Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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When did The Troubles begin in Northern Ireland?
When did The Troubles begin in Northern Ireland?
Late 1960s
In what year was the Northern Ireland government suspended and direct rule from Westminster imposed?
In what year was the Northern Ireland government suspended and direct rule from Westminster imposed?
1972
What is the Good Friday Agreement also known as?
What is the Good Friday Agreement also known as?
The Belfast Agreement
How many Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are there currently in Northern Ireland?
How many Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are there currently in Northern Ireland?
90
Which electoral system is used to elect MLAs to the Northern Ireland Assembly?
Which electoral system is used to elect MLAs to the Northern Ireland Assembly?
Single Transferable Vote
What is the D'Hondt method used for in the Northern Ireland Executive?
What is the D'Hondt method used for in the Northern Ireland Executive?
Allocating ministerial posts by party
What is the relationship between the First Minister and Deputy First Minister?
What is the relationship between the First Minister and Deputy First Minister?
Both positions are equal in power
In what year were policing and justice powers devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive?
In what year were policing and justice powers devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive?
2010
During which period was the Northern Ireland Assembly suspended from 2002?
During which period was the Northern Ireland Assembly suspended from 2002?
2002 to 2007
Which party is described as the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland?
Which party is described as the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland?
Democratic Unionist Party
What is Sinn Féin's primary political goal?
What is Sinn Féin's primary political goal?
Irish reunification
What distinguishes the Alliance Party from other major Northern Ireland parties?
What distinguishes the Alliance Party from other major Northern Ireland parties?
It promotes cross-community views
What do unionists see as the main problem with the Northern Ireland Protocol?
What do unionists see as the main problem with the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Creates border in the Irish Sea