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Chapter 1

The Senate and its constitutional role

Contents

• The Senate, bicameralism and federalism
• Bases of the two Houses
• Rationale of bicameralism
• Rationale of federalism
• The Senate and representation
• Functions of the Senate
• Legislative powers
• Other powers
• Composition of the Senate
• Casual vacancies
• Rotation of senators and terms of office
• The nexus
• Rules and orders
• Table 1: Votes and Seats in Elections, 1949-2007
• Table 2: Party Affiliations in the Senate, 1901-2007

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