Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court's decision in Lochner v. New York?
A. The ruling clearly shows the influence of Louis Brandeis on the Court.
B. The Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment protects an individual's right to make contracts without government interference.
C. The decision clearly demonstrates the impact that scientific evidence could have on Court rulings.
D. The Court accepted the argument that the federal government has sole and exclusive power over working conditions.
Answer: B
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