bicameral

Definition of "bicameral"
  1. Describes a legislative body that is divided into two separate chambers
How to use "bicameral" in a sentence
  1. A classic example of a bicameral system can be observed in the U.S. Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  2. The introduction of a bicameral legislature was designed to provide equal representation for each state, regardless of its size or population.
  3. The proponents of a unicameral system argue that having a bicameral structure only complicates the legislative process.

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