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Regulatory Agencies Assessment

CLG 4.1.3 The student will examine regulatory agencies and their social, economic, and political impact on the country, a region, or on/within a state.

1.  Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

Some gas station operators were told by a regulatory agency that their underground gasoline tanks had to be removed and new ones installed. The order was given because the tanks were old and leaking fuel into the ground.

Which of these regulatory agencies has the authority to issue the replacement order?

A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

D. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

2. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is a federal agency that enforces safety standards for consumer products. The agency was most likely created because

A. companies are not concerned with worker safety

B. information is not available to make safe products

C. interest groups cannot influence business practices

D. competition among producers is not enough to protect citizens

3. Which of these does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulate?

A. the number of union pilots

B. the pricing of new airplanes

C. the safety of passenger airlines

D. the cost of jet fuel

4. Which of these government agencies is directly responsible for monitoring business competition?

A. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

B. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

D. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

5. Look at the political cartoon below. Use it to help you answer the question that follows.

What would be the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the situation shown in the cartoon?

A. setting prices for the sale of electricity across the United States

B. preventing companies from developing their own clean air policy

C. deciding how much energy the United States should produce

D. ensuring that companies follow pollution control laws

6. Which of these would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. limiting the cost of a hospital stay

B. regulating the location of nursing homes

C. approving the qualifications of new doctors

D. conducting research on the effects of medicines

7. Which of these is a role of regulatory agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

A. to set up worker training programs

B. to establish the prime interest rate

C. to protect the safety of citizens

D. to make rules about campaigns for public office

8. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all products labeled “Made in the USA” be “all or virtually all” made in the United States.

Which of these is the main reason for the above requirement?

A. to increase the advertising industry’s profits

B. to encourage more foreign imports

C. to enforce truth-in-advertising standards

D. to lower the cost of manufactured goods

9. Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster funds would be available for eastern states hit by record snowfall. FEMA provides funds to states for sanding and salting roads, search and rescue operations, and other emergency services provided during the recent snowstorm.

Based on the article, which of these is a function of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?

A. operating public hospitals

B. constructing state highways

C. ensuring the welfare of citizens

D. developing technology to predict weather

10. Which of these government regulatory agencies enforces legislation to limit or reduce water pollution?

A. the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

B. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

C. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

D. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

11. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal government agency, regulates consumer products by developing and enforcing safety standards, and educating consumers.

Based on this information, which of these would most likely be a responsibility of the CPSC?

A. to provide money to help businesses improve their products

B. to ensure that people are paying a fair price for a product

C. to help businesses identify products that will meet their needs

D. to order a recall of a product that may cause harm to people

12. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they both

A. regulate labor

B. enforce tax laws

C. protect consumers

D. oversee transportation

13. Which of these is a function of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

A. to issue airline tickets

B. to finance new airlines

C. to hire airline pilots

D. to regulate airline traffic

14. Which of these is a responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. to manage the use of public airwaves

B. to evaluate the contents of medications

C. to review the safety of household appliances

D. to investigate the practices of financial firms

15. While working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some counties in Maryland have begun a program to encourage residents to recycle electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones.

Which of these is most likely a purpose of this program?

A. to reduce the amount of waste in landfills

B. to persuade consumers to buy new electronics equipment

C. to raise money from the resale of the electronics equipment

D. to stop people from using older electrical equipment that may be unsafe

16. The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to promote health and safety by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Which of these is most likely a responsibility of this government agency?

A. to help healthcare workers find jobs

B. to fund and operate medical schools

C. to establish immunization programs for children

D. to enforce laws that protect people from discrimination

17. Which of these statements best describes a responsibility of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

A. Flight attendants at a major airline receive pay raises.

B. Major airlines announce price reductions on flights.

C. Pilots are given new regulations regarding rest periods.

D. The government reviews airline television advertisements.

18. Which of these is a responsibility of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

A. inspecting and improving medications

B. enforcing state and local environmental regulations

C. resolving disputes between labor and management

D. encouraging fairness in advertising and marketing

19. Which of these is a function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

A. to advertise programs aired on the radio

B. to inform the public on current events

C. to raise money for government projects

D. to regulate the broadcasting of information

20. Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:

Evacuation routes are necessary to get out of disastrous situations. This can include a natural disaster or a workplace disaster.

Which of the following two regulatory agencies are responsible for creating evacuation routes?

A.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

B.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Occupational Health and Safety Commission (OHSC)

C.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

D.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Occupational Health and Safety Commission (OHSC)

Part II: SHORT ANSWERS

Short Answer #1 Total Points: ______/10
Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that follow.
Children’s Television
Programming
“[An educational program] must be a regularly scheduled, weekly program of at least 30 minutes, and aired between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The program must also be identified as educational and informational for children when it is aired. . . . Broadcasters will . . . air three hours per week of [educational] programming.”
—from an order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1996
1.  What is the job of the FCC? (2 points) ______
2.  What are the benefits of the regulations above? (2 points)
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3.  Do you consider the regulations outlined above to be a form of censorship? Explain why or why not. Include details. Your answer must be at least five sentences long. (6 points)
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RUBRIC:
Clearly state position and reason for position: _____/2 / Gives at least two details/examples: ______/2 / Hits the five sentence minimum: ______/2
Short Answer #2 Total Points: ______/10
Read: Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration has required increased security measures at airports in order to counteract threats of terrorism. This has included the use of X-ray scan machines at security checkpoints.
Look: Look at the pictures below and to the right. Then, answer the questions below.
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1.  What is the role of the FAA? (2 points)
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Fill in: (4 points total, 2 points each)
What are two benefits to the FAA regulations? (What purposes of government do they help maintain?) / What are two disadvantages of the FAA regulations? (What laws do they perhaps violate?)
Write: Write a letter to the FAA explaining why you are either in support of their regulations or against it. Be clear in your position and give at least two points to support your claim. You must have at least five sentences.
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RUBRIC:
Clear point of view _____/1 / At least 2 supporting ideas ______/2 / 5 sentence minimum ______/1
Short Answer #3 Total Points: ______/10
Look at the graph below:
Air Pollution Density for Mid-Atlantic Region

Legend
Low Air Quality/High Pollutant Density
Medium Air Quality/ Medium Pollutant Density
Good Air Quality/Low Pollutant Density
1.  Near which city is there the highest concentration of air pollutants? (2 points) ______
2.  Why do you think that this city has the highest concentration of air pollution? (2 points)
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3.  Explain how this air pollution might affect the Chesapeake Bay. (2 points)
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4.  Which regulatory agency would be involved in preventing or dealing with pollution? (2 points)
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5.  What could this regulatory agency do to prevent further pollution in this area? Explain. (2 points)
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Name: ______Period: ______Date: ______

Regulatory Agencies Assessment

CLG 4.1.3 The student will examine regulatory agencies and their social, economic, and political impact on the country, a region, or on/within a state.

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