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The Constitution

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  • How many Articles has the 1937 Constitution got?
    50
  • What is a Referendum?
    A Referendum is a vote to change the Constitution by popular vote
  • How many languages is the Constitution written in? Name them
    2 - English and Irish
  • What is the word for the Oireachtas and the President?
    The Legislature
  • What are the two Houses of Government or the Oireachtas?
    Dáil Éireann and Seanád Éireann
  • How many Constitutions has Ireland had?
    2
  • What is the word for the Courts in Ireland under the Constitution?
    The Judiciary
  • What is the Official Title of the President?
    President of Ireland, Protector of the Constitution and Commander of the Defence Forces
  • Name some Referendums that were implemented (successful)
    Divorce, Gay Marriage, Children's Referendum, Abortion, etc
  • What happens if an official document is not produced in both English and Irish?
    You can sue as under Article 8, you can conduct your business in either of the official languages
  • Can you be discriminated against because of your religion?
    No
  • What is the word for the President and the Council of State?
    The Executive
  • What is your due process rights?
    Everybody has the right to a fair trial
  • Does Ireland have a State religion? (one religion that is enshrined in the Constitution as the main religion of the country)
    No - Article 44.2.2 states 'The State guarantees not to endow any religion'
  • Who originally wrote the Constitution?
    Eamonn De Valera
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