Vocabulary
A system of government where a small group of people, usually wealthy or powerful, control the country and make important decisions, rather than letting everyone have a say through voting.
oligarchy
What does MMP stand for?
Mixed Member Proportional
USA
Donald Trump Jr President
Economic equality, universal access to services, job security, no unemployment, housing provided are examples of what?
Positives of communism
Who is Pāpāmoa's representative of our electorate?
Tom Rutherford of National
A type of government where people elect leaders to make decisions for them, instead of having a king or queen in charge.
Representative
Parties must get at least 5% of the vote to be represented in parliament.
True
Austalia
Anthony Albanese
Corruption, restriction of personal freedom, restricted mobility, repression, economic issues are examples of what?
Negatives of communism
What electorate is Pāpāmoa a part of?
Bay of Plenty
Kawangatanga
A Māori word from the Treaty of Waitangi that means "governorship" or the right to govern a country.
Is this feature of MMP true or false?
Each person gets two votes.
True
Canada
Mark Carney
Describe the voting process in New Zealand. Mention AT LEAST two details.
Must be registered to vote, Must show up in person to vote, must be 18, voting places are called polling stations, one vote for party, one vote for representative, get an orange man sticker
Who is the Mayor of Tauranga?
Mahé Drysdale
Rangatiratanga
A Māori concept that means leadership, self-determination, and authority, often referring to the right of Māori to govern themselves and make decisions about their own land and people.
Is this feature true or false?
Only large parties who win votes are included in parliament.
False
United Kingdom
Keir Starmer
Name 5 political parites
Act, Te Pati Māori, National, Labour, NZ First, TOP Party, Animal Justice Party, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, New Conservatives, NewZeal, NZ Outdoors and Freedoms Party, Green Party, Vision New Zealand, Women's Rights Party
What are some responsibilities of local government? 2
local roads, public transport, waste collection, parks and playgrounds, libraries and museums
Constitutional
A country or government is ruled by a set of laws written in a constitution, which everyone, including leaders, must follow.
What are the 2 things a citizen votes for in a general election?
Political Party and Electorate Representative
Japan
Shigeru Ishiba
What is the name of the bill that caused protests and outrage in early 2025?
Treaty of Waitangi Principals Bill
What are rates and what are they used for?
Taxes on property used to fund local projects, upkeep community owned facilities and other council run services.