The Supreme Court's Decision in Printz V

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's decision in Printz v.United States was important because it declared that

• A)state and local officials could not be required to administer a federal regulatory program.
• B)state and local officials could be required to administer a federal regulatory program.
• C)the federal government could not regulate the working conditions or hours of labor for businesses engaged solely in intrastate commerce.
• D)the federal government could regulate the working conditions and hours of labor for businesses engaged solely in intrastate commerce.

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