Essay On Bicameral System

Bicameral System A bicameral system, as opposed to a unicameral system, for the legislature would best help foster democracy in the new Republic of Oz. The power of law making is consigned in two houses, or chambers, in a bicameral system. A bill must be approved by both houses before it may become a law. The lower house in a bicameral system is based proportionally on the given population of each faction, while the upper house represents the different factions or provinces in general (Dickovick, Eastwood 203). Members of the upper house typically serve longer terms than those of the lower house, and the upper house is often smaller than the lower house. Adopting a bicameral legislative system would benefit Oz for many reasons. In a bicameral …show more content…
Implementing a bicameral system in Oz would help representation because it does not favor one factor or region over another. Representation of the Gillikense is equal to representation of the Quadlings, despite the difference in population and socioeconomic status. This is due to the combination of each faction having a set number of representatives and representation being weighted by the population of a region. That being said, for Oz, the upper chamber should be smaller than the lower chamber. The lower chamber needs to be larger so that representation is as accurate and fair as possible. If the chambers were of equal size, regions with a larger populace would not accurately be represented. For example, the Gillikenese would not be accurately and proportionally represented in the legislature if the population of Gilliken was not taken into account. Oz’s upper chamber should have the option of reelection more times than the lower chamber. This is to ensure that regions without a large population, such as Quadling Country, are still being represented justly. Term limits for the upper house should be 4 years with reelection four times, and term limits for the lower house should be 4