POLICE POWER

Is the most comprehensive and far-reaching of the three fundamental powers of the State. It refers to the authority vested in the government to enact laws, ordinances, and regulations to promote public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the people.

Police power

recquires that the law or regulation is just and not oppressive

Substantive due process

Ensures fairness in the law's enforcement.

Procedural due process

Any law or regulation must not discriminate against certain groups unless justified by a valid classification that is reasonably related to the objective of the law.

Equal protection clause

Police power cannot infringe upon the fundamental rights enshrined in the _______.

Bills of Rights

The exercise of police power is subject to review by the courts to determine its constitutionality.

Judicial review