Which of the Following Is True of the Supreme Court's

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court's decision in Lochner v. New York?

• A) The ruling clearly shows the influence of Louis Brandeis on the Court.
• B) The Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment protects an individual's right to make contracts without government interference.
• C) The decision clearly demonstrates the impact that scientific evidence could have on Court rulings.
• D) The Court accepted the argument that the federal government has sole and exclusive power over working conditions.

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Definitions:

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