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Unicameral

usgb/ˌjuːnɪˈkæmərəl/Volume
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Relates to how a government's legislative body is organized; 'unicameral' means one group makes laws. SlideNebraska is unique in the U.S. for its unicameral legislature.
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'Unicameral' refers to one chamber, as opposed to 'bicameral', which means two chambers, like the U.S. Congress. SlideSome small countries have unicameral systems instead of bicameral ones.
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Unicameral legislatures are often seen as more efficient but may lack checks and balances. SlideAdvocates argue that unicameral bodies can pass laws more swiftly.