The Primary Source of Revenue for the Federal Reserve Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The primary source of revenue for the Federal Reserve is

• A) the interest earned on the bonds held by the Fed.
• B) its annual appropriation from Congress.
• C) the interest earned on discount loans to banks.
• D) the dividends earned on the stocks held by the Fed.

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Definitions:

Overgraze

The depletion of vegetation due to animals eating the plants more quickly than the plants can regenerate, leading to environmental degradation.

Rainwater Runoff

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground, potentially carrying pollutants to nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.

Edge Effects

Ecological changes and consequences that occur on the boundaries between natural habitats and developed or different ecosystem areas.

Reserve Area

Land specifically set aside for a particular purpose, such as conservation, recreation, or the protection of natural resources.