Understanding MMP in Aotearoa

The video explains the Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) voting system used in Aotearoa. It details the two votes each voter has: the party vote, which determines the proportion of seats a party gets in Parliament, and the electorate vote, which elects a local MP. A party must win at least 5% of the party vote or an electorate seat to enter Parliament. MMP allows for a mix of large and small parties, and often requires parties to form coalitions to govern. The video concludes with a call to learn more about New Zealand's political system at vote.nz.

What does MMP stand for in the context of Aotearoa's voting system?

• Member-Majority Proportional

• Mixed-Member Proportional

• Mixed-Majority Proportional

• Majority Member Proportional

How many votes does each person get in a general election under MMP?

• Three votes

• Four votes

• Two votes

• One vote

What determines the number of seats a party gets in Parliament?

• The amount of funding they have

• The number of candidates they have

• The number of electorate seats they win

• The percentage of the party vote they receive

What is required for a party to gain seats in Parliament?

• Winning at least 5% of the party vote or an electorate seat

• Having the most popular leader

• Winning at least 10% of the party vote

• Winning the majority of electorate seats

What is the role of the electorate vote?

• To choose the Prime Minister

• To allocate funding to parties

• To select a Member of Parliament for your area

• To decide the party with the most seats

If a party wins 4% of the party vote and an electorate seat, what happens?

• They automatically form the government

• They must win another electorate seat

• They are entitled to 4% of the seats in Parliament

• They get no seats in Parliament

What happens if a party does not have enough votes to govern alone?

• They automatically become the opposition

• They must dissolve

• They can form a coalition with other parties

• They must hold another election

What is the minimum number of seats a party or coalition needs to form a government?

• One-third of the seats

• Half of the seats

• More than half of the seats

• All of the seats

Where can you find more information about New Zealand's political system?

• vote.nz

• parliament.nz

• elections.nz

• govt.nz