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Government-the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies. Public Policies-all of the many goals that a government pursues in all of the many areas of human affairs in which it is involved. Legislative Power-the power to make a law and to frame public policies. Executive Power-the power to execute, enforce, and administer law. Judicial Power-the power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and to settle disputes within the society. Constitution-the body of fundamental laws setting out the pri...