Where does the President of Ireland live and work?
Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
What type of government is the opposite of democracy, where one person has total control?
dictatorship
What is the role of the President of Ireland?
The role is largely ceremonial. The President acts as head of state and performs symbolic and representative functions.
What age must a person be to run for President in Ireland? A. 35, B.45, C.55
A. 35
Name three types of government.
Democracy, oligarchy, dictatorship, monarchy, republic, anarchy, etc
Who will Catherine Connolly succeed as President?
Michael D. Higgins
What is the Constitution of Ireland called?
Bunreacht na hÉireann
Who is the Taoiseach, and what is their role?
The Taoiseach is the head of government (Micheál Martin) They lead the Cabinet and represents Ireland internationally.
What is the Oireachtas?
The national parliament of Ireland, made up of the President, Dáil Éireann, and Seanad Éireann.
What is an election?
A formal decision-making process in which citizens vote to choose representatives or decide on public issues.
How long is the term of office for the President of Ireland?
7 years
How many seats are there in Dáil Éireann? A. 100, B. 205, C. 174
C. 174
What is a spoiled or invalid vote?
A ballot that is incorrectly filled out and cannot be counted.
What is the difference between the Taoiseach and the President?
The Taoiseach is head of government and makes policy decisions; the President is head of state, largely ceremonial, and safeguards the Constitution.
Who is a TD (Teachta Dála)?
A member of Dáil Éireann, elected by the people.
Who is the current President-elect of Ireland following the most recent presidential election?
Catherine Connolly
What does the term democracy mean?
A system of government in which power comes from the people, who vote to elect representatives.
For how many years did the current President of Ireland serve as President?
14 years (two seven-year terms).
One candidate in the 2025 presidential election had withdrawn from campaigning but still appeared on the ballot and received votes. Who was this person?
Jin Gavin