Year 9 Social Studies Government

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Across
  1. 1. Party An organised group seeking political power.
  2. 3. A state where society is organized and follows rules and laws.
  3. 7. New Zealand voting system where voters choose a local representative and a political party.
  4. 12. The right of people to govern themselves.
  5. 13. A direct vote by citizens on a specific issue.
  6. 14. Government A government formed by two or more parties working together.
  7. 16. A situation where there is no government or ruling authority.
  8. 17. The legitimate right to make decisions and exercise power.
  9. 19. A smaller Māori kinship group within an iwi.
  10. 21. A set of fundamental rules and principles that guide how a country is governed.
  11. 22. Minister The head of government in New Zealand.
  12. 23. The British monarchy and government.
  13. 27. A formal statement announcing a position or decision.
  14. 28. Freedom from control by another country or authority.
  15. 30. A formal rule made by a government that applies to everyone and can be enforced by courts.
  16. 34. The system or group of people responsible for running a country and making decisions.
  17. 35. Treasured possessions, resources, language, culture, or values.
  18. 38. Governance or government authority.
  19. 41. The branch of government responsible for carrying out laws and running the country.
  20. 45. Extended family and family relationships.
  21. 46. Democracy A system where citizens vote directly on laws and decisions.
  22. 48. Being responsible for actions and decisions.
  23. 50. of Law The principle that everyone must obey the law.
  24. 51. of Powers The principle that government power is divided among different branches.
  25. 53. A process in which people vote to choose leaders or representatives.
  26. 57. A Treaty principle supporting Māori involvement in decision-making.
  27. 58. The ability to direct, manage, or regulate people, events, or situations.
  28. 59. Whakaputanga The 1835 Declaration of Independence of New Zealand.
Down
  1. 2. The legal status of belonging to a country.
  2. 4. A system of government where people participate in decision-making, usually through voting.
  3. 5. The King's representative in New Zealand.
  4. 6. Māori customs, values, and accepted ways of doing things.
  5. 8. A Treaty principle requiring protection of Māori rights and interests.
  6. 9. Freedoms and protections people are entitled to.
  7. 10. The process by which one country establishes control over another territory.
  8. 11. A proposed law.
  9. 15. A government ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws.
  10. 18. Tiriti o Waitangi The Māori-language Treaty signed in 1840.
  11. 20. Democracy A democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
  12. 24. Māori chiefs or leaders.
  13. 25. Guardianship and stewardship of the environment.
  14. 26. The process of making and enforcing decisions.
  15. 29. A government controlled by one person or small group with little public input.
  16. 31. Government controlled by a small group of powerful people.
  17. 32. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  18. 33. Busby The British Resident who helped draft He Whakaputanga.
  19. 36. of Waitangi The agreement signed in 1840 between Māori and the British Crown.
  20. 37. The law-making body of government made up of elected representatives.
  21. 39. Rangatiratanga Māori self-determination and chiefly authority.
  22. 40. A person who signs an official document.
  23. 42. A person standing for election.
  24. 43. A large Māori tribal group.
  25. 44. The ability to influence, control, or make decisions that affect people or society.
  26. 47. Duties or obligations citizens are expected to carry out.
  27. 49. The indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
  28. 51. Supreme authority or the right to govern.
  29. 52. Hobson The British official who negotiated the Treaty of Waitangi.
  30. 54. The branch of government that interprets and applies laws through the courts.
  31. 55. A Treaty principle recognising the relationship between Māori and the Crown.
  32. 56. Authority, prestige, influence, and status.