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What is democracy?

• Democracy is where those over 18 have a say in who makes decisions about how the country is organised.

• Democracy is where the government has complete control.

• Democracy is where everyone has a say in who makes decisions about how the country is organised.

• Democracy is where those over 15 have a say in who makes decisions about how the country is organised.

What type of government does Northern Ireland have?

• A monarchy

• Direct rule

• A devolved government

Where does the Northern Ireland government sit?

• Hillsborough

• Belfast City Hall

• Stormont

Which government has control over taxes in Northern Ireland?

• Westminster in London.

• Stormont in Belfast.

• The Government of Ireland in Dublin.

Who has control over decisions about education in Northern Ireland?

• Westminster in London

• Stormont in Belfast

• The Oireachtas in Dublin

How many government departments are there in Stormont?

• 8

• 6

• 12

• 9

How many MLAs are elected to Stormont?

• 89

• 90

• 91

• 92

What age do you have to be before you can take part in elections in Northern Ireland?

• 25

• 16

• 21

• 18

What did the Good Friday Agreement deliver?

• the end to British rule

• free trade with Europe

• peace

When was The Good Friday Agreement signed?

• 1998

• 1990

• 1985

• 1999