Government & General Knowledge

The ​ (a)   is the system of ​ (b)   used to run a community and the ​ (c)   who make and apply them.

• government
• rules
• people

Identifying Continents

Where is South America?

Match the following government summaries with the correct government type.

• Democracy

• A single leader will inherit power by birthright and may have the title of king/queen.

• Absolute Monarchy

• Balances democratic values with tradition, citizens vote in elections to choose their leaders.

• Dictatorship

• A single leader will often take power by force or manipulation.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Citizens elect their leaders through free and fair elections.

Identifying Continents

Where is Europe?

Organise these political views by where they would fall within the political spectrum.

Groups:

(a) Left

,

(b) Right

• Conservative

• Progressive

• Advocates for lower taxes to encourage business growth and personal investment

• Individuals should have personal control over their lives and finances

• Advocates for higher taxes to fund public services

• Focuses on reducing income inequality

Identifying Continents

Where is Africa?

The Prime Minister appoints a ________ of around 20 ministers.

Each of them will be in charge of a particular area of government.

(e.g. minister of transport, minister of education)

• Cabinet

• Shelf

• Table

• Closet

Reorder the following countries based on the size of their population from highest to lowest

• New Zealand

• United States of America

• Australia

• India

What does the voting system FPP stand for?

First Past the ____

According to Māori mythology, who was responsible for pulling the North Island from the Pacific Ocean?

• Tāwhirimātea

• Tane Mahuta

• Maui

• Papatūānuku