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Bicameral

Definition

A legislature with two separate chambers, typically a senate and a house or assembly. Used by 49 of 50 U.S. state legislatures and the U.S. Congress.

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What is a bicameral?
A legislature with two separate chambers, typically a senate and a house or assembly. Used by 49 of 50 U.S. state legislatures and the U.S. Congress.
What terms are related to bicameral?
Related terms include: Unicameral, State Legislature. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for bicameral.