One of the Roles of the Federal Reserve Is to Regulate

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Essay

One of the roles of the Federal Reserve is to regulate banks.What specifically does the Federal Reserve monitor within individual banks? Provide two reasons why it is important to regulate banks even though they are private businesses.

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Definitions:

Diversion Program

In some jurisdictions, an alternative to prosecution that is offered to certain felony suspects to deter them from future unlawful acts.

Felony Suspects

Individuals suspected of committing a serious crime, classified as a felony, which is typically punishable by imprisonment or death.

Procedural Steps

A series of actions or operations conducted in a proper sequence to achieve a legal or regulatory outcome.

Criminal Case

Legal proceedings brought by the state against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime.