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Ch.12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unicameral | One house legislature |
| Bicameral | A legislature consisting of 2 parts, or houses |
| Federal System | The sharing of power between the central and state governments |
| 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 powers |
| Amend | Any change in the constitution |
| Suffrage | The right to vote |
| Segragation | 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 |