What does bicameralism mean in the organisation of a legislature?
Correct answer: B. The legislature consists of two separate chambers
- A. The executive is divided between two presidents
- B. The legislature consists of two separate chambers
- C. The constitution contains two independent documents
- D. The judiciary has two levels of final appeal
Explanation
Bicameralism means that legislative authority is divided between two chambers, such as a lower house and an upper house. The chambers may differ in representation, powers and methods of election.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Comparative Government
Comparative government studies how political systems are organised and operate across countries. It covers constitutions, executive and legislative relations, judicial review, federal and unitary structures, parliamentary and presidential systems, elections, political parties and pressure groups, with attention to how institutional arrangements differ from the broader normative questions of political theory.
Practise Comparative Government
25 free Comparative Government MCQs from Political Science, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Political Science questions like this
Political Science is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Comparative Government questions
Which statement best distinguishes a dominant-party system from a one-party system?
In a first-past-the-post electoral system, a candidate normally wins a constituency by:
What is a common consequence of proportional representation in a fragmented party system?
A rigid constitution is one that:
Which condition most commonly leads to the formation of a coalition cabinet?
What is a referendum in a democratic political system?