Unicameral Legislature
/ˌjuːnɪˈkæm(ə)rəl ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative body consisting of a single chamber or house, where all members deliberate and make laws collectively.
The state adopted a unicameral legislature to streamline the lawmaking process.
Forms
- unicameral legislatures
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Commentary
Unicameral legislatures simplify governance by concentrating legislative authority in one body, often used for efficiency and cost reduction compared to bicameral systems.
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