Answer to Question 1
TRUE
Answer to Question 2
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which regulates air quality, water quality, and toxic waste. The EPA was intricately involved in the federal government's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which enforces workplace health and safety standards.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which ensures that financial markets such as the New York Stock Exchange operate in a fair manner.
The Food and Drug Administration, which protects the public health by regulating food products and a wide variety of drugs and medical practices.