The u. s. government contains numerous agencies to enforce laws protect rights. what statement best describes the overall purpose of the securities and exchange commission (sec)?

a) the sec enforces the federal trade commission act, which prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce."
b) the sec promotes fairness and transparency for mortgages, credit cards, and other consumer financial services and products.
c) the sec protects investors from illegal practices and fraud, by requiring full disclosure by investment companies to the public.
d) the sec monitors u. s. federal credit unions, and is responsible for allocating tax dollars to insure the deposits at all federal credit unions.