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Country Compartative Data


President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Mixed Member Proportional
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation) Members of the armed forces Diplomatic staff Other



New Zealand

New Zealand





 

New Zealand

 

State of Democracy Assessment
carried out in New Zealand available here.

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the House of Representatives, 69 members are elected by popular vote to serve a 3-year term and 51 members are chosen by party list.

 

 

 

 

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