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to balance the power between the house and the senate
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Is Indian Parliament Bicameral or Unicameral?
It is bicameral. There is Lok Sabha elected by general public. The so called upper house Rajya Sabha is elected by state legislatures and some other groups.
Why did nullification worry some state legislatures?
because then the state legislatures have less power. this is because the people now had a voice to say what laws they wanted in or out
State legislatures originally elected what members of Congress?
Under the Constitution, state legislatures chose the US Senators for their state. Until the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913, state legislatures were the bodies who determined how senators were chosen. Some states and territories had already enacted popular election prior to the amendment's passage.
Why did some states choose bicmerical legislatives?
In truth, it is meant to slow the process of change down. It helps to have two different legislative bodies consider legislation in an effort to weigh the rights of the people against the rights of the individual needs of the varied states. In a modern society with the current technology it is likely that only Nebraska got it right.
How many countries have bicameral legislature?
Around 60 countries have a bicameral legislature, meaning they have two separate chambers or houses that make up their legislative branch. This system typically includes an upper house and a lower house, each with different functions and powers in the lawmaking process. Some examples of countries with bicameral legislatures include the United States, United Kingdom, India, and Australia.
Why did some states choose bicameral legislative?
Some states chose bicameral legislatures to promote a system of checks and balances within their legislative processes, ensuring that no single body could dominate decision-making. This structure allows for more thorough debate and deliberation, as each chamber can review and amend proposed legislation. Additionally, bicameralism can represent diverse interests more effectively, as different chambers can be designed to reflect various demographic or regional concerns. Overall, this system aims to enhance democratic governance and prevent hasty or ill-considered laws.
What parts make up your state legislature?
Most state legislatures in the United States are bicameral, consisting of two chambers: the upper house, often called the Senate, and the lower house, typically referred to as the House of Representatives or Assembly. Each chamber has members elected to represent various districts within the state, with specific terms and responsibilities. Some states, like Nebraska, have a unicameral legislature, meaning they have only one legislative chamber. The structure and functions can vary significantly from state to state.
Before the adoption of the 17 Amendment in the 1913's who chose senators?
Voters have elected their senators in the privacy of the voting booth since 1913. The framers of the Constitution, however, did not intend senators to be elected in this way, and included in Article I, section 3, "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote." -www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Direct_Election_Senators.htm
What are two ways that the California state legislature is like the US Congress?
There are a few differences between California state legislatures. California Senate consists of 40 state senators that are elected for no more than two years and 80 people are elected no more than three year for a two year term.
Originally the United states senators were chosen by whom?
They were chosen by the legislature of their home state. In 1913, the 17th Amendment changed this to direct election by the voters in a state (which at the time was already done through various means in 26 states).
What are the different positions and roles of state and federal politicians concerning same-sex marriage?
The state legislatures, together with the governors of the states, create laws setting forth who may marry in the state and which marriages are legally recognized in the state. The federal legislature, together with the President, create laws setting forth which marriages the federal government will recognize. The legislatures may choose to amend the state or federal constitution to guarantee marriage equality or ban same-sex marriage. Sometimes that process involves a direct vote by the electorate as well. Many state legislatures have banned same-sex marriage, some by statute, some constitutionality and some both ways. Several state legislatures have voted to legalize same-sex marriage. In 1996, the US Congress voted to ban federal recognition of same-sex marriage and Bill Clinton signed the bill into law. There has been no change to that law since, although the US Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutionality of part of it and a decision is expected by June 30, 2013.
What do Unicameral and Bicameral mean?
In democratic and republican forms of government the will of the people is expressed and legislated through parliaments and houses of representatives. In some governments these institutions are single, that is unicameral house. In others they are two houses, of a lower and upper. The United States and United Kingdom have bicameral legislatures, for example.
