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Chap. 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unicameral | One-house legislature |
| Bicameral | A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses |
| Federal System | The sharing of powers between the central and state governments |
| Preamble | The opening section of the constitution |
| Popular Sovereignty | The notion that the power lies with the people |
| Separations of Power | The split of authority among the legislative, executive, and the judicial branches |
| Checks and Balances | A system in which each branch of government is able to check, or restrain, the power of others |
| Amend | To change |
| Suffrage | The right to vote |
| Segregation | The social separation of races |
| Civil Rights | The rights of full citizenship and equality under the law |
| Boycott | The refusal to buy certain goods |