Chapter 19

Quiz for Document 19-4: U.S. Supreme Court, Muller v. Oregon (1908)

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Question 1

The Supreme Court’s decision in Muller v. Oregon asserts that the liberty of an individual to enter into contract canA. be limited under a state law.
B. never be limited by state law.
C. not be protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
D. vary from state to state.

Question 2

What argument is made to support the validity of the public health concern addressed by the Oregon law limiting work hours?A. Social consequences of an act always take precedence over legal precedents.
B. The Fourteenth Amendment gives states an obligation to protect the vulnerable.
C. The unique status of women has long historic legal precedent and must be protected.
D. Women’s health is uniquely vulnerable and important to perpetuating a healthy population.

Question 3

The court’s decision in Muller is based on the belief that womenA. have less stamina and physical strength than men.
B. require fewer hours and less pay than men.
C. are physically stronger and more capable than men.
D. work more slowly and for fewer hours than men.