The Case of Lochner V

question 132

Multiple Choice

The case of Lochner v.New York represented a setback for progressives and labor advocates because in its ruling,the Supreme Court

• A) declared a law limiting work to ten hours a day unconstitutional.
• B) declared unconstitutional a law providing special protection for women workers.
• C) declared that prohibiting child labor would require a constitutional amendment.
• D) upheld the constitutionality of a law enabling business to fire labor organizers.
• E) ruled that fire and safety regulations were local and not state or federal concerns.

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