What legal instrument sets out the formal powers and duties of the Governor-General of New Zealand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor-General of New Zealand 1983
- Step 1: Issued by Queen Elizabeth II in 1983, the Letters Patent define the Governor-General's office. Step 2. They delegate royal executive powers, establish the Executive Council, and authorize the appointment of ministers. Answer: The Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor-General of New Zealand 1983. Why not the others: They also establish procedures if the Governor-General is absent or incapacitated (Administrator of the Government).
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