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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. | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 23 April 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|
| |
Bicameral | Senate of the Republic |
 Cascadia |
Bicameral | Senate |
 Christian States |
Bicameral | Senate |
| |
Bicameral | Reichsrat |
| |
Bicameral | Comhairle na hÁineann |
| |
Bicameral | Senate |
| |
Bicameral | Senate |
| |
Bicameral | House of Councillors |
| |
Bicameral | Senate |
| |
Bicameral | Kusije |
| |
Bicameral | Councillors |
| |
Bicameral | National Council |
| |
Bicameral | Senate |
