🏛️ Part 1: Understanding Government

1. In your own words, what is government?

2. Circle the best definition of government:

A group of people who make all the money in a country

A system or group of people who have authority to make decisions, create laws, and manage a country or community

Only the Prime Minister and their friends

People who work in shops and businesses

3. Why do we need government? Check all that apply:

To maintain order in society

To provide public services like hospitals and schools

To protect citizens' rights

To make and enforce laws

To tell people what to eat for breakfast

🔑 Part 2: Key Terms Matching

4. Match each term with its correct definition by drawing lines:

1. Authority

2. Citizenship

3. Democracy

4. Responsibility

5. Governance

A. The process of governing or managing a country

B. A duty or obligation to do something

C. The right or power to give orders and make decisions

D. A system where people vote to choose their leaders

E. Being a member of a country with rights and duties

🇳🇿 Part 3: Government Functions

5. Fill in the blanks about the main functions of government:

The four main functions of government are:

1. ____________-making: Creating rules that everyone must follow

2. ____________: Managing the day-to-day running of the country

3. ____________: Keeping citizens safe from harm

4. Service ____________: Providing things like healthcare and education

6. Give three examples of how the New Zealand government affects your daily life:

💭 Part 4: Think and Reflect

7. What do you think would happen if there was no government? Explain your answer:

8. Circle which level of government is responsible for each service:

Building new motorways:

Central Government

Local Council

Collecting rubbish from your house:

Central Government

Local Council

Running public hospitals:

Central Government

Local Council

9. Draw a simple diagram showing how government connects to your community:

📝 Part 5: Exit Ticket

10. In your own words, describe what government is and why it is important to New Zealand society:

Government Functions and Purpose

Government Functions and Purpose

🏛️ Part 1: Understanding Government

🔑 Part 2: Key Terms Matching

🇳🇿 Part 3: Government Functions

💭 Part 4: Think and Reflect

📝 Part 5: Exit Ticket

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