New Zealand Vs Singapore by Alex Tunnicliffe https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb Social Studies Assessment Work en-us 2017-09-19 23:20:38 UTC 2017-09-21 00:23:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Question 1 - What system of Government does New Zealand have? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189124395 New Zealand has a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. The Governor General has the power to sign off acts while the Prime Minister and his parliament create bills.]]> 2017-09-19 23:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189124395 Question 2 - Who is the leader of New Zealand and how did they become leader? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126596 The current Governor General of NZ is Dame Patsy Reddy. She was appointed by the Queen of the UK to her role. There is also the Prime Minister Bill English. He was Deputy Prime Minister to the elected PM John Key. When Key resigned he was elected by the National MPs to his role.]]> 2017-09-19 23:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126596 Question 3 - Who makes the rules/laws/decisions in New Zealand and how are they made? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126735 Laws are first introduced to the Parliament when one MP proposes a bill. They then are amended and have to pass three votes before the Governor General signs the bill into an act.]]> 2017-09-19 23:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126735 Question 4 - How and at what age do people have a say in how New Zealand is run? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126947 The people of New Zealand can vote in the elections if they are over 18, are not in prison and are a citizen or permanent resident of NZ.]]> 2017-09-19 23:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189126947 Question 5 - What positive effects (results/outcomes) does this government have for people? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127108 Many Maori have been able to claim land that was once there’s thanks to the Waitangi Tribunal.]]> 2017-09-19 23:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127108 Question 6 - Who opposes the government and how can they show their opposition at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127269 The parties that oppose the government are Labour, Green and NZ First. They can vote against the bills that they don’t like. The common person can vote the government out in elections and also, in extreme cases, take to the streets to protest.]]> 2017-09-19 23:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127269 Question 1 - What system of Government does Singapore have? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127430 Singapore has a parliamentary system meaning that the power to make laws in the country is held by the parliament. In the Parliament there are 89 elected MP’s, 3 Non-Constituency MP’s who are elected as the 3 best leaders and 9 Un-Affiliated MP’s who are nominated by the President.]]> 2017-09-19 23:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127430 Question 2 - Who is the leader of Singapore and how did they become leader? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127532 The current president of Singapore, Halimah Yacob, was elected in a walkover this year when her 4 opponents were declared ineligible.]]> 2017-09-19 23:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127532 Question 3 - Who makes the rules/laws/decisions in Singapore and how are they made? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127576 The Cabinet of the Government can introduce a bill to the parliament. The MP’s can then decide whether they want to send it to a select committee to be adjusted. Once the bill is finalised the MP’s vote on the bill. If it gets a majority it can be signed into effect.]]> 2017-09-19 23:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127576 Question 4 - How and at what age do people have a say in how Singapore is run? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127599 People can have a say by voting for the President and for the MP’s. The voting age in Singapore is 21.]]> 2017-09-19 23:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127599 Question 5 - What positive effects (results/outcomes) does this government have for people? at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127643 The Singapore Government has a large-scale Green Plan which allowes the preservation of nature and cuts down on pollution in the city.]]> 2017-09-19 23:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127643 Question 6 - Who opposes the government and how can they show their opposition at37 https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127679 Out of the people that voted in the latest parliamentary election 30% did not vote for the controlling party, the People’s Action Party. The only opposing party that won seats was the Workers Party. People can show their opposition to the government by voting against them in elections and also by protesting.]]> 2017-09-19 23:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/at37/syotrnq07leb/wish/189127679