Constitution of New Zealand
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The Constitution of New Zealand is the uncodified framework of fundamental principles, statutes, conventions, and legal practices that organize and regulate the powers of New Zealand’s government and protect its citizens’ rights.
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Target entity: Constitution of New Zealand Context triple: [Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand), partOf, Constitution of New Zealand]
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New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 was an Act of the British Parliament that established representative government in New Zealand by creating its provincial governments and General Assembly.
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Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand)
The Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand) is a fundamental statute that modernised and consolidated New Zealand’s constitutional framework, defining the roles of key institutions such as the Sovereign, Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
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New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947
The New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947 was a key statute by which the United Kingdom granted New Zealand full power to amend its own constitution, marking an important step in the country’s legislative independence.
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New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 is a key statute that affirms, protects, and promotes fundamental civil and political rights within New Zealand’s legal system.
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Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand
The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand is an 1835 document, drafted by British Resident James Busby and signed by northern Māori chiefs, asserting the sovereignty of the United Tribes of New Zealand prior to British annexation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Constitution of New Zealand Target entity description: The Constitution of New Zealand is the uncodified framework of fundamental principles, statutes, conventions, and legal practices that organize and regulate the powers of New Zealand’s government and protect its citizens’ rights.
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A.
New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 was an Act of the British Parliament that established representative government in New Zealand by creating its provincial governments and General Assembly.
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B.
Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand)
The Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand) is a fundamental statute that modernised and consolidated New Zealand’s constitutional framework, defining the roles of key institutions such as the Sovereign, Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
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C.
New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947
The New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947 was a key statute by which the United Kingdom granted New Zealand full power to amend its own constitution, marking an important step in the country’s legislative independence.
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New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 is a key statute that affirms, protects, and promotes fundamental civil and political rights within New Zealand’s legal system.
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E.
Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand
The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand is an 1835 document, drafted by British Resident James Busby and signed by northern Māori chiefs, asserting the sovereignty of the United Tribes of New Zealand prior to British annexation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
constitutional framework
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uncodified constitution ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Westminster system
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doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty ⓘ responsible government ⓘ rule of law ⓘ separation of powers ⓘ |
| characteristic |
based on statutes, conventions, and common law
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flexible ⓘ not contained in a single written document ⓘ uncodified ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| defines |
electoral system of New Zealand
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legal status of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand law ⓘ powers of Cabinet of New Zealand ⓘ powers of the Crown in right of New Zealand ⓘ powers of the Governor-General of New Zealand ⓘ powers of the Prime Minister of New Zealand ⓘ relationship between the branches of government ⓘ role of the House of Representatives ⓘ |
| governs |
Executive branch of the Government of New Zealand
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surface form:
Executive branch of New Zealand
New Zealand courts ⓘ
surface form:
Judiciary of New Zealand
New Zealand Parliament ⓘ |
| hasPart |
New Zealand Cabinet Manual
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surface form:
Cabinet Manual
Constitution Act 1986 ⓘ Electoral Act 1993 ⓘ Imperial Laws Application Act 1988 ⓘ Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor-General of New Zealand 1983 ⓘ New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ⓘ Standing Orders of the House of Representatives ⓘ Treaty of Waitangi ⓘ constitutional conventions ⓘ judicial decisions ⓘ prerogative powers of the Crown ⓘ public law statutes ⓘ |
| historicalInfluence |
British constitutional conventions
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United Kingdom constitutional law ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
New Zealand Parliament
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New Zealand courts ⓘ Executive branch of the Government of New Zealand ⓘ
surface form:
New Zealand executive branch
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| legalSystem | common law ⓘ |
| protects |
civil and political rights in New Zealand
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rights affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ⓘ |
| recognizes |
King of New Zealand as head of state
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constitutional monarchy in New Zealand ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
constitutional reform debates in New Zealand
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debates about becoming a republic ⓘ discussions about codification of the constitution ⓘ |
| timePeriod | modern era of New Zealand governance ⓘ |
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Subject: Constitution of New Zealand Description of subject: The Constitution of New Zealand is the uncodified framework of fundamental principles, statutes, conventions, and legal practices that organize and regulate the powers of New Zealand’s government and protect its citizens’ rights.
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