Members of Congress Are Able to Influence Monetary Policy,albeit Indirectly,through

question 65

Multiple Choice

Members of Congress are able to influence monetary policy,albeit indirectly,through their ability to

• A) withhold appropriations from the Board of Governors.
• B) withhold appropriations from the Federal Open Market Committee.
• C) propose legislation that would force the Fed to submit budget requests to Congress, as must other government agencies.
• D) do all of the above.

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