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Final Exam 5-15
Term | Definition |
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Bicameral | (of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers. |
Term | a fixed or limited period for which something, e.g., office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last. |
Session | a meeting of a deliberative or judicial body to conduct its business. |
Convene | come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. |
Adjourn | break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later. |
Recess | a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended. |
Special Session | a period when the body convenes outside of the normal legislative session. |
Apportion | divide and allocate. |
Gerrymandering | manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. |
Incumbent | (of an official or regime) currently holding office. |
Constituency | a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body. |