The elections are coming up and we've started learning about not just the elections, but our parliament. It's a very interesting topic and I know a bit about the elections, government and parliament from many news segments and from the 2011 elections.
Things I know already include:
- National and Labour are the two biggest parties in NZ.
- The election happens every three years in NZ.
- John Key is the current prime minister.
- You have to be at least 18 to vote.
- You don not have to vote
- Some of the NZ parties are: National, Labour, Green, Internet Mana and Act.
- Labour party leader: David Cunliffe
- National party leader: John Key
I've learnt quite a bit about the topic including:
- Our parliament system is known as the "Westminster system (a place in Britian)" because we follow the British political system.
- There are many functions involved in the system like the Head of State, the Governor General, the Prime minister and House of Representatives.
-The sovereign is not allowed to enter the debating chambers.
I really enjoy learning about all the different aspects of the elections and I can't wait to visit parliament some time soon!
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