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This book introduces New Zealand's three-pronged system of government, parliament and the judiciary, and explains the role of the governor-general, prime minister, cabinet and MPs, judges and the police force.Contents
Contents : introduction - New Zealand’s system of government - what kind of electoral system do we have - who’s who - leader wanted - how does our government work - what is the constitution - Parliament HQ - traditions in Parliament - Parliament in session - select committees, advisors, lobbyists and consultants - political parties - voting at the elections - representing everyone - how laws are made - the judiciary - law enforcers - the economy - the watchdogs - local government - citizenship and human rights - glossary - resources and acknowledgements - index
