Foundations of Irish Democracy · Constitutional Foundations

The Bunreacht na hÉireann

Studying the Irish Constitution as the fundamental law of the State and its role in protecting citizens.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does a country need a written constitution?
  2. 2How should a constitution be changed to reflect modern values?
  3. 3What rights in the Irish Constitution are most important today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - DemocracyNCCA: Junior Cycle - Law
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic World
Unit: Foundations of Irish Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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