What was the name of the document given to early American corporations by state legislatures that permitted them to operate as a corporation?

A) Certificate of Corporation
B) Organization Agreement
C) Special Charter
D) Domestic Treaty

Special Charter

A specific grant of authority and rights by the state to incorporate a city, corporation, or university, detailing its organization, powers, and privileges.

American Corporations

Organizations incorporated under the laws of the United States, engaging in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

State Legislatures

The legislative bodies within each of the states in the United States, responsible for creating state laws and policies.