dy overpowering beauty. With it's rolling hills, coastline, and wonderful lakes it is hard not to be charmed by the overall beauty of the entire country. Although all countries are unique in their own way they often share many characteristics with other countries in different parts of the world. For example rather than having a government or judicial system like that of the United States of America, Northern Ireland's government and judicial system are more closely related to countries such as England and Canada. Rather than a President and Vice President, Northern Ireland has a First Minister and a Deputy First Minister. These two positions play the role of the President and Vice President of the country. The main responsibilities of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister are Economic Policy, Public Appointments Policy, Equality, Civic Forum, Freedom of information and European Affairs. Northern Ireland has six government departments:1. Department of Agriculture2. Department of Economic Development3. Department of Education4. Department of the Environment5. Department of Finance and Personnel6. Department of Health and Social ServicesAnd with the help of The New Northern Ireland Assembly, now commonly referred to as the 'Good Friday Agreement', all of these departments are controlled by Lord Alderdice. Who was appointed as the initial Presiding Officer of the New Northern Ireland Assembly by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Dr. Marjorie Mowlam, MP.One of the most important institutions in Northern Ireland is that of education. With a growing economy and business market the people of Northern Ireland hold a quality education in high esteem. The government established the Department of Education and gave it several responsibilities. These responsibilities include the development of primary, secondary and further education. This includes higher education, community and adult education, special education, oversi...
