Theory question 102
LegislatureSection A (answer four questions in all, two from each section)
Give reasons for the adoption of bicameral legislature by some countries.
Show the model answer
Model answer
Second chamber checks hasty or ill-considered legislation by the first
Gives equal representation to component units in a federation (e.g. equal senators per state)
Protects minority and special interests
Brings in experienced and eminent people (e.g. House of Lords, House of Chiefs)
Prevents tyranny/dictatorship of a single chamber
Shares the workload of law-making
Provides a stronger check on the executive (e.g. Senate confirms appointments and treaties)
Widens participation and representation
Tradition/history (e.g. Britain)
Explanation
Explain each reason; Nigerian and foreign examples help.