Constituency Research Sheet

Constituency Map

Student Name: ________________________

 

Constituency

An area that elects representatives to a legislature - law-making body. Constituencies in Northern Ireland elect one MP (Member of Parliament) to the UK Parliament at Westminster and 6 MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

 

  1. How many constituencies are there in Northern Ireland?

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  2. The name of my constituency is:

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  3. The names of constituencies bordering mine are:

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  4. The main towns in my constituency are:

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  1. My constituency could best be described as (Is it rural or urban?; agricultural or industrial?; what are its main industries or products?)

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  1. Identify and explain the main issues or concerns in my constituency.

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  1. My MLAs and their parties are:

MLA’s Name

MLA’s Party

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