Chapter 5 - Democracy Flashcards
What is democracy?
When citizens vote to elect people to represent them in governement
What oĆs the constitution of Ireland called?
Bunreacht na hEireann
What must be held to change the constitution?
Referendum
What does the Irish government consist of?
The president
The Dail
The Seanad
How long is the term of the president?
7 years
Where does the president live?
Aras an Uachtaran, Phoenix Park
Where do the Dail and Seanad sit?
Leinster House
How many TDs are elected to the Dail?
158
How many constituencies are there?
40
Who is in charged of keeping order in the Dail?
Who is it?
Ceann Comhairle
Sean O Fearghail
How many senators are there?
60
How is new government elected?
General Election
What is it called when two parties form a government together?
Coalition
What is the chief legal adviser to the government called?
The Attorney General
What is the civil service?
Advise government on policy
Responsible for day to day running of government departments
What is a person running for election called?
Candidate
What is necessary to be able to vote?
Be over 18
Be on the electoral registor
Where do you go to vote?
Polling station
What do you write your vote on?
Ballot paper
What is the system of voting in Ireland called?
Proportional representation
What is the minimum number of votes a candidate must receive to be elected called?
Quota
Who supervises the counting of votes?
Returning officer
What is a spoiled vote?
A vote that cannot be counted because it has been filled out incorrectly or defaced
