Which among the following is not the strength or chief benefit of Bicameralism?

Bicameralism offers several strengths, including acting as a check on the first chamber to prevent majoritarian rule and the 'tyranny of the majority' [2]. It serves as a constitutional safeguard by dividing legislative power, thereby preventing the concentration of authority in a single body and ensuring that decisions are reconsidered to avoid haste [3]. Furthermore, it checks the powers of the executive by holding the government to account, which a single chamber dominated by a government party might fail to do effectively. However, the fact that second chambers often act as a check on democratic rule—especially when their members are non-elected or indirectly elected—is generally viewed as a criticism or a risk of the system rather than a 'strength' or 'chief benefit' [2]. While indirect election allows for expert review, the potential to block the democratic will of the primary elected house is a contentious feature [2].

Sources

1. [2] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > WHY DO WE NEED TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT? > p. 104
2. [3] https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Publications_and_resources/Papers_and_research/Papers_on_Parliament_and_other_resources/Papers_on_Parliament/50/constitutionalismbicameralismandthecontrolofpower