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hepburn act
it expanded the jurisdiction of the ICC and gave it the power to maximize the railroad acts it discontinued the free passes to loyal shippers and ICC could view railroads financial records. -
meat inspection act
prevented adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products from being sold as food and to ensure that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions -
pure food and drug act
laid a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency the Food and Drug Administration ensure the sanitary preparation of consumable goods -
16th ammendment
granted congress the authority to issue a income tax without having to determine it based on population -
17th ammendment
provided for the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of the states It altered the electoral mechanism -
federal reserve act
the legislation that created the Federal Reserve System in the United States The law was passed after years of economic turmoil in the country. Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act to establish economic stability in the U.S -
federal trade commision act
empowers the agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce -
the clayton antitrust act
it was to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumers -
18th amendment
declared the production transport and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal -
19th amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex