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Define Unicameral.
A legislative system with one chamber.
Define Bicameral.
A legislative system with two chambers.
What is a Parliamentary Hybrid system?
President directly elected, Prime Minister appointed by legislature.
Compare Unicameral and Bicameral systems.
Unicameral: Simplicity, efficiency. Bicameral: Checks and balances, diversity.
UK House of Lords vs. House of Commons?
Lords: Appointed, less power. Commons: Elected, more power.
Russian State Duma vs. Federation Council?
Duma: Directly elected, more power. Council: Appointed, represents regions.
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies vs. Senate?
Deputies: Verifies elections, levies taxes. Senate: Confirms appointments, approves treaties.
Nigerian House of Representatives vs. Senate?
House: Pass legislation. Senate: Impeachment, confirms appointments.
Compare UK and Nigerian Legislative Branches.
UK: Parliamentary, PM selected from legislature. Nigeria: Presidential, separate executive.
What was the impact of the 1911 and 1949 Parliamentary Acts (UK)?
Significantly reduced the power of the House of Lords.