The Architecture of Democracy · Constitutional Foundations
The Role of the Oireachtas
Examining how the Dail and Seanad function to represent the will of the people and hold the government to account.
Key Questions
- 1How does a representative democracy ensure that minority voices are heard?
- 2What is the government's role here in balancing national interests with local needs?
- 3Who should decide which laws take priority in a busy legislative calendar?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Junior Cycle - Rights and ResponsibilitiesNCCA: Junior Cycle - Democracy
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Architecture of Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations
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