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.
A. Neha said that bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose.
B. Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber.
C. Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a second chamber.
A. No, I don’t agree.
Bicameral Legislature has advantages like:
a. A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered.
b. Every decision taken by one house goes to the other house for its decision.
c. This means that every bill and policy would be discussed twice.
d. This ensures a double check on every matter.
B. Yes, I agree.
The experts must be nominated from the second chamber so that they can provide input on subjects that require technical knowledge. Eg. Sports, Science, Films etc
C. No, i don’t agree.
There is no such condition that only federal country can have second chamber house. In India only seven states have bicameral legislature even though India is federal in nature. Bicameralism is generally followed in bigger states.