SAT US History Practice Question
Railroads challenged several of the "Granger laws" in court, claiming that they were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court rejected this claim in Munn v. Illinois on the grounds that
- A.regulating business activities for the public good is a legitimate power of the states.
- B.criticizing corporate activities is protected by the 1st Amendment.
- C.the principle of eminent domain should only be applied if an overriding public need is involved.
- D.railroad companies were not considered "citizens" and only citizens can initiate lawsuits.
- E.contracts between the states and individuals or corporations are binding.
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