EthicsQuestion 342 of 400
Which entity is primarily responsible for enforcing the federal Fair Housing Act?
a.The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
b.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
c.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
d.The Federal Trade Commission only
Explanation
HUD is primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act (with the DOJ for litigation). The SEC oversees securities, the IRS handles taxes, and the FTC's consumer-protection role does not make it the primary Fair Housing Act enforcer.
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