Question

Which of the following is most accurate in regard to the status of professional regulation as of 2014?

a. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had some form of regulation.
b. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had licensure, which is the strongest form of regulation.
c. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had title protection, which is the strongest form of regulation.
d. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had certification, which is the strongest form of regulation

Answer 1

As of 2014, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had some form of professional regulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

a. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had some form of regulation.

As stated in Article IV Section 3, the federal government has the power to determine how to handle territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam. The federal government is also responsible for creating and enforcing laws that regulate public safety and general welfare. Therefore, as of 2014, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had some form of professional regulation.