In Lochner V

question 85

Multiple Choice

In Lochner v. New York (1905) , the Supreme Court voided a state law that established the maximum hours bakers could work in New York. What reasoning did the Court give for this ruling?

• A) The Court believed the state of New York did not enjoy jurisdiction to pass labor laws.
• B) The Court believed this law interfered with the right of contract and therefore infringed upon individual freedom.
• C) The Court believed that this law would discriminate against African-Americans and thus was illegal.
• D) The Court believed this law was detrimental to workers' health and that yellow-dog contracts were unconstitutional.
• E) The Court believed that baking was not as dangerous as other lines of work and did not require such protections.

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