Democracy Flashcards
Irelands constitution
Bunreacht na heireannn
Referendum
Change to the constitution, vote yes or no
Irelands national parliament
Oireachtas
Role of president
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
Houses of the oireachtas
The dáil
The Seanad
The dáil
In Leinster house Dublin
Function dáil
Pass new laws
Advise government on the social, economic and financial life of the country
Debate issues
Decisions for Irish citizens
The Seanad
60 senators
Senate is member of Seanad
Government
New laws Financial affairs Manage economy Social affairs Planning for future
The cabinet
Government ministers are often referred to the cabinet, collective responsibility
Attorney general
Appointed by the Taoiseach, member of the cabinet
Civil services
Administrative arm of the government
Influencing the government
Petitions, lobbying, protest, strikes
Political parties
Look at slide show of political parties
Local government
County council
Town council
City councils
Services provided be local authorities
Housing
Transport
Water, sewage
Education
Who’s the local authority
County manager
Elections
Citizens can elect a representative to act on their behalf
Candidate
A individual running for election
Local elections
Held every five years
By elections
When a dáil seat becomes vacant
General elections
166TD’s to the dáil
Presidential elections
Takes place every five years to vote for new president
European elections
Elect mep’s to the European Union
Referendums
If constitution could be changed
Where do elections take place
Polling stations
Who can vote
If your over 18 and have a electoral register
System of voting in Ireland
Proportional representation
How to vote
Polling card A polling clerk Ballot paper Secret ballot Ballot box
Counting the votes
Returning officer
Quota
Total valid poll
People who count votes
Tellers
