The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Created by the Congress

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , created by the Congress to enforce federal securities laws, is an example of a(n) ________.

• A) intelligence agency
• B) congressional body
• C) judicial body
• D) administrative agency

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