In Terms of Substantiation of Advertising Claims, the Federal Trade

question 34

True/False

In terms of substantiation of advertising claims, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the courts consider the totality of evidence. If the company has one study that supports the ad claim, but a number of other studies contradict the claim, the FTC and courts will find the claim has not been properly substantiated.

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Definitions:

Congress

A bicameral body that constitutes the legislative branch of the United States, tasked with creating and passing federal laws, comprising two parts: The Senate, representing states equally, and the House of Representatives, representing districts based on population.

Federalists

Supporters of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, advocating for a strong central government to unite the states and manage national issues effectively.

Anti-federalists

Opponents of the U.S. Constitution’s ratification, fearing that too strong a central government would endanger people's liberties and rights.

Representation

The act of electing officials who are charged with acting on behalf of a larger group, reflecting their interests in a legislative or governmental setting.