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Democracy Flashcards

1
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What forms of democracy are in your area?

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  • Student Council
  • Resident Associations
  • Parent Councils
  • Credit Unions
  • Scout and Guide Associations
  • GAA and sports clubs
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What is the Irish constitution?

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The Irish constitution is Burreacht na hÉireann. A referendum is held to change the constitution.

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What does the government consist of?

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The Oireachtas consists of

  • The President
  • The Dáil
  • The Seanad
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What is the presidents role?

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  • Safeguarding our constitution
  • Signing bills to become laws
  • Ensuring new laws are constitutional
  • Representing Ireland abroad
  • Commander-in-chief of the Irish Defence Force
  • Giving new government ministers their seal of office
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What is the Dáil?

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  • Sits in Leinster House
  • Made up of 166 elected TDs
  • TDs elected from 43 different constituencies around Ireland
  • Makes decisions and new laws that affect citizens
  • Chaired by Ceann Comhairle (Sean Barrett)
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What is the Seanad?

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  • Sits in Keinster House
  • 60 Senators
  • Represent various sectors e.g. Education
  • Review bills the government wants passed
  • Less powerful then the Dáil
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What is the government?

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  • Decided by a general Election
  • Usually formed by the party that get the majority of votes
    Coalition Government: Made of different parties
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What are the functions of the government?

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  • Makes new laws
  • Manage financial affairs of the country
  • Oversee social affairs of the country
  • The provision of essential services
  • Forge links with other countries
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What is the attorney general?

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Chief legal advisor to the government

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What is the civil service?

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Advises government on policy an is responsible for the day-to-day running of the government.

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What is the taoiseach’s role?

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  • Provide leadership
  • Control government business
  • Appoints and dismisses ministers
  • Chairs cabinet meetings
  • Nominates senators
  • Defends government decisions
  • Meets with EU and world leaders
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How can you influence the government?

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  • Join an interest group
  • Get involved with a pressure group
  • Organise a sign or petition
  • Lobby politicians
  • Participate in a protest or protest match
  • Strike
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What are the 4 mail political parties?

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  • Fine Gael
  • Labour Party
  • Green Party
  • Fianna Fáil
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What is a candidate?

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A candidate is a person running for an election. People elect candidates to represent them.

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What votes do Irish citizens vote in?

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  • General Elections
  • By-Elections
  • Presidential Elections
  • European Elections
  • Local Elections
  • Referendums
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16
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What is direct rule?

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When political parties refuse to share power with each other, the state takes over e.g. If two parties would not co-operate in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland will then be directly ruled by the British Government

17
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What is democracy?

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Democracy is a form of government in Ireland. It means ‘Ruke by the People’. It is based on majority rule and minority rights.

18
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How old must you be to vote?

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19
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What do local authorities do?

  1. Pass Legislation
  2. Give Planning Permission
  3. Appoint Attorney General
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  1. Give Planning Permission
20
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Where does the Dáil meet?

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Leinster House

21
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Where does the president live?

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Áras an Uachtarán

22
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Who was the First Lady elected into government?

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Countess Markievicz

23
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How many TDs were elected this year?

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158

24
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How many constituencies are there?

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40

25
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What is a coalition government?

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A government with more then one party

26
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How long does the president serve?

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7 years

27
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What is the Ceann Comhairle?

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The chairperson of the Dáil

28
Q

Who are amnesty international?

A

A charity working for human rights

29
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Where do the senators meet?

A

Seanad Éireann

30
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What is the Irish constitution called?

A

Bunreacht na hÉireann

31
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How is the constitution changed?

A

A referendum is held

32
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Where is Leinster House?

A

Kildare Street

33
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Does the president approve changes to the constitution?

A

Yes

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