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Which approach did Congress use in 1973 to compel states to adopt a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour?

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It passed legislation to withhold federal highway funds from states that did not adopt the new speed limit.

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In order to compel states to adopt the 55 miles per hour speed limit, congress pass legislation to withhold federal highway funds from states that did not adopt the new speed limit.

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