Compare/Contrast of New Zeeland & USA
USA - Socio Culture
New Zeeland - Socio-Culture
New Zeeland - Politics
USA - Politics
New Zeeland - Legal Differences
USA - Legal Differences
Similarities
The USA has a population of approximately 332 million. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand has a population of around 5 million. (CIA, 2021).
New Zealand's population is predominantly of European descent, with a significant Maori and Pacific Islander population. (CIA, 2021).
The USA has a diverse population with various ethnic groups, including white, black, Asian, and Hispanic. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand has three official languages, English, Maori, and New Zealand Sign Language. (CIA, 2021).
The USA has a wide range of religious beliefs, with Christianity being the predominant religion. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
The USA is a federal presidential constitutional republic.(Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. (CIA, 2021).
The USA's official language is English. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand has a high percentage of people who do not follow any religion or are not affiliated with any religion. (CIA, 2021).
The USA's head of state is the President. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand's head of state is the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II. (CIA, 2021).
The voting age in the USA is 18 years old. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand, it is 18 years old or older. (CIA, 2021).
The USA has a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021)
New Zealand has a multi-party system. (CIA, 2021).
The USA's legal system is based on common law. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand's legal system is based on English common law and statutory law. (CIA, 2021).
The USA still allows the death penalty in some states. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand abolished the death penalty in 1989. (CIA, 2021).
The USA has relatively relaxed gun laws. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021).
New Zealand has stricter gun laws after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings. (CIA, 2021).
Socio Culture Similarities
Both the USA and New Zealand have well-established education systems with compulsory education laws and a high literacy rate.(Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have a majority of their populations living in urban areas.
Also, they both have strong traditions of free speech and freedom of the press. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have a strong passion for sports, with American football, basketball, and baseball being popular in the USA (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). While New Zeeland's popular sports are rugby, cricket, and netball. (CIA, 2021).
Legal Similarities
USA and New Zealand have a legal system based on common law. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have strong protections for intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries are signatories to several international treaties, including the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Political Similarities
Both the USA and New Zealand are politically stable democracies with a history of peaceful transitions of power. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have a system of separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have a federal system of government, with power divided between the central government and state governments. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
Both countries have a strong commitment to human rights and have ratified several international human rights treaties. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2021). (CIA, 2021).
References
Central Intelligence Agency. (2021, November 1). United States - The World Factbook. Www.cia.gov; CIA. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
CIA. (2021, May 3). New Zealand - The World Factbook. Www.cia.gov. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/new-zealand/