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
SAT · US History · previous-year question
- 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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