After no power-sharing agreement followed the 2022 Assembly election, who governed Northern Ireland until February 2024?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The civil service
- Step 1: No agreement on power-sharing was made after the 2022 Assembly election, and from October 2022 to February 2024, Northern Ireland was again governed by the civil service. Answer: The civil service. Why not the others: The Irish government, The Scottish Parliament and The House of Lords don't fit.
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