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?

<p>Sinn Féin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Éamon de Valera (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1937 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1937 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was a dominion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>W. T. Cosgrave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many counties did the Irish Free State comprise?

<p>26 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann (B)</p> 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?

<p>Take an Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution of the Free State and declare fidelity to the king (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Oath of Allegiance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It could choose not to be included in the Free State. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To determine the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Free State. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view did the 1933 court decision in Ireland support?

<p>That the jurisdiction of the Free State was the whole island of Ireland. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Opt out of the Irish Free State. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland stated it in Parliament. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is supported by the text?

<p>The legislation had no legal effect in Northern Ireland. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was treated as part of the United Kingdom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To opt out of the Free State (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Oireachtas would have had jurisdiction to legislate for Northern Ireland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Constitutional monarchy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had executive authority in the Irish Free State?

<p>The king (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To advise the Governor-General (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The President of the Executive Council (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Executive Council (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Earl of Cromer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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