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Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act of 1906 was a bill that fortified the powers of the interstate commerce commission and strengthened federal regulation of railroads. -
Meat inspection Act
It was to prevent adulterated or misbranded meat protects 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
It prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce and laid a foundation for the nations first consumer protection agency. -
16th Amendment
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
17th Amendment
It allowed for the direct election of US senators. -
Federal Reserve Act
It created the federal reserve system, known simply as the fed. -
Federal Trade commission Act
Empowers the agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of completion, and unfair or deceptive acts of practices affecting commerce. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
This law aims to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumes. -
18th Amendment
Prohibited "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors" but not the consumption, private possession, or production for ones own consumption. -
19th Amendment
It legally guarantees American woman the right to vote,