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The '''lower house''', in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import. | The '''lower house''', in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import. | ||
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Revision as of 09:24, 16 July 2014
The lower house, in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import.
List of Lower House chambers
| Nation | System | Upper House | English name |
|---|---|---|---|
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Unicameral | Cámara del Pueblo | People's Chamber |
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Bicameral | Representäntenhaus | Representative House |
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Bicameral | House of Commons |
