Why do you think consumers are given rights by law? ? I think consumers are given rights by law because it helps minimize things. Also, gives rules and regulations, that are reasonable and reliable. Have you ever been in a situation and used these consumer rights, or know someone who has? Yes, I know someone who has and has been in that situation. For example, have you ever bought a product that was defective? Yes, I've bought a product that was defective, I actually do that a lot, so often.