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The Second National Government of New Zealand was also widely known as the Kirk Government, named after its leader.
Answer: False
The Second National Government was commonly known as the Holyoake Government, named after its Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake, not the Kirk Government.
The primary objective of the Second National Government was to introduce radical economic reforms to stimulate rapid growth.
Answer: False
The Second National Government was a conservative administration focused on maintaining economic prosperity and stability, not on radical economic reforms.
The Second National Government held office for exactly 10 years, from 1960 to 1970.
Answer: False
The Second National Government held office for 12 years, from 12 December 1960 until 8 December 1972.
The New Zealand Labour Party was the primary member party that formed the Second National Government.
Answer: False
The Second National Government was formed by the New Zealand National Party, not the Labour Party.
What was the common alternative name for the Second National Government of New Zealand?
Answer: The Holyoake Government
The Second National Government was commonly known as the Holyoake Government, named after its long-serving Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake.
What was the primary objective of the Second National Government?
Answer: To maintain economic prosperity and stability
As a conservative administration, the primary objective of the Second National Government was to maintain the economic prosperity and overall stability that characterized the early 1960s in New Zealand.
How long did the Second National Government serve, from its formation to its dissolution?
Answer: 12 years (1960-1972)
The Second National Government held office from 12 December 1960 until 8 December 1972, a total of 12 years.
Which political party formed the Second National Government?
Answer: The New Zealand National Party
The Second National Government was formed by the New Zealand National Party.
The Second National Government implemented a policy of strengthening compulsory unionism.
Answer: False
The Second National Government's economic policy included relaxing compulsory unionism, not strengthening it.
The Second National Government failed to secure continued access for New Zealand to United Kingdom markets after the UK joined the European Economic Community.
Answer: False
The Second National Government successfully negotiated continued access for New Zealand to UK markets after the UK joined the European Economic Community.
Family maintenance allowances were first introduced by the Second National Government in 1970.
Answer: False
Family maintenance allowances were introduced by the Second National Government in 1968, not 1970.
Bar closing times were extended from 6pm to 10pm in 1967 following a public referendum.
Answer: True
Following a referendum on 23 September 1967, bar closing times were extended from 6pm to 10pm, with the change taking effect on 9 October 1967.
The emergency benefit program was reformed in 1968 into a statutory Domestic Purposes Benefit.
Answer: False
In 1968, the emergency benefit was systematized into a discretionary Domestic Purposes Benefit; it was later replaced by a statutory Domestic Purposes Benefit in 1973.
In 1969, the Second National Government reduced the general medical services benefit for beneficiaries.
Answer: False
In 1969, the general medical services benefit was increased for beneficiaries, and a specialist benefit was introduced.
A rural incentives scheme for doctors was introduced in 1969 to encourage medical professionals to practice in less populated regions.
Answer: True
The rural incentives scheme for doctors was indeed introduced in 1969 by the Second National Government to address healthcare disparities in less populated areas.
The Second National Government simplified income abatement on benefits in 1971.
Answer: True
In 1971, the government simplified the process of income abatement on benefits, which reduces benefits based on other income, to streamline the welfare system.
What economic policy change did the Second National Government implement regarding trade unions?
Answer: Relaxed compulsory unionism
As part of its economic policy, the Second National Government relaxed compulsory unionism.
How did the Second National Government address New Zealand's trade relations with the UK after its entry into the European Economic Community?
Answer: They successfully negotiated continued access for New Zealand to UK markets.
The Second National Government successfully negotiated to ensure New Zealand's continued access to UK markets after the UK joined the EEC.
In what year were family maintenance allowances introduced by the Second National Government?
Answer: 1968
Family maintenance allowances were introduced by the Second National Government in 1968.
What change occurred in bar closing times under the Second National Government, and when did it take effect?
Answer: Extended from 6pm to 10pm, effective 9 October 1967.
Following a referendum, bar closing times were extended from 6pm to 10pm, taking effect on 9 October 1967.
How was the emergency benefit program reformed in 1968 by the Second National Government?
Answer: It was systematized into a discretionary Domestic Purposes Benefit.
In 1968, the emergency benefit was systematized into a discretionary Domestic Purposes Benefit, which was later replaced by a statutory benefit in 1973.
What enhancements were made to medical benefits in 1969 under the Second National Government?
Answer: The general medical services benefit was increased for beneficiaries, and a specialist benefit was introduced.
In 1969, the general medical services benefit for beneficiaries was increased, and a new specialist benefit was introduced.
What initiative did the Second National Government introduce in 1969 to support healthcare in rural areas?
Answer: A rural incentives scheme for doctors.
To encourage medical professionals to practice in less populated regions, a rural incentives scheme for doctors was introduced in 1969.
When was the process of income abatement on benefits simplified by the Second National Government?
Answer: 1971
The government simplified the process of income abatement on benefits in 1971.
In response to increasing Māori urbanization, the Second National Government adopted a policy of cultural assimilation.
Answer: True
The Second National Government adopted a policy of cultural assimilation for Māori people, aiming to integrate them into Pākehā (European New Zealander) lifestyles, in response to their increasing urbanization.
The Native School system was abolished by the Second National Government in 1970.
Answer: False
The Native School system was abolished by the Second National Government in 1969, not 1970.
The Waitangi Day Act 1960 was amended by the Second National Government to make Waitangi Day a national public holiday across all of New Zealand.
Answer: False
The Waitangi Day Act 1960 was amended to designate Waitangi Day as a public holiday specifically within the Northland region, not nationally.
What was the Second National Government's policy towards the Māori people in response to their increasing urbanization?
Answer: Adoption of cultural assimilation
In response to Māori urbanization, the government adopted a policy of cultural assimilation, aiming to integrate Māori into Pākehā society.
When did the Second National Government abolish the Native School system?
Answer: 1969
The Native School system was abolished in 1969 as part of the Second National Government's Māori policy.
How did the Second National Government modify the Waitangi Day Act of 1960?
Answer: It designated Waitangi Day as a public holiday specifically within the Northland region.
The Waitangi Day Act 1960 was amended to make Waitangi Day a public holiday only in the Northland region, not nationwide.
New Zealand troops were committed to the defense of Indonesia during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation under the Second National Government.
Answer: False
New Zealand troops were committed to the defense of Malaysia, not Indonesia, during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation.
The Second National Government committed a large number of New Zealand troops to the Vietnam War as a primary contribution to global security.
Answer: False
The Second National Government committed only a small number of troops to the Vietnam War, primarily to support the ANZUS pact, not as a large-scale contribution to global security.
Compulsory military training was abolished by the Second National Government.
Answer: False
The Second National Government re-established compulsory military training, rather than abolishing it.
To which country did New Zealand commit troops during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation under the Second National Government?
Answer: Malaysia
New Zealand troops were committed to the defense of Malaysia during the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation.
Why did the Second National Government commit a small number of troops to the Vietnam War?
Answer: To support American wars as a necessary contribution for America's commitment to protect New Zealand through the ANZUS pact.
The commitment of troops to Vietnam was seen as a necessary contribution to maintain America's commitment to New Zealand's protection under the ANZUS pact.
What policy related to military service did the Second National Government re-establish?
Answer: Compulsory military training
The Second National Government re-established compulsory military training as a policy related to military service.
Norman Kirk led the Opposition Labour Party for the majority of the Second National Government's tenure, from 1965 to 1972.
Answer: True
Norman Kirk led the Opposition Labour Party from 1965 until 1972, covering the latter half of the Second National Government's term.
The 'Black Budget' of 1958, which raised taxes on alcohol, petrol, and cigarettes, contributed to the Labour government's defeat in the 1960 election.
Answer: True
The unpopular 'Black Budget' of 1958, which increased taxes on various goods, was a key factor in the Labour government's defeat in the 1960 election.
The Labour government claimed the 'Black Budget' was necessary to fund new social welfare programs.
Answer: False
The Labour government claimed the 'Black Budget' was necessary to address a balance of payments crisis, not to fund new social welfare programs.
In the 1960 election, Labour's leadership was perceived as younger and more energetic than National's.
Answer: False
Labour's Prime Minister Walter Nash was 78 and his team was perceived as old and out of touch, contrasting with National's younger leader, Keith Holyoake.
The 1963 election saw the emergence of several new major policy issues that reshaped the political landscape.
Answer: False
The 1963 election was largely a re-run of the 1960 election, with no new major issues emerging to reshape the political landscape.
In the 1963 general election, National's popular vote significantly increased, and they gained several seats.
Answer: False
In the 1963 election, National's popular vote decreased by 0.5%, and they lost one seat, though they maintained a majority.
Norman Kirk became the Labour Party leader after the 1966 election.
Answer: False
Norman Kirk replaced Arnold Nordmeyer as Labour Party leader shortly *before* the 1966 election.
The main policy difference in the 1966 election was the National government's opposition to the Vietnam War, while Labour supported it.
Answer: False
The main policy difference in the 1966 election was the National government's *support* for the Vietnam War, while Labour *opposed* it and advocated for troop recall.
The 1966 election was notable for the Social Credit Party winning a seat, the first time a non-Labour or National party had done so since 1943.
Answer: True
In the 1966 election, the Social Credit Party won a seat, marking a significant electoral event as it was the first time a party other than Labour or National had won a seat since 1943.
Before the 1969 election, the number of electorates was reduced from 84 to 80.
Answer: False
Before the 1969 election, the number of electorates was increased from 80 to 84 to account for population growth.
In the 1969 election, the National Party increased its popular vote share and regained the seat it had lost to Social Credit.
Answer: True
The National Party's popular vote share increased by 1.6% in the 1969 election, and they successfully regained the seat previously lost to the Social Credit Party.
The Second National Government's defeat in 1972 was primarily due to a single, highly unpopular policy decision.
Answer: False
The defeat in 1972 was attributed to a general perception that the party was old and out of touch, rather than a single policy issue.
Keith Holyoake's long political career and conservative image were seen as a disadvantage for the National Party before the 1972 election.
Answer: True
Holyoake's conservative bent and long tenure were perceived as a poor fit for the changing times, contributing to the party's image as old and out of touch before the 1972 election.
Jack Marshall's succession as Prime Minister significantly revitalized the National Party's prospects for the 1972 election.
Answer: False
Jack Marshall's succession did little to revitalize the National Party, as he lacked charisma and had insufficient time to establish himself before the 1972 election.
In the 1960 general election, the National Party secured a majority of 12 seats.
Answer: True
The National Party won 46 seats out of 80 in the 1960 general election, securing a majority of 12 seats.
The National Party won 45 seats in the 1966 general election, securing a majority of 8.
Answer: False
The National Party won 44 seats out of 80 in the 1966 general election, securing a majority of 8.
Who was the leader of the Opposition Labour Party from 1965 to 1972?
Answer: Norman Kirk
Norman Kirk led the Opposition Labour Party from 1965 until 1972, succeeding Arnold Nordmeyer.
What was the key issue that contributed to the Labour government's defeat and the formation of the Second National Government in the 1960 election?
Answer: The 'Black Budget' of 1958
The unpopular 'Black Budget' of 1958, which raised taxes on various goods, was the key issue leading to the Labour government's defeat in the 1960 election.
According to the text, why did the Labour government implement the 'Black Budget' of 1958?
Answer: To address a balance of payments crisis.
The Labour government stated that the 'Black Budget' was necessary to address a balance of payments crisis.
How was Labour's leadership generally perceived in comparison to National's during the 1960 election?
Answer: Labour's leadership was seen as old and out of touch.
Labour's Prime Minister Walter Nash was 78, and his team was generally perceived as old and out of touch compared to National's leadership.
What was the primary reason the 1963 election was considered a re-run of the 1960 election?
Answer: No new major issues had emerged, and the 'Black Budget' still damaged Labour.
The 1963 election was largely a re-run of the 1960 election because no new major issues had emerged, and the unpopular 'Black Budget' continued to negatively impact the Labour Party.
What was the outcome for the National Party in the 1963 general election?
Answer: Their popular vote decreased by 0.5%, and they lost one seat.
In the 1963 general election, National's popular vote decreased by 0.5%, and they lost one seat, though they retained a majority of 10 seats.
Who replaced Arnold Nordmeyer as the Labour Party leader shortly before the 1966 election?
Answer: Norman Kirk
Norman Kirk replaced Arnold Nordmeyer as the Labour Party leader shortly before the 1966 election.
What was the main policy difference between National and Labour in the 1966 election?
Answer: Support for the Vietnam War vs. opposition and troop recall
The primary policy difference in the 1966 election concerned the Vietnam War, with National supporting involvement and Labour advocating for troop recall.
What was the primary reason cited for the Second National Government's defeat in the 1972 election?
Answer: A general perception that the party was old, worn-out, and out of touch.
The defeat in 1972 was largely attributed to a public perception that the National Party was old, worn-out, and out of touch, rather than a specific policy failure.
How did Keith Holyoake's political image contribute to the National Party's prospects before the 1972 election?
Answer: His conservative bent was seen as a poor fit for changing times.
Holyoake's long career and conservative image were perceived as outdated, contributing to the National Party's image as out of touch before the 1972 election.
What was the impact of Jack Marshall's succession as Prime Minister on the National Party's prospects in the 1972 election?
Answer: It had little effect, as he lacked charisma and time to establish himself.
Jack Marshall's succession did not significantly revitalize the National Party's prospects, as he lacked the charisma of his opponent and had insufficient time to establish himself.
In the 1960 general election, what was the National Party's majority in Parliament?
Answer: 12 seats
The National Party won 46 seats out of 80 in the 1960 general election, securing a majority of 12.
How many seats did the National Party win in the 1966 general election?
Answer: 44
In the 1966 general election, the National Party won 44 seats out of 80.
Keith Holyoake served as Prime Minister for the entire duration of the Second National Government.
Answer: False
Keith Holyoake served as Prime Minister for most of the term, but he resigned in February 1972 and was succeeded by Jack Marshall for the final year.
Jack Marshall became Prime Minister in 1972, succeeding Keith Holyoake.
Answer: True
Jack Marshall succeeded Keith Holyoake as Prime Minister on 7 February 1972, serving until the government stepped down on 8 December 1972.
Capital punishment for murder was removed from the Crimes Bill in 1961, with some National MPs voting alongside the Opposition.
Answer: True
On 12 October 1961, capital punishment for murder was removed from the Crimes Bill, with ten National MPs, including the Minister of Justice Ralph Hanan, voting with the Opposition.
Sir Arthur Porritt was the first New Zealand-born Governor-General appointed by the Second National Government in 1967.
Answer: True
Sir Arthur Porritt was indeed the first New Zealand-born Governor-General, appointed in 1967 by the Second National Government.
Sir Denis Blundell was appointed in 1972 as the first New Zealand-born and New Zealand resident Governor-General.
Answer: True
Sir Denis Blundell was appointed in 1972, marking the first time a New Zealand-born and resident individual held the position of Governor-General.
The voting age was raised from 20 to 21 by the Second National Government.
Answer: False
The Second National Government lowered the voting age from 21 to 20 before the 1969 election.
Peter Gordon, Duncan MacIntyre, and Robert Muldoon were described as the 'Young Turks' among new National MPs elected in 1960.
Answer: True
Ian Templeton indeed used the term 'Young Turk' to describe these three new National MPs elected in 1960.
Keith Holyoake served as Minister of Foreign Affairs for the entire duration of the Second National Government.
Answer: True
Keith Holyoake held the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs for the entire duration of the Second National Government, from 1960 to 1972.
Robert Muldoon became Minister of Finance in 1960 and held the position until 1972.
Answer: False
Robert Muldoon became Minister of Finance in 1967, succeeding Harry Lake, and held the position until 1972.
Ralph Hanan held the Minister of Justice portfolio for the entire duration of the Second National Government.
Answer: False
Ralph Hanan held the Minister of Justice portfolio from 1960 until July 1969, not for the entire duration of the government.
Tom Shand served as Minister of Labour from 1960 until 1969, when Jack Marshall took over.
Answer: True
Tom Shand served as the Minister of Labour from 12 December 1960 until 11 December 1969, after which Jack Marshall assumed the role.
Who served as Prime Minister for the majority of the Second National Government's term?
Answer: Keith Holyoake
Keith Holyoake served as Prime Minister from 1960 until February 1972, covering almost the entire duration of the Second National Government.
Who succeeded Keith Holyoake as Prime Minister during the final year of the Second National Government?
Answer: Jack Marshall
Jack Marshall succeeded Keith Holyoake as Prime Minister on 7 February 1972, serving until the government's dissolution in December 1972.
What legislative decision was made regarding capital punishment for murder in 1961 during the Second National Government's term?
Answer: It was removed from the Crimes Bill.
Capital punishment for murder was removed from the Crimes Bill on 12 October 1961, with cross-party support.
Who was the first New Zealand-born Governor-General appointed by the Second National Government, and in what year?
Answer: Sir Arthur Porritt, 1967
Sir Arthur Porritt was appointed in 1967 as the first New Zealand-born Governor-General by the Second National Government.
What change did the Second National Government make to the voting age?
Answer: It was lowered to 20.
Before the 1969 election, the Second National Government lowered the voting age from 21 to 20.
Which of the following individuals was NOT described as a 'Young Turk' among new National MPs elected in 1960?
Answer: Jack Marshall
Peter Gordon, Duncan MacIntyre, and Robert Muldoon were described as the 'Young Turks'; Jack Marshall was not among them.
Who held the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs for the entire duration of the Second National Government?
Answer: Keith Holyoake
Keith Holyoake, who was also Prime Minister for most of the term, held the Minister of Foreign Affairs portfolio for the entire duration of the Second National Government.
For how long did Ralph Hanan hold the Minister of Justice portfolio during the Second National Government's term?
Answer: From 1960 to 1969
Ralph Hanan held the Minister of Justice portfolio from 12 December 1960 until 24 July 1969.
Who was the Minister of Labour for most of the Second National Government's term before Jack Marshall took over?
Answer: Tom Shand
Tom Shand served as Minister of Labour from 1960 until 1969, when Jack Marshall assumed the role.