Unicameral
adjective
Having a single legislative chamber or house.
In a unicameral system, all legislations are passed in one assembly.
Often appears as...
- unicameral legislature
- unicameral system
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Having a single legislative chamber or house.
In a unicameral system, all legislations are passed in one assembly.
Often appears as...
- unicameral legislature
- unicameral system
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Government 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Government 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Government 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Efficiency 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.
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