Discuss the Changing Nature of the U

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Essay

Discuss the changing nature of the U.S. constitutional system. Explain how this has affected political participation, especially in the area of voting rights.

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Definitions:

San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California known for producing significant earthquakes, marking the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.

Northridge Earthquake

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the Los Angeles area of California, USA, on January 17, 1994.

Divergent Plate Boundary

A region where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

Offset Stream Channel

A stream or river channel that has been shifted laterally due to tectonic movement, creating a visible displacement along a fault line.