Exploring the Impact of Federal Regulations on Daily Life

The video explains how federal regulations impact everyday life, from the moment you wake up to the food you eat. It highlights the role of various government agencies in ensuring safety and compliance, such as the FTC, FCC, EPA, and FDA. The video also discusses the extensive nature of these regulations, emphasizing their intention to protect consumers, despite the complexity and volume of the regulatory code.

Which federal agency certifies that phones comply with radio frequency energy emission levels?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Communications Commission

• Federal Trade Commission

• Consumer Product Safety Commission

Which agency approves the signal towers for mobile phones?

• Federal Aviation Administration

• Federal Trade Commission

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Communications Commission

What is the maximum flow rate for new faucets as per EPA regulations?

• 3.5 gallons per minute

• 4.5 gallons per minute

• 2.5 gallons per minute

• 1.5 gallons per minute

What criteria must a bar of soap meet according to the FDA?

• Meet specific criteria

• Be scented

• Be antibacterial

• Have moisturizing properties

What must a product do to be considered a cosmetic under FDA regulations?

• Alter the appearance by moisturizing

• Be made from organic materials

• None of the above

• Clean the body

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the FTC regulate on a cereal box?

• The weight of the box

• The price

• The size of the type on the nutritional information panel

• The color of the box

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is required for a product to be labeled as 'healthy' according to the FTC?

• Low sugar content

• Low fat content

• FTC approval

• All of the above

What document must accompany a banana to be sold in the U.S.?

• FDA approval document

• Organic certification

• Nutritional information

• Phytosanitary certificate

How many pages are in the most recent code of federal regulations?

• Over 150,000 pages

• Over 200,000 pages

• Over 100,000 pages

• Over 170,000 pages

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

How long would it take to read the entire code of federal regulations, assuming a 40-hour work week?

• More than two years

• More than four years

• More than one year

• More than three years

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B