Which of the following statements about the Securities and Exchange Commission is true?
a. It was created by the Securities Act of 1933, also known as the "truth in securities" law.
b. It replaced the self-regulatory organizations (SROs) that had previously governed the activities of the securities markets.
c. It requires reporting of financial information by companies with publicly traded securities.
d. It oversees the activities of the American gold and silver markets.
e. It was created by the Investment Advisers act of 1940.
Answer: c. It requires reporting of financial information by companies with publicly traded securities.
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