The Underwood Act:
a. banned monopolistic business practices such as interlocking directorates.
b. created a presidential commission to investigate illegal business practices.
c. was enacted by Congress in 1914 to regulate aspects of banking.
d. was enacted by Congress in 1913 to substantially reduce tariffs.
ANSWER: d
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