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What was the impact of the 1911 and 1949 Parliamentary Acts (UK)?
Significantly reduced the power of the House of Lords.
Compare Unicameral and Bicameral systems.
Unicameral: Simplicity, efficiency. Bicameral: Checks and balances, diversity.
UK House of Lords vs. House of Commons?
Lords: Appointed, less power. Commons: Elected, more power.
Russian State Duma vs. Federation Council?
Duma: Directly elected, more power. Council: Appointed, represents regions.
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies vs. Senate?
Deputies: Verifies elections, levies taxes. Senate: Confirms appointments, approves treaties.
Nigerian House of Representatives vs. Senate?
House: Pass legislation. Senate: Impeachment, confirms appointments.
Compare UK and Nigerian Legislative Branches.
UK: Parliamentary, PM selected from legislature. Nigeria: Presidential, separate executive.
What is the function of the UK House of Lords?
Delay legislation, debate technicalities.
What is the function of the UK House of Commons?
Pass laws, hold executive accountable.
What is the function of the Russian State Duma?
Pass laws, confirm presidential appointees, approve budget.
What is the function of the Russian Federation Council?
Represent regions, limited power.
What is the function of the Iranian Majles?
Enact/change laws (with Guardian Council approval), approve budgets.
What is the function of Mexico's Chamber of Deputies?
Verifies elections, levies taxes, approves legislation.
What is the function of the Mexican Senate?
Confirms presidential appointments, approves treaties, passes legislation.
What is the function of China's National People's Congress?
Chooses President, announces Politburo decisions, legitimizes party decisions.
What is the function of Nigeria's House of Representatives?
Pass Legislation
What is the function of Nigeria's Senate?
Pass legislation, impeach the President, confirms presidential appointees.