Xmas exam 2nd Year

Question 1

What is democracy

Answer 1

A form of government which allows people to have a say in who gets elected in a country. Comes from demos:People & kratia:rule/power

Question 2

Where did democracy originate?

Answer 2

Ancient Greece (Athens)

Question 3

Two types of elections in Ireland

Answer 3

General election

Local election

Question 4

Explain general election and give an example

Answer 4

An election which is the same around the country eg. Electing the president

Question 5

Explain local election and give an example

Answer 5

An election that is held in a local area eg. Electing a TD

Question 6

The 4 Rs

Answer 6

Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Repair

Question 7

What is incineration?

Answer 7

A waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. It provides heat and gets rid of waste but it is said that it produces toxic gases

Question 8

What is a need

Answer 8

Something that you need to have or else you will die

Question 9

What is a want ?

Answer 9

A luxury that you don’t need but would like to have

Question 10

What is stewardship?

Answer 10

We are all responsible for our planet. Failure to protect our planet can lead to problems for future generations
We all have a positive or negative effect on our planet depending on our actions