Supreme Court and NIRA Decisions

The Schechter v. United States case challenged the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933, which allowed the President to establish industry codes. Schechter argued that this was an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and exceeded Congress's authority under the Commerce Clause. The U.S. defended the NIRA as necessary for economic recovery. The Supreme Court ruled the NIRA unconstitutional, stating it was an overreach of legislative power.

What was the primary purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act?

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To establish codes of fair competition

• To reduce government spending

• To promote international trade

Why did the Schechter brothers refuse to comply with the poultry code?

• They were unaware of the code

• They thought it was beneficial to their business

• They believed it was unconstitutional

• They wanted to support the President's policies

What did the Schechter brothers operate?

• A financial institution

• A poultry business

• A car manufacturing plant

• A textile factory

What was the main argument of the Schechter brothers' attorney?

• The codes were too lenient

• The codes were not enforced properly

• The codes were beneficial to businesses

• The President had too much power

According to the United States attorney, why was the delegation of authority to the President necessary?

• To reduce the power of Congress

• To address a national emergency

• To increase the President's popularity

• To simplify the legal system

What was the intended goal of the industry codes under the NIRA?

• To prohibit employee exploitation

• To reduce government intervention

• To promote international trade

• To increase competition

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the NIRA?

• It was irrelevant

• It needed amendments

• It was unconstitutional

• It was constitutional

What did the Supreme Court say about the delegation of legislative power?

• It was necessary for economic recovery

• It was beneficial for businesses

• It was a common practice

• It was without precedent

What did the Supreme Court find lacking in the NIRA?

• Economic benefits

• Clear standards for codes

• Support from businesses

• Public approval

What was the broader implication of the Supreme Court's decision on the NIRA?

• It increased the number of industry codes

• It limited Congress's ability to delegate power

• It promoted international trade

• It strengthened the President's power