On the recordJuly 18, 2013
The Constitution leaves general police power in the states, because if the Congress has a general police power, then we do not have a government of limited powers.
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congress.govThe Constitution leaves general police power in the states, because if the Congress has a general police power, then we do not have a government of limited powers.
Baker argues for state control over police powers to maintain limited government.
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