Action taken to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens, such as requiring immunizations of children before admission to school, is called what kind of power?
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
d. Police
ANS: D
Police power is state power concerning health care. This power allows states to act to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.
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