Which of the following was an effect of the interstate commerce act passed in 1887? a) the government took over all railroad companies. b) railroad companies were forced to give rebates to thousands of customers that were overcharged. c) the great northern railroad company was allowed to buy up many smaller companies and gain a monopoly. d) railroad companies were forced to charge only reasonable and just rates.

Which statement describes the central idea of the text? a. while the nigerian government has the wealth to improve the conditions in prisons, they continue to view it as a low priority. b. nigerian prisons neglect the physical and mental health of their prisoners by failing to provide them with basic necessities and services. c. the inhuman conditions in nigerian prisons could easily be improved, but the environment is considered part of prisoners' punishment. d. conditions in nigerian prisons are slowly improving as non-government organizations and citizens are providing much-needed equipment to the prisons.