- unicameralism
-
The principle and practice of having a single chamber legislative body.See Also: unicameral
Wikipedia foundation.
unicameralism
Look at other dictionaries:
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
Democracy Index — 2010. Full democracies: 9 10 … Wikipedia
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
Multicameralism — Legislature This series is part of the Politics series Legislature Legislatures by country Parliament Member of Parliament Parliamentary group Parliamentary group leader Congress Congressperson … Wikipedia
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
