Question

What is the best definition of unicameral?

Answer 1

: having or consisting of a single legislative chamber

Unicameral means "one-chambered", and the term almost always describes a governing body. Our federal legislature, like those of most democracies, is bicameral, with two legislative (lawmaking) bodies—the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Uni means one and cameral means chamber so, the simplest definition of unicameral is type of legislature which consists of only one house of parliament or one chamber. It is prevalent in New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, communist state such as China, Cuba etc.

EXPLANATION:

Advantages of Unicameralism:

• Lawmaking become more efficient as the legislation process is simple and less possibility of deadlock.  
• Reduction in cost since there are a smallernumber of institutions to maintain and support.

Disadvantages of Unicameralism:  

• All sections of society are not adequately represented.
• Lack of restrains on the majority which lead to biased decision.