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Chapter 12 Vocab
Roots of Government in NC
Term | Definition |
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Unicameral | A legislature with one house or part |
Bicameral | A legislature with two houses or parts |
Federal System | The sharing of power between state and federal governments |
Preamble | The opening section f the constitution |
Popular Sovereignty | Government that is completely controlled by the people |
Checks and Balances | A system in which each branch of government is able to check, or restrain, the power of others |
Amend | A change to the Constitution |
Suffrage | Right to vote |
Segregation | The social split of races |
Civil Rights | The rights of full citizenship and equality under the law |
Boycotts | To refuse to buy or ban |
Separation of Powers | Each branch has it's own responsibilities and prevents the others from getting too powerful |