The Executive Branch of the Securities and Exchange Commission

question 47

Multiple Choice

The executive branch of the Securities and Exchange Commission:

• A) decides whether a person has violated the securities statutes or not.
• B) controls securities transactions by creating and passing regulations.
• C) promulgates rules and regulations.
• D) brings enforcement actions against alleged violators of the statutes.

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Definitions:

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