key term - Bicameral house

Definition

A bicameral house refers to a legislature that consists of two separate chambers or houses. Each chamber has its own members and functions within the legislative process.

Related terms

Unicameral house: Unicameral means having only one chamber or house in the legislature.

Upper house: The upper house is typically one of the chambers in a bicameral legislature with distinct powers and functions compared to the lower house.

Lower House: The lower house is another name for one of the chambers in a bicameral legislature with different characteristics from the upper house.