Constitutional Principles

adjective relating to a legislative body that is divided into two separate chambers or houses

• The bicameral system of the government consists of two separate chambers, each with its own set of responsibilities.
• In a bicameral legislature, there are two parts that have to agree before a law can be passed.
• The bicameral setup in the organization is like having two bosses instead of one.
• His mind seemed to have a bicameral structure, with one part constantly conflicting with the other.

noun a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
• Some people believe federalism allows for more local control over certain issues.
• Federalism is like having the best of both worlds - some power at the top, some power at the bottom.
• In a way, federalism is like a layered cake, with different levels of government each playing a role in governing.

noun a system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties

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• The new law aims to regulate the use of personal data in online platforms.
• Hey, did you hear about that new law about recycling in our city?
• I ain't messing with that law, man. It's too strict.
• In the court of public opinion, honesty is the highest law.

noun a specific lower house within a particular country's government

• The lower house of parliament is responsible for proposing and passing legislation.
• The lower house is where all the action happens in politics.
• I heard the lower house is where all the big decisions go down.
• In the game of chess, the lower house represents the pawns, while the upper house symbolizes the more powerful pieces.