Bicameralism

Institutional configuration of presidentialsim, bicameralism and the federalism system bring the U.S. allocation of power in line with only four other states out of the 31 state study. Additionally, an added filter that separates the U.S. framework is a common-law legal system with judicial review that can…

the judicial and executive branches of government under America’s Constitution (Congress of the United States, 2014). Furthermore, it is comprised of two houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives), this division of houses is known as bicameralism and is a consequence of the Connecticut Compromise, which was an attempt to balance the voting advantages of states with large populations (Schmidt, Shelley & Bardes, 2012, p. 196). Indeed, Congress performs six legislative functions, such…

to amend the Constitution itself. With the proper support, Congress can also change the fundamental blueprint for the American government. The House of Representatives and the Senate are two chambers under the legislative branch. The system of “bicameralism” in the legislative branch lends its own support to the power of the Congress by splitting the Congress into two chambers. The legislative branch becomes more versatile and responsive because the duties are divided. It also help prevents the…

fought hard to ratify the “bills of rights” in the Constitution. Due to the mystical involvement of the Founding Fathers, the U.S Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world today. It supports the segregation of power, federalism, bicameralism, sovereignty of the peoples, and check and balances. It bestows fundamental rights to people and backs the independence of the judiciary. Despite being rigid, this brief Constitution embraces the new developments beautifully. It has…

Australia has a unique system of government which, while similar in some respects to the United States of America (USA), is quite different in important areas. In the follow paper I argue that while in certain areas the President of the USA carries greater powers than that of an Australian Prime Minister, in some important categories he or she does not. I argue that the separation of powers are a critical constitutional restriction on the President which does not similarly hamstring the Prime…

The first exogenous shock is the World War I. After world war one, Americans had high intension about national identity, and most of the Americans encouraged Americanism and had intensified Americanization. As a result, the ethnic people living in America were blamed by the Americans with anti-alien sentiment. For instance, American blamed German and Irish immigrants and see them as potentially disloyal to the United States and a hindrance to the nation's war effort. Americans not only blamed…

Topic 1: “Should QLD reinstate an upper house?” The actions of Queensland Politicians, over the past years, have produced an object lesson in the dangers of unrestrained authority and as a result has prompted the question, “should Queensland reinstate an upper house”. Although reinstating the legislative council will not amend the many issues facing Queensland, it will be beneficial to return to a bicameral state. In 1922 legislation was passed in Queensland abolishing the upper house, also…

to the decision making process. “No specific assumptions are made about the ability of a political party to shape individual lawmakers’ decisions” (Krehbiel, pg. 26, 1998); perhaps it should. If Krehbiel’s model worked with party discipline and bicameralism, it would be much more victorious than party preference by itself. Krehbiel’s model needs to account for party differences in the Senate for this situation to make the most sense of this case. Using the chart from “Ideology in the 111th…

Appropriations Committee: A congressional committee that works with federal spending. So What: The appropriations committee holds the power of the purse, and controls all the senate's spending. Bicameralism: A lawmaking body made up of two houses. So What: In a bicameral legislature bills are produced in a way that will represent the states and the people. commerce power: Power to regulate foreign trade and between the states. So What: Commerce power is important because it’s congress’…

The framers of the Constitution were visionaries who sought to establish a limited representative government which not only restricted the powers of an existing government, but also safeguarded the rights of the minority through restricting majority rule. A republic, they believed, would be the only form of government in which the liberty of the people could be preserved. Greatly influenced by the 17th century British philosopher John Locke, who advocated for the protection of natural rights of…