Unicameral

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Government Structure

Relates to how a government's legislative body is organized; 'unicameral' means one group makes laws.

Nebraska is unique in the U.S. for its unicameral legislature.

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Opposite of Bicameral

'Unicameral' refers to one chamber, as opposed to 'bicameral', which means two chambers, like the U.S. Congress.

Some small countries have unicameral systems instead of bicameral ones.

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Efficiency Perception

Unicameral legislatures are often seen as more efficient but may lack checks and balances.

Advocates argue that unicameral bodies can pass laws more swiftly.