As a Result of the Hepburn Act, __________________

question 47

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Hepburn Act, __________________.

• A) the government gained sufficient power to stop all railroad abuses
• B) the government gained the power to regulate working hours in the railroad industry
• C) workers in the railroad industry received higher wages and the promise of automatic cost-of-living increases
• D) the ICC gained more authority to fix railroad rates, but the courts could still overturn rate decisions

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Definitions:

Virtue

A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of good moral being.

Temptation

A desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals, relevant in marketing when consumers are enticed by products.

Myth

A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or phenomena, that serves to explain a natural or social phenomenon.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society feel uncomfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and risk, influencing behaviors and practices.