Northern Ireland Assembly and executive 1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
when was devolution established in Northern Ireland
A
1998 Good Friday Agreement
2
Q
where is the northern irish assembly located
A
belfast
3
Q
how many members does the northern irish assembly have
A
90 ( originally 108 )
4
Q
what are the members of the northern irish assembly called
A
Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs)
5
Q
what electoral system does the northern irish assembly use
A
Single Transferable vote (very proportional)
6
Q
what does the single transferable vote mean for the northern irish assembly
A
first minister and deputy first minister usually from opposing parties (sinn fein and DUP)