Research

Research “THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION” and “THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU”

Address, at a minimum, the following:

The legal protections afforded to consumers by these bodies

The rules/laws/regulations that these bodies apply/enforce to provide those protections

The steps that are taken to investigate/enforce violations of consumer rights

The penalties that may be imposed for violating these rules/laws/regulations

The “real” impact and significance of their activities on U.S. commerce

Cite 3-5 cases along with brief, case summaries to present examples of how at least one of these bodies (and their rules/laws/regulations) has protected a consumer.

Anything else that you can add

Guidelines for Submission:

Follow the appropriate rules for citation as they apply to your discipline

APA for business students

Uniform Bluebook of Citations for paralegal and legal studies students

To fully address the main points of this Act, at least five pages would be required (not including cover page or reference page)

At least five credible sources are required (i.e. scholarly or professional, not wiki sites)

Submit as a Word Document, Double-Spaced, Times New Roman, 12 Point Font with 1″ Margins