📋 Part 1: Understanding Parliament

1. What is the main role of the New Zealand Parliament? (Circle the best answer)

To run schools and hospitals

To debate, make laws, and represent citizens

To control the police force

To manage local councils

2. Which of these are parts of New Zealand's Parliament? (Check all that apply)

House of Representatives

Governor-General

Supreme Court

Local Council

3. Fill in the blanks about the law-making process:

A proposed law is called a ____________. Before it becomes law, it must go through several ____________ in Parliament and receive ____________ ____________ from the Governor-General.

🗣️ Part 2: Mock Debate Preparation

4. Your debate topic: "Should mobile phones be banned during class time?"

Your assigned role: _________________________

5. If you are arguing FOR the ban, list three reasons why mobile phones should be banned in class:

6. If you are arguing AGAINST the ban, list three reasons why mobile phones should be allowed in class:

7. Match the parliamentary roles with their responsibilities:

1. Speaker of the House

2. Government MP

3. Opposition MP

4. Minister

A. Supports the proposed bill

B. Challenges and questions the bill

C. Keeps order during debates

D. Leads a government department

📝 Part 3: Debate Notes and Reflection

8. During the debate, write down the strongest argument you heard from the opposing side:

9. How did your team respond to that argument?

10. What was the final vote result?

The bill passed (majority voted FOR the ban)

The bill failed (majority voted AGAINST the ban)

It was a tie vote

🤔 Part 4: Understanding Democracy

11. Why is it important for MPs to debate before voting on a bill? Explain in your own words:

12. Put the stages of making a law in the correct order (number 1-5):

_____ Royal Assent from Governor-General

_____ Bill introduced to Parliament

_____ Committee stage (detailed examination)

_____ Third reading and final vote

_____ Second reading and general debate

13. How did participating in this mock debate help you understand how Parliament works?

14. What surprised you most about the parliamentary process?

NZ Parliament Mock Debate

NZ Parliament Mock Debate

📋 Part 1: Understanding Parliament

🗣️ Part 2: Mock Debate Preparation

📝 Part 3: Debate Notes and Reflection

🤔 Part 4: Understanding Democracy

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