https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh 2018 U.S. Govt. Senior Project: Comparative Governments en-us 2018-04-26 04:25:34 UTC 2023-05-09 12:05:12 UTC hello@padlet.com carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255507900 • New Zealand is a series of islands in Oceania. (South-western Pacific Ocean)
• Mainly known for its stunning ocean/mountain views and footage in Lord of the Rings. ]]> 2018-04-26 04:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255507900 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255509163 • New Zealander's are called Kiwis.
• Kiwis are made up of mainly European descent, followed by Māori, Asian, and Pacific Islander. ]]> 2018-04-26 04:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255509163 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255509625 • The official languages of New Zealand consist of English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language.]]> 2018-04-26 04:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255509625 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255510057 • New Zealand is parliamentary democracy and limited monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State and the Prime Minister of New Zealand is the Head of Government.
• New Zealanders use the MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) voting system. Kiwis get two votes: the electorate vote (which determines the local representative for that geographic electoral district) and the party vote (which determines the proportionality of the House).]]> 2018-04-26 05:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255510057 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255512134 •  The New Zealand Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 protect Kiwis' human rights. Although their human rights are protected, unlike the US, freedom of speech is not constitutionally granted. 
• Like the US, their main religious practice is Christianity, although it is not enforced. Freedom of religion is granted under the Human Rights Act 1993.
• Both the US and New Zealand have universal suffrage at the age of 18. 
• In terms of democracy and rights, New Zealand is ranked 8th place by the World Press Freedom Index, while the US is ranked number 45.]]> 2018-04-26 05:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255512134 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255513998 • Human Rights Commission, www.hrc.co.nz/
• “Information and Services.” New Zealand Government, www.govt.nz/.
• “Welcome to New Zealand. The Official Site for New Zealand Tourism.” New Zealand Travel and New Zealand Business - The Official Website for New Zealand, www.newzealand.com/us/.
• Zealand.", "New. “New Zealand.” Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations, Encyclopedia.com, 2018, www.encyclopedia.com/places/australia-and-oceania/australian-and-new-zealand-political-geography/new-zealand.
• “New Zealand's Constitution.” The Governor-General of New Zealand, 11 July 2017, gg.govt.nz/office-governor-general/roles-and-functions-governor-general/constitutional-role/constitution/constitution.]]> 2018-04-26 05:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255513998 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255516640 2018-04-26 06:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255516640 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255516816 2018-04-26 06:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255516816 carinaheger1190208 https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255517368 2018-04-26 06:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/carinaheger1190208/fipy94mbqpmh/wish/255517368