Parliament of Northern Ireland

The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule legislature created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which existed from June 7, 1921 to March 30, 1972, when it was suspended. It was subsequently abolished under the Constitution of Northern Ireland Act, 1973.

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Northern Ireland - Home rule - Legislature - Government of Ireland Act 1920 - June 7 - 1921 - March 30 - 1972 - Constitution of Northern Ireland Act, 1973

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The Parliament of Northern Ireland was bicameral, consisting of a House of Commons with 52 seats, and an indirectly-elected Senate with 26 seats. The Sovereign was represented by the Governor, who granted Royal Assent to Acts of Parliament in Northern Ireland, but executive power rested with the Prime Minister, the leader of the largest party in the House of Commons.

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Bicameral - Sovereign - Governor - Royal Assent - Prime Minister

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