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Difficulty: MediumThe 21st Century and Recent Events

In May 2007, a major milestone was reached in the Northern Ireland peace process when the devolved government was restored. Which two political parties agreed to share power in the Northern Ireland Executive at this time?

  1. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn FéinAnswer
  2. B
    The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
  3. C
    The Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats
  4. D
    The Labour Party and the Scottish National Party (SNP)

Answer

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin agreed to share power in 2007.
The correct answer is correct because in May 2007, the devolved government in Northern Ireland was successfully restored after a period of suspension, with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin agreeing to work together in a power-sharing executive.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event mentioned.
The restoration of the Northern Ireland devolved government in May 2007.
The question specifies the 2007 milestone in the Northern Ireland peace process.
2
Recall the political parties involved in the 2007 power-sharing agreement.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin.
Official historical records and the Home Office handbook confirm these were the two parties that agreed to share power after years of suspension.

Key Concept

Northern Ireland Devolution and Peace Process
Estimated Time:45s
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