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US19903 Electoral System and Process
Level 3, 3 credits

This unit describes the key features of the New Zealand electoral system, the conventions governing it, and how citizens participate in central government.

Elements:
  • Describes proportional representation (the MMP electoral system) as it applies to New Zealand
    Explains how proportional representation works, including the two-tier electoral system of electorate and list members. Clarifies how governments are formed under the system of proportional representation.

  • Describes the principles, conventions and practice of the State Sector which govern the election and formation of government
    Discusses the principles and conventions, which apply to a caretaker period of government as well as the election of a new government or re-election of a government.

  • Describes how New Zealand citizens as individuals and/or as groups participate in central government
    Explains how citizens participate through the electoral process and also through representation in parliament.

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