Handout for Lesson 2.2: NZ Government Power Cards

Cut out these cards for the sorting activity.

Role Cards

The King
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister
A Judge
An MP
A Voter

Power Cards

Signs bills into law
Commands the army
Chooses the Prime Minister
Votes for MPs
Decides guilt or innocence
Represents NZ overseas
Proposes new laws
Runs the government day-to-day
Debates and votes on laws