Reforming Business and Government

Question 1

Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?

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Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

Question 2

In 1887, Congress passed which of the following pieces of legislation to regulate railroads?

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the Interstate Commerce Act

Question 3

Why were political machines difficult to break up?

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They created a cycle of favors for votes.

Question 4

Over time, the spoils system developed into a

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political machine system.

Question 5

Enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act benefited consumers by

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increasing competition in the marketplace.

Question 6

What was a cost associated with enforcing the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

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establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission

Question 7

Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?

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Court cases cost too much time and money.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes how the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions give power to voters?

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They give voters power over their laws and government officials.

Question 9

Which of the following did the Sherman Antitrust Act make illegal in 1890?

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trusts and monopolies

Question 10

The Sherman Antitrust Act was difficult to support in court because its

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definition of monopolies was not clear.

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