Question

which federal regulatory agency would most likely bring a civil suit against a business that broke securities laws?
○ the sec
○ the fda
○ osha
○ the fdic

Explanation:

The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is the federal regulatory agency responsible for enforcing securities laws. If a business breaks securities laws, the SEC would be the one to bring a civil suit. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates food, drugs, etc. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) focuses on workplace safety. The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) deals with banking deposits. So the SEC is the correct choice.

Answer:

the SEC