Lesson 46 (Keal)

Question 1

Why did the Northern Ireland Assembly dissolve in 2017

Answer 1

‘Cash for ash’ scandal

RHI scheme was intended to give subsidies to companies producing renewable energy

But due to financial mismanagement, they were receiving too much money

Question 2

After the ‘cash for ash’ scandal, when was Stormont restored?

Answer 2

January 2020

Question 3

Benefit of Stormont for the Irish people?

Answer 3

Established a peaceful political climate

Question 4

How many times did Johnson avoid attending the Liaison Committee in 2019?

Answer 4

2019

3 times

Question 5

Evidence for the executive being weak in regards to Johnson? (think of his majority and if he was scrutinised or not)

Answer 5

Johnson had a really large majority

of 80 seats

But was still forced to resign

Due to Parliamentary scrutiny

Question 6

Argument for the executive being too powerful? (party whips)

Answer 6

The executive can use party whips to force MPs to vote a certain way