Understanding Northern Ireland's Politics

What is devolution in the context of Northern Ireland?

• The process of centralising power to the UK Parliament

• The transfer of certain powers from the UK Parliament to the Northern Ireland Assembly

• The abolition of the Northern Ireland Assembly

• The integration of Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland

Which year did the Northern Ireland Assembly first get established?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2005

Which agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• The Good Friday Agreement

• The St Andrews Agreement

• The Anglo-Irish Agreement

• The Belfast Agreement

Which of the following is a key political party in Northern Ireland?

• Labour Party

• Conservative Party

• Sinn Féin

• Liberal Democrats

What is the primary role of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• To govern the entire United Kingdom

• To legislate on devolved matters specific to Northern Ireland

• To manage foreign relations for the UK

• To oversee the British Army

Which political party is known for its unionist stance in Northern Ireland?

• Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)

• Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

• Alliance Party

• Green Party

Who was the first First Minister of Northern Ireland after the establishment of the Assembly in 1998?

• David Trimble

• Ian Paisley

• Martin McGuinness

• Gerry Adams

Which political party in Northern Ireland is associated with the nationalist community?

• Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)

• Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

• Sinn Féin

• Alliance Party

What is the term used to describe the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Devolution

• Direct Rule

• Home Rule

• Federalism

Which political party is known for its cross-community appeal in Northern Ireland?

• Sinn Féin

• Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

• Alliance Party

• Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)