Difference between revisions of "Upper house"
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An '''upper house''' or “upper chamber” is a term for a legislative body that is superior to the [[lower house]] or “lower chamber.” On a national scale, the [[United States Senate]] is considered as an upper house, with the [[United States House of Representatives]] being the lower house. | An '''upper house''' or “upper chamber” is a term for a legislative body that is superior to the [[lower house]] or “lower chamber.” On a national scale, the [[United States Senate]] is considered as an upper house, with the [[United States House of Representatives]] being the lower house. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:45, April 30, 2023
An upper house or “upper chamber” is a term for a legislative body that is superior to the lower house or “lower chamber.” On a national scale, the United States Senate is considered as an upper house, with the United States House of Representatives being the lower house.