Social Studies

Taniyah Poole

27 January, 11:06

A company claimed that their new baby food would increase the growth rate of infants. However, the claim was proved to be false. Which government agency has the right to file a complaint against the company, and what are the provisions that come under its jurisdiction?

A. Securities and Exchange Commission; it has the authority to closely observe financial affairs and disclosure of immaterial information.

B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; it has the power to make sure that contentious use of language is avoided.

C. Federal Trade Commission; it has the jurisdiction to determine whether advertisements are misleading or deceptive.

D. Federal Communications Commission; it has the jurisdiction to make sure that public broadcasts are used in the best interest of the public.