ethics civics MCQ #380

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act:

ethics civics MCQ #380

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act:

    • A) makes it easier to fire whistle-blowers
    • B) reduces the law's protection of employees who disclose securities fraud
    • C) makes it illegal for executives to retaliate against employees who report possible violations of federal law
    • D) provides penalties for blowing the whistle illegitimately or maliciously

    Answer: makes it illegal for executives to retaliate against employees who report possible violations of federal law

    Explanation: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 806) protects corporate whistleblowers by making it illegal for executives to retaliate against employees who report possible violations of federal securities law.