Which New Deal agency was created to regulate the stock market and protect investors?
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Correct answer: Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission was created to regulate securities markets and reduce fraud. It was part of New Deal reforms designed to restore trust in financial markets.
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