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− | The '''upper house''', often called a 'Senate', in politics, refers to the highest chamber in a [[legislature]] that is | + | The '''upper house''', often called a 'Senate', in politics, refers to the highest chamber in a [[legislature]] that is bicameral, the other being the [[lower house]]. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the upper house in a [[parliament|parliamentary system]] wields less power, and in a [[president|presidential system]] will be of equal or possibly greater import. |
− | A legislature comprised of only one house is called | + | A legislature comprised of only one house is called unicameral. |
Some countries have a tri- or even quadricameral system: here, the upper house will usually remain the highest chamber in a legislature. | Some countries have a tri- or even quadricameral system: here, the upper house will usually remain the highest chamber in a legislature. | ||
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| {{nation|Ineland|Ineland}} || Bicameral || [[Comhairle na hÁineann]] | | {{nation|Ineland|Ineland}} || Bicameral || [[Comhairle na hÁineann]] | ||
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+ | | {{nation|Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco|Imperial_Lyndonia_and_Montefalco}} || Bicameral || [[The Government of Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco|Kraignow]] <br /> <small>(House of Councillors)</small> | ||
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| {{nation|Jenlom|Jenlom}} || Bicameral || [[Parliament of the United Federation of Jenlom|Senate]] | | {{nation|Jenlom|Jenlom}} || Bicameral || [[Parliament of the United Federation of Jenlom|Senate]] | ||
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| {{nation|Omerica|Omerica}}|| Bicameral || [[House of Councillors of Omerica|House of Councillors]] | | {{nation|Omerica|Omerica}}|| Bicameral || [[House of Councillors of Omerica|House of Councillors]] | ||
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+ | | {{nation|Omigodtheykilledkenny|Omigodtheykilledkenny}}|| Bicameral || Federal Senate | ||
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| {{nation|Providence and Port Hope|Provincia}} || Bicameral || [[Senate]] | | {{nation|Providence and Port Hope|Provincia}} || Bicameral || [[Senate]] | ||
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| {{nation|Soltsteed|Soltsteed}}|| Bicameral || [[National Council of Soltsteed|National Council]] | | {{nation|Soltsteed|Soltsteed}}|| Bicameral || [[National Council of Soltsteed|National Council]] | ||
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+ | | {{nation|State of Germany|State of Germany}} || Bicameral || Bundesrat | ||
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| {{nation|Torisakia|Torisakia}}|| Bicameral || [[Senate]] | | {{nation|Torisakia|Torisakia}}|| Bicameral || [[Senate]] | ||
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+ | | {{nation|Manaime|Manaime}}|| Bicameral || [[The Pre-Helm]] | ||
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+ | | {{nation|Cossack Khanate|Cossack Khanate}}|| Unicameral || [[Senate]] | ||
[[Category:Legislatures| ]] | [[Category:Legislatures| ]] |
Latest revision as of 14:02, 9 December 2018
The upper house, often called a 'Senate', in politics, refers to the highest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the lower house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the upper house in a parliamentary system wields less power, and in a presidential system will be of equal or possibly greater import.
A legislature comprised of only one house is called unicameral.
Some countries have a tri- or even quadricameral system: here, the upper house will usually remain the highest chamber in a legislature.
List of Upper House chambers
Nation | System | Upper House |
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Carchesia | Bicameral | Senate of the Republic |
Cascadia | Bicameral | Senate |
Christian States | Bicameral | Senate |
GroBdeutsches Reich | Bicameral | Reichsrat |
Ineland | Bicameral | Comhairle na hÁineann |
Imperial Lyndonia and Montefalco | Bicameral | Kraignow (House of Councillors) |
Jenlom | Bicameral | Senate |
Ludovicia | Bicameral | Senate |
Omerica | Bicameral | House of Councillors |
Omigodtheykilledkenny | Bicameral | Federal Senate |
Providence and Port Hope | Bicameral | Senate |
Rotia | Bicameral | Kusije |
Senshi-Atago-Ni | Bicameral | Councillors |
Soltsteed | Bicameral | National Council |
State of Germany | Bicameral | Bundesrat |
Torisakia | Bicameral | Senate |
Manaime | Bicameral | The Pre-Helm |
Cossack Khanate | Unicameral | Senate |