________ made illegal every conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce among the several states.

A) The Sherman Antitrust Act
B) The Clayton Act
C) The FTC Act
D) The Humphrey-Hawkins Act

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute in the US passed in 1890 that outlaws monopolistic business practices and promotes free competition in the marketplace.

Restraint of Trade

Any activity or agreement that restricts competition in the marketplace, often reviewed under antitrust laws.

Commerce

The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale, including legal, economic, and political interactions.