The term "upper chamber" refers to a legislative body that holds higher authority than another chamber in a bicameral system. Some synonyms for this term include the "upper house," "senate," "higher council," and "upper assembly." In the United States, the "upper chamber" is the Senate, which is responsible for representing individual states and providing more insight into legislative matters than the House of Representatives. In other countries, the upper chamber may take on different names and roles. Regardless of its specific title, the upper chamber plays a vital role in governing and helps to ensure that decisions made by the government are balanced and fair.