Question

The glass-Steagall act was passed by congress in 1933

Answer 1

PLATO ANSWER: Prohibited commercial banks from underwriting stocks and bonds.

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Answer 2

Yes, it is true that the Glass-Steagall act was passed by congress in 1933, since this was in the wake of the Great Depression, and lawmakers wanted to make it harder for banks to engage in risky activity.