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