Question 29
Federal, Unitary and Confederal SystemsWhen there is a second chamber in a federal state, it
- A.makes up for the imbalance in the representation in the lower house
- B.ensures that the judiciary is independent of the executive
- C.reduces the power of the electorate
- D.alone makes laws for the country.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (makes up for the imbalance in the representation in the lower house)
Explanation
The upper house gives every state equal seats, balancing the population-based lower house.