What’s a bicameral legislature?

Bicameralism is having two legislative chambers, with varying power relationships between them. It is common in federal systems and over 20 countries have bicameral legislatures. Some argue it makes policy reform difficult, while others see it as providing checks and balances. Many countries and regional bodies have bicameral legislatures. In government, bicameralism is the practice […]

Women in world legislature?

Rwanda has the highest proportion of female representatives at 56%, with a legal requirement for 30% of its House of Representatives to be women. Some countries have gender-based laws or voluntary quotas, while others have no female legislators. Women hold about 20% of seats in parliaments and legislatures worldwide. Rwanda has the highest proportion of […]

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