Difference between revisions of "Upper house"
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Revision as of 19:43, 27 February 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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Bicameral | Senate of the Republic |
 Cascadia |
Bicameral | Senate |
 Christian States |
Bicameral | Senate |
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Bicameral | Reichsrat |
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Bicameral | Comhairle na hÁineann |
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Bicameral | Kraignow (House of Councillors) |
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Bicameral | Senate |
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Bicameral | Senate |
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Bicameral | House of Councillors |
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Bicameral | Federal Senate |
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Bicameral | Senate |
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Bicameral | Kusije |
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Bicameral | Councillors |
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Bicameral | National Council |
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Bicameral | Senate |
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Bicameral | The Pre-Helm |
