LifeSmarts Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Practice Quiz Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which federal agency creates and enforces regulations to keep employees safe at work?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 2

The US Supreme Court hears cases involving the US Constitution. This power is called:

Accepted Answer

Judicial review

Question 3

Who pays the costs of the Medicaid program?

Accepted Answer

Federal and state governments share the costs

Question 4

Caucus meetings are generally held in relation to this type of election:

Accepted Answer

Presidential

Question 5

To become a naturalized citizen of the US, you must meet which of the following requirements:

Accepted Answer

Be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English

Question 6

Congress allocates the most discretionary income to:

Accepted Answer

The military

Question 7

How old do you have to be to get a social security number?

Accepted Answer

There is no age requirement

Question 8

In the US, which level of government has the power to conduct elections?

Accepted Answer

State

Question 9

People who buy products and services for their own use are:

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Consumers

Question 10

Under the Federal Trade Commission's Eye Glass Rule, consumers are entitled to:

Accepted Answer

A copy of their eyeglass prescription at no cost

Question 11

Every time you agree to buy something you make:

Accepted Answer

A contract

Question 12

Which of the following restrictions apply to a 14-year-old worker?

Accepted Answer

All of these apply

Question 13

Which of the following federal consumer protections is the oldest?

Accepted Answer

Sherman Antitrust Act

Question 14

Most states have "lemon laws." These laws generally cover:

Accepted Answer

New cars

Question 15

This federal agency would take action against "greenwashing" claims:

Accepted Answer

FTC

Question 16

Products designed for sale in a specific chain of stores are known as:

Accepted Answer

Store brands

Question 17

The way a person chooses to live is referred to as their:

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Lifestyle

Question 18

You want to sue your landlord because you think she unjustly kept your security deposit. You file in:

Accepted Answer

Small claims court

Question 19

The United States economic system is a:

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Mixed economy

Question 20

Election fraud includes all but:

Accepted Answer

Absentee ballots

Question 21

The cost of a product per ounce is found by using the:

Accepted Answer

Unit price

Question 22

You buy detergent and expect it to work when used properly. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A warranty of merchantability

Question 23

What is at the top of Maslow's Theory of Human Needs?

Accepted Answer

Self-Actualization

Question 24

If you lost money to a scammer, you would report this to:

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 25

Manufacturing plants that pay unfair wages, use child labor, or violate workers' rights in other ways are:

Accepted Answer

Sweatshops

Question 26

Workers in this sector often receive tips from customers:

Accepted Answer

The service industry

Question 27

What you give up to get something else:

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Opportunity cost

Question 28

This name identifies a product:

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Brand

Question 29

A school official can search your locker:

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If there are reasonable grounds to justify the search

Question 30

This federal agency is concerned with clean air, water, and land:

Accepted Answer

EPA

Question 31

The state department of motor vehicles is part of the:

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Public sector

Question 32

Manufacturers of clothing must label the items with:

Accepted Answer

At least one possible method of safe care

Question 33

As a consumer, your responsibility in product safety efforts includes:

Accepted Answer

Identifying problems and responding to warnings

Question 34

The Federal Trade Commission's Cooling Off Rule covers goods purchased:

Accepted Answer

In your home

Question 35

If a company will not sell you a product unless you pay to become a distributor of it, this company is likely running:

Accepted Answer

A pyramid scheme

Question 36

To keep an auto's warranty in effect, the owner should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the maintenance requirements noted in the owner's manual

Question 37

To save money when food shopping:

Accepted Answer

Prepare a grocery list before shopping

Question 38

Which is not one of the top five trading partners of the US?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 39

This symbol or design identifies a brand:

Accepted Answer

Logo

Question 40

This person holds political office:

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Incumbent

Question 41

This federal agency prosecutes anticompetitive business practices:

Accepted Answer

FTC

Question 42

Which government agency is responsible for bicycle helmet safety?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Question 43

You're writing a letter to a business to resolve a complaint. You should:

Accepted Answer

Be brief and to the point

Question 44

You got your car repaired at a shop. You were unhappy and refused to pay. The mechanic:

Accepted Answer

Can keep your car until you pay

Question 45

Social Security is paid for by:

Accepted Answer

Employees and employers

Question 46

The Federal Anti-Tampering Act makes it a federal crime to alter or tamper with:

Accepted Answer

Packaged consumer products

Question 47

Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

The right to a jury trial

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