Italian Parliament

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/italian-parliament

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legislative body?The national parliament of the Italian Republic, a bicameral legislature
2. What is the key constitutional principle?Perfect bicameralism, where both houses possess equal legislative powers
3. How many people are in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate?The Chamber of Deputies has 400 members elected from all over Italy. The Senate has 200 members elected from each region, plus a few life senators chosen by the President.
4. What does “perfect bicameralism” mean?Perfect bicameralism means both houses have the same powers. A bill must pass through both the Chamber and the Senate exactly the same way, so they both agree before it becomes law.

Bicameralism: A legislative system divided into two distinct chambers, each with specific roles and powers.
Perfect Bicameralism: A rare form of bicameralism where both legislative houses hold identical powers and must approve legislation.
Senatori a Vita: Senators for life, appointed by the President of the Republic for exceptional merit or as former Presidents.