ANT102H5 Study Guide - Caucus, Bicameralism, Indirect Election
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Originated from formation of royal courts in europe. Monarchs judge and discuss with noblemen (represent varied estates -> had right to be consulted: essential defence against executive tyranny. Scrutinize the actions of the executive: ex/ congress has more domestic responsibilities and detailed lists of power awarded than the president, symbol of popular representation, through assembly. Hold influential hearings in matters of public concern: contribute to detailed governance. Improve the quality of legislation: their original purpose, assemblies gather + meet, congress congregate, deliberate, legislatures pass laws, parliaments talk, structure, size. The size of the assembly , the number of the members in the lower chamber reflects country"s population. Size doesn"t = strength: to big assemblies difficult to work together, can easily taken over by political parties or committees, number of chambers. Direct popular election reflects the popular will. Bicameral can be weak, unicameral is consistent and group interests against oppressed members in chamber ex/ minorities.
