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The Government of Ireland Act from 1920, was the piece of legislation that created the division between Northern Ireland and what would nowadays be known as the Republic of Ireland.

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What was law called that divided Ireland in two?

The Government of Ireland Act.


What did the government of Ireland act 1920 do?

the government ofIreland act 1920 allowed for the creation of two separate parliaments in Ireland namely northern Ireland and southern Ireland for further information see: www.absoluteastronomy.com www.economicexpert.com or www.knowledgerush.com


What was the 1920 government of Ireland act set up to achieve?

The act was set up to keep both the Catholics and Protestants happy. For example, the Catholics (nationalists) wanted to be under their own government throughout the whole of Ireland, but this meant that they could have the majority of Ireland, and be under their own government, rather than be under a British government. (so they were happy, that they weren't British). And the Protestants (unionists) wanted to stay in Ireland and be under a British government, which this act made them, so that they could have all the benifits of being in Britain.


Does Ireland have a limited government?

Act implemented, Limited implementation in Southern Ireland, full in the British government put forward an amending bill, which would have allowed for Ulster.


Southern Ireland was dissolved in what year?

Southern Ireland dissolved in December of 1922. Southern Ireland was made under the Government of Ireland act in 1920. It was never effectively established.


How was Northern Ireland created in 1921?

26 counties of Ireland got independence and the remaining 6 counties became Northern Ireland. The Government of Ireland Act was the piece of legislation that brought this into being.


Do north and south Ireland have the same government?

Northern Ireland has it's own government devolved from the British government. The Republic of Ireland, often incorrectly referred to as the south of Ireland or southern Ireland, has its own government.


How did the British act of union affect Ireland's' position in the great Britain's government?

The Irish were finally represented in the house of commons


Is Ireland governed by one big central government?

The Republic of Ireland has one main government. There are councils around the country, but they don't have the powers the government has. The island of Ireland is split into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is separate and has its own government.


What does the provincial government do for Ireland?

Ireland has a national government. There is not a government for each of the four provinces of Ireland. Ireland is a small country, so there is no need for that level of government. Counties have councils, but there is nothing at provincial level.


Is the government of Ireland Monarchy democracy or dictatorship?

Iceland has a government of democracy.


What Government is Ireland run by?

Ireland runs itself so it is run by the Irish government.