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Bicameral

usgb/ˌbaɪˈkæmərəl/Volume
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Legislative Structure

Bicameral refers to a system where two separate groups must agree on laws.

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Countries with a bicameral legislature often have longer law-making processes.
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Checks and Balances

'Bicameral' implies a system designed to prevent hasty law-making by requiring consensus.

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The bicameral Congress in the U.S. helps maintain checks and balances.
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Two Perspectives

In a bicameral legislature, one 'house' often represents the population, the other regions or states.

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In Australia, the bicameral parliament consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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