Question

2) all state legislatures possess which broadly defined power that allows them to protect and promote the health and safety of citizens?

A) police power
B)nonlegislative power
c) veto power
D) judicial power

Answer 1

B)nonlegislative power

Answer 2

Hi!

The answer to your question is option A, police power.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the US, the permissible scope of federal or state legislation is the police power. Police power represents capacity of the states to regulate behavior and enforce order in order to give citizens health, safety, morals, and general welfare of their inhabitants.