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Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act of 1906 gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the authority to control railroads.The Hepburn Act would let the government have fair rates for the railroads -
Meat Inspection Act
The Meat Inspection Act of 1906 was a part of U.S. legislation. It was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on June 30, 1906, that would not allow the sale of misbranded livestock -
Pure food and drug act
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 did not allow the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. It made a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency -
16th Amendment
The Congress can have power to collect taxes on incomes. It says that Congress has the authority to issue an income tax. -
17 Amendment
The Senate of the United States will be composed of two Senators from each State. It gave a direct election for senators from each state -
Federal Reserve Act
The legislation that made the Federal Reserve System in the United States. It created a national currency system that could act effectively to the stress in the banking system -
Federal trade commission act
Gives the FTC power to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws -
Clayton antitrust act
This act aimed to promote equal competition and prevent unfair business practices that could hurt consumers. It does not allow certain actions that might restrict competition. -
18th amendment
It prohibited the making, transporting of alcoholic beverages.Cannot sell alcohol -
19th Amendment
It gave women the right to vote and cant be denied