Final Thoughts

Question 1

Australia

Answer 1

1. Federal System
   
   • Senate elected by STV
   • Amendments worked in committees
2. Stronger Caucuses
   - Often ousts PM
3. Electoral System
   
   • Senate is by STV
   • H. of Reps uses ranked choice voting

Question 2

Australian Parties

Answer 2

A. Liberal Party – larger, more centrist.
B. National Party – Formerly Country Party.
-National Party typically wins about 15 seats, provides deputy PM in Liberal governments.

Question 3

New Zealand

Answer 3

1. Unicameral – Did away with upper house in early 20th century
2. Electoral system inovations
   
   • Multi-member Proportional system (MMP)

Question 4

Liberal

Answer 4

Power belongs to individuals

Question 5

Traditional

Answer 5

Maintain old system

• Fewers checks on power
• Biggest check
• More dependent on culture