Question

In 1887, Congress appointed specialists in the railroad industry as the first Interstate Commerce Commissioners. Future regulatory commissions followed this pattern because it


A.solved the problem of how to elect the large number of commissioners needed.

B.granted commissions total control over their industries since they had industry experts.

C.increased the commissions' budgets from the federal government if they had expert leaders.

D.helped commissioners better understand and solve the problems in their specific industries.

Answer 1

D.helped commissioners better understand and solve the problems in their specific industries.

Appointing regulators that understood their industry is important as they have the knowledge and understanding that can help them solve the challenges in that industry. This ensures that the industry is better regulated to the benefit of the public.