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CIV M3L3 Key Terms
Civics Module 3 Lesson 3 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Voting Districts | Small area created by state or local governments to administer elections. |
| Redistricting | Redrawing political voting districts. |
| Gerrymandering | When one political party draws voting districts that give their party an advantage. |
| Referendum | A way for citizens to approve or reject a state or local law. |
| Local Act | A law passed by the General Assembly that only applies to, or effects, a small number of local governments or counties. |
| Annexation | When a city expands to include new territory. |
| Grassroots | The ordinary people of a community or members of an organization who join together to take political action. |