Politics of New Zealand

New Zealand functions as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. The basic system is closely patterned on that of the United Kingdom, although a number of significant modifications have been made. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, but actual government is conducted by a Prime Minister and Cabinet drawn from an elected Parliament.

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New Zealand - Constitutional monarchy - Parliament - United Kingdom - Head of state - Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister - Cabinet - Parliament

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