Multiple choice

Which of the following arguments is not in favour of the second chamber of a legislature?

  1. It safeguards against the domination of the lower house.

  2. It provides for representation of the special interests and the minorities.

  3. It helps is hasty legislation.

  4. It gives representation to the units in the federation.
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Explanation

The second chamber of a legislature is intended to act as a check on the lower house and prevent the passage of hasty or ill-considered laws. Suggesting it helps in hasty legislation is a criticism of its inefficiency rather than an argument in its favor.

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