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1. Article 41 of the Constitution states that the State will protect the family as a fundamental unit of society. In 1995 this article was amended in a referendum. What did the people vote for?

2. The Constitution provides a list of articles which protect the rights of citizens. Write five important articles for a school constitution which guarantees the rights of pupils.

3. Find out the names of all the Presidents of Ireland.

4. What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

5. Write a summary of a court case that was reported in the papers recently.

6. The Special Criminal Court deals with terrorism and offences against the State. Why do you think the Special Criminal Court sits without a jury?

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