The New Assembly & Establishing a Power Sharing Executive (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When were elections held for the new Northern Ireland Assembly?
When were elections held for the new Northern Ireland Assembly?
28 June 1973
How many seats did the pro-assembly UUP, led by Brian Faulkner, win?
How many seats did the pro-assembly UUP, led by Brian Faulkner, win?
24 seats
How many seats did the SDLP win in the 1973 Assembly elections?
How many seats did the SDLP win in the 1973 Assembly elections?
19 seats
How many seats did the Alliance Party win in the Assembly elections?
How many seats did the Alliance Party win in the Assembly elections?
8 seats
How many seats did anti-assembly unionists control in total?
How many seats did anti-assembly unionists control in total?
25 seats
Who was the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during the Assembly formation?
Who was the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during the Assembly formation?
William Whitelaw
How many members comprised the power-sharing executive agreed in November 1973?
How many members comprised the power-sharing executive agreed in November 1973?
6 UUP, 4 SDLP, 1 Alliance
What position did Brian Faulkner hold in the power-sharing executive?
What position did Brian Faulkner hold in the power-sharing executive?
Chief Executive
Who served as Deputy Chief Executive in the power-sharing executive?
Who served as Deputy Chief Executive in the power-sharing executive?
Gerry Fitt
When was the power-sharing executive officially established?
When was the power-sharing executive officially established?
January 1974
What event in May 1974 led to the collapse of the power-sharing executive?
What event in May 1974 led to the collapse of the power-sharing executive?
Ulster Workers' Council Strike
Who replaced William Whitelaw as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in November 1973?
Who replaced William Whitelaw as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in November 1973?
Francis Pym