Democracy (page 67 - 92)
Democracy
This section of the course teaches students about the political process at a local, national, and EU level.
Students learn about elections, the functioning of the Oireachtas and the benefits of democracy as a form of government.
Essential Learning
Types of rule and government : autocracy, monarchy, oligarchy, theocracy,anarchy, military dictatorship, democracy
The Suffragettes
The Irish Democracy
- Why vote & How to Vote
- The System of Voting in Ireland
- Structures of the State:
President, Taoiseach, Houses, Parties
Local Government - Ministries/ Ministers/ TDs
- Legislation
- Language of Politics
- National Organisations
- Northern Ireland
- Student councils