9GE02 - DPlaces 2.6 Gauging Engagement

What was the voter turnout for the Brexit referendum in 2016?

• 72.2%
• 85%
• 65%
• 70.5%

Which referendum had the highest turnout?

• Brexit
• Scottish Independence
• General Election in Slough
• Northern Ireland Assembly

Why was the Northern Ireland Assembly dissolved between 2017-2020?

• Due to disagreements over Brexit
• Following a Renewable Energies scandal
• A DUP boycott
• Political protests over pay

Which event led to the DUP’s refusal to sit in 2022?

• Renewable Energies scandal
• Northern Ireland protocol concerns
• Economic crisis
• Public sector strikes

What does the Windsor Framework address?

• Trade friction in the UK internal market
• Renewable energy policies
• Devolved government funding
• EU and UK law alignment

Who are the key figures in the Northern Ireland Executive?

• Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
• First Minister and Deputy First Minister
• Chief Executive and Head of State
• President and Vice-President

What ensures both communities in Northern Ireland are represented?

• Regular referendums
• Equal ministerial roles for Sinn Fein and DUP
• Cross-community voting
• A rotating executive leadership

Who is the current First Minister as of 2024?

• Arlene Foster
• Michelle O’Neill
• Edwin Poots
• Jeffrey Donaldson

What was a major issue during the DUP boycott in 2023?

• Services were streamlined
• Public sector operations halted
• Trade agreements improved
• Political stability was enhanced

What mechanism reduces trade friction in the UK?

• Renewable Energies Framework
• Windsor Framework
• UK Internal Market
• Trade and Cooperation Agreement