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| − | The '''upper house''', often called a 'Senate', in politics, refers to the highest chamber in a [[legislature]] that is [[bicameral]]. 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. | + | 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]]. | A legislature comprised of only one house is called [[unicameral]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 24 February 2014
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 quad-cameral system: here, the upper house will usually remain the highest chamber in a legislature.
Examples
- The United Federation of Jenlom operates a bicameral legislature: with the upper house being the Senate.
