Northern Ireland Assembly and executive 1.3 Flashcards

1
Q

when was devolution established in Northern Ireland

A

1998 Good Friday Agreement

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2
Q

where is the northern irish assembly located

A

belfast

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3
Q

how many members does the northern irish assembly have

A

90 ( originally 108 )

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4
Q

what are the members of the northern irish assembly called

A

Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

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5
Q

what electoral system does the northern irish assembly use

A

Single Transferable vote (very proportional)

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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)

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