Which government agency is placed in charge of prohibiting false and misleading advertising?

A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation
B) the Federal Trade Commission
C) the Federal Communications Commission
D) the Department of Justice

Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, established to prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce.

Misleading Advertising

Marketing communications that knowingly or unknowingly deceive or mislead the audience, often leading to false impressions about a product or service.

Government Agency

An organization within the government responsible for the administration of specific functions or the enforcement of laws.