New Zealand is an independent parliamentary democracy. The country is officially a constitutional monarchy, which the titular head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand today.
Historically, New Zealand followed the system 'Westminster' British parliamentary government, but there is no upper house since the abolition of the Legislative Council, an unelected body, in 1951. Parliament is now composed only of the House of Representatives consists of 120 members elected by proportional representation since 1996.
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