Two-Chamber Parliament as a Form of Democratic Power in Ukraine: Historical-Legal Analysis and Prospects
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The purpose of the study is to make the systematized presentation of the history and prospects of the introduction of bicameralism in Ukraine. To this end, the article provides a philosophical and legal analysis of the historical development of the theoretical justification and practice of implementing the institution of a bicameral parliament in Ukraine. Methodology. The key methodological approach in the study is axiological. The comparative method allowed us to analyze discussions about the positive and weaknesses of bicameralism, as well as the possibility of introducing it in Ukraine. The historical and legal method allowed us to consider the origins and evolution of bicameralism in individual countries of Europe, the USA and Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The article contains the multidimensional comparative analysis of procedures of judicial argumentation and logical proving, that are characterized not only with certain similarity but also with some specific moments. Author states that European parliamentarism is based on democratic values – legal succession, civil liberties, priority of human rights, political and cultural pluralism, strong civil society taking into consideration that parliamentarism and bicameralism are usually linked to democratic political and legal culture. It is stressed on importance of urgent implementation of best foreign practices related to bicameral parliament functioning as this concept has become the crucial factor of parliamentarism and constitutionalism evolution. Ukrainian choice to follow the European path of state development is impossible to reach without proper consideration of relevant legislative provisions. Key advantages and disadvantages of bicameralism are demonstrated on the basis of comparison of modern bicameral parliaments functioning (special attention is paid to formation procedure and upper chambers authorities). It is proved that the perspectives of bicameral parliament establishment in Ukraine depend not only on political and legal factors but also on the legal philosophical and psychological aspects. Author states that structure of Ukrainian parliament is of crucial importance when it comes to consideration of needs and interests of all society groups and categories, harmonization of authority and community interaction with aim to ensure its democratic development, achievement of certain level of sustainability in executive and legislative power branches cooperation, favourable conditions establishment for state power key components functioning and consolidated decisions to be made in this specific area to increase the quality of law-making process. It is stressed that attention must be paid to promotion of territorial communities development in Ukraine by ensuring opportunity to represent certain interests in state higher legislative body. Conclusions: It is noted that well-defined structure of the parliament will allow to represent interests of all regions and territorial communities with perspective to stimulate economic growth and consolidate society for implementation of vital policies and strategies to strengthen Ukraine’s potential and national security.
Кeywords: bicameralism; parliamentarism; Ukrainian state building; democratic values; European integration.
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