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Unit 4B: Test

Question 10 • *26-27 CFISD US History Studies Since 1877 A CR

How did the Supreme Court limit the success of reform during the Progressive Era?

Answer
A
The court sometimes repealed laws or parts of laws that concerned reform.
B
The court changed the wording of legislation so that it was less effective.
C
The court struck down progressive laws because of minor technicalities.
D
The court refused to hear cases concerning reform laws.

Explanation

The Supreme Court could limit Progressive reforms by ruling that laws or parts of laws were unconstitutional, preventing them from taking effect. It did not literally repeal those laws; rather, its rulings blocked them. So the best choice is that the court sometimes struck down laws concerning reform.

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