A Major Shortcoming of the Sherman Act Was That

question 301

Multiple Choice

A major shortcoming of the Sherman Act was that

• A) when it was passed, there were no violations, so the Supreme Court ruled it unnecessary.
• B) it failed to explicitly state which specific activities were illegal.
• C) violators of the Act were forced out of business.
• D) it was not enforced by the courts.

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Definitions:

Established Order

Represents the existing power structures or social norms that govern society, often resisted or challenged by various social movements.

Estates-General

A legislative body in pre-revolutionary France, made up of representatives of the three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people.

Clergy

Individuals ordained for religious duties in Christian and other religious traditions, playing vital roles in spiritual guidance, worship, and community leadership.

Nobility

A class of individuals in various societies who hold noble titles or ranks, often inherited, and are typically involved in governance or given ceremonious duties.