Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.
More information about the CCP’s research design is available here, including background information on how the team designed the inventory of constitutional topics as well as the full coding survey
Description
Provides for the two chambers of a bicameral legislature to meet jointly. This may involve a body made up of both chambers, or a special joint session for specific purposes.
Categories
Legislature
Survey Questions
- Does the constitution specify that the chambers should meet jointly for any reason?