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With regard to the Bicameral Legislature, answer the following questions:

(a) Explain any three features.

(b) Explain any three advantages.

(c) Explain any three disadvantages.

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(a) Three features of Bicameral Legislature are:

  1. Separate Powers and Functions: Each house has distinct roles, though they work together to pass laws.
  2. Checks and Balances: The two houses prevent hasty decisions and ensure better scrutiny of bills.
  3. Representation: Often, the Lower House represents the general public (elected directly), while the Upper House represents states, regions, or special interest groups.

(b) Three advantages of Bicameral Legislature are:

  1. It prevents hasty decision-making.
  2. It ensures diverse representation.
  3. It provides better law scrutiny.
  4. It promotes federalism by giving states representation.

(c) Three disadvantages of Bicameral Legislature are:

  1. Slower legislative process is visible.
  2. It can be costly to maintain.
  3. Possibility of legislative deadlocks occur.

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