The FTC

question 56

Multiple Choice

The FTC:

• A) and an advertiser can enter into a consent decree to force the advertiser to both stop the running of the advertisement and to publicly admit its advertisement was deceptive.
• B) can order a false or misleading advertisement to be stopped through a "cease and desist order," but cannot require the violator to correct its advertising.
• C) can fine an advertiser for running a misleading advertisement if it fails to comply with its order to "cease and desist."
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

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Strict Scrutiny

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Interstate Travel

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Right to Vote

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