Lesson Activity
The Federal Reserve
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:

Content Standards—You will understand the role of the Federal Reserve System in establishing monetary policy.

Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.

Activity
Question 1
Read this press release from the Federal Reserve, and then answer the questions that follow.

Part A
Which Federal Reserve group is acting in this situation?