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Reforming Business

Question 5 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Why did the Interstate Commerce Commission have difficulty enforcing reforms?

Answer
A
The courts often ruled against the commission.
B
The commission had no power to ban rate discrimination.
C
Some commission members supported laissez-faire policies.
D
The courts refused to hear cases on interstate commerce.

Explanation

The Interstate Commerce Commission could investigate railroad practices, but its ability to enforce reforms was limited when courts overturned or narrowed its decisions. Therefore, “The courts often ruled against the commission” best explains its difficulty enforcing reforms. The courts did hear interstate-commerce cases, so D is not correct.

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