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New Zealand is both a democracy and a monarchy because the parliament is voted in by its citizens (democracy) and it has a monarch (Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom). In the same way as the UK and many other states - ie by giving the monarchy ceremonial and assent responsibilities only.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoNew Zealand is what's called a "parliamentary democracy" where the people elect their representatives (members of parliament) who elect a government through votes of "confidence" or "no confidence". The person leading the party or group of parties with the confidence of parliament becomes the Prime Minister, or the head of the Government. The Queen is New Zealand's Head of State.
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∙ 11y agoWhy can't it be both? There are plenty of countries which are both democracies and constitutional monarchies. Also there are plenty of countries which are republics (that is not monarchies) and are not democratic.
The role of a monarch in a constitutional monarchy is similar to a supreme court judge.
* They have the power to intervene in an emergency, but do this very rarely. It is usually many years between interventions.
* Also, like supreme court judges, it is very difficult to sack them.
* Unlike Supreme court judges, they are not limited purely to legal cases brought to them, they can be proactive.
* They are the head of the armed forces. If the government tries to do something illegal with the armed forces, they can order them not to obey.
Many countries have a "non-executive president" who has a similar role, for example Germany and Italy.
In 1982 Canada repatriated it's Constitution and severed all political connections to Britain and their Royalty. Any reference to Monarchs or Royalty is ceremonial only. Which is the best form of any Monarchy.
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∙ 14y agowe were the first country to give women the vote
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∙ 12y agoConstitutional Monarchy - legislative and executive branches are elected by the people and the head of state is the monarch (with limited powers).
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Is New Zealand a democracy?
Yes. New Zealand has a democratic government.
What is the primary government structure in New Zealand?
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy.
What kind of government does New Zealand have?
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and limited monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State and the Prime Minister of New Zealand is the Head of Government.
What main legislative body of New Zealand called?
NZ Parliament
Where is New Zealand in the world on the map?
New Zealand is southeast of Australia on the map. Find Australia and you will find New Zealand.
When did Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand end?
Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand ended in 2009.
When was Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand created?
Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand was created in 2005.
Is New Zealand a democracy?
Yes. New Zealand has a democratic government.
What is the primary government structure in New Zealand?
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy.
Does New Zealand have democracy?
Yes it does
What kind of government does New Zealand have?
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and limited monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State and the Prime Minister of New Zealand is the Head of Government.
Is New Zealand an Absolute Monarchy?
No. It's a democracy.
Is New Zealand a countary yes or no?
New Zealand is an independent, self governing democracy, and is a member of the British Commonwealth.
What type of government does the New Zealand?
Constitutional Monarchy with Parliamently Democracy
Is New Zealand in America?
NO. New Zealand is an independent country located East of Australia. It is a self governing democracy, and a member of the British Commonwealth.
Where is the first sunrise in world?
New Zealand
Are Grasshoppers still in New Zealand?
Yes there are still many species of grasshopper alive and well in New Zealand. Have a look at teara.govt.nz which will lead you to the encyclopedia of New Zealand.
