The Exemption of Railroads from Antitrust Laws Is an Example

question 41

Short Answer

The exemption of railroads from antitrust laws is an example of a(n)________ exemption.

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Definitions:

Executive Order

A directive issued by the President that has the force of law, without requiring legislative approval.

War Powers Resolution

A federal law intended to check the U.S. President's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress.

Congress

The bicameral legislature of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws.

Presidency

The office or position of the president, often associated with the leadership of a country or an organization, overseeing the executive branch.