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The '''lower house''', in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import. | The '''lower house''', in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import. | ||
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| + | | {{nation|--Spain--|--Spain--}} || Unicameral || Cámara del Pueblo || People's Chamber | ||
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| + | | {{nation|GroBdeutsches Reich|GroBdeutsches Reich}} || Bicameral || Representäntenhaus || Representative House | ||
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| + | | {{nation|Jenlom|Jenlom}} || Bicameral || [[Parliament of the United Federation of Jenlom|House of Commons]] || | ||
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Revision as of 09:41, 5 July 2014
The lower house, in politics, refers to the lowest chamber in a legislature that is bicameral, the other being the upper house. Characteristics and functions of such institutions vary widely, but generally the lower house in a parliamentary system wields more power, and in a presidential system will be of slightly less import.
List of Upper House chambers
| Nation | System | Upper House | English name |
|---|---|---|---|
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Unicameral | Cámara del Pueblo | People's Chamber |
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Bicameral | Representäntenhaus | Representative House |
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Bicameral | House of Commons |
