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Which of the following best describes a unicameral legislature?
Which of the following best describes a unicameral legislature?
In most bicameral systems, what does the upper house typically represent?
In most bicameral systems, what does the upper house typically represent?
Which of the following countries has an appointed upper house that does NOT represent regions?
Which of the following countries has an appointed upper house that does NOT represent regions?
Which of the listed countries indirectly elects their lower house members?
Which of the listed countries indirectly elects their lower house members?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislative branch?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislative branch?
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What is the concept of judicial review primarily used for?
What is the concept of judicial review primarily used for?
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Which of the following best exemplifies 'rule of law'?
Which of the following best exemplifies 'rule of law'?
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What is the primary distinction between common law and code law?
What is the primary distinction between common law and code law?
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Unicameral
Unicameral
A legislature with one house or chamber.
Bicameral
Bicameral
A legislature with two houses or chambers.
Upper House Representation
Upper House Representation
In bicameral systems, the upper house often represents regions, states, or provinces.
House of Lords
House of Lords
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Judicial Review
Judicial Review
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Rule of Law vs. Rule by Law
Rule of Law vs. Rule by Law
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Common Law
Common Law
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Code Law
Code Law
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Study Notes
Legislative Branch
- Unicameral vs. Bicameral: Unicameral legislatures have one house; bicameral legislatures have two. China and Iran have unicameral legislatures; Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the UK have bicameral systems.
- Upper House Representation: In most bicameral systems, the upper house represents regions, states, or provinces. The UK's House of Lords is an exception, as its members are appointed life peers, bishops, and hereditary peers—not representing specific regions.
- Lower House Election: Mexico (Chamber of Deputies), Nigeria (House of Representatives), Russia (State Duma), UK (House of Commons), and Iran (Majlis) elect their lower houses.
- Upper House Appointment: Russia (Federation Council) and the UK (House of Lords) appoint members to their upper houses.
- Legislative Branch Functions (AP6): The functions of the legislative branch in the six countries are not provided.
- Checks and Balances: The legislative branch checks other branches through various methods. It also faces checks from other branches. The specifics are not provided.
- Legislative Independence: The degree of legislative independence in each AP6 country is not detailed.
- Strengthening Democracy: How an independent legislature strengthens democracies is not described.
- Authoritarian Countries and Independent Legislatures: Reasons why authoritarian countries might want an independent legislative branch are not listed.
Judicial Branch
- Judicial Review Purpose: The purpose of judicial review is not detailed.
- AP6 with Judicial Review: The specific AP6 countries with judicial review are not listed.
- Rule of Law vs. Rule by Law: The difference between rule of law and rule by law is not explained.
- Common Law vs. Code Law: The differences between common law and code law are not described.
- AP6 Examples (Common Law/Code Law): Countries and their specific legal systems (common law or code law) are not listed.
- Independent Courts' Importance: The importance of independent courts for democracy is not explained in detail.
- Constraining Judicial Independence: Potential reasons why countries might constrain judicial independence are not listed.
- AP6 Judiciary Independence: The independence of each AP6 country's judiciary is not described.
- Judicial Issues (AP6): Specific examples of judicial issues in AP6 countries are not listed.
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Explore the differences between unicameral and bicameral legislatures, focusing on examples from various countries. Learn about upper and lower house representation, election processes, and the functions of the legislative branch. This quiz covers key concepts important for understanding governmental structures.
