Strand 3 Exploring democracy PPT 13: Democracy: what is it all about?

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Strand 3 Exploring democracy PPT 13: Democracy: what is it all about?

Democracy ‘Government of the people, by the people, for the people’. Abraham Lincoln Demos – a Greek word meaning ‘people’ Kratia – a Greek word meaning ‘rule by the people’ Do you see that Ireland is a parliamentary republic?

Democracy in Ireland The Irish Constitution, Bunreacht na hÉireann, sets out the type of government that we have. The Irish government is called the Oireachtas. (Pronounced ear-ock-tas)

Democracy: the President The President of Ireland is the first citizen in the State. Áras and Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Dublin Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland The President of Ireland is elected for seven years.

The Dáil Chamber, Leinster House Democracy – Seanad and Dáil The Seanad is the Upper House where there are 60 Senators. They debate and discuss issues and bills and can introduce their own bills too. 158 There are 158 Teachta Dála (TDs) in the Dáil representing 40 constituencies. Taoiseach The Taoiseach is the leader of the government. Tánaiste The Tánaiste is Deputy Leader. The Cabinet The Cabinet is made up of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and all the Ministers. . The Dáil Chamber, Leinster House The civil service is an important part of our democracy. What do civil servants do?

Types of elections in Ireland Democracy: elections In Ireland, a general election must be held every five years Types of elections in Ireland General election By-election Presidential election Seanad election Local election European election Referendum There are many other small parties too. Find out about them.

The road to passing a bill into law Democracy: laws The road to passing a bill into law 1 Bill introduced 2 Discussion stage 3 Committee stage 4 Report stage 5 Discussion stage again 6 Goes to the other house 7 Repeats stages 2–5 in this house 8 President signs it into law A bill must pass every stage to become law.

Democracy: citizens Citizens in a democracy have rights and responsibilities. Rights … To vote To lobby To protest peacefully To free speech Responsibilities … To obey the law To keep the peace To treat people equally To respect the rights of others Name some more rights and responsibilities.