Question 2:
A class was debating the merits of a bicameral system. The following points were made during the discussion. Read the arguments and say if you agree or disagree with each of them, giving reasons.
√ Neha said that bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose.
√ Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber.
√ Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a second
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ANSWER :
(a)We disagree with Neha's view. Bicameral legislature serves many purposes. It prevents hasty and ill considered legislation. Moreover it checks on the depotism of the lower house.
(b) We agree with Shama that experts should be nominated in the Second Chamber. Persons who have distinguished themselves from the field of art, literature, science, social services, etc, should be nominated to the Second Chamber.
(c) We disagree with Tridib's view. Even in a Unitary state a Second Chamber is required. Unitary state like England and Japan are having a Second Chamber. Bicameral legislature is in accordance with the democratic principle. The Second Chamber is essential to serve as a check on hasty,rash and ill considered legislation passed by the lower chamber.
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