Legislative Council (historical)

The Legislative Council, historically, was a governmental body responsible for reviewing and passing laws, often serving as an upper chamber in legislative systems. In many contexts, it represented a colonial or regional authority, composed of appointed or elected members, and played a key role in governance before more modern parliamentary structures evolved. Its functions included debating legislation, overseeing administration, and providing advisory input to the executive branch. Over time, many such councils were replaced by more democratic, representative institutions, but historically they served as important intermediaries between colonial or regional authorities and the populace.