The state orders a person newly diagnosed with tuberculosis to be quarantined. Which of the following best describes the type of law that allows the state to do this?
A) Constitutional
B) Common
C) Judicial
D) State

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The state's authority to quarantine individuals with tuberculosis is derived from its police power, which allows it to enact laws to protect the public health and safety.

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