Why Does the President Have Limited Control Over the Federal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why does the president have limited control over the Federal Reserve compared to executive departments like the Department of Treasury?

• A) Appointees serve for fourteen years-longer than the president serves.
• B) It is a body that is controlled exclusively by Congress.
• C) There is no process for removing appointees to that body.
• D) Appointees serve lifetime terms.
• E) The president must consult with the Supreme Court before making appointments.

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