The Principle That the Supreme Court Used in Overturning Fulton's

question 46

Multiple Choice

 The principle that the Supreme Court used in overturning Fulton's monopoly on a New York steamboat operation was that 

• A) a monopoly is a restraint on trade. 
• B) patents cannot be issued on recent technology. 
• C) state law cannot prevail over federal law. 
• D) interstate commerce cannot be regulated. 
• E) the indirect effects of commerce are beyond the scope of government regulation.

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Definitions:

Conversion Theory

A theory concerned with how people change their beliefs or behaviors in response to direct persuasion in a group context.

Minority Opinions

The views held by a smaller segment of the group, which can influence the majority under certain conditions despite their limited numbers.

Authority Commands

Directives or orders given by a person or body with power or control, often followed by those under their influence.

Agree

To accept or consent to a viewpoint or proposition shared by others.