One topic that is often overlooked when studying world governments and how they make laws is the difference between bicameral and unicameral legislation. When students begin to understand the difference between bicameral and unicameral, they begin to understand how law-making in various countries works. When we explain how geography and demographics play a part in countries deciding on whether they want a bicameral or unicameral system, puzzle pieces come together.

We teach our students about the three branches of government: the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch, but let's dig a little deeper**! **The bigger picture regards the Legislative Branch and **how laws are passed **in various countries. Most students (and sometimes even adults) don't realize that **every country has a Legislative Branch that **helps in passing laws, which can be either **bicameral **or unicameral. In this lesson, we will examine how **demographics **(the statistical characteristics of human populations) and geography influence whether a country is bicameral or unicameral.

For instance, the United States and Great Britain have bicameral legislatures with two chambers, while countries like China and South Korea operate unicameral legislatures.

So, what are the key differences, and which system is more effective?

Understanding the distinction between bicameral and unicameral legislation provides valuable insight into how a country is governed. Unicameral systems consist of a single chamber or law-making body, which simplifies and streamlines the process of passing laws. In contrast, bicameral systems have two chambers that serve as checks and balances on each other, often representing diverse interests or regions within the country.

By helping our students grasp both systems, we can illustrate how power is divided and exercised in different political structures around the world.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• **Editable PowerPoint **Intro Presentation & Guessing Game
• **Blank Maps **for the Introductory Activity.
• A List of Countries, Specifying if Bicameral or Unicameral Legislatures
• **Atlases or a Large Map Needed **for the Introductory Activity
• Student/Group Reading Activity: Understanding Bicameral Legislation (Page 1) & Understanding Unicameral Legislation (Page 2)
• Doodle Notes for the Group Reading Activity
• Country Cards
• **Student Instruction Sheet **for a Cooperative Group Problem-Solving Activity Using Deductive Reasoning
• Exit Cards

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