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The SEC was created by which legislation?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs the secondary markets. The Securities Act of 1933 governs primary market offerings but predates the SEC's cre
Complete Analysis & Legal Rationale
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs the secondary markets. The Securities Act of 1933 governs primary market offerings but predates the SEC's creation.
Distractor Autopsy (Why Other Options Are Traps)
FINRA exam writers design incorrect distractors using specific calculation mistakes and regulatory misconceptions. Review why each option succeeds or fails:
Does not match the governing securities rule described in the explanation.
Matches the verified teaching point in the explanation.
Does not match the governing securities rule described in the explanation.
Does not match the governing securities rule described in the explanation.
Official Standard: Primary source referenced in the explanation (Securities Act of 1933). Verify current text before launch.
Official Standard: Primary source referenced in the explanation (Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Verify current text before launch.