Type of government: a parliamentary democracy, republic
Head of state/country: President Michael D. Higgins
Structure: Ireland is ran by an elected president, who serves for seven years. The president doesn't have much power but is able to voice his opinion about certain things which can influence national politics. Taioiseach is the name of the head of the government and the prime minister runs this. Ireland has a 60-set senate and a 166-seat House of Representatives. Judges are appointed by the president. There are 29 counties in which divide Ireland.
Political Landscape: Ireland's two political parties evolved from those who supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty and those who didn't. The two parties are known as Fianna Fialle and Fine Gael. Fianna Fail tends to be more supported than Fine Gael.
Government and the people: Irish citizens are guaranteed the right to vote at age 18, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and freedom of press. More people to tend to vote in parliamentary elections, rather than for the president.
Our view on Ireland's government: There are a lot of pros and cons of Irelands government. The president doesn't get much power and the two political parties are based off the people's views during the Irish Civil War. But other than that, Ireland still provides it's citizens with many freedoms, so the government isn't that bad.
Head of state/country: President Michael D. Higgins
Structure: Ireland is ran by an elected president, who serves for seven years. The president doesn't have much power but is able to voice his opinion about certain things which can influence national politics. Taioiseach is the name of the head of the government and the prime minister runs this. Ireland has a 60-set senate and a 166-seat House of Representatives. Judges are appointed by the president. There are 29 counties in which divide Ireland.
Political Landscape: Ireland's two political parties evolved from those who supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty and those who didn't. The two parties are known as Fianna Fialle and Fine Gael. Fianna Fail tends to be more supported than Fine Gael.
Government and the people: Irish citizens are guaranteed the right to vote at age 18, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and freedom of press. More people to tend to vote in parliamentary elections, rather than for the president.
Our view on Ireland's government: There are a lot of pros and cons of Irelands government. The president doesn't get much power and the two political parties are based off the people's views during the Irish Civil War. But other than that, Ireland still provides it's citizens with many freedoms, so the government isn't that bad.