Northern Ireland Political System Quiz

What is the name of the Northern Ireland legislature?

• Congress

• Assembly

• Senate

• Parliament

Which party is known as a liberal and non-sectarian party in Northern Ireland?

• Ulster Unionist Party

• Sinn Féin

• Alliance Party

• Democratic Unionist Party

What is the term used to describe the system of government in Northern Ireland where power is shared by parties?

• Power sharing

• Federalism

• Devolution

• Direct rule

What is the D'Hondt system used for in Northern Ireland?

• Electing the Speaker

• Allocating ministries

• Forming committees

• Passing laws

Which party is the largest in the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Democratic Unionist Party

• Social Democratic and Labour Party

• Sinn Féin

• Alliance Party

What is the role of the Speaker in the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Propose new laws

• Act as Chairperson

• Lead a political party

• Scrutinize the Executive

What does MLA stand for?

• Member of the Legislative Assembly

• Minister of Legislative Affairs

• Manager of Local Administration

• Member of Local Authority

Which party was traditionally the second-largest in the Northern Ireland Assembly?

• Social Democratic and Labour Party

• Alliance Party

• Sinn Féin

• Ulster Unionist Party

What is the term for when the UK Parliament takes direct control of Northern Ireland?

• Devolution

• Direct rule

• Autonomy

• Federalism

What is the function of statutory committees in the Assembly?

• Create new laws

• Advise and scrutinize Ministers

• Elect the Executive

• Organize elections