The Machinery of Democracy · Constitutional Foundations

The Oireachtas and Law Making

Examining how a bill becomes law in Ireland and the role of the Dail and Seanad in legislative oversight.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role here in balancing competing interests?
  2. 2Who should decide which laws take priority in a national crisis?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for minority representation in parliament?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Rights and ResponsibilitiesNCCA: Junior Cycle - The Law
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and Democratic Action
Unit: The Machinery of Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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