GCSE LLW U1 S4 NI Executive and MLAs

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What is the structure of the NI Executive?

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The NI Executive is made up of the 1st minister, deputy 1st minister, two junior ministers, and nine other ministers who each run a government department.

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How are the 1st and deputy 1st ministers elected?

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They are elected by the largest and second largest political parties in NI.

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What is the main role of the government departments in NI?

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To put government policy into action and to advise ministers.

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How are ministers nominated in the NI Assembly?

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Ministers are nominated by political parties in the Assembly according to their share of seats.

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What is the pledge of office that ministers must take?

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A series of promises including: to carry out duties in good faith, to be committed to non-violence, to serve the people of NI equally, to work with other ministers, to comply with the code of conduct, and to support decisions made by the Executive and Assembly.

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What are the roles of the NI Executive?

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To prioritise executive and legislative proposals, review and agree a Programme for Government, agree a budget based on the Programme for Government, make decisions on significant and controversial issues, and make decisions which cut across two or more ministers.

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the MLAs?

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MLAs spend their time debating in the Chamber, taking part in Committee meetings, working in their constituencies, representing constituents' views, raising issues, attending debates, voting on new laws, asking ministers formal questions, examining government departments, holding surgeries, and visiting schools and businesses.