2016
The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can you justify this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the Upper Houses of India and Pakistan.
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Debate #221 · Democracy, constitution and parliament
Is the US Senate the world's most powerful upper house?
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Examiners want: Powers of the US Senate, comparison with upper houses of India and Pakistan, a reasoned judgement
The questions
2015
The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world. Explain.
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2010
"The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper house in the world." Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and Pakistan.
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