epidemic –n. when a disease spreads quickly to many people

bipartisan –adj. related to or involving members of two parties

endorse –v. to support

recidivism –n. when people continue to commit crimes after they have been caught and punished

cycle –n. events that happen again and again

rehabilitation –n. to bring someone or something back to normal or back to health after they have been sick or have had problems

mandatory minimum –adj. related to a required least amount of something