A local government's police power is, generally:
A) the power to arrest disturbers of the peace
B) the power to arrest people engaged in illegal activities
C) the power to seize land for law enforcement agencies
D) the power to seize land without paying for it
E) none of the other choices are correct

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Police power refers broadly to the local government's authority to regulate behavior and enforce order within their territory for the betterment of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of their inhabitants. It is not limited to the power to arrest or seize land, and it certainly does not allow for the seizure of land without compensation, which would be a violation of property rights.

A Local Government's Police Power Is, Generally