Social Power Refers to the Ability of an Individual or a Group

question 97

True/False

Social power refers to the ability of an individual or a group to alter the actions of others.

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Definitions:

Police Power

The power retained by each state to pass laws that protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.

States

States are distinct political entities with a defined territory, population, and government, which are part of a larger sovereign country or function independently.

Presume

To accept something as true without proof or before evidence is provided.

Dormant Commerce Clause

A restriction on states’ authority that is implied in the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution: The power given to Congress to enact legislation that affects interstate commerce in effect prohibits a state from passing legislation that improperly burdens interstate commerce.