How did the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 represent a departure from laissez-faire principles?
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Correct answer: It mandated federal inspection of products and truthful labeling
Spurred by Progressive reformers and 'The Jungle,' this act empowered the federal government to intervene in the production process. It moved away from the 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) model toward a system of consumer protection through regulation.
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