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Election Administration: Election Administration in New Zealand

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of election administration in New Zealand. It covers topics such as electoral systems, voting procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of election officials.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which electoral system does New Zealand use?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Mixed-member proportional

  3. Single transferable vote

  4. Preferential voting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

New Zealand uses a mixed-member proportional electoral system, which combines elements of both first-past-the-post and proportional representation.

How many votes does each voter have in a New Zealand general election?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a New Zealand general election, each voter has two votes: one for a candidate in their electorate and one for a party list.

What is the role of the Electoral Commission in New Zealand?

  1. To conduct elections

  2. To set election rules and regulations

  3. To register voters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is responsible for conducting elections, setting election rules and regulations, and registering voters in New Zealand.

Who is eligible to vote in a New Zealand general election?

  1. New Zealand citizens aged 18 and over

  2. Permanent residents aged 18 and over

  3. Citizens of other Commonwealth countries aged 18 and over

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only New Zealand citizens aged 18 and over are eligible to vote in a New Zealand general election.

What is the term of office for a New Zealand Parliament?

  1. Three years

  2. Four years

  3. Five years

  4. Six years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a New Zealand Parliament is three years.

How many members of Parliament are there in New Zealand?

  1. 120

  2. 150

  3. 180

  4. 210


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 120 members of Parliament in New Zealand.

What is the name of the New Zealand law that governs elections?

  1. The Electoral Act 1993

  2. The Voting Act 2005

  3. The Representation Act 1986

  4. The Constitution Act 1986


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Act 1993 is the New Zealand law that governs elections.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for administering elections?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for administering elections.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for registering voters?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for registering voters.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for conducting elections?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for conducting elections.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for setting election rules and regulations?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for setting election rules and regulations.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for counting votes?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for counting votes.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for declaring election results?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for declaring election results.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for conducting recounts?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for conducting recounts.

What is the name of the New Zealand government department responsible for investigating electoral fraud?

  1. The Ministry of Justice

  2. The Department of Internal Affairs

  3. The Electoral Commission

  4. The Prime Minister's Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Electoral Commission is the New Zealand government department responsible for investigating electoral fraud.

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