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Legislative Institutions

Mahler, Chapter 3. Legislative Institutions. Bicameralism vs. Unicameralism. Unicameral ==> unitary Bicameral==> federal Bicameralism reflects the split government nature of the state İn unitary states, it provides a revising chamber for legislation. Bicameral vs. Unicameral.

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Legislative Institutions

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  1. Mahler, Chapter 3 Legislative Institutions

  2. Bicameralism vs. Unicameralism • Unicameral==> unitary • Bicameral==> federal • Bicameralism reflects the split government nature of the state • İn unitary states, it provides a revising chamber for legislation

  3. Bicameral vs. Unicameral • The origins of Bicameralism: in the UK • House of Lords entails inheritance • House of commons entails elections

  4. Why Bicameralism? • The US ==> The American great compromise • (population vs. units) • Canada ==> Quebec • (population vs. units) • India ==> Colonialism

  5. Bicameral vs. unicameral • In terms of power • Canada ==> lower house is more powerful • The US ==> equal • Germany ==> upper house is more powerful • What is the difference between the congress and the senate in the US?

  6. Political Parties • Preference formation and representation • Political parties are the foundation of the legislative actions • Party discipline in the US and Europe • What is party discipline? • Why is it important?

  7. Methods of electing legislators • SMDP (Single Member District Plurality ) • The US • PR (Proportional Representation) • Israel

  8. Legislative Functions • 1- Criticism and control of the other branches of the government • 2- Debate • 3- Lawmaking or legislation • 4- Communication with the public, representation, and legitimation • 5- Recruitment, education, and socialization • 6- Electing the executives • Frontbenchers and Backbenchers

  9. Legislative Committees • Specialized in issue areas, such as defense, agriculture, and finance • Efficiency through division of labor

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