Understanding the Securities and Exchange Commission

The video explains the role and structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an agency responsible for administering securities laws. It discusses the appointment of commissioners, the primary areas of focus, and the dual quasi-legislative and quasi-executive functions of the SEC. The SEC creates regulations to implement statutory provisions and enforces these laws through investigations and legal actions, often in collaboration with the Department of Justice.

Describe the quasi legislative function of the SEC.

How does the SEC enforce the securities laws?