New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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Police Power is the authority inherent in a government to do what?

  1. Control the military

  2. Enact laws to promote safety, health, and general welfare

  3. Prosecute crimes

  4. Regulate commerce

The correct answer is: Enact laws to promote safety, health, and general welfare

Police power is a legal term used to describe the authority given to a government to make and enforce laws for the purpose of promoting the safety, health, and general welfare of its citizens. This power is not limited to just controlling the military or prosecuting crimes, nor is it solely focused on regulating commerce. While those are important aspects of governing, they fall under other branches of government. Police power specifically relates to enacting and enforcing laws for the greater good of society.

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