Type a your short answer responses to each scenario in the box provided as follows:

1. 1. 3-5 paragraphs in length
   2. respond to all questions given in the scenario
   3. include information from the textbook or other research to support your response
   4. cite sources used in your response
   5. use proper spelling/grammar

It Takes More Than Brushing to Make Your Teeth Strong

New York City's charter authorized the New York Board of Health to adopt a health code that is declared to have the force and effect of law. The board adopted a code that provided for the flouridation of the public water system. A suit was brought to enjoin the carrying out of this program on the grounds that it was unconstitutional and that money could not be spent to carry out such a program in the absence of a statue authorizing the expenditure. It was also claimed that the fluoridation program was unconstitutional because there were other means of reducing tooth decay; fluoridation was discrimintory by benefiting only children; it unlawfully imposed medication on children without their consent; and fluoridation was or may be dangerous to health.

After summarizing the case in the first paragraph, be sure to address the following:

• Was the health code's provision valid? (yes or no)
• Under which power afforded to agencies are you determining your response?
• Justify why you believe the code was valid or invalid. (conclusion paragraph)

[Paduano v. City of New York 257 N.S.Y. 2d 531]