Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Time period of The Troubles in Northern Ireland
Time period of The Troubles in Northern Ireland
1968-1998
When did The Troubles begin?
When did The Troubles begin?
Late 1960s
Goal of unionist/loyalist community
Goal of unionist/loyalist community
Remain part of the United Kingdom
Goal of nationalist/republican community
Goal of nationalist/republican community
Reunification with the Republic of Ireland
Year direct rule imposed from Westminster
Year direct rule imposed from Westminster
1972
Year of the Good Friday Agreement
Year of the Good Friday Agreement
1998
Alternative name for Good Friday Agreement
Alternative name for Good Friday Agreement
Belfast Agreement
Current number of MLAs in NI Assembly
Current number of MLAs in NI Assembly
90
Electoral system used for NI Assembly
Electoral system used for NI Assembly
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Method for allocating ministerial posts in NI Executive
Method for allocating ministerial posts in NI Executive
D'Hondt method
Year policing and justice devolved to NI
Year policing and justice devolved to NI
2010
Largest unionist party in Northern Ireland
Largest unionist party in Northern Ireland
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Largest nationalist party in Northern Ireland
Largest nationalist party in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin
Party promoting cross-community cooperation in NI
Party promoting cross-community cooperation in NI
Alliance Party
Purpose of Northern Ireland Protocol
Purpose of Northern Ireland Protocol
Part of Brexit deal to avoid hard border with Republic of Ireland