#AP Comparative Government: Legislative Branch Study Guide 🏛️

Hey there, future AP Comp Gov expert! 🎉 Let's dive into the legislative systems of our six course countries. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource for a quick, effective review the night before the exam. We'll make sure you're not just memorizing facts, but truly understanding how these systems work. Let's get started! 🚀

#Overview of Legislative Systems

The legislative branch is crucial; it makes the laws that shape a country. Let's break down the key terms and then see how they apply in our course countries.

#Key Terms 📇

• Unicameral: 1️⃣ chamber in the legislature. Think of it as a single lane highway. 🛣️
• Bicameral: 2️⃣ chambers in the legislature. Imagine a two-lane highway with traffic going in both directions. 🚦
• Parliamentary Hybrid: A system where the President is directly elected but the Prime Minister is appointed by the legislature (specifically Russia 🇷🇺). It's like a car with both automatic and manual transmission. 🚗

#Benefits of Each System

#Unicameral (🇮🇷 🇨🇳)

• Simplicity: One set of rules makes it easier for the public to engage. 🧩
• Efficiency: Less duplication of work and fewer disagreements. 💨
• Cost Savings: Smaller staff and fewer resources needed. 💰
• Accountability: Easier to hold candidates responsible without a second chamber. 🧐

#Bicameral (🇬🇧 🇳🇬 🇲🇽)

• Checks and Balances: Reduces the chance of power abuse. ⚖️
• Diversity of Viewpoints: Represents a wider range of backgrounds. 🌍
• Greater Representation: Different chambers can represent different groups. 🗣️
• Stability: Less likely to have drastic changes, providing predictability. ⚓

#Parliamentary Hybrid (🇷🇺)

• Stability: President and PM can check each other. 🛡️

• Responsiveness: More likely to address public concerns with both a PM and President. 👂

#Course Country Examples 🌐

Let's explore each country's legislative system, focusing on structure and function. Remember, we're looking for how each system is set up and what it actually does.

#1. United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• System: Parliamentary, Bicameral

  

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• Structure:

  • House of Lords 🏠🤵🏻: Not directly elected. Compo...