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[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

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Given the functions $f(x) = x^2 - 1$ and $g(x) = a|x-1|$.  
(Ⅰ) If for $x \in \mathbb{R}$, the inequality $f(x) \geq g(x)$ always holds, find the range of the real number $a$.  
(Ⅱ) Find the maximum value of the function $h(x) = |f(x)| + g(x)$ on the interval $[-2, 2]$.

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