An example of ________ is federal officials forcing state officials to implement more stringent
Water pollution regulations.

A) home rule
B) preemption
C) police power
D) the doctrine of states' rights

Preemption is when the federal government uses its power to override or preempt state laws and regulations. In this example, federal officials are using preemption to force state officials to implement stricter water pollution regulations. Home rule refers to the power of local governments to govern themselves. Police power refers to the state's ability to regulate behavior and enforce laws within its jurisdiction. The doctrine of states' rights is the belief that individual states have more power than the federal government and can challenge federal laws if they believe they violate the Constitution. None of these other options fit with the given example.