🏛️ Part 1: Why Do We Need Government?

1. Think about your daily life. Which of these government services do you use? (Check all that apply)

Public schools and education

Roads and footpaths

Police protection

Public hospitals and healthcare

Parks and recreational facilities

Public transport

2. In your own words, explain why people need government:

👕 Part 2: Government Hoodie Designer Challenge

3. Your group has been assigned a government service or challenge. Design a creative "Government Hoodie" that represents your topic. Draw your design below and include symbols, slogans, and colours that show what this government role does:

4. Write a brief explanation of your hoodie design (2-3 sentences):

5. What is the most important thing people should know about your government service/challenge?

🗳️ Part 3: Citizen Roles and Responsibilities

6. Match each citizen role with its correct responsibility:

1. Voter

2. Jury Member

3. Taxpayer

4. Community Volunteer

A. Contributes money to fund government services

B. Helps decide court cases fairly

C. Chooses representatives in elections

D. Helps improve local community

7. Which type of government system gives citizens the most participation? (Circle one)

Democracy

Dictatorship

Monarchy

Military rule

🌍 Part 4: Government Challenges

8. Fill in the blanks about challenges governments face today:

Governments must balance their _____________ to provide services while managing debt. They need to address _____________ change by creating environmental policies. Governments also work to reduce _____________ inequality and ensure fair access to education and healthcare for all citizens.

9. Choose ONE challenge that governments face and explain why it's difficult to solve:

Economic stability and managing money

Climate change and environmental protection

Social inequality and fairness

Globalisation and international relationships

10. Explain why this challenge is difficult for governments to solve:

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

11. Think about the New Zealand government. Name one specific example of how the NZ government affects your life:

12. Complete this statement: "Government is important to people like me because..."

13. If you could change one thing about how government works, what would it be and why?

Government Roles and Society

Government Roles and Society

🏛️ Part 1: Why Do We Need Government?

👕 Part 2: Government Hoodie Designer Challenge

🗳️ Part 3: Citizen Roles and Responsibilities

🌍 Part 4: Government Challenges

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

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