Te Pōti - The Vote

Question 1

Where does Hinekura’s dad take her the next day?

Accepted Answer

The Beehive (Parliament)

Question 2

How is voting in Parliament similar to how Hinekura solves the football problem?

Accepted Answer

They both use voting to make a fair decision

Question 3

Why are rules and laws important in a country?

Accepted Answer

To keep things fair and safe for everyone

Question 4

What happens if more MPs vote “no” than “aye” on a law?

Accepted Answer

The law does not pass

Question 5

Why does Bronx always get to pick the teams?

Accepted Answer

He owns the football

Question 6

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

Accepted Answer

To keep order during debates

Question 7

Where does Hinekura’s story take place?

Accepted Answer

Wellington

Question 8

How does Bronx react when Hinekura’s team starts winning?

Accepted Answer

He resets the score

Question 9

What does Hinekura’s dad compare laws to?

Accepted Answer

Sports rules

Question 10

What happens when Bronx asks to join Hinekura’s game?

Accepted Answer

She lets the students vote

Question 11

What law is being debated in Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Stopping single-use plastic wrap

Question 12

What does “aye” mean in voting?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 13

How is a decision made in Parliament?

Accepted Answer

People vote

Question 14

What happens when Hinekura plays football for the first time?

Accepted Answer

She scores two goals

Question 15

Why does Hinekura feel upset after the game?

Accepted Answer

Bronx says she can’t play anymore

Question 16

What happens after Parliament votes?

Accepted Answer

The Governor-General signs it off

Question 17

Who is in charge of keeping order in Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the House

Question 18

How does Hinekura decide who picks teams first?

Accepted Answer

Paper, scissors, rock

Questions 18