Search results for: “upper house”
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Upper House
Upper House in Election Law One of the two chambers in a bicameral legislature, often seen either as containing 'the representatives of regions/federal states' or as 'a chamber of review'. This is the less powerful chamber when the powers of the two chambers are unequal. […]
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Upper Normandy
Hierarchical Display of Upper Normandy Geography > Regions of EU Member States Concept of Upper Normandy See the dictionary definition of Upper Normandy. Characteristics of Upper Normandy [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of Upper Normandy Spanish: Alta Normandía French: […]
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Lower House
Lower House in Election Law In a bicameral legislature, this is the chamber with the highest power in legislative matters and with regards to government. It is always elected by universal suffrage, unlike the Upper House, which is sometimes not elected by direct popular vote. Resources See […]
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Lower House
Lower House in Election Law In a bicameral legislature, this is the chamber with the highest power in legislative matters and with regards to government. It is always elected by universal suffrage, unlike the Upper House, which is sometimes not elected by direct popular vote. Resources See […]
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Bicameral System
Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]
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Bicameral System
Introduction to the Bicameral System Bicameral System, legislative system in which the power of making the law is vested in two chambers, or houses, both of which must approve a bill before it becomes law. In general the upper house is composed of members selected on a territorial basis, […]
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Seats in Parliament
Seats in Parliament Held by Opposite Gender (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Seats in Parliament Held by Opposite Gender means: percentage of seats held by a respective gender in a lower or single house or an upper house or senate, where relevant.
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Seats in Parliament
Seats in Parliament Held by Opposite Gender (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Seats in Parliament Held by Opposite Gender means: percentage of seats held by a respective gender in a lower or single house or an upper house or senate, where relevant.
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Bicameral Parliament
Bicameral Parliament or Legislature in Election Law parliament consisting of two chambers, usually called an upper house and lower house. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation
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European Constitution
Hierarchical Display of European Constitution European Union > European Union law > European treaties Concept of European Constitution See the dictionary definition of European Constitution. Characteristics of European Constitution [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of European […]
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European Constitution
Hierarchical Display of European Constitution European Union > European Union law > European treaties Concept of European Constitution See the dictionary definition of European Constitution. Characteristics of European Constitution [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of European […]
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Legislature
Introduction to Legislature Legislature, branch of government empowered to make, change, or repeal its laws and to levy and regulate its taxes. Most modern legislatures are representative: composed of many members who are chosen directly or indirectly by popular vote. Legislatures that provide […]
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Legislature
Introduction to Legislature Legislature, branch of government empowered to make, change, or repeal its laws and to levy and regulate its taxes. Most modern legislatures are representative: composed of many members who are chosen directly or indirectly by popular vote. Legislatures that provide […]
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Judicature
In the Sphere of Government The business of judicature, requiring as it does the possession of a high degree of technical skill and knowledge, is generally entrusted by the sovereign body or people to a separate and independent class of functionaries. In England the appellate jurisdiction of […]
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Judicature
In the Sphere of Government The business of judicature, requiring as it does the possession of a high degree of technical skill and knowledge, is generally entrusted by the sovereign body or people to a separate and independent class of functionaries. In England the appellate jurisdiction of […]