Which office is charged with ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures?
A) the Department of Agriculture
B) the Department of Weights and Measures
C) the attorney general
D) the comptroller

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures through its National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Option B is not correct as there is no such department as the Department of Weights and Measures.

Option C is not correct as the attorney general is responsible for enforcing laws and representing the government in legal matters, but not specifically for ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures.

Option D is not correct as the comptroller is typically responsible for managing and supervising financial matters, but not specifically for ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures.

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