In Terms of the Criminal Law, by Far the Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

In terms of the criminal law, by far the most significant of Congress's enumerated powers is power to regulate ________________.

• A)interstate commerce
• B)science and technology
• C)law enforcement
• D)state and local government

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Definitions:

Black Codes

Laws passed in the Southern states after the Civil War, aimed at restricting African Americans' freedom and compelling them to work in a labor economy based on low wages or debt.

Positions of Servility

Statuses or roles characterized by an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often at one's own expense.

Southern Society

Refers to the cultural, economic, and social practices distinctive to the American South.

Andrew Johnson

The 17th President of the United States (1865-1869) who assumed office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and was the first president to be impeached, largely due to his lenient policies towards the Southern states after the Civil War.