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State & history

In the separation of powers, which branch of the State decides legal disputes and criminal cases?

  • A The Dáil
  • B The Government
  • C The Seanad
  • ✓ The courts Your answer

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The Oireachtas makes laws, the Government runs the State, and the courts apply the law and decide cases. Separating these powers prevents any one body from holding too much power.

Source: Bunreacht na hÉireann, Articles 6, 15, 28 and 34

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