The Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Transportation Safety Association are

• A) Cabinet departments within the Executive Branch
• B) Subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives within the Legislative Branch
• C) Judicially created organizations to implement Supreme Court mandates related to product safety.
• D) Independent agencies that report to no branch of government.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Axis

In a graph or chart, the horizontal axis is typically used to represent the independent variable or the base measurement.

Vertical Axis

In a graph or chart, the vertical line or axis is typically used to represent the range of values for a dependent variable.

Consumption

The action of using up a good or service, typically one that satisfies human desires or needs.

Units

Standardized quantities used to measure, count, or quantify objects or phenomena.