Democracy and the Constitution (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year did Éamon de Valera take power before drafting the Constitution?
In which year did Éamon de Valera take power before drafting the Constitution?
1932
Who was the principal draughtsman of the 1937 Irish Constitution?
Who was the principal draughtsman of the 1937 Irish Constitution?
John Hearne
In what year did the drafting process of the Constitution begin?
In what year did the drafting process of the Constitution begin?
1935
How long did the drafting process of the Constitution take?
How long did the drafting process of the Constitution take?
Two years
Which office did the Constitution establish as head of state?
Which office did the Constitution establish as head of state?
President of Ireland
What type of legislature did the Constitution create?
What type of legislature did the Constitution create?
Bicameral
What are the two houses of the Irish legislature called?
What are the two houses of the Irish legislature called?
Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann
When was the Constitution approved by national referendum?
When was the Constitution approved by national referendum?
1 July 1937
When did the Constitution come into force?
When did the Constitution come into force?
29 December 1937
Which article recognised the Catholic Church's position in Irish society?
Which article recognised the Catholic Church's position in Irish society?
Article 44
What status did Article 44 give to the Catholic Church?
What status did Article 44 give to the Catholic Church?
Special position
Which article stated that women had a special role within the home?
Which article stated that women had a special role within the home?
Article 41