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| Regulates the labeling and safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics sold throughout the united states |
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| Responsible for overseeing the safety of products such as toys, electronics, and household furniture |
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| Responsible for the fair and equitable treatment of employees with regard to hiring, firing, and promotions |
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| Sets guidelines for workplace safety and environmental concerns |
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| Regulates the sales of securities, such as stocks and bonds |
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| Responsible for reducing air and water pollution and hazardous waste |
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| Protects consumers from unfair business practices, and enforces the principles of private enterprise systems |
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President and his cabinet
Proposes laws |
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U.S. Congress
Votes on laws |
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Supreme Court
Interprets and applies laws |
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| Bureau of Consumer Protection |
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| Responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and regulation rules |
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| Responsible for keeping competition in business legal |
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| Studies the impact of its actions on consumers and reports it to Congress, to the executive branch, and the public |
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| Guidelines for good behavior |
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| Nonprofit organization that promotes self-regulation among businesses |
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| Pricing products unreasonably high when the need is great or consumers have no other choices |
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