AS1 - Political Background

In what year was the Third Home Rule passed by the House of Commons?

• 1912

• 1914

• 1916

• 1920

What significant event did the IRB stage in 1916?

• The signing of the Covenant

• The formation of the UVF

• The Easter Rising

• The War of Independence

What was abolished after the first local elections in 1922?

• The Free State

• The UVF

• Proportional Representation

• The NICRA

What was the Nationalist response to the formation of Northern Ireland?

• They supported it.

• They were indifferent.

• They opposed it.

• They were unaware of it.

Why was Direct Rule introduced?

• To support the local government.

• To address the failure of internment.

• To promote economic development.

• To support the Unionist government.

What was the reaction of moderate Unionists to Direct Rule?

• They were pleased.

• They were horrified.

• They were indifferent.

• They supported it fully.

What was one of the reasons for the creation of a Democratic Deficit under Direct Rule?

• Voters were able to experience full political representation

• Voters were unable to experience the full benefits of political representation

• Legislation was passed with extensive local consultation

• The NI Assembly had full control over legislation

How many NI MPs were there out of a total of 650 in Westminster?

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 30

What was a common characteristic of the SoSNI position?

• It was an elected position

• It was given to an MP from Northern Ireland

• It was given to an MP from a different country/region

• It was always held by a local politician

What was the result of the General Election of April 1992 in the UK?

• Labour Party won with a large majority

• Conservatives returned to power under John Major with a slim majority

• A coalition government was formed

• The election was declared invalid