With securities in mind, change gears, and answer these questions about consumer protection laws: Consumer Law (VERY Brief)

1. Tell me you read the summary at the end of the chapter and the most interesting thing you learned from it.

2. Name 3 federal laws that protect consumers in some way, and something each of them do.

3. Describe the mission of the Federal Trade Commission, and name 3 deceptive sales and marketing practices they enforce.

4. Describe the Food and Drug Act, and name 3 things that law requires.

5. Name 3 provisions of the Truth in Lending Act, and then tell me 2 things the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires, and 3 things the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits, and tell me if one of them has happened to you or a relative.