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What are the roles of the FCC in the US?FCC- Federal Communications CommissionChoose three answers.regulating the country’s communications infrastructureensuring communication technology is compatible with existing technology establishing safety standards for pesticides and other chemicalsassigning frequencies to television, radio, cable, and satellite providersbringing civil suits against individuals or businesses for breaking security lawsinvestigating complaints, inspecting workplaces, and imposing penalties

A
regulating the country’s communications infrastructure
B
ensuring communication technology is compatible with existing technology
C
establishing safety standards for pesticides and other chemicals
D
assigning frequencies to television, radio, cable, and satellite providers
E
bringing civil suits against individuals or businesses for breaking security laws
F
investigating complaints, inspecting workplaces, and imposing penalties
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What do OSHA and the SEC have in common?OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationSEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

B
Both operate independently.
B
Both are overseen by the Bureau of Labor.
B
Both create and enforce regulations.
B
Both focus on protecting employee finances.
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Which statement about the SEC is accurate?SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

A
It can convict people of crimes without a trial.
B
It is part of the government’s cabinet department.
C
It is an independent agency that regulates finance.
D
It is associated with the legislative branch.
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Lillian was hurt at work when a slippery, wet floor wasn’t appropriately marked. Which regulatory agency should she turn to for help?

A
EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
D
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Leah wants to get a home loan from her bank. Which agency would regulate that loan to ensure it is fair?

F
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
S
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
C
CFPB- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
F
FCC- Federal Communications Commission
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Which of these regulations is established at the federal level?

A
the hours a business can stay open
B
the types of goods a market can sell
C
the pay for minimum-wage employees
D
the requirements employees must meet
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What happens if regulatory policies for a business are violated?

N
New business rules are created.
S
Safety classes are mandated.
A
Additional inspections are required.
F
Fines and sanctions are applied.
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only when necessaryon a regular basisas often as possible

A
only when necessary
B
on a regular basis
C
as often as possible
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Which of these laws was created in order to directly protect consumers?

p
pollution laws
p
product safety laws
w
wage laws
e
equal opportunity laws

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