Powersharing could return to Northern Ireland on Friday

Powersharing could return to Northern Ireland on Friday

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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After three years of negotiations, a new agreement has been reached that all parties support. The speaker of the Assembly has been asked to record it to restore the executive before the weekend. The best place to govern Northern Ireland is locally, as envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement. The people of Northern Ireland have consistently voted for and demanded this outcome.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the three years of discussions?

The talks were abandoned.

A temporary agreement was made.

A new conflict arose.

A deal that all parties can support was reached.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken to enable the restoration of the executive?

A public referendum was held.

A new election was announced.

A letter was written to the speaker of the Assembly.

An emergency meeting was called.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the best place to govern Northern Ireland according to the speaker?

From London

From Dublin

In Northern Ireland

From Brussels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agreement is referenced as a basis for local governance?

The Paris Agreement

The Good Friday Agreement

The St. Andrews Agreement

The Belfast Agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the people of Northern Ireland continue to demand?

More international intervention

Results around local governance

Increased military presence

A new referendum