The states' police power is defined as the right to
a. protect public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare.
b. punish those who commit crimes against the citizenry.
c. keep a militia and an armed law enforcement agency.
d. allow its citizenry to keep and bear arms.

What is the primary difference between jefferson’s and madison’s beliefs about the bill of rights? jefferson believed that a bill of rights was unnecessary, while madison believed that it was necessary. madison believed that it was important to have a bill of rights to protect against the majority. jefferson believed that that the federal system would protect rights without a bill of rights. madison disagreed with jefferson’s belief that a bill of rights would protect citizens.