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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 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 others |
| Amend | Any change in the constitution |
| Suffage | 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 |