noun
- Plural of bicameralism; systems or principles of government in which the legislature is divided into two separate chambers or houses.
Usage: formal; political science term; typically used in academic or governmental contexts
Examples
- Many democracies have adopted bicameralisms to balance power between different regions and interests.
- The study compared bicameralisms across various nations to understand their effectiveness.
- Bicameralisms are designed to provide checks and balances within the legislative branch.
- Constitutional scholars debate the merits and drawbacks of different bicameralisms.
- The United States and the United Kingdom are examples of countries with established bicameralisms.