= United States Federal Trade Commission = The '''United States Federal Trade Commission''' ('''FTC''') is an independent agency of the federal government. <> ---- == Composition == There are 5 commissioners elected to 7 year terms. Commissioners are appointed by the [[UnitedStates/Presidents|president]] and confirmed by the [[UnitedStates/Congress|Senate]]. Several bureaus operate under the commission. ---- == History == The FTC was established by the [[UnitedStates/CommerceLaw/FederalTradeCommissionAct|Federal Trade Commission Act]] in 1914. ---- CategoryRicottone