Why does the federal government not possess plenary legislative authority over the states?

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Under our system of federalism, the U.S. Constitution enumerates certain powers that it grants to the U.S. Congress. The U.S. Congress is also granted certain implied powers by the Necessary and Proper Clause" of Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution. While the implied powers expand the legislative authority of the Congress, they do not confer on Congress the general police powers that are possessed by the states.

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A. required. B. righteous. C. right. D. real. E. None of the above.

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Mill believes there are two causes to an unsatisfactory life: ___________and lack of _________cultivation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Under which of the following circumstances may a vehicle stand momentarily to pick up passengers?

a. on the roadway side of a vehicle that is parked at a curb b. on a crosswalk c. In front of a public driveway d. On a railroad track e. On a sidewalk

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According to differential association theory, delinquency is a product of social interaction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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