Prime ministers
Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand?
Chris Hipkins
What type of government does New Zealand have?
A parliamentary democracy
What is the name of New Zealand’s Parliament building?
The Bee Hive
How many votes does each voter get in New Zealand’s general elections?
2
Who led the movement for women’s right to vote in New Zealand?
Kate Sheppard?
Who was New Zealand’s first female Prime Minister?
Jenny Shipley
How often are general elections held in New Zealand?
Every 3 years
How many MPs (Members of Parliament) are there in New Zealand?
120
At what age can New Zealand citizens vote
18
Who was New Zealand's Prime Minister before Chris Hipkins?
Jacinda Ardern
Which Prime Minister served the longest term in New Zealand's history?
Richard Seddon
What is the role of the Executive branch in New Zealand’s government?
To enforce the law
What voting system does New Zealand use in its general elections?
Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP)
What is a coalition government?
A government formed by multiple political parties
Who was the first Māori Governor-General of New Zealand?
Sir Jerry Mateparae
Who was Prime Minister of New Zealand during World War II?
Peter Fraser
Who is the Head of State in New Zealand?
King or Queen of the United Kingdom
What is the name of the person who leads debates in Parliament?
The Speaker of the House
In which year did New Zealand adopt the MMP voting system?
1996
Which New Zealand politician served as both Prime Minister and Finance Minister?
Robert Muldoon
Who was the first Māori Prime Minister of New Zealand?
Sir James Carroll (Note: Acting Prime Minister)
What is the function of the Judiciary in the New Zealand government?
interpret and apply laws
What is an electorate in New Zealand?
Voting district that elects one MP
What happens if no political party wins a majority in a general election?
They form a coalition government
Who was the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House in New Zealand?
Margaret Wilson