Introduction to Business

Section 1: Consumer Rights

Self-Checks

1
President Kennedy outlined the consumer bill of rights in ______ .
A)1952
B)1962
C)1972
D)1982
2
The original consumer bill of rights focused on ______ rights.
A)three
B)four
C)seven
D)ten
3
The consumer movement urged the government to pass laws to protect consumers from ______ business practices.
A)dishonest and risky
B)profit-driven
C)unethical and aggressive
D)unfair and unsafe
4
Requiring a list of ingredients on a candy bar protects the consumer's right to ______ .
A)be heard
B)be informed
C)choose
D)safety
5
Because the United States has a ______ economy, its consumers can choose from a wide variety of goods and services.
A)command
B)free
C)market
D)supply and demand
6
The federal government can use ______ laws to break up monopolies that infringe on thea consumer’s right to choose.
A)antitrust
B)civil rights
C)employment
D)tax
7
The U.S. Consumer ______ Commission enforces product-safety standards.
A)Product Safety
B)Products and Standards
C)Protection and Safety
D)Protection and Standards
8
Usually customer complaints about products purchased at retail stores are resolved by the ______ .
A)federal government
B)manufacturer
C)retail store
D)state government
9
______ involves luring customers with an advertisement for a bargain and persuading them to buy a more expensive item.
A)Bait and swap
B)Bait and switch
C)Bargain and swap
D)Bargain and switch
10
A company that manufactures a product that causes injury even when the product is used correctly for its intended purpose could face a ______ lawsuit.
A)accountability
B)liability
C)nuisance
D)responsibility
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