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1. powers and rights of U.S. states: the powers and rights not granted by the U.S. Constitution to the federal government and not forbidden to the states by the Constitution
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2. U.S. antifederal political doctrine: a political doctrine that advocates the reduction of federal rights and powers and a maximization of those of the U.S. states
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