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Mahler, Chapter 3
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Unicameral==> unitary
Bicameral==> federal
Bicameralism reflects the split government nature of the state
İn unitary states, it provides a revising chamber for legislation
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The origins of Bicameralism: in the UK
 House of Lords entails inheritance
 House of commons entails elections
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The US ==> The American great compromise
▪ (population vs. units)
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Canada ==> Quebec
▪ (population vs. units)
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India ==> Colonialism
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In terms of power
▪ Canada ==> lower house is more powerful
▪ The US ==> equal
▪ Germany ==> upper house is more powerful
▪ What is the difference between the congress and the senate in the
US?
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Preference formation and representation
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Political parties are the foundation of the legislative actions
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Party discipline in the US and Europe
▪ What is party discipline?
▪ Why is it important?
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SMDP (Single Member District Plurality )
▪ The US
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PR (Proportional Representation)
▪ Israel
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Criticism and control of the other branches of the government
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Debate
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Lawmaking or legislation
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Communication with the public, representation, and legitimation
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Recruitment, education, and socialization
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Electing the executives
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Frontbenchers and Backbenchers
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Specialized in issue areas, such as defense, agriculture, and finance
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Efficiency through division of labor