New Zealand Independence

In 1947 __________________ gained independence from Great Britain until

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Malaysia

What year did New Zealand gain full legislative independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1947

• 1931

• 1907

• 1967

Which act granted New Zealand full sovereignty and legislative independence from the United Kingdom?

• Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947

• New Zealand Constitution Act 1852

• Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

• Electoral Act 1893

Who was the monarch of the United Kingdom when New Zealand adopted the Statute of Westminster?

• King George VI

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Edward VIII

• King George V

What is the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand's history?

• It established British law in New Zealand

• It granted New Zealand independence

• It was a peace treaty with Australia

• It was a trade agreement with the UK

Which New Zealand Prime Minister was in office when the Statute of Westminster was adopted?

• Peter Fraser

• Michael Joseph Savage

• Sidney Holland

• Keith Holyoake

What was the primary reason for New Zealand's delay in adopting the Statute of Westminster?

• Desire to maintain strong ties with the UK

• Economic instability

• Internal political conflict

• World War II

Which document is considered New Zealand's founding document?

• Treaty of Waitangi

• Statute of Westminster

• New Zealand Constitution Act

• Electoral Act

In what year was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?

• 1840

• 1907

• 1931

• 1947

What is the role of the Governor-General in New Zealand?

• Representative of the monarch

• Head of government

• Chief Justice

• Leader of the opposition