The upper house in most federal systems is created to?

A. ensure equality of federating units
B. oversee and check the lower house
C. prevent excesses of the executive
D. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance

Correct Answer:

Option C – prevent excesses of the executive

Explanation

The upper house in most federal systems is created to prevent excesses of the executive.

Bicameralism makes it difficult for the executive to dominate the two chambers.