The Consumer Protection Movement Can Best Be Described As

question 47

Multiple Choice

The consumer protection movement can best be described as:

• A)a social movement that began in the 1970s with the aim of securing women's rights.
• B)a political movement that began with an uprising in 19th century England in which people rallied to bring manufacturers to account for contaminants in their food and drink (e.g.snails in ginger beer).
• C)a movement that developed in the Courts in the 17th and 18th century that was designed reduce the importance of written contracts and give courts unlimited power to decide the outcome of consumer transactions.
• D)a movement that gained momentum in the 1970s with the aim of limiting the scope for businesses to exploit consumers.

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Definitions:

Abusive Behavior

Actions that intentionally harm or create a risk of harm to another person, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally.

Stocks

Shares of ownership in a company that represent a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Insiders

Individuals such as directors, senior officers, or any person with access to confidential information about a company, which can influence their decisions on buying or selling the company’s stocks.