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        | a government that divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments |  | 
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        | a loose union of independent states |  | 
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        | a plan that provides the rules for government |  | 
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        | Constitutional government |  | Definition 
 
        | a government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limit on the powers of those who govern |  | 
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        | a statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government |  | 
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        | law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions. |  | 
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        | the effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government |  | 
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