Which of the Following Statements About Bicameralism Is Accurate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bicameralism is accurate?

• A) Bicameralism is typically linked to unitary states, though not exclusively so.
• B) Members of lower houses typically serve longer terms than members of upper houses in bicameral systems.
• C) Bicameral systems were often retained in modern times to restrict the power of popularly elected lower houses of the legislature.
• D) Lower houses are generally weaker than upper houses in bicameral systems.

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