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State & history

Under the Irish Constitution, which body has the sole power to make laws for the State?

  • ✓ The Oireachtas
  • B The Supreme Court
  • ✕ The Council of State Your answer
  • D The Garda Síochána

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Article 15 gives the Oireachtas the sole and exclusive power to make laws. It consists of the President, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.

Source: Bunreacht na hÉireann, Article 15; oireachtas.ie

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