Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

A comprehensive vocabulary flashcard set detailing the rights and responsibilities of consumers based on the lecture material.

Right to basic needs

The consumer right to have access to essential things needed in order to live, such as food, clothing, air, water, and a house.

Right to be safe in using products

The consumer right to know the potential dangers of a product or service, which should be indicated through warning signs or labels.

Right to know the correct information about the product

The consumer right to know facts about a product, requiring manufacturers and service providers to ensure safety and accurate details.

Right to buy whatever product he/she chooses

The consumer right to purchase any desired product as long as it does not cause harm to others.

Right to be represented by the government

The consumer right to inform authorities about their needs, such as reporting a hospital that refuses medical services to a patient without money.

Right to complain about a defective product

The consumer right to return, swap, or receive a refund for expired or defective items from a seller.

Right to learn how to be a wise consumer

The consumer right to be taught the fundamentals of purchasing wisely starting from a young age.

Right to live in a healthy environment

The consumer right to an environment that is clean, safe, and free from noise and diseases, including the right to report illegal waste dumping.

Responsibility to ask questions

The consumer duty to actively ask sellers and manufacturers for facts regarding products and services.

Responsibility to act or tell

The consumer duty to speak up and inform the manufacturer or seller when an issue or complaint arises.

Responsibility to think of others

The consumer duty to consider the well-being and rights of other people when making purchases and using products.

Responsibility to think of the environment

The consumer duty to care for one's living environment by properly disposing of waste generated from used products.

Responsibility to join others in protecting your rights as buyers or users

The consumer duty to unite with other consumers to safeguard their shared rights and interests.