Twenty Years After the Clayton Act,the Growth of Chain Stores

question 47

Multiple Choice

Twenty years after the Clayton Act,the growth of chain stores such as Sears led many to fear that retail chains presented a threat to smaller,independent retailers.The federal government enacted the __________ to make it unlawful to discriminate in prices charged to different purchasers of the same product,where the effect may substantially lessen competition or help to create a monopoly.

• A) Robinson-Patman Act
• B) Fair Trade Act
• C) Clayton Act
• D) Lanham Act
• E) Unfair Practices Act

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Definitions:

Matriarchy

A social system or form of governance where power is held predominantly by women, often through lineage.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

Egalitarian Society

A society where all members are considered equal, having the same rights and opportunities.

Bureaucracy

A system of administration characterized by strict policies, procedures, and hierarchy intended to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in large organizations.