The Irish Constitution - Rapid Fire Questions

Question 1

What is a Constitution?

Answer 1

A constitution is a code of rules for the social, political and legal structures of the state.

Question 2

The Constitution declares that…

Answer 2

Ireland is an independant and democratic state.

Question 3

What are the five types of elections in Ireland?

Answer 3

General election.
Local election (City councellors or County councellors).
European election (Members of the European Parliament).
Presidential election (every 7 years).
Referendum election (can happen at any time).

Question 4

What is a change to the constitution called?

Answer 4

An amendment.

Question 5

What is a referendum?

Answer 5

Referendum refers to the means in which the Constitution can be changed.

Question 6

What do we call our system of voting in Ireland?

Answer 6

PRSTV

Question 7

What are the 6 fundamental rights in the Constitution?

Answer 7

Personal right (individual).
Right of the family.
Right of the children.
Right to education.
Right to private property.
Right to religion.