Established Through the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities

question 54

Multiple Choice

Established through the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities and Exchange Commission is charged with the responsibility to:

• A)oversee financial market activities.
• B)promote fairness in stock dealings in public and private companies.
• C)enforce the laws preventing certain manipulative and deceptive behavior.
• D)a and c

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Definitions:

Public Policy

Principles and standards considered by the government in the administration of justice and the enactment of laws, reflecting the social and economic priorities of the community.

Intoxication

The state of being impaired or influenced by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Ratification

The act of officially approving or confirming an agreement or action, making it valid and binding.

Implied Ratification

The acceptance or approval of a previously unauthorized act by behaving in a manner that acknowledges the act as authorized.