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Regulatory Agencies: Their Role and Functions

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Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of food and drugs in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products, and medical devices.

What is the primary role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

  1. Protecting consumers from unfair business practices

  2. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the financial markets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government that protects consumers from unfair business practices, including deceptive advertising, price fixing, and anti-competitive behavior.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the environmental impact of businesses and industries?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

What is the primary function of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

  1. Protecting investors in the securities markets

  2. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws, proposing securities rules, and regulating the securities industry, the nation's stock and options exchanges, and other electronic securities markets.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of consumer products?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal agency that is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from consumer products.

What is the primary role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

  1. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  2. Protecting consumers from unfair business practices

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of nuclear power plants?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates the civilian use of nuclear energy, including nuclear power plants, nuclear research reactors, and nuclear fuel cycle facilities.

What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System (Fed)?

  1. Conducting monetary policy

  2. Protecting consumers from unfair business practices

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Reserve System (Fed) is the central bank of the United States. It is responsible for conducting monetary policy, regulating banks, and providing financial services to the government and to financial institutions.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of airlines and aviation?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation that regulates civil aviation, including the safety of aircraft, airmen, and airports.

What is the primary role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

  1. Protecting workers from workplace hazards

  2. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that creates and enforces workplace safety and health standards.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of drinking water?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for regulating the safety of drinking water.

What is the primary function of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)?

  1. Protecting consumers from unfair financial practices

  2. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates the offering and provision of consumer financial products and services.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of medical devices?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency responsible for regulating the safety of medical devices.

What is the primary role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in protecting consumers?

  1. Enforcing antitrust laws

  2. Regulating the telecommunications industry

  3. Ensuring the safety of food and drugs

  4. Overseeing the environmental impact of businesses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government that enforces antitrust laws, promotes consumer protection, and regulates unfair business practices.

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetics?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetics.

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