When Federal Officials Attempt to Address a Problem, Such as Assisting

question 58

Multiple Choice

When federal officials attempt to address a problem, such as assisting the poor, the sick, or the aged, they are acting

• A) under their constitutional power to provide order.
• B) under their constitutional power to promote the general welfare.
• C) through powers specified in the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution.
• D) through powers specified in the Bill of Rights.

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