Taoiseach

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the constitutional basis?Article 28 of the Constitution of Ireland
2. What is the appointment process?Nomination by Dáil Éireann, appointment by the President of Ireland
3. What does the word 'Taoiseach' mean?It means 'chief' or 'leader' in Irish. The word was chosen in the 1937 Constitution to show Irish identity.
4. How is the Taoiseach chosen?The Dáil nominates a person, and the President appoints them. The Taoiseach must keep the support of a majority of Dáil members to stay in office.

Dáil Éireann: The lower house of the Oireachtas, Ireland's national parliament, which nominates the Taoiseach.
Oireachtas: The national parliament of Ireland, comprising the Dáil Éireann and the Seanad Éireann.
Parliamentary Democracy: A system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature.
Coalition Government: A government formed by two or more political parties working together to achieve a majority.