Key Terms
What does "MP" mean?
Member of Parliament (MP)
Who can provide an idea/bill to an MP?
ANYONE!
What type of Government does New Zealand have? (hint. There are 2 and you only have to get 1).
Democracy / Monarchy
Name 2 responsibilities that MP's may have in their jobs.
Debate and Vote on Laws
Meetings with the Public
Working on their Portfolio
Talk to the Media
Give Speeches
Travel to different parts of the country or world
How many seats are in Parliament for a REGULAR election cycle?
(Not counting extra seats for overhangs)
120
(Currently, there are 122 seats due to party vote % and electorate seats not matching up right).
So you get an extra 2 points (if you got it right)
What does "Electorate" mean?
A geographical area which represents a location where enrolled citizens can vote from (or something similar).
What is the final stop in the process of turning a bill into a law?
Royal Assent - Where the Governor-General (King's Representative in New Zealand) signs it on the Royal behalf, and it becomes law.
What is the type of government that has a King or Queen as the ruler/leader of a country?
Monarchy.
(you get to offer one group 50 points if you believe they are loyal subjects to you, your highnesses).
List 3 different Cabinet Portfolios that an MP might have.
ACC, Agriculture, Biosecurity, Building, Children, Climate Change, Defence, Energy, Education, Environment, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Health, Housing, Immigration, Infrastructure, Māori Affairs, Police, Pasifika Affairs, Racing, Science, Seniors, Space, Social Development, Tourism, Transport, Waitangi Tribunal, Veterans, Women.
What month is the election happening this year?
November (7th).
If 1 main party does not have enough seats to govern alone, what will they have to do to make sure they can form a government?
Form a coalition with other parties to make a majority of seats.
What happens if a bill doesn't receive enough votes in Parliament at a reading?
It doesn't go through and it gets scrapped! :(
(take 10 points off each team and give them to you to make you a bit happier)
What is the definition of a Communism Government?
It is where all resources, money, and things are shared equally with everyone in the country. It means there are no 'rich or poor' people, just everyone living with what they need to survive.
(if you got this correct, every team gets the points - and if you got it wrong, every team loses the points - GO COMMUNISM)
What is the role of the Opposition in Parliament?
To question, challenge, and debate laws and policies made by the Government while they are in charge.
List at least 2 different people running for becoming the Electorate candidate for the Palmerston North Election?
Tangi Utikere (Labour), Ankit Bansal (National), Bruce McGechan (ACT), Netra Ghimire (Opportunity), Helma Vermeulen (NZF), Teanau Tuiono (Green)
What is the name of New Zealand's voting system which allows each person to have two votes in elections?
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
What are the three different branches of Government in New Zealand?
Legislative - Creating laws
Executive - Putting the laws in place
Judicial - Judging if the laws have been followed
What is the definition of a theocracy government?
A government type that has a religious leader/diety as their ruler. All laws and policies are made to support the religion that the country has as a majority.
What is the difference between a Backbench MP and a Cabinet MP?
Backbench MP - Beginning/less experienced MP. Doesn't have too many responsibilites apart from voting and debating on bills in Parliament.
Cabinet MP - Trusted by the Prime Minister, and has a specific area of responsibility that they must take charge for and look after.
What is the name of the Political Party looking like they are going to make their first push into Parliament this time?
Opportunity
What are the two different ways an MP can become elected into Parliament?
List - The party leaders make a list of people who may be able to get in depending on the total party vote % in an election.
Electorate - The MP wins the vote of their geographic region as the person that will best represent their community in Parliament.
Which country has been recognised as the first creators and users of "Democracy"
Ancient Greece - around 500BC (over 2500 years ago)
What responsibilities does the Prime Minister have to do? List at least 2.
- Have conversations with the King (or Governor-General) about the country.
- Discuss issues with the public and lead responses in crisis and emergencies.
- Lead Cabinet Meetings and discuss plans for the Executive branch of government.
For every main political party that you can list (Green, National, Labour, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, ACT, Opportunity)
You get 100 points for every Leader(s) that you get correct!
Green - Chloe Swarbrick, Marama Davidson
Te Pāti Māori - Debbie Ngawera-Packer, Rawiri Waititi
Labour - Chris Hipkins
National - Christopher Luxon
ACT - David Seymour
NZF - Winston Peters
Opportunity - Qiulae Wong