Why Did the Justice Department Drop Its 1998 Antitrust Lawsuit

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why did the Justice Department drop its 1998 antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft?

• A) The department could no longer afford to continue the lawsuit.
• B) The Supreme Court denied their appeals request.
• C) A new president was elected and he decided not to press the case.
• D) Congress put pressure on the department to drop the suit.
• E) Public opinion was overwhelmingly behind Microsoft.

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

A foundational antitrust law in the United States enacted in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic practices and promotes competition.

Enacted

Refers to the action of making a bill or proposal into law following its approval by legislative authorities.

Eliminated

Removed or gotten rid of completely.

Group Boycotts

A collective refusal by a group of businesses or individuals to deal with a particular company or person in order to pressure them or to punish them.