ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FEDERAL RESERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ is in charge of the Federal Reserve.
A
President
B
Board of Governors
C
Federal Reserve Commission
D
Federal Open Market Committee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Board of Governors–located in Washington, D.C.–is the governing body of the Federal Reserve System. It is run by seven members, or “governors, ” who are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed in their positions by the U.S. Senate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jerome H. Powell first took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 5, 2018, for a four-year term. He was reappointed to the office and sworn in for a second four-year term on May 23, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Supervising and Regulating Financial Institutions and Activities. The Federal Reserve promotes the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitors their impact on the financial system as a whole.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jerome Powell took office as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in February 2018. He was sworn in on May 23, 2022 for a second term as Chair ending May 15, 2026.

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