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a theory

Explanation:

A theory is a type of thinking about a phenomenon which determines how a phenomenon occurs. Generally theories result from observational data thus they are empirical in nature. Empirical means that it is not dependent on the observer. Each observer observes the same thing.

Some examples of theories are Einstein's general theory of relativity, Evolution by natural selection, Quantum theory,  etc.

the structure of state governments are determined by. "state constitutins'

under the us constitution, all state governments are.'republics'