Types of government
The ruler takes power over a country after an election. There are no more elections. The leader thinks their country is superior. Some groups with in country are persecuted.
Facism
True or false - there is no limit to the number of political parties in a democracy.
True
The name of the branch of government that includes MPs, the Speaker of the House, and the Governor General
The Legislature
The word for 'family' in te reo Māori
Whānau
What is a law called when it is first presented as an idea to Parliament?
There is only one political party. The government owns all the land. The people obey the government. There is no freedom of speech.
Communism
In a democracy, leaders and governments are chosen through this process.
An election
The name of the branch that includes the Government, Prime Minister and Ministers
Executive
The word for 'children' in te reo Māori
Tamariki
The second stage in the process, where the bill is first introduced to the House
First reading
There is no central government. People live together in groups with a chief as leader. There are no elections.
Tribalism
Democratic governments are held ___________ by the people. This means they must explain their actions to the people.
Accountable
The name of the branch of government that includes the courts and judges.
Judiciary
Māori political grouping that is larger than whānau but smaller than iwi
Hapū
The third stage in the process, where 6-12 MPs research and create a report on the bill
Select Committee
The ruler is a king or queen. They are born into their position of power so there are no elections. Everybody obeys the leader or their army will punish them.
Absolute Monarchy
In a democracy, you have a right to say anything in criticism of the government, within reason. This is your right to ____ _____.
Free speech
The branch responsible for making new laws is...
Parliament/Legislature
Te reo Māori word for 'elders'
Kaumatua
The final stage in the legislative process, where the sovereign/their representative signs the bill into law.
Royal Assent
In this system the people swear loyalty to their leader. They give the leader part of what they produce. In return, the leader protects them with their army.
Fuedalism
In a democracy, you can travel anywhere you like. This is called freedom of ________.
The branch responsible for acting on the laws and running the country is...
Government/the executive
Te reo Māori word for 'adults'.
Pakeke
The fifth stage in the process, where the House becomes one committee and debates specific wording and clauses within the bill
Committee of the Whole House