Asked by Cheyann Mcbroom on Jun 14, 2024

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Various agencies, both federal and state, are empowered to protect consumers from deceptive advertising. At the federal level, the most important agency regulating advertising is the

A) FCC.
B) FTC.
C) FAA.
D) EPA.

Deceptive Advertising

Advertising that misleads consumers, either by unjustified claims concerning a product's performance or by failure to disclose relevant information concerning the product's composition or performance.

Federal Level

Pertaining to the national government, as opposed to state or local levels, involving laws, courts, and matters of country-wide importance.

  • Identify key regulatory agencies for consumer protection and their roles.
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Vicky AguirreJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the primary agency at the federal level responsible for regulating advertising to protect consumers against deceptive and unfair business practices.