Question

Match each agency or law with the scenario in which it would be involved. Tiles Fair Credit Reporting Act Federal Trade Commission Food and Drug Administration Pairs Sally learned that the drinking water she bought from the store contained contaminants. Stuart realized that the new speakers he bought had a much lower output than what was indicated on the box. Meredith called the credit reporting agency to dispute inaccurate information on her credit report.

Answer 1

Fair Credit Reporting Act - Meredith called the credit reporting agency to dispute inaccurate information on her credit report.

Federal Trade Commission - Stuart realized that the new speakers he bought had a much lower output than what was indicated on the box

Food Drug Administration - Sally learned that the drinking water she bought from the store contained contaminants

Answer 2

Fair Credit Reporting Act --- Meredith called the credit reporting agency to dispute inaccurate information on her credit report.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that encourages  the accuracy, impartiality and privacy of the information of the files of the consumer reporting agencies.

Federal Trade Commission --- Stuart realized that the new speakers he bought had a much lower output than what was indicated on the box.

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the government of the United States, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its main mission is to promote the rights of consumers and the elimination and prevention of practices that violate free competition.

Food and Drug Administration --- Sally learned that the drinking water she bought from the store contained contaminants.

The Food and Drug Administration is the agency of the United States government responsible for the regulation of foods, medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, biological products and blood derivatives.