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.

• Constitutional Monarchy

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

• Dictatorship

• Citizens elect their leaders through free and fair elections.

• Absolute Monarchy

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

Identifying Continents

Where is Europe?

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

Groups:

(a) Left

,

(b) Right

• Individuals should have personal control over their lives and finances

• Advocates for higher taxes to fund public services

• Conservative

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

• Progressive

• 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

• India

• United States of America

• New Zealand

• Australia

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