Both options A and C are true. The police power is the authority of state governments to enact and enforce laws that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. This power is delegated to the states by the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and is not specifically granted to the federal government. Therefore, option B and D are incorrect.

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The Police Power Is

Question 4

Multiple Choice

The police power is

A) the authority to legislate for the health, welfare, safety, and morals of the people.
B) reserved for the federal government to fight terrorism.
C) delegated to the states to make laws not prohibited by the national or state constitutions.
D) the power of local police to stop drivers suspected of being illegal immigrants.
E) Options A and C are true.

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