lainsäädäntökammi
Lainsäädäntökammi is a Finnish term that can be used to refer to a legislative chamber dedicated to lawmaking within a bicameral parliament. In theory, such a chamber would be responsible for drafting, debating, amending, and passing laws, often working in concert with another legislative body and the executive branch. The concept emphasizes the procedural and substantive work of legislation, including committee review, expert testimony, and consolidated readings of proposed laws.
In a typical arrangement, a lainsäädäntökammi would be composed of elected representatives or appointed members with
In practice, the exact powers and structure of a lainsäädäntökammi depend on a country’s constitutional design.
See also: Bicameralism, Legislature, Parliament, Legislative process, For example, senates and upper houses in other countries.