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Democracy Flashcards

1
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Irelands constitution

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Bunreacht na heireannn

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Referendum

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Change to the constitution, vote yes or no

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Irelands national parliament

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Oireachtas

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Role of president

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Safeguard constitution 
Signing bills so they become law
New laws do not infringe on the Irish rights
Representing Ireland 
Commander in chief defence forces
New minister there seal office
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5
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Houses of the oireachtas

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The dáil

The Seanad

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The dáil

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In Leinster house Dublin

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Function dáil

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Pass new laws
Advise government on the social, economic and financial life of the country
Debate issues
Decisions for Irish citizens

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The Seanad

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60 senators

Senate is member of Seanad

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Government

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New laws
Financial affairs
Manage economy
Social affairs 
Planning for future
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10
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The cabinet

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Government ministers are often referred to the cabinet, collective responsibility

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Attorney general

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Appointed by the Taoiseach, member of the cabinet

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Civil services

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Administrative arm of the government

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Influencing the government

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Petitions, lobbying, protest, strikes

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14
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Political parties

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Look at slide show of political parties

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15
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Local government

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County council
Town council
City councils

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Services provided be local authorities

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Housing
Transport
Water, sewage
Education

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Who’s the local authority

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County manager

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Elections

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Citizens can elect a representative to act on their behalf

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Candidate

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A individual running for election

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Local elections

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Held every five years

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By elections

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When a dáil seat becomes vacant

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General elections

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166TD’s to the dáil

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Presidential elections

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Takes place every five years to vote for new president

24
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European elections

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Elect mep’s to the European Union

25
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Referendums

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If constitution could be changed

26
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Where do elections take place

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Polling stations

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Who can vote

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If your over 18 and have a electoral register

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System of voting in Ireland

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Proportional representation

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How to vote

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Polling card
A polling clerk
Ballot paper 
Secret ballot
Ballot box
30
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Counting the votes

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Returning officer
Quota
Total valid poll

31
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People who count votes

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Tellers

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