Which of the following statements is true about states' police power?
A)Police power restricts states from regulating inter-state commerce, although it happens within their borders.
B)The states are allowed to regulate army activities within their borders.
C)The states are given the authority to enact laws that regulate the conduct of business.
D)The police force of a state is controlled by the federal police department.

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Police power is the authority of the state to regulate conduct within its borders to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens. This includes the power to enact laws that regulate business activities. The other options are incorrect as police power does not restrict inter-state commerce, states cannot regulate army activities within their borders, and the federal police department does not control the police force of a state.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About States' Police