Which of the Following Was NOT a Way That the Federal

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a way that the federal bureaucracy expanded its power and reach during the Progressive Era?

• A) the creation of Social Security
• B) the Sherman Antitrust Act
• C) the Pure Food and Drug Act
• D) the creation of several environmental conservation efforts
• E) the expansion of the Interstate Commerce Commission

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Definitions:

Liquidated Damages

Pre-agreed upon sums specified in a contract, payable as compensation for breach or failure to meet specific terms.

Acknowledged Damages

Damages that have been recognized and confirmed by the parties involved in a dispute or by a legal authority.

Consideration

A fundamental requirement for the formation of a legally binding contract, involving an exchange of something of value between the parties.

Promisor

An individual or entity that makes a promise or commitment in a contract to perform some specified action in the future.