New Zealand Government

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What is the difference between Government and government?

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Government = A group of people who run the country, government = the system and processes used to govern

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What does it mean that New Zealand has an indirect democracy?

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The people elect the representatives who make decisions on our behalf.

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Does National make up the New Zealand Government in 2022?

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False

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When different political parties join together to form the Government, what do we call it?

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A coalition Government

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In 2021, who was the opposition party?

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National

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What is the role of the opposition party in parliament?

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Hold the Government accountable

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Who CANNOT vote in New Zealand General Elections?

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Prisoners who are currently serving a sentence greater than 3 years

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What does MMP stand for?

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Mixed Member Proportional

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When did New Zealand adopt the MMP system of voting?

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1993

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How many votes do you get in the FPP voting system and the MMP system?

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FPP = 1 vote, MMP = 2 votes