Types of govt 1
Government elected by the majority [most] of the people (but it should still try to represent the best interests of the people).
Democracy
The ruler is a chief who holds their position because they are a son (or sometimes a daughter) of a chief, as well as being a good leader. The common people may have some say.
Tribalism
T__ p_____ are sovereign [all-powerful] in a democracy.
The people
What 'hard fact' best supports the following statement?
Under MMP (Mixed Member Proportional), a political party gets the same proportion of seats in parliament as its proportion of the vote in an election.
50% of the vote = 50% of the seats
What did the 'The Frog in a Pot' reveal?
With gradual exposure, people often don't recognise danger until it is too late
Government according to religious doctrine [laws], such as those found in the Christian Bible or Islamic Quran.
Theocracy
The ruler is a King or Queen, whose son/daughter will eventually become King/Queen. This type of government demands that the people obey their ruler absolutely [totally].
Monarchism
The two key 'ingredients' of good democracies are c_____ and f______.
choice
freedom
What 'hard facts' go in the gaps?
In 1867, the Māori voting system was not fully democratic. While each general (non-Māori) electorate seat represented about _,___ voters, each Māori seat represented about __,___ voters.
3,500
12,500
What is 'fake news'?
News that is a type of propaganda that pushes only one political POV
People co-operating in their society, without the need for any government at all.
Anarchism
A type of dictatorship where the ruler has total power and controls all aspects [parts] of people's lives, often using force. The ruler will often emphasise [highlight] the greatness of their own country above all others.
Fascism
In a democracy, power flows from the p_____ to the l______ of the g_________, who hold power temporarily.
people
leaders
government
What year were Māori parliamentary seats finally calculated the same way as General (non-Māori) electorate seats?
1993
What is 'apathy'?
When citizens can't be bothered taking an interest in politics or voting
Government which ensures all the people are equal in every way: wealth, opportunity, freedom from discrimination etc.
Communism
Any type of government where the people have very little say and must obey the rulers, who are unelected.
Dictatorship / Totalitarianism
In a democracy, laws and policies require m_______ support in parliament, but the rights of m_________ are also protected.
majority
minorities
If Māori parliamentary seats were based on equal calculation in 1867, then Māori should have received around __ - __ seats in parliament.
15 - 17
What is 'excessive cynicism'?
When people are highly critical [always think the worst] of politicians
Power is kept in the hands of a small group of people who have not been elected (similar to a dictatorship).
Oligarchy
SPELL the type of government BEGINNING WITH 'T' where the people have very little say and must obey the rulers, who are unelected.
T O T A L I T A R I A N I S M
Government should be formed with the c______ of the people, and has an o_________ to uphold the peoples' rights and f_______, regardless of peoples' differences.
consent
obligation
freedoms
In ____, following calls from some Māori leaders such as Ringori Te Ao, all Māori men over the age of __ were given the right to vote, without a land ownership requirement.
1867
21
What is 'lobbying'? Give an example of how lobbyists lobby.
When groups use a variety of methods to let politicians know what they think.
E.g., using media, meeting politicians, funding research etc.