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Government Systems Comparison

Government Systems Comparison

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🏛️ Part 1: New Zealand Government Review

1. What type of government system does New Zealand have?

Presidential democracy

Parliamentary democracy

Constitutional monarchy

Federal republic

2. Name the three main branches of New Zealand's government:

a) ________________________

b) ________________________

c) ________________________

3. Who is New Zealand's Head of State?
4. How often are general elections held in New Zealand?

Every 2 years

Every 3 years

Every 4 years

Every 5 years

🌍 Part 2: Choose Your Country

5. Select a country to research and compare with New Zealand:

United States

United Kingdom

China

Australia

Japan

Other: ___________________

6. Research Notes - Your Chosen Country

Country name: _________________________

Type of government: _________________________

Head of State: _________________________

Head of Government: _________________________

How are leaders chosen?

How often are elections held? _________________________

⚖️ Part 3: Comparison Analysis

7. Complete the comparison table:

SIMILARITIES between New Zealand and your chosen country:

DIFFERENCES between New Zealand and your chosen country:

8. Which country has more citizen participation in government? Explain your answer:

🗣️ Part 4: Presentation Planning

9. Plan your 3-5 minute presentation. What key points will you cover?

Introduction (30 seconds):

New Zealand overview (1 minute):

Your chosen country overview (1-2 minutes):

Key similarities and differences (1-2 minutes):

Conclusion (30 seconds):

10. What visual aids will you use? (Check all that apply)

Poster with diagrams

PowerPoint slides

Charts or graphs

Maps

Photos or images

None - oral presentation only

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

11. Why is it important to understand different government systems around the world?
12. What surprised you most about your chosen country's government system?
13. If you could change one thing about New Zealand's government system, what would it be and why?

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