*Discuss Question: Why was the Sherman Act written in such broad language? Is it possible that Congress wrote the legislation in an unclear manner to give the courts broad leeway in attacking monopolistic business practices? Would it have been better for Congress to have specified more of the terms of antitrust violations?

*Instructions:

Fully discuss the Sherman Act, from its roots in Congressional legislation to the actual everyday application of the act, that businesses have to worry about. Many legal analysts think the act is very vague, which makes compliance and interpretation very difficult for businesses. Do you think Congress did this to give the Courts more leeway in deciding cases?

-Clearly and completely summarize pertinent facts, history and issues in the Sherman Act to include why the original act may have been vaguely worded.

-Clearly and completely discuss how the Sherman Act applies to everyday business to include compliance issues that may arise.