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The EPA legislates and enforces more regulations that reap greater benefits than the other agencies.
B
The EPA legislates and enforces food regulations that reap greater benefits than the other agencies.
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The EPA has a larger budget than the other agencies, and its employees work longer hours.
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The EPA is less efficient than the other agencies, and its employees spend more money.
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risk
B
laws
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monopolies
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safety
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A purpose of government regulation in a mixed-market economy is to protect

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property rights.
B
corporate rights.
C
monetary rights.
D
states' rights.
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Which are duties of OSHA? Check all that apply.investigating worker complaintsinspecting imported foodinspecting businesseslabeling productsprotecting the environment

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investigating worker complaints
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inspecting imported food
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inspecting businesses
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labeling products
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protecting the environment
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What makes enforcing safety standards a challenge for the Food and Drug Administration?

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Many foods are imported from other countries, and the FDA must ensure those foods meet the same standards as US goods.
B
The FDA faces competition from the EPA, which sets standards for product labeling.
C
The FDA has no control over advertising laws, which may conflict with safety standard laws.
D
Many raw materials are exported to other countries, and the FDA must ensure those materials meet the same standards as international goods.
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The Food and Drug Administration sets standards for

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advertising.
B
product labeling.
C
the environment.
D
traffic safety.
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Which statement explains how regulations on prices affect business practices?

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Regulations keep prices fair and prevent businesses from establishing monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices low and help businesses to establish monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices fair and help businesses to establish monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices low and prevent businesses from establishing monopolies.
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Regulatory policy requires a balance between protecting safety and

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protecting constitutional rights.
B
improving corporate profits.
C
improving environmental conditions.
D
protecting states’ rights.
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A goal of financial regulatory agencies is to

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prevent monopolies.
B
enforce workplace safety.
C
protect the environment.
D
enforce food safety.

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