chapter 12 Word Scramble
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| 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| checks and balance | a system in which deposited money can be withdrawn at any time by writing a check |
| amend | any change in the constitution. |
| suffrage | the right to vote. |
| segregation | the social separation of the races. |
| civil rights | the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law |
| boycotts | the refusal to purchase certain goods |
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