Federal Reserve Worksheet
The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
Overview
In this web quest you will explore the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply and how actions of the Fed impact the nation’s economy.
The Federal Reserve System is also known as The Fed. Many people don’t realize the importance and power of the Federal Reserve. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. The Fed plays an integral role in the United States’ government and economy. Your group’s mission is to determine our (the Fed’s) role in the government, money supply, economic growth, and central banking.
Task #1 - Federal Reserve Video
1. Watch the video found at this link: http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/in-plain-english-video/ …show more content…
As you watch complete the questions on the attached worksheet
Task #2 - The Banking System
Use the CNN Money 101 website http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson3/ to complete the Banking Scavenger Hunt (attached)
Task #3 – Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The Chairman of the Fed is the head of the central banking system of the United States and one of the most important decision-makers in American economic policies. Use the links provided to answer the questions below about the Chairman of the Fed:
How does the Chairman become appointed?
What is his term of office?
What are his responsibilities?
Who is Alan Greenspan? Why is he important?
How important is the position of Chairman of the Federal Reserve?
Links for information: http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri.htm http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri3.htm http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri4.htm Task #4 – Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC)
The FOMC is charged with overseeing open market operations in the United States, and is the principal tool of US national monetary policy. Use the links provided to find the information below:
Who sits on the FOMC?
What is the importance of the FOMC? How do they influence the monetary
Overview
In this web quest you will explore the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling the money supply and how actions of the Fed impact the nation’s economy.
The Federal Reserve System is also known as The Fed. Many people don’t realize the importance and power of the Federal Reserve. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. The Fed plays an integral role in the United States’ government and economy. Your group’s mission is to determine our (the Fed’s) role in the government, money supply, economic growth, and central banking.
Task #1 - Federal Reserve Video
1. Watch the video found at this link: http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/in-plain-english-video/ …show more content…
As you watch complete the questions on the attached worksheet
Task #2 - The Banking System
Use the CNN Money 101 website http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson3/ to complete the Banking Scavenger Hunt (attached)
Task #3 – Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The Chairman of the Fed is the head of the central banking system of the United States and one of the most important decision-makers in American economic policies. Use the links provided to answer the questions below about the Chairman of the Fed:
How does the Chairman become appointed?
What is his term of office?
What are his responsibilities?
Who is Alan Greenspan? Why is he important?
How important is the position of Chairman of the Federal Reserve?
Links for information: http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri.htm http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri3.htm http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/frseries/frseri4.htm Task #4 – Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC)
The FOMC is charged with overseeing open market operations in the United States, and is the principal tool of US national monetary policy. Use the links provided to find the information below:
Who sits on the FOMC?
What is the importance of the FOMC? How do they influence the monetary