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Standard "4.0 Economics," Indicator "4.1.3"
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A federal regulatory commission recently charged a nationwide chain store with pressuring manufacturers to supply toys exclusively to its stores.
The federal regulatory commission's action is an example of
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Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for inspecting airline equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures?
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Sugar substitutes are used in many diet soft drinks. They were tested for many years before being approved for use.
Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for giving this approval?
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Which of the following government agencies would be most involved in developing proposals to preserve wetlands such as swamps, bogs, and marshes?
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Which of these is a responsibility of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
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Foreign aid is an important part of United States foreign policy.
- Describe types of foreign aid the United States provides to other countries.
- Should the United States provide foreign aid to other countries? Explain why or why not.
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) — federal agency that requires businesses to make workplaces safe for employees and to ensure that employees follow safety guidelines.
- Describe advantages and disadvantages of OSHA regulations.
- Should the federal government be involved in regulating workers' safety? Why or why not?
- Include details and examples to support your response.
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Which of these is most likely a reason the federal government requires permits for utility companies to release pollutants into the air?
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Which of these is a responsibility of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
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Which of these is a function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
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Which of these is a responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
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While working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some counties in Maryland have begun a program to encourage residents to recycle electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones.
Which of these is most likely a purpose of this program?
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Which of these statements best describes a responsibility of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal government agency, regulates consumer products by developing and enforcing safety standards, and educating consumers.
Based on this information, which of these would most likely be a responsibility of the CPSC?
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they both
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Which of these is a function of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
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Children's Television Programming
"[An educational program] must be a regularly scheduled, weekly program of at least 30 minutes, and aired between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The program must also be identified as educational and informational for children when it is aired. . . . Broadcasters will . . . air three hours per week of [educational] programming."
from an order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1996
- Describe benefits of the FCC regulations outlined above.
- Do you consider the regulations outlined above to be a form of censorship? Explain why or why not.
- Include details and examples to support your response.
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Which of these is a role of regulatory agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all products labeled "Made in the USA" be "all or virtually all" made in the United States.
Which of these is the main reason for the above requirement?
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Which of these government agencies is directly responsible for monitoring business competition?
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Which of these would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
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In the 1930s, the federal government formed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an insurance system to protect bank deposits.
Why would the government create this corporation?
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Some gas station operators were told by a regulatory agency that their underground gasoline tanks had to be removed and new ones installed. The order was given because the tanks were old and leaking fuel into the ground.
Which of these regulatory agencies has the authority to issue the replacement order?
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is a federal agency that enforces safety standards for consumer products. The agency was most likely created because
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Which of these does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulate?
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Which of these government agencies is directly responsible for monitoring business competition?
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Which of these would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
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"Packages and their labels should enable consumers to obtain accurate information as to the quantity of the contents and should [assist in] value comparisons. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Congress to assist consumers and manufacturers in reaching these goals in the marketing of consumer goods."
—U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1967
Based on the excerpt, how does the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act increase market competition?
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Read the excerpt.
"Packages and their labels should enable consumers to obtain accurate information as to the quantity of the contents and should [assist in] value comparisons. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Congress to assist consumers and manufacturers in reaching these goals in the marketing of consumer goods."
U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1967
Which of these describes why this act was passed?
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Select the two actions a government regulatory agency would most likely take in response to a market failure.