Chancellor of the Exchequer?</text><reasoning>The United Kingdom's constitution, being uncodified and largely unwritten, makes no mention of a prime minister. Though it had de facto existed for centuries, its first mention in official state documents did ...
When did Balfour last hold the titles of prime minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer?
<text>When did Balfour last hold the titles of prime minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer?</text><reasoning>The United Kingdom's constitution, being uncodified and largely unwritten, makes no mention of a prime minister. Though it had de facto existed for centuries, its first mention in official state documents did...
Prior to the civil war in '97, how many non-Africans lived in the Republic of the Congo?
<text>Prior to the civil war in '97, how many non-Africans lived in the Republic of the Congo?</text><reasoning>Before the 1997 war, about 9,000 Europeans and other non-Africans lived in Congo, most of whom were French; only a fraction of this number remains. Around 300 American expatriates reside in the Congo.</reason...
What was the dominant nationality among Europeans living in the Congo prior to the civil war?
<text>What was the dominant nationality among Europeans living in the Congo prior to the civil war?</text><reasoning>Before the 1997 war, about 9,000 Europeans and other non-Africans lived in Congo, most of whom were French; only a fraction of this number remains. Around 300 American expatriates reside in the Congo.</r...
How many Americans live in the Congo?
<text>How many Americans live in the Congo?</text><reasoning>Before the 1997 war, about 9,000 Europeans and other non-Africans lived in Congo, most of whom were French; only a fraction of this number remains. Around 300 American expatriates reside in the Congo.</reasoning><output>Around 300</output>
What forms of transport are available in the Congo?
<text>What forms of transport are available in the Congo?</text><reasoning>Transport in the Republic of the Congo includes land, air and water transportation. The country's rail system was built by forced laborers during the 1930s and largely remains in operation. There are also over 1000 km of paved roads and two majo...
When was the Congo's train system built?
<text>When was the Congo's train system built?</text><reasoning>Transport in the Republic of the Congo includes land, air and water transportation. The country's rail system was built by forced laborers during the 1930s and largely remains in operation. There are also over 1000 km of paved roads and two major internati...
What is a common destination outside of Africa for Congolese airlines?
<text>What is a common destination outside of Africa for Congolese airlines?</text><reasoning>Transport in the Republic of the Congo includes land, air and water transportation. The country's rail system was built by forced laborers during the 1930s and largely remains in operation. There are also over 1000 km of paved...
On what ocean is a major port located?
<text>On what ocean is a major port located?</text><reasoning>Transport in the Republic of the Congo includes land, air and water transportation. The country's rail system was built by forced laborers during the 1930s and largely remains in operation. There are also over 1000 km of paved roads and two major internation...
Who initiated the scrutiny of the educational system in 1976?
<text>Who initiated the scrutiny of the educational system in 1976?</text><reasoning>In 1976 the future Labour prime minister James Callaghan launched what became known as the 'great debate' on the education system. He went on to list the areas he felt needed closest scrutiny: the case for a core curriculum, the validi...
What is the only kind of school operating in Wales?
<text>What is the only kind of school operating in Wales?</text><reasoning>In 1976 the future Labour prime minister James Callaghan launched what became known as the 'great debate' on the education system. He went on to list the areas he felt needed closest scrutiny: the case for a core curriculum, the validity and use...
Which political party was James Callaghan a member of?
<text>Which political party was James Callaghan a member of?</text><reasoning>In 1976 the future Labour prime minister James Callaghan launched what became known as the 'great debate' on the education system. He went on to list the areas he felt needed closest scrutiny: the case for a core curriculum, the validity and ...
What is the Russian term for prime minister?
<text>What is the Russian term for prime minister?</text><reasoning>In the Russian constitution the prime minister is actually titled Chairman of the government while the Irish prime minister is called the Taoiseach (which is rendered into English as prime minister), and in Israel he is Rosh HaMemshalah meaning "head o...
What is the Israeli term for prime minister?
<text>What is the Israeli term for prime minister?</text><reasoning>In the Russian constitution the prime minister is actually titled Chairman of the government while the Irish prime minister is called the Taoiseach (which is rendered into English as prime minister), and in Israel he is Rosh HaMemshalah meaning "head o...
What is the term used in spain for prime minister?
<text>What is the term used in spain for prime minister?</text><reasoning>In the Russian constitution the prime minister is actually titled Chairman of the government while the Irish prime minister is called the Taoiseach (which is rendered into English as prime minister), and in Israel he is Rosh HaMemshalah meaning "...
What is the Irish term for prime minister?
<text>What is the Irish term for prime minister?</text><reasoning>In the Russian constitution the prime minister is actually titled Chairman of the government while the Irish prime minister is called the Taoiseach (which is rendered into English as prime minister), and in Israel he is Rosh HaMemshalah meaning "head of ...
Unequal crossing over can create what type of repetitive DNA?
<text>Unequal crossing over can create what type of repetitive DNA?</text><reasoning>Tandem repeats are usually caused by slippage during replication, unequal crossing-over and gene conversion, satellite DNA and microsatellites are forms of tandem repeats in the genome. Although tandem repeats count for a significant p...
What are two examples of tandem repeats in DNA?
<text>What are two examples of tandem repeats in DNA?</text><reasoning>Tandem repeats are usually caused by slippage during replication, unequal crossing-over and gene conversion, satellite DNA and microsatellites are forms of tandem repeats in the genome. Although tandem repeats count for a significant proportion in g...
What is the most common type of repetitive DNA in mammals?
<text>What is the most common type of repetitive DNA in mammals?</text><reasoning>Tandem repeats are usually caused by slippage during replication, unequal crossing-over and gene conversion, satellite DNA and microsatellites are forms of tandem repeats in the genome. Although tandem repeats count for a significant prop...
What is a central duty of the prime minister?
<text>What is a central duty of the prime minister?</text><reasoning>The prime minister is often, but not always, a member of parliament[clarification needed] and is expected with other ministers to ensure the passage of bills through the legislature. In some monarchies the monarch may also exercise executive powers (k...
What is it called when a monarch has a share of executive powers?
<text>What is it called when a monarch has a share of executive powers?</text><reasoning>The prime minister is often, but not always, a member of parliament[clarification needed] and is expected with other ministers to ensure the passage of bills through the legislature. In some monarchies the monarch may also exercise...
From whom did ministers derive their power?
<text>From whom did ministers derive their power?</text><reasoning>The power of these ministers depended entirely on the personal favour of the monarch. Although managing the parliament was among the necessary skills of holding high office, they did not depend on a parliamentary majority for their power. Although there...
Who was responsible for naming people to serve in the cabinet?
<text>Who was responsible for naming people to serve in the cabinet?</text><reasoning>The power of these ministers depended entirely on the personal favour of the monarch. Although managing the parliament was among the necessary skills of holding high office, they did not depend on a parliamentary majority for their po...
Who occupied the role that would later become prime minister under Henry VIII?
<text>Who occupied the role that would later become prime minister under Henry VIII?</text><reasoning>The monarchs of England and the United Kingdom had ministers in whom they placed special trust and who were regarded as the head of the government. Examples were Thomas Cromwell under Henry VIII; William Cecil, Lord Bu...
Who held the equivalent of the post of prime minister under Queen Anne?
<text>Who held the equivalent of the post of prime minister under Queen Anne?</text><reasoning>The monarchs of England and the United Kingdom had ministers in whom they placed special trust and who were regarded as the head of the government. Examples were Thomas Cromwell under Henry VIII; William Cecil, Lord Burghley ...
Who served as the head minister under Charles II?
<text>Who served as the head minister under Charles II?</text><reasoning>The monarchs of England and the United Kingdom had ministers in whom they placed special trust and who were regarded as the head of the government. Examples were Thomas Cromwell under Henry VIII; William Cecil, Lord Burghley under Elizabeth I; Cla...
When was the title of prime minister first used?
<text>When was the title of prime minister first used?</text><reasoning>The first actual usage of the term prime minister or Premier Ministre[citation needed] was used by Cardinal Richelieu when in 1625 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France. Louis XIV and his descendants generally attempted...
Who coined the term prime minister?
<text>Who coined the term prime minister?</text><reasoning>The first actual usage of the term prime minister or Premier Ministre[citation needed] was used by Cardinal Richelieu when in 1625 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France. Louis XIV and his descendants generally attempted to avoid giv...
What country did Richelieu serve as prime minister for?
<text>What country did Richelieu serve as prime minister for?</text><reasoning>The first actual usage of the term prime minister or Premier Ministre[citation needed] was used by Cardinal Richelieu when in 1625 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France. Louis XIV and his descendants generally at...
Who started a tradition of naming the head ministers something other than prime minister?
<text>Who started a tradition of naming the head ministers something other than prime minister?</text><reasoning>The first actual usage of the term prime minister or Premier Ministre[citation needed] was used by Cardinal Richelieu when in 1625 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France. Louis XI...
Who are the two ministers used by Queen Anne simultaneously?
<text>Who are the two ministers used by Queen Anne simultaneously?</text><reasoning>When the monarch grew tired of a first minister, he or she could be dismissed, or worse: Cromwell was executed and Clarendon driven into exile when they lost favour. Kings sometimes divided power equally between two or more ministers to...
Who was exiled when he lost the favor of the monarch?
<text>Who was exiled when he lost the favor of the monarch?</text><reasoning>When the monarch grew tired of a first minister, he or she could be dismissed, or worse: Cromwell was executed and Clarendon driven into exile when they lost favour. Kings sometimes divided power equally between two or more ministers to preven...
TAFE Tasmania started a three-year restructuring in what year?
<text>TAFE Tasmania started a three-year restructuring in what year?</text><reasoning>In Tasmania in 2009 the old college system and TAFE Tasmania have started a 3-year restructure to become the Tasmanian Polytechnic www.polytechnic.tas.edu.au, Tasmanian Skills Institute www.skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au and Tasmanian Aca...
The reign of which king was a turning point in the growth of the position of prime minister?
<text>The reign of which king was a turning point in the growth of the position of prime minister?</text><reasoning>A tipping point in the evolution of the prime ministership came with the death of Anne in 1714 and the accession of George I to the throne. George spoke no English, spent much of his time at his home in H...
In what year did Queen Anne die?
<text>In what year did Queen Anne die?</text><reasoning>A tipping point in the evolution of the prime ministership came with the death of Anne in 1714 and the accession of George I to the throne. George spoke no English, spent much of his time at his home in Hanover, and had neither knowledge of, nor interest in, the d...
Where was George I's home?
<text>Where was George I's home?</text><reasoning>A tipping point in the evolution of the prime ministership came with the death of Anne in 1714 and the accession of George I to the throne. George spoke no English, spent much of his time at his home in Hanover, and had neither knowledge of, nor interest in, the details...
What 1688 event helped the parliament solidy its power against the monarch?
<text>What 1688 event helped the parliament solidy its power against the monarch?</text><reasoning>In the mid 17th century, after the English Civil War (1642–1651), Parliament strengthened its position relative to the monarch then gained more power through the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and passage of the Bill of Righ...
What 1689 law contributed to parliament's growing power?
<text>What 1689 law contributed to parliament's growing power?</text><reasoning>In the mid 17th century, after the English Civil War (1642–1651), Parliament strengthened its position relative to the monarch then gained more power through the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and passage of the Bill of Rights in 1689. The mon...
What body was incorporated into the government as a result of the Bill of Rights?
<text>What body was incorporated into the government as a result of the Bill of Rights?</text><reasoning>In the mid 17th century, after the English Civil War (1642–1651), Parliament strengthened its position relative to the monarch then gained more power through the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and passage of the Bill o...
How much of the gross domestic product was spent on public health in 2004?
<text>How much of the gross domestic product was spent on public health in 2004?</text><reasoning>Public expenditure health was at 8.9% of the GDP in 2004, whereas private expenditure was at 1.3%. As of 2012, the HIV/AIDS prevalence was at 2.8% among 15- to 49-year-olds. Health expenditure was at US$30 per capita in 20...
What was the overall incidence of HIV or AIDS throughout the 15 to 49 year old population?
<text>What was the overall incidence of HIV or AIDS throughout the 15 to 49 year old population?</text><reasoning>Public expenditure health was at 8.9% of the GDP in 2004, whereas private expenditure was at 1.3%. As of 2012, the HIV/AIDS prevalence was at 2.8% among 15- to 49-year-olds. Health expenditure was at US$30 ...