Fault Lines in the Constitution Vocab

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Manipulate electoral boundaries to favor a party or class.

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gerrymandering

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(of a legislative body) having a single chamber.

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unicameral

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(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers.

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bicameral

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Inheriting an office, like the Presidency

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succession

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Minor change or addition to improve a text or legislation.

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amendment

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Difficulty passing laws; a political stalemate.

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gridlock

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Official (e.g., president) in final office period after successor's election.

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lame duck

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(US) body representing states that votes for president and vice president.

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Electoral College

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Rule or order by the president with legal force.

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executive order

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Crime of betraying one's country

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treason