Question

Part II: Regulatory Agencies—Review the functions of the given Regulatory Agencies. Then, read each newspaper headline and determine which regulatory agency would be responsible for responding to the given situation.


_____ Comcast Charged for Monopolizing Cable Industry
_____ New Cars to Meet Tighter Emissions Standards
_____ Janet Jackson Fined for Wardrobe Malfunction During Live
Show
_____ New Air Traffic Control Procedures Announced
_____ Government Investigates Contamination of Food Supply
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Agency (FDA)
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Answer 1

- Comcast Charged for Monopolizing Cable Industry: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- New Cars to Meet Tighter Emissions Standards: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Janet Jackson Fined for Wardrobe Malfunction During Live Show: Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
- New Air Traffic Control Procedures Announced: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Government Investigates Contamination of Food Supply: Food and Drug Agency (FDA)