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One Chamber or Two? Deciding Between a Unicameral And Bicameral Legislature

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One Chamber or Two? Deciding Between a Unicameral And Bicameral Legislature

This paper identifies some of the central characteristics of bicameral and unicameral legislatures and offers evidence as to why countries may have chosen one model over the other. It also provides information on other legislative structures and examples of cameral changes.

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Guide / Training Material
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ndi.20one20chamber20or20two2c20deciding20between20a20unicameral20or20bi.pdf
Theme
Parliaments and Representatives
Publisher
NDI
Publication year
1996
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One Chamber or Two? Deciding Between a Unicameral And Bicameral Legislature
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This paper identifies some of the central characteristics of bicameral and unicameral legislatures and offers evidence as to why countries may have chosen one model over the other. It also provides information on other legislative structures and examples of cameral changes.

Resource type
Guide / Training Material
Attachments
ndi.20one20chamber20or20two2c20deciding20between20a20unicameral20or20bi.pdf
Theme
Parliaments and Representatives
Publisher
NDI
Publication year
1996

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