By placing limits on the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Court upheld the authority of states to exercise their ______.

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The Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees certain rights and protections to United States citizens against state infringement. However, the Supreme Court has limited the scope of this clause by upholding the authority of states to exercise their police powers, which include the ability to regulate health, safety, and morals within their borders. This means that states can impose certain restrictions on the rights and privileges of citizens in order to maintain order and promote the public welfare. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

By Placing Limits on the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth