The Law That Gave the SEC the Power to Regulate

question 161

Multiple Choice

The law that gave the SEC the power to regulate trading on all national security exchanges was the

• A) Maloney Act of 1938.
• B) Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• C) Securities Act of 1933.
• D) Investment Company Act of 1940.
• E) Federal Securities Act of 1964.

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