ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following appoints the board members for the Farm Credit Administration
A
Secretary of state
B
The president
C
Chairman of the board
D
Local farmers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since 1985, FCA has been governed by a full-time, three-person board, whose members are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is regulated by the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), an independent federal agency that maintains the safety and soundness of all System institutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our headquarters are located in McLean, Virginia. We also have field offices in Bloomington, Minnesota; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Sacramento, California.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Farm Credit System helps the agriculture industry with resources including financial products such as credit life insurance, crop insurance, accounting tools and cash management services.

Detailed explanation-5: -Does the U.S. Government guarantee Farm Credit Debt Securities? No. Farm Credit Debt Securities are the general unsecured joint and several obligations of the System Banks only.

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