Why Did the Federal Trade Commission Set New Rules About

question 90

Multiple Choice

Why did the Federal Trade Commission set new rules about PR blogging in 2009?

• A) It was concerned about the use of sexually explicit images.
• B) It was worried about company representatives altering Wikipedia entries.
• C) It was concerned about "mom bloggers" offering advice about consumer products while secretly getting money and gifts from the companies they reviewed.
• D) It didn't like the fact that some companies had Facebook pages.
• E) It was concerned that some politicians were using social media like Twitter to seem more warm and friendly when they were really cold and distant.

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Definitions:

Poverty

A state of having insufficient financial resources or income to meet basic living needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Absolute Poverty

A condition characterized by the severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, health, shelter, and education.

Relative Poverty

The inability to secure goods and services required to live a life equal to working-class standards.

Working-Class Standards

Social and economic norms and expectations that define the lifestyle, values, and attitudes of the working class, a socio-economic group primarily engaged in manual labor.