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Praxis II Early Education Content Knowledge

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What was the primary goal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, one of the New Deal agencies?
  1. To prevent the consumption and distribution of alcohol
  2. To help farmers increase their productivity
  3. To help people and areas affected by natural disasters
  4. To regulate the stock market and regain investors’ trust
Explanation
Answer: D - The primary goal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was to regulate the stock market and regain investors’ trust. After the stock market crash, it was important to rebuild the economy as well as investors’ faith in the government. The SEC is still in force today.
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