What restriction did the US government place on advertising in 1997?
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A.
a ban on tobacco advertising
B.
a ban on direct mail advertising
OC.
a ban on advertisements related to food, cosmetics, and healthcare products
D.
a ban on deceptive advertisements
O E.
a ban on internet advertisements
The answer should be D, a ban of deceptive advertisements.
Explanation:
In the 90s the government cracked down on deceptive advertising more than ever and more laws on the matter were added. The only other option that was actually ever banned was A, none of the other choices were ever banned. The ban on tobacco happened in the 70s under Nixon, that makes D the only possible answer. Hope this helps! :)
The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement reached in 1997 bans outdoor, billboard and public transportation advertising of cigarettes in 46 states. Restrictions on cigarette were further tightened in 2010 with passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
