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Government and Democracy in Action

Explore key civics words, identify ways people can take part in decisions, and consider how to express a view respectfully.

Key words and ideas

Use these meanings as you work: public bodies make decisions and set rules; democracy gives people a say; a representative speaks on behalf of others; a right is something people should be able to enjoy; participation means taking part.

1.Match each civics word to its meaning.

Government
Democracy
Representative
Right
Participation

People have a say
Taking part
Something people should be able to enjoy
Makes decisions and sets rules
A person who speaks for others

2.A local council allocates money from its budget for a public park. Which role is the council carrying out?

Making decisions and setting rules
Voting
Participation
Signing a petition

3.Residents choose between candidates to represent them on a council. Which idea does this demonstrate?

Democracy
A responsibility
A council meeting
A petition

4.A community member is elected to share residents’ views with the council. What is this person called?

5.Sort each example as a right, a responsibility, or a participation action: listening while someone else speaks; signing a petition; being treated fairly; following a fair rule; sharing an idea at a hui; volunteering at a community event.

6.What does it mean to participate in a community decision? Give one example.

Democracy in action

People can take part in decisions in different ways. Respectful discussion, petitions, voting, and speaking at a hui can help decision-makers hear a range of views.

7.A council is considering removing a neighbourhood playground. Which two actions could help children and whānau share their views?

Sign a petition
Speak at a hui
Damage the playground
Prevent others from speaking

8.A student disagrees with a school rule. Choose the two respectful ways to raise the concern.

Talk calmly with a teacher
Write a respectful message
Post an insult about the principal
Shout over other students

9.A youth council asks young people for ideas about improving a park. Give one reason this consultation can be useful.

10.What does democracy mean? Choose the best answer.

People have a say in decisions
One person always makes every decision
People are not allowed to share ideas

11.Name two ways people can participate in community decisions.

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