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In Munn v. Illinois (1877), the Supreme Court held that:
 a. state laws limiting prices charged by grain elevators were a violation of the Fifth Amendment.
  b. grain elevator and freight prices could only be regulated by the federal government.
  c. states have a right to regulate businesses within the state that are clothed with a public interest..
  d. organizations like the Grangers violated federal conspiracy laws.

Question 2

Early efforts by states to regulate the railroads:
 a. resulted in Granger laws.
  b. resulted in laws that were initially supported by the railroads.
  c. outlawed product discrimination.
  d. allowed for higher charges on short haul freight.



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Answer to Question 1

c. states have a right to regulate businesses within the state that are clothed with a public interest..

Answer to Question 2

a. resulted in Granger laws.



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