One main reason why <span>some Americans wanted the government to control the railroad industry was because they believed this would keep prices down, since individual firms would not be allowed to collude. </span>
Liberalism is the answer you're looking for
B is what I think sorry if I am wrong
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Policy
<span>A plan of action taken by government to achieve a goal is a policy.
Explanation;
</span>These plans or course of actions, for instance by the government<span>, political parties, or businesses, that is intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters: For example; American foreign </span>policy<span>; the company's personnel </span>policy<span>.
</span>Government policies; includes political activities, plans and intentions relating to a particular course, or at the assumption of legislative session.
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Hi! Your answer here is D. to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful. This is referred to as the system of "checks and balances" - essentially, counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
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