Governor-General of New Zealand

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/governor-general-of-new-zealand

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the current governor-general?Dame Cindy Kiro, appointed 21 October 2021
2. What is the term of office?Typically five years, serving at the monarch's pleasure
3. How is the Governor-General chosen?The Prime Minister advises, and the Governor-General is appointed to the role.
4. What are some important jobs of the Governor-General?They give Royal Assent to laws, appoint ministers and judges, and lead the Executive Council.

Commonwealth realm: An independent country that has the monarch of the United Kingdom as its head of state.
Statute of Westminster: A British law that granted legislative independence to the Dominions of the British Commonwealth.
Letters Patent: An open letter issued by a monarch or head of state, granting authority or rights.
Constitutional convention: An unwritten rule or practice that is accepted as binding in the operation of a constitution.