1. having two legislative chambers or houses
Usage: political science

Examples

• The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the House and Senate.
• Most state governments operate under a bicameral system.
• The bicameral structure allows for checks and balances in lawmaking.
• Britain’s bicameral Parliament includes the House of Commons and House of Lords.
• Some countries have moved from bicameral to unicameral legislatures.
• The bicameral design ensures broader representation in government.