Question

9 of 109 of 10 Items
18:06




Question
What is the MOST LIKELY reason that the Supreme Court did not initially agree with the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Responses
A They believed that the act restricted all trade.They believed that the act restricted all trade.
B They believed that the act encouraged unhealthy competition.They believed that the act encouraged unhealthy competition.
C They believed that the act did not emphasize the importance of commerce.They believed that the act did not emphasize the importance of commerce.
D They believed that the act did not adequately define “taxing.”

Answer 1

The MOST LIKELY reason that the Supreme Court did not initially agree with the Sherman Antitrust Act is:

**A They believed that the act restricted all trade.**

Initially, the Supreme Court was hesitant to enforce the antitrust laws because they interpreted the act too broadly, which led them to believe it could potentially restrict legitimate trade and commerce.