(NEW) Democracy And Christmas Exam 2017

Question 1

What is democracy?

Answer 1

Democracy is a form of government and the way we run our country in Ireland. It is government of the people, by the people, for the people

Question 2

Representative Democracy

Answer 2

Where representatives are elected to run things on the behalf of the people

Question 3

The Irish constitution

Answer 3

Bunreacht na hÉireann

Question 4

The name given to Ireland’s national parliment

Answer 4

Oireachtas

Question 5

What does the Oireachtas consist of?

Answer 5

1. The President
2. Dáil Éireann
3. The Seanad

Question 6

Main function of the Oireactas

Answer 6

To govern the country and make laws on behalf of its citizens

Question 7

The Irish President

Answer 7

Uachtaráin na hÉireann. Ireland’s Head Of State.

Question 8

The length of a presidential term

Answer 8

Seven years

Question 9

Roles of The President

Answer 9

• Safeguarding our constitution
• Signing bills so they become law
• Ensuring new laws do not infringe on the rights of Irish citizens
• Commander-In-Chief of Defence Forces
• Giving new ministers their seal of office

Question 10

Roles of the Irish parliament

Answer 10

• Make new laws

- Govern the country

Question 11

Location of the Dáil

Answer 11

Leinster House

Question 12

Name of The Dáil’s elected representatives

Answer 12

TDs (Teachta Dála)

Question 13

Number of TDs

Answer 13

158

Question 14

Areas Ireland is divided into for election purposes

Answer 14

Constituencies

Question 15

Number of constituencies

Answer 15

43

Question 16

Main functions of the Dáil

Answer 16

• Make/pass new laws
• To advise the government
• To debate issues
• To make decisions

Question 17

Ceann Comhairle

Answer 17

Chairs Dáil proceedings

Question 18

Role of a TD

Answer 18

Represent the interests of people living in their constituencies

Question 19

Main role of the Seanad

Answer 19

To consider and review bills (proposed laws)

Question 20

Basic role of the government

Answer 20

To run the affairs of its state

Question 21

How is the government decided?

Answer 21

A general election

Question 22

Coalition Government

Answer 22

If a party does not receive majority vote, it may invite other parties to join with it to form a government

Question 23

Main functions of the government

Answer 23

• Making new laws
• Managing financial affairs
• Managing the economy
• Managing the social affairs of the people of the state (Payments to people of the state)
• Improvement of essential services
• Planning for future
• Forging links with other countries

Question 24

The Cabinet

Answer 24

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and principal government ministers are often referred to as the Cabinet

Question 25

Collective Responsibility

Answer 25

Members of the cabinet must all speak with one voice and stand together on policy matters

Question 26

The Taoiseach

Answer 26

Is the Prime Minister of the Irish state. Elected by the Dáil.

Question 27

Roles of the Taoiseach

Answer 27

- Provides leadership - Controls government business - Appoints and dismisses cabinet ministers See page 99 of the book for more roles

Question 28

Department of Finance

Answer 28

Responsible for Financial affairs of the country. Prepares budget.

Question 29

Department of Social and Family Affairs

Answer 29

Social welfare needs of various sectors of society

Question 30

The Department of Health and Children

Answer 30

Responsible for the provision of our health service