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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ratify | Formal approval of a proposed action |
| Enact | Formally Created |
| Statute | laws that deal with practicly any subject matter not prohibited by the constition |
| Gerrymandering | UNCONSTITUTIONAL-southern polititions drew voting districts that exluded blacks and other minorities |
| Reapportionment | ensures everyone is represented fairly by redrawing the voting districts based on population |
| Repeal | to abbolish |
| Standing Committee | a group of legislators orginized by SUBJECT AREA |
| Interum Committee | formed IN BETWEEN SESSIONS for ONE SPECIFIC PURPOSE |
| Confrence Committee | formed when therev are TWO DIFFERENT WORDINGS for a bill |
| Joint Committee | formed by members from the SENATE AND HOUSE |