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Teacher Resources

The Institute of Irish Studies have created a collection of teaching resources to support pupils and teachers alike. The resources found here align with the CCEA curriculum for AS and A2 in Government and Politics.

We greatly appreciate any feedback on these resources and how you utilise them in your teaching. Please contact us if there are any areas of teaching for which you require further resources.

Functions of the Assembly - Representation

Professor Sean Haughey discusses the representative function of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Find out how Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected as he describes proportional representation by the single transferable vote (PRSTV) and the issues with representation.

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Functions of the Assembly - Legislation

Professor Sean Haughey discusses the legislative function of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Find out about its role in policymaking, the process of bills becoming law and issues regarding legislative function.

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Functions of the Assembly - Scrutiny

Professor Sean Haughey discusses government accountability within the Northern Ireland Assembly. Find out about mandatory coalition, how scrutiny takes place in the current system and scrutiny performance.