The Media
What does bias mean in the media?
A one-sided point of view.
What is the minimum age to vote in Ireland?
18
What is the name of the Irish Constitution?
Bunreacht na hÉireann.
What is interest?
Money earned for saving.
What is the price you pay for insurance called?
The Premium
What is sensationalism in news reporting?
Presenting information in a dramatic way to attract attention.
What election chooses TDs to run the country?
A General Election.
What is a proposed law called before it becomes an Act?
A Bill.
What type of account is used for everyday spending and bills?
A current account.
What is it called when you get a discount for not making claims?
A no claims bonus
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is true and provable; an opinion is someone's belief or view.
What vote is used to change the Irish Constitution?
A Referendum.
Which court deals with smaller local cases in Ireland?
The District Court.
What financial institution is owned by its members and common in Irish communities?
The Credit Union.
What type of car insurance covers damage to both cars in an accident?
Comprehensive insurance
What type of news spreads quickly online and often contains false information?
Fake news.
What voting system is used in Ireland?
Proportional Representation – Single Transferable Vote (PR-STV).
What is the highest court in Ireland?
The Supreme Court.
What tax is paid on interest earned in savings accounts in Ireland?
DIRT.
Which type of insurance only covers damage caused to other people?
Third Party Fire and Theft.
Name one sign that an article might be fake news.
Spelling mistakes / emotional language / unreliable source / strange website layout.
What election is held to replace a politician who leaves office between elections?
A Bye-election
What type of law deals with crimes like murder or theft?
Criminal law.
What does an overdraft allow you to do?
Spend more money than you have in your account.
What principle of insurance means you cannot profit from a claim?
Indemnity