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

question 121

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) In striking down a law limiting the working hours of bakers, the Court held 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:

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of individuals, directly visible and measurable, used in the study of psychology and sociology.

Covert Behavior

Behavior that is not openly acknowledged or displayed, often hidden or secretive, contrasting with overt behavior that is readily observable.

Overt Behavior

Any observable action or response made by an individual that can be seen and measured by others.

Mental Process

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, remembering, and decision-making.