Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The legislative branches of Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and the United States share democratic foundations but differ profoundly in structure, election, and executive relationship.
| Feature | Bangladesh (Jatiya Sangsad) | United Kingdom (Parliament) | United States (Congress) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Unicameral (1 house) | Bicameral (Commons + Lords) | Bicameral (House + Senate) |
| Lower House | 350 seats (300 direct FPTP, 50 reserved women) | House of Commons: 650 MPs (FPTP) | House of Reps: 435 (FPTP, 2-yr terms) |
| Upper House | None | House of Lords: ~800 (Appointed: life peers, hereditary, bishops) | Senate: 100 (2 per state, 6-yr terms, direct election) |
| Term | 5 years (max) | 5 years (max, Fixed-term Parliaments Act repealed) | House: 2 yrs; Senate: staggered 6 yrs |
| Head of Govt | Prime Minister (appointed by President) | Prime Minister (appointed by Monarch) | President (elected via Electoral College, 4 yrs) |
| Head of State | President (elected by Parliament, 5 yrs) | Monarch (Hereditary) | President (same as HoG) |
| Constitution | Written (1972, amended) | Uncodified (statutes, conventions, common law) | Written (1787, amended) |
Bangladesh: Strong executive dominance (PM controls majority).
UK: Fusion of powers (PM = MP), but Lords provides check; sovereignty of Parliament.
US: Strict separation of powers, checks & balances, frequent divided government, Senate supermajority (60) often needed.