Question

What was the result of the 1877 Supreme Court case, Munn v. Illinois?

1. The federal government could not regulate railroads if they crossed state
lines

2. The federal government could regulate railroads if they crossed state lines

3. The government could not regulate private businesses that serve the public

4. The government could regulate private businesses that serve the public

Answer 1

n Munn v. Illinois (1877), the U.S. Supreme Court found that the state of Illinois could regulate a private industry in the public interest. The Court's decision drew a distinction between state and federal industry

Answer 2

D. The government could regulate private businesses that serve the public

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