Question

Why did the Interstate Commerce Commission have difficulty enforcing reforms?

The courts often ruled against the commission.
The commission had no power to ban rate discrimination.
The commission members supported laissez-faire policies.
The courts would not hear cases on interstate commerce.

Answer 1

Option A, the courts often ruled against the commission is the right answer.

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 created a federal regulatory bureau, Interstate Commerce Com-mission to monitor railroads and to ensure that they complied with the new laws. While the Interstate Commerce Commission was formed to regulate reforms, the commission found that the courts habitually ruled in favor of the firms when cases were sued and thus the commission faces difficulty enforcing reforms

Answer 2

Answer:

The courts often ruled against the commission.     .

Explanation: