Question

Which of the following was not an action authorized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 1914?

• A. The investigation of corporations
• B. A ban on fraudulent or unfair business practices
• C. The use of the courts to enforce FTC rulings
• D. The levying of taxes on interstate commerce
• E. The targeting of abuses such as mislabeling and false claims

Answer 1

The correct option is D The levying of taxes on interstate commerce

The levying of taxes on interstate commerce was not an action authorized by the Federal Trade Commission in 1914. There have never been any taxes imposed on interstate commerce in the United States. The FTC is empowered to enforce provisions of both acts following specific guidelines. The offense must fall under the jurisdiction of the various acts and must affect interstate commerce. The violations must also affect the public good; the FTC does not intervene in disputes between private parties