In which year was the Northern Ireland Assembly first established?
a) 1997
b) 1998
c) 1999
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1998
What is the term for the building that houses the meetings of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Stormont Castle
b) Belfast Castle
c) Parliament House
d) Assembly House
Answer: a) Stormont Castle
How often are general elections held for the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: c) Every 4 years
How many Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) 60
b) 90
c) 108
d) 150
Answer: b) 90
Who is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly responsible for maintaining order during debates?
a) First Minister
b) Lord Advocate
c) Speaker
d) Presiding Officer
Answer: c) Speaker
What is the term for the legislative process in the Northern Ireland Assembly where a bill is examined in detail?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Committee Stage
d) Royal Assent
Answer: c) Committee Stage
How many constituencies are there in Northern Ireland for the Assembly elections?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 22
d) 26
Answer: a) 18
Which political party won the most seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly in the 2022 elections?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: b) Sinn Féin
What is the term for the official residence of the First Minister of Northern Ireland?
a) Hillsborough Castle
b) Stormont House
c) Parliament House
d) Belfast Castle
Answer: a) Hillsborough Castle
What is the minimum voting age for Assembly elections in Northern Ireland?
a) 16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 21
Answer: a) 16
Which political party traditionally supports the union with the United Kingdom in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
What is the role of the Speaker in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Leads the ruling party
b) Acts as the head of state
c) Maintains order during debates
d) Oversees international relations
Answer: c) Maintains order during debates
Which committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for scrutinizing the actions of the Executive Office?
a) Justice Committee
b) Economy Committee
c) Public Accounts Committee
d) Audit Committee
Answer: c) Public Accounts Committee
What is the term for the process by which the First Minister of Northern Ireland is removed from office?
a) Impeachment
b) Vote of No Confidence
c) Recall Election
d) Censure Motion
Answer: b) Vote of No Confidence
How is the First Minister of Northern Ireland chosen?
a) Direct public election
b) Appointment by the UK Prime Minister
c) Elected by the Assembly
d) Selection by the Speaker
Answer: c) Elected by the Assembly
What is the term for the process by which the Northern Ireland Assembly expresses its formal approval of proposed legislation?
a) Royal Assent
b) Legislative Consent
c) Parliamentary Consent
d) Executive Approval
Answer: b) Legislative Consent
What is the name of the building at Stormont in Belfast that houses the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Assembly House
b) Stormont Castle
c) Parliament Building
d) Belfast Assembly House
Answer: b) Stormont Castle
Who is responsible for appointing the First Minister of Northern Ireland?
a) UK Prime Minister
b) Monarch of the United Kingdom
c) Speaker of the Assembly
d) First Minister
Answer: b) Monarch of the United Kingdom
What is the term for the legislative process in the Northern Ireland Assembly where a bill is formally introduced and its general principles debated?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Committee Stage
d) Royal Assent
Answer: a) First Reading
Which political party traditionally supports maintaining the constitutional status quo of Northern Ireland within the UK?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
Who is the leader of the largest opposition party in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) First Minister
b) Speaker
c) Leader of the largest opposition party
d) Lord Advocate
Answer: c) Leader of the largest opposition party
What is the term for the official legal document that confirms the powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Northern Ireland Act
b) Assembly Act
c) Devolution Order
d) Constitutional Declaration
Answer: a) Northern Ireland Act
Which devolved power allows the Northern Ireland Assembly to make decisions on matters not reserved to the UK Parliament?
a) Reserved Powers
b) Devolved Powers
c) Shared Powers
d) Exclusive Powers
Answer: b) Devolved Powers
What is the term for the document that outlines the Executive Office’s legislative priorities for the upcoming year?
a) White Paper
b) Green Paper
c) Blue Paper
d) Programme for Government
Answer: d) Programme for Government
How many stages does a bill go through in the Northern Ireland Assembly before it can become law?
a) 2 stages
b) 3 stages
c) 4 stages
d) 5 stages
Answer: b) 3 stages
Which political party traditionally supports policies that prioritize the union with the United Kingdom?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
What is the term for the agreement that outlines how the UK and Northern Ireland governments work together on devolved matters?
a) Devolution Agreement
b) Northern Ireland Act
c) Belfast Agreement
d) Executive Cooperation Pact
Answer: c) Belfast Agreement
Who represents the monarch during the State Opening of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) UK Prime Minister
b) Lord Advocate
c) First Minister
d) Speaker of the Assembly
Answer: b) Lord Advocate
What is the term for the power that allows the Northern Ireland Assembly to make decisions about how devolved funds are spent?
a) Fiscal Power
b) Spending Control
c) Financial Authority
d) Budget Responsibility
Answer: a) Fiscal Power
What term is used to describe a situation where different political parties govern at the national and devolved levels?
a) Divided Government
b) Bipartisan Rule
c) Consensus Governance
d) Parallel Administration
Answer: a) Divided Government
What is the term for the power that allows the Northern Ireland Assembly to make decisions about justice and law enforcement?
a) Reserved Powers
b) Devolved Powers
c) Shared Powers
d) Exclusive Powers
Answer: b) Devolved Powers
Which political party traditionally supports policies that prioritize the reunification of Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: b) Sinn Féin
Who is responsible for representing the UK government’s interests in legal matters in the Northern Ireland courts?
a) First Minister
b) Attorney General
c) Solicitor General
d) Advocate General for Northern Ireland
Answer: d) Advocate General for Northern Ireland
What is the term for the body within the Northern Ireland Assembly that oversees the conduct of MLAs?
a) Ethics Committee
b) Conduct Committee
c) Integrity Committee
d) Accountability Committee
Answer: b) Conduct Committee
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address economic development and job creation in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
What is the term for the convention that ensures the UK Parliament does not legislate on devolved matters without the consent of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Devolution Convention
b) Northern Ireland Consent Rule
c) Sewel Convention
d) Parliamentary Consent Pact
Answer: c) Sewel Convention
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on social justice and community well-being in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
What is the term for the government agency responsible for promoting economic growth in Northern Ireland?
a) Northern Ireland Development Agency
b) Invest Northern Ireland
c) Economic Advancement Authority
d) Business Growth Institute
Answer: b) Invest Northern Ireland
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on addressing cultural diversity and reconciliation in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
What is the term for the process by which a bill becomes law after receiving the monarch’s approval?
a) Royal Assent
b) Presidential Seal
c) Executive Consent
d) Monarch’s Sanction
Answer: a) Royal Assent
Which political party traditionally supports policies that prioritize economic liberalization and market-based reforms in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
What is the term for the process of adjusting the powers and responsibilities of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Devolution
b) Reformulation
c) Constitutional Alteration
d) Parliamentary Restructuring
Answer: a) Devolution
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address poverty and social inequality in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
What is the term for the process of transferring powers and responsibilities from the UK Parliament to the Northern Ireland Assembly?
a) Devolution
b) Decentralization
c) Federalization
d) Constitutional Reformation
Answer: a) Devolution
Which political party traditionally supports policies to improve public services, healthcare, and education in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
What is the term for the process by which the Northern Ireland Assembly considers amendments and votes on a bill’s final version?
a) First Reading
b) Second Reading
c) Third Reading
d) Final Stage
Answer: c) Third Reading
Which political party traditionally supports policies that address cultural preservation and promote Irish nationalism in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: b) Sinn Féin
What is the term for the process that allows the Northern Ireland Assembly to make its own decisions on certain devolved matters?
a) Delegation
b) Repatriation
c) Devolution
d) Subsidiarity
Answer: c) Devolution
Which political party traditionally supports policies that focus on economic growth and business development in Northern Ireland?
a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
b) Sinn Féin
c) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
d) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Answer: a) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
What is the term for the process of negotiating and implementing the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland?
a) Reconciliation Process
b) Belfast Accord
c) Peace Settlement
d) Northern Ireland Peace Process
Answer: d) Northern Ireland Peace Process
