Question

which us supreme court case upheld restrictions on womens working hours?

muller v. oregon
northern securities co. v. united states
lochner v. new york
plessy v. ferguson

Explanation:

Identify the legal question

The question asks for the US Supreme Court case that upheld restrictions on women's working hours.

Evaluate the options

• Muller v. Oregon (1908) was a landmark decision that justified both sex discrimination and the usage of labor laws by upholding an Oregon state law limiting the working hours of women.
• Northern Securities Co. v. United States (1904) was an antitrust case concerning railroad monopolies.
• Lochner v. New York (1905) struck down limits on working hours for bakers, establishing the "Lochner era" of striking down labor regulations.
• Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld state racial segregation laws under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Select the correct case

Muller v. Oregon is the case that specifically upheld restrictions on women's working hours.

Answer:

• (A) Muller v. Oregon (Correct answer)
• (B) Northern Securities Co. v. United States
• (C) Lochner v. New York
• (D) Plessy v. Ferguson