Definition

Noun (Political Science): A system of government, typically in a democratic state, where the legislative power is vested in a single parliamentary chamber or assembly, such as a National Assembly or Parliament. This contrasts with a bicameral system which has two separate legislative houses.

Usage Examples

• (Many countries in the world adopt a unicameral system.)
• Nhất viện chế (Unicameralism is often considered to allow for quicker passage of legislation.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal political and academic discourse to describe and compare governmental structures.
• It can be part of discussions on constitutional design, governance efficiency, and political representation.

Variants and Related Words

• Chế độ nhất viện: Another term for the unicameral system.
• Nghị viện nhất viện: A unicameral parliament.
• Lập pháp nhất viện: Unicameral legislature.

Synonyms

• Unicameralism
• Single-chamber system
• Unicameral legislature

Antonyms

• Lưỡng viện chế / Nhị viện chế: Bicameralism (a system with two legislative chambers).
• Đa viện chế: Multicameralism (a system with multiple legislative chambers, though rare).

1. (chính trị) Monocameralism