Monarchy of New Zealand

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/monarchy-of-new-zealand

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Monarchy of New Zealand?Southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising North Island, South Island, and smaller islands
2. How big is Monarchy of New Zealand?268,021 square kilometers (103,484 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Monarchy of New Zealand?Wellington
4. What language do people speak in Monarchy of New Zealand?English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
5. What is the year of treaty of waitangi?1840
6. What is the number of commonwealth realms?14 other realms share the same monarch

Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Reserve Powers: Exceptional powers held by the monarch or governor-general, used only in constitutional crises.
Realm: A sovereign country that has a monarch as its head of state.
Head of State: The chief public representative of a country, often with ceremonial duties and constitutional powers.