Why Was the Munn V Illinois (1877)court Case Particularly Important

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why was the Munn v Illinois (1877) court case particularly important with regard to government regulation?

• A) It upheld the traditional right of businesses to act freely without interference by government.
• B) It established the right of government at any level to regulate any business activity if it was deemed desirable for any reason.
• C) It established the right of government to regulate any and all businesses wherever it was deemed desirable to promote competition.
• D) It established the right of government to regulate any business that had become "clothed in the public interest."

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Definitions:

Service Department Costs

Expenses associated with departments that support the production process but do not directly contribute to the actual production of goods or services.

Employee Time

The recorded hours worked by employees, often used for productivity analysis, payroll, and scheduling purposes.

Space Occupied

Refers to the area utilized by a company for its operations, including manufacturing, storage, or office space.

After-Sales Department

A division of a business that handles customer service, support, and warranty claims after the sale of a product.