The Macpherson Constitution of 1951 was significant because it introduced the electoral college system for the election of members of the House of Representatives. This system allowed for the election of representatives through an indirect method, where an electoral college of chosen representatives voted for members of the House.
While other important features were introduced by this constitution, such as the establishment of a more representative government structure, it did not create states or establish the office of the Prime Minister, which were later addressed in subsequent constitutions. The establishment of the Supreme Court was also not a feature of the Macpherson Constitution.
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