unicameralism

unicameralism
The principle and practice of having a single chamber legislative body.
See Also: unicameral

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  • Unicameralism — is the practice of having only one legislative or parliamentary chamber. Many countries with unicameral legislatures are often small and homogeneous unitary states and consider an upper house or second chamber unnecessary.ConceptSupporters of… …   Wikipedia

  • unicameralism —    A political system in which there is only one chamber in the legislature. Unicameralism is the norm today, with around two thirds of the world’s parliaments falling into this category …   Glossary of UK Government and Politics

  • unicameralism — uni·cameralism …   English syllables

  • unicameralism — “+ noun : use or advocacy of a unicameral system in government * * * unicamˈeralism noun The system or principle of having one legislative chamber • • • Main Entry: ↑uni …   Useful english dictionary

  • Puerto Rican unicameralism referendum, 2005 — In a referendum held on July 10, 2005, Puerto Rican voters approved the change to a unicameral legislature by 456,267 votes in favor, versus 88,720 against. [cite news|author = María Vera|title = Trabajan borrador unicameralidad|publisher = El… …   Wikipedia

  • unicameral — unicameralism, n. unicamerally, adv. /yooh ni kam euhr euhl/, adj. consisting of a single chamber, as a legislative assembly. [1850 55; UNI + L camer(a) CHAMBER + AL1] * * * …   Universalium

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  • Bicameralism — In government, bicameralism (bi + Latin la. camera , chamber) is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers. Thus, a bicameral parliament or bicameral legislature is a legislature which consists of two chambers or houses.… …   Wikipedia

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  • Parliament of Norway — Stortinget redirects here. For the building itself, see Parliament of Norway Building. For the metro station, see Stortinget (station). The Norwegian Parliament Storting …   Wikipedia

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