Question

…[It] is evident [obvious] that the state, and if necessary the nation, has got to possess the right of supervision and control as regards the great corporations which are its creatures; particularly as regards the great business combinations [corporations] which derive [develop] a portion of their importance from the existence of some monopolistic tendency [desire for no competition]. The right should be exercised with caution and self restraint; but it should exist, so that it may be invoked if the need arises.

—President Theodore Roosevelt, 1901
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which practice does Roosevelt advocate in the excerpt?
A. control of banks
B. support of unions
C. regulation of monopolies
D. freedom of corporations

Answer 1

the correct answer is "C"

Step-by-step explanation: i took the practice

and the answer to the question below is "C"

The fruits of the toil [labor] of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented [never having happened or existed before] in the history of mankind; and the possessors of these, in turn, despise the Republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific [producing a lot of something] womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes—tramps and millionaires. . .

We believe that the power of government—in other words, of the people—should be expanded . . . to the end [result] that oppression, injustice, and poverty shall eventually cease in the land. . . .

—Preamble to the Platform of the Populist Party

Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Based on this selection, which policy would the Populist Party be mostly likely to support?

A. lowering taxes on large businesses

B. increasing railroad rates paid by farmers

"""""C. regulating railroad rates to help farmers""'""

D. lowering the price of agricultural products