The Parliament of Northern Ireland and the Free State

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Which political party formed Cumann na nGaedheal in 1923?

Fianna Fáil

Anti-Treaty IRA

Labour Party

Sinn Féin (correct)

When did the Parliament of the United Kingdom relinquish its remaining authority to legislate for the Free State?

1923

1932

1927

1931 (correct)

Who were the two opposing sides in the Irish Civil War?

Cumann na nGaedheal and Sinn Féin

Pro-Treaty members and Anti-Treaty members

Labour Party and Fianna Fáil

National Army and Anti-Treaty IRA (correct)

Which political party refused to take its seats in the Dáil after the 1927 general election?

Sinn Féin Signup and view all the answers

Who abolished the oath of allegiance and initiated an economic war with the UK?

Éamon de Valera Signup and view all the answers

When was the new constitution drafted by Éamon de Valera adopted by a plebiscite?

1937 Signup and view all the answers

When did the Free State officially change its name to 'Ireland'?

1937 Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the establishment of the Irish Free State?

The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Irish Free State within the British Empire?

It was a dominion Signup and view all the answers

Who became the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State?

W. T. Cosgrave Signup and view all the answers

How many counties did the Irish Free State comprise?

26 Signup and view all the answers

What were the two houses of the Oireachtas, the legislature of the Irish Free State?

Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann Signup and view all the answers

What did members of the Dáil have to do in order to take their seats in the Irish Free State?

Take an Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution of the Free State and declare fidelity to the king Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue for opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

The Oath of Allegiance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Parliament of Northern Ireland is true?

It could choose not to be included in the Free State. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Boundary Commission mentioned in the text?

To determine the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Free State. Signup and view all the answers

Which view did the 1933 court decision in Ireland support?

That the jurisdiction of the Free State was the whole island of Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Irish Free State Constitution Act 1922 allow Northern Ireland to do?

Opt out of the Irish Free State. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it always certain that Northern Ireland would opt out of the Free State?

The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland stated it in Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is supported by the text?

The legislation had no legal effect in Northern Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

What was the de facto position regarding Northern Ireland according to the text?

It was treated as part of the United Kingdom. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?

To opt out of the Free State Signup and view all the answers

What would have happened if the Parliament of Northern Ireland had not made the declaration in the address?

The Oireachtas would have had jurisdiction to legislate for Northern Ireland Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional structure was established by the Treaty for the new state?

Constitutional monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What were the two houses of the Oireachtas in the Irish Free State?

Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann Signup and view all the answers

Who had executive authority in the Irish Free State?

The king Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?

To advise the Governor-General Signup and view all the answers

Who presided over the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?

The President of the Executive Council Signup and view all the answers

What was the main source of power in the Irish Free State?

The Executive Council Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for presenting the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?

The Earl of Cromer Signup and view all the answers