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Each of the 50 States has its own State Constitution.  Many are longer than the U.S. Constitution, with more detailed provisions.  But all the State Constitutions guarantee a republican form of government.  Most have a "separation of powers" provision similar to the U.S. Constitution.

Each of the 50 States has its own State Constitution.  Many are longer than the U.S. Constitution, with more detailed provisions.  But all the State Constitutions guarantee a republican form of government.  Most have a "separation of powers" provision similar to the U.S. Constitution.

For example, the New Jersey Constitution is more than 27,000 words long, which is more than six times longer than the U.S. Constitution.  The New Jersey Constitution separates the powers of government in its Article 3, Section 1:<ref>http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/lawsconstitution/constitution.asp</ref>

The New Jersey Constitution is more than 27,000 words long, which is more than six times longer than the U.S. Constitution.  The New Jersey Constitution separates the powers of government in its Article 3, Section 1:<ref>http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/lawsconstitution/constitution.asp</ref>

{{cquote|The powers of the government shall be divided among three distinct branches, the legislative, executive, and judicial. No person or persons belonging to or constituting one branch shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except as expressly provided in this Constitution.}}

{{cquote|The powers of the government shall be divided among three distinct branches, the legislative, executive, and judicial. No person or persons belonging to or constituting one branch shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except as expressly provided in this Constitution.}}