What are democratic processes?
The strength of democracy depends on people's participation in the democratic process. The democratic process is the steps that people...
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Jan 15, 20201 min read
Ways young people can influence change for the benefit of society
Some of the ways that a young person can influence change to bring about benefits to society include: Buying fair trade coffee and...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read
Ways young people can participate in democratic processes
It is important that young people participate in democratic processes for a democracy to be effective. Young people are best placed to...
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Jan 15, 20201 min read
Why it is important that people participate in democratic processes?
Democracy depends on people's participation in democratic processes. They need to participate in democratic process as these actions...
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Jan 15, 20201 min read
Reasons why a young person may support/vote for a political party
Influenced by family/parents/friends A young person may be influenced by their parents/family/friends and support/vote for the political...
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Jan 13, 20201 min read
What is Democracy?
Democracy means 'rule by the people' which means that ordinary people in a democratic country have the influence to change how the...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
Benefits of living in a democracy
Democracy is based in the principles of inclusion and equality. There are many benefits to living in a democratic society, they include:...
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Jan 13, 20201 min read
How Young People can express their views
There are many ways that a young person can express their views and participate in democratic processes. See the video link below and...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
How citizens can actively participate to influence change in society
The strength of democracy depends on people's participation in the democratic process. Everyone in society has a responsibility to...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
Why young people (18-24 year olds) should vote in government elections
It is important that young people participate in democratic processes because they can help to bring about changes and benefits to...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
How and why young people of voting age should vote in local elections
It is important that young people participate in democratic processes because they can help to bring about changes and benefits to...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
How the Good Friday Agreement has brought peace to Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
The Role of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC)
What is the NIHRC? The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good Friday...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
The role of a MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...
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Jan 9, 20203 min read
Roles of the NI Government Departments
There are 9 government departments in the Northern Ireland Government. The main role of the departments is to advise ministers and put...
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Jan 9, 20201 min read
What is the Northern Ireland Executive?
The Northern Ireland Executive runs the devolved government of Northern Ireland. It is made up of the First and Deputy First Minister, 2...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
The Role of the Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...
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Jan 9, 20204 min read
Features of the Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It...
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Dec 4, 20192 min read
The Role of the Equality Commission (Northern Ireland)
What is the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good...
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Mar 25, 20182 min read
Causes of Prejudice and Discrimination
Prejudice is when we pre-judge people based on what we have heard and is not always based on fact. Prejudice is the thought....
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