Question

Which of the following issues would the states LEAST likely have policy-making influence over compared to the federal government?

A. economic issues

B. moral concerns of the community over obscenity or nudity

C. police powers that govern the behavior of law enforcement

D. family issues such as marriage or divorce law

Answer 1

A. economic issues

The United States Congress, which is the legislative arm of government have a powerful impact on economic issues. This is because the power to regulate interstate commerce rests on Congress. As such, the federal government would have greater influence on economic issues than the states