lưỡng viện
Definition
- Noun:
- Bicameral legislature / Two-chamber system: A political system where the legislative branch of government is divided into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses. This structure is common in many national governments, such as a Senate and a House of Representatives or a National Assembly.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quốc hội Hoa Kỳ theo chế độ lưỡng viện. (The United States Congress operates under a bicameral system.)
- Dự luật cần được sự thông qua của cả lưỡng viện. (The bill requires approval from both chambers of the legislature.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in political science to describe and compare governmental structures.
- Việc phân tích cơ cấu lưỡng viện rất quan trọng để hiểu về quy trình lập pháp. (Analyzing the bicameral structure is crucial to understanding the legislative process.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chế độ lưỡng viện (n): Bicameralism; the principle or practice of having a bicameral legislature.
- Chế độ lưỡng viện giúp kiểm soát và cân bằng quyền lực. (Bicameralism helps to check and balance power.)
Synonyms
- Bicameral legislature: A law-making body with two chambers.
- Two-house system: Another term for a bicameral legislative structure.
Related Terms
- Thượng viện (n): The upper house or senate in a bicameral system.
- Hạ viện (n): The lower house or house of representatives in a bicameral system.