The Argument That Licensing Would "Professionalize the Practice" Has No

question 13

Multiple Choice

The argument that licensing would "professionalize the practice" has no legal basis because:

• A)Controversy is not sufficient cause to regulate a practice
• B)Licensing cannot be imposed simply for the benefit of an occupational group
• C)There simply is no valid and reliable way to test those entering the practice
• D)It is not constitutional to impose educational requirements and testing
• E)The Tenth Amendment forbids regulation of occupations and admission to practice

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