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Understanding Government Purpose

Understanding Government Purpose

Government building illustration

🏛️ Part 1: What is Government?

1. In your own words, explain what you think government is:
2. Circle the best definition of government:

A group of people who make rules and decisions for a country or community

A building where important people work

A type of business that makes money

A group of friends who meet regularly

3. List three examples of government that affect your life:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

🤔 Part 2: Why Do We Need Government?

4. Tick all the reasons why we might need government:

To make laws and rules for everyone to follow

To protect people's rights and safety

To organise public services like schools and hospitals

To decide what clothes people should wear

To collect taxes and spend money on public needs

To represent the country in international matters

5. Imagine there was no government at all. Describe what you think might happen in your community:

🇳🇿 Part 3: Government in New Zealand

6. Match the levels of government in New Zealand with their responsibilities:
1. Local Government
2. Regional Government
3. National Government
A. Makes laws for the whole country
B. Manages rubbish collection and local parks
C. Looks after water resources and public transport
7. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand's government:

New Zealand's Parliament is located in ____________. The head of our government is called the ____________ ____________. New Zealand also recognises the importance of ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) in our governance.

8. Circle the correct answer: Who is New Zealand's current Prime Minister?

Christopher Luxon

Jacinda Ardern

John Key

Winston Peters

💭 Part 4: Government in Your Life

9. Think about your typical day. List five ways that government affects your daily life:
10. Your school has rules, just like a government has laws. Give three examples of school rules and explain why you think they exist:

Rule 1: _________________________________

Why it exists: _________________________________

Rule 2: _________________________________

Why it exists: _________________________________

Rule 3: _________________________________

Why it exists: _________________________________

✍️ Part 5: Reflection

11. After learning about government, explain why you think government is important for society:
12. If you could change one thing about how government works, what would it be and why?
13. Draw a simple diagram showing how government connects to your life:
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