Consumerism Unit Study Guide 2024

Who introduced the 'Consumer Bill of Rights'?

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Barack Obama

• President John F. Kennedy

• President George Bush

What is the right to safety concerned with?

• Right to live in a safe community

• Right to secure personal data

• Freedom to express safety concerns

• Protection from hazardous products

What does the right to be informed ensure?

• Consumers receive the best prices

• Consumers are informed about government policies

• Consumers can speak freely about products

• Consumers receive adequate product information

What is a consumer's responsibility under the right to choose?

• Demand good service

• Seek out accurate information

• Report defective items

• Practice comparison shopping

What can consumers do if a new car is defective under the Lemon Law?

• Request a buyback or replacement

• Sell the car privately

• Ignore the defects

• Wait for the warranty to expire

Which right ensures consumers can have their complaints considered?

• The right to be heard

• The right to redress

• The right to safety

• The right to service

According to the right to redress, consumers can do all of the following EXCEPT:

• Get their money back if unhappy with a product

• Return a defective item

• Complain about poor service

• Seek justice for fair practices

What is the purpose of consumer education?

• To increase sales

• To reduce product variety

• To create advertisements

• To make informed decisions

What does the right to a healthy and sustainable environment refer to?

• Being able to use products without instructions

• Receiving compensation for defective products

• Having many choices of products

• Living in a non-threatening environment

What is a consumer's responsibility under the right to be informed?

• Ignore product recalls

• Use products without reading labels

• Always agree with sellers

• Seek out accurate information