English Parliament in the 18th century was an example of bicameral legislative branch through its House of Commons and House of Lords, it was formed after rtification of the Union by both Scotland and England, creating a single parliament and the new Kingdom of Great Britain.
Allowed the parlament to approve all taxes
Slaves were punished by whipping, shackling, hanging, beating, burning, mutilation, branding, and imprisonment. Punishment was often meted out in response to disobedience or perceived infractions, but sometimes abuse was performed to re-assert the dominance of the master (or overseer) over the slave.