Bicameralism

:This article refers to the term's use with respect to government. For the psychological theory, see Bicameralism (psychology).

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In government, bicameralism is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers. Thus, a bicameral parliament or bicameral legislature is a parliament or legislature which consists of two Chambers or Houses. Bicameralism is an essential and defining feature of the classical notion of mixed government.

Related Topics:
Government - Parliamentary chamber - Parliament - Legislature - Classical - Mixed government

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