System of conflict resolution and the role of the Senate as a reviser in the Brazilian bicameralism

Abstract

Brazil adopts a symmetrical and incongruent bicameral system, which means that both Cameras have similar legislative powers and different forms to select its members. In bicameralisms such this, the system of resolution of disputes between the Chambers becomes important. In Brazil is used navette system that bills go through sequential reads in both Chambers. This paper seeks to analyze this system focusing on the reviser ability of upper Chamber. For this, two steps must be performed: first of all, the analysis of the navette system in Brazil and highlighting the privileged character of the source Chamber. Following that, the analyze of the projects that are originated in the Chamber of Deputies, who undergo to a revision in the Senate, giving importance on its results. From these analyzes, it’s possible to point the reviewer role played by the Brazilian Senate bicameral legislative process.

Keywords:
legislative process; bicameralism; Senate; Brazil