bicameral

“Bicameral” refers to a system of government or legislature that is divided into two separate chambers or houses, typically with distinct functions. This term is most often used to describe parliamentary structures, such as the U.S. Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A bicameral system aims to provide a system of checks and balances, ensuring that no single body has too much power. The opposite of bicameral is unicameral, where a legislature has only one house. Bicameral systems are common in countries with complex political structures and are often seen in federal systems, where power is shared between national and state or provincial governments.

Here are 10 sentences using the word “bicameral”:

• The United States has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Some countries with a bicameral system, like the UK, have one house with significant power and another with a more advisory role.
• The bicameral structure of the legislature helps ensure that laws are thoroughly debated before passing.
• In a bicameral system, laws must be approved by both houses before they become law.
• The Senate and the House of Commons are two key components of the UK’s bicameral system.
• Countries like Canada and India follow a bicameral system to represent different interests at the federal and provincial levels.
• A bicameral system can sometimes lead to gridlock if the two chambers are controlled by opposing parties.
• The bicameral legislature in Brazil consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
• In a bicameral system, each chamber may represent different populations, with one focusing on geographical areas and the other on proportional representation.
• A reform to shift from a bicameral to a unicameral system was debated but ultimately rejected by the country’s government.

Synonyms for bicameral include:

• Two-chamber
• Dual-chamber
• Dual-house

Antonyms for bicameral include:

• Unicameral
• Single-chamber
• One-house

Related words:

• Legislature
• Senate
• Parliament
• Congress
• House of Representatives
• Assembly

Phrasal verbs related to bicameral:

• “Pass through” (e.g., laws passing through both chambers)
• “Sit in” (e.g., senators sitting in the Senate chamber)
• “Debate on” (e.g., bills debated in both houses)

Idiomatic expressions:

• “Checks and balances”
• “Bicameral system”
• “Divide and conquer”
• “Two heads are better than one” (metaphorically related, as it involves two chambers working together)