quiz

• What is a Member of parliament? (MP)


  A person elected to represent the people in parliament.
• What is the main role of the prime minister? (PM)


  To lead the government and make major decisions
• Who appoints the governor general in NZ?


  The king on the advice of the Prime Minister
• What is the role of the Head of Opposition?


  To Lead the political Party with the 2nd highest number of seats in Parliament
• Who is the Speaker of the house?


  The person responsible for ensuring. the rules of Parliament are followed
• Where does the Prime Minister sit in parliament?


  On the front bench of the Government Side

  
• Where does the Leader of Opposition sit in Parliament?


  On the Front row Bench of the Opposition side

  
• What is the role of the Speaker of the house?


  To preside over Parliament’s meetings and maintain order
• Which of the following is a government Building NZ?

  The Beehive
• What is the Primary role of the Beehive?


  To house Government offices and cabinet meetings
• When was the original Parliament Built?


  1907
• Why was the parliament house built?


  To provide a central location fir the country’s government to meet
• Where are NZ’s Main governments buildings located?


  Wellington
• What is the function of the Executive wing? (beehive)


  To provide offices for the Prime Minister and Government Ministers.
• Which Government building is known for its distinctive circular shape?


  The beehive

  
• What Voting System is used in the NZ’s General electons?


  Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
• Who can vote in NZ’s Elections?

  New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents aged 18 or older.
• WHat is the purpose of having an election?


  Allow citizens to choose their Government Respresentatives.
• Which Organisation is responsible for running elections in NZ?


  Electoral Commission
• Coalitions Government means that the government is made up of two or more parties.
• Labour party

  • Chris hipkins
  • 34 seats
  • red
• national party

  • Christopher Luxon
  • blue
  • 48 seats
• ACT party

  • david seymour
  • yellow
  • 11 seats
• Minimum needed for majority = 61
• Total No. of seats =120