Question

The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights that allow people to engage in business activities. Which of the following does the U.S. Constitution NOT guarantee?

a. the protection againstmonopolies and oligopolies
b. the recognition and protection of private property rights
c. a limitation on the kinds of taxes that Congress can impose
d. the right to make binding contracts

Answer 1

It is A. the protection against monopolies and oligopolies

Answer 2

The correct answer is option a. "the protection against monopolies and oligopolies". The U.S. Constitution guarantees and favors towards a free market economy including supporting new enterprises. One thing that the U.S. Constitution not guarantee is protection against monopolies and oligopolies, because the concept of free market economy does not prevent the formation of single firms or a group of firms making contracts to dominate sectors of the market.