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Which regulatory agencies provide general oversight for the banking industry?

A
the Fed and the FDIC
B
the Fed and OSHA
C
the FDIC and the EPA
D
the FDIC and the FDA
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Government regulation is intended to

A
encourage producers to take negative actions.
B
discourage producers from taking harmful actions.
C
encourage producers to follow the Constitution.
D
discourage producers from making a profit.
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Which are duties of OSHA? Check all that apply.

A
investigating worker complaints
B
inspecting imported food
C
inspecting businesses
D
labeling products
E
protecting the environment
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Which are results of regulation in a mixed-market economy? Check all that apply.

A
compliance with laws
B
advantages for producers
C
control of markets
D
advantages for government
E
control of externalities
5

A regulatory agency that makes sure banks follow federal laws is

A
the FDIC.
B
the FDA.
C
the SEC.
D
the EPA.
6

A purpose of government regulation in a mixed-market economy is to protect

A
property rights.
B
corporate rights.
C
monetary rights.
D
states' rights.
7

A mixed-market economy is best defined as an economy

A
with some government intervention.
B
without government intervention.
C
with some externalities.
D
without corporate compliance.
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A
reveal
B
regulate
C
protect
D
conceal
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The chart shows a cost-benefit analysis.

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A
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.
C
The EPA has a larger budget than the other agencies, and its employees work longer hours.
D
The EPA is less efficient than the other agencies, and its employees spend more money.
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Which explains why government regulation is necessary in a mixed-market economy?

A
Government regulation protects constitutional rights, safety, and fairness.
B
Government regulation protects property rights, safety, and profits.
C
Government regulation protects constitutional rights, profits, and fairness.
D
Government regulation protects property rights, safety, and business owners.

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