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Federal Reserve, Money, and Interest (B3&4)

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A decrease in the money supply often causes prices to rise.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The idea that money is created through loans

a)

butterfly effect

b)

multiplier effect

c)

banking effect

d)

money effect

3.

Board of Governor's member serve for how long?

a)

4 years

b)

10 years

c)

14 years

d)

lifetime

4.

Which law prohibits bill collectors from using deceptive or abusive tactics?

a)

Truth in Lending Act

b)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

c)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

d)

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

5.

District Reserve Banks are spread out over how many regions?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

15

6.

Which action would help stimulate the economy?

a)

raising taxes

b)

lowering taxes

7.

Which action would help stimulate the economy?

a)

lowering interest rates

b)

raising interest rates

8.

Most financial transactions at a bank involve the physical movement of large amounts of cash.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The value of the US dollar is backed up by what commodity?

a)

gold

b)

silver

c)

diamonds

d)

none of these

10.

Which law gives consumers three days to change their mind about a loan?

a)

Truth in Lending Act

b)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

c)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

d)

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

11.

When interest rates are high, banks make more money and the economy grows quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Reserve?

a)

loaning money to member banks

b)

serving as the government's bank

c)

taxing state bank notes

d)

supervising and regulating bank operations

13.

The interest rate that the Federal Reserve sets and charges for loans to member banks

a)

prime rate

b)

discount rate

c)

Federal funds rate

d)

fiscal rate

14.

The interest rate charges for short-term, interbank loans

a)

prime rate

b)

discount rate

c)

Federal funds rate

d)

inter-bank rate

15.

The lowest interest rate that banks charge their best and most reliable business customers

a)

prime rate

b)

discount rate

c)

Federal funds rate

d)

market rate

16.

What is the correct order of the structural levels on the Fed (from top to bottom)?

a)

board of governors, district reserve banks, member bank, chair

b)

chair, member banks, district reserve banks, board of governors

c)

member banks, district reserve banks, chair, board of governors

d)

chair, board of governors, district reserve banks, member banks

17.

If there is too much money moving in the economy, what will likely happen?

a)

The Fed will likely lower interest rates

b)

Prices will likely rise, causing inflation

c)

Prices will likely fall, causing many businesses to go bankrupt

d)

The government will likely lower taxes

18.

If the Fed sells US government securities, what is the expected result on the money supply?

a)

There will be an increase in the amount of money available in the economy.

b)

There will be a decrease in the amount of money available in the economy.

19.

Which of the following is the MOST liquid?

a)

a certificate of deposit that matures in 2 months

b)

money saved in your retirement account

c)

money in your checking account

d)

money in your wallet

20.

Which item might be used as currency in a commodity money system?

a)

silver

b)

chickens

c)

sticks

d)

All of these

21.

The US government has complete control over all aspects of the money supply.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which is the most common type of currency system used around the world today?

a)

commodity money

b)

fiat money

c)

conventional money

d)

market money

23.

The measure of how quickly things may be converted to cash

a)

liquidity

b)

commodity

c)

multiplier

d)

convertibility

24.

In times of economic downturn, the US can print more money as a way to help stimulate the economy.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The liquid assets held by banks and individuals

a)

fractional reserve system

b)

multiplier money

c)

money supply

d)

commodity money

26.

Which is a goal of the Federal Reserve?

a)

maintain economic growth

b)

stabilize prices

c)

keep international payments flowing smoothly

d)

all are correct

27.

What is an action the Fed can take to impact monetary policy?

a)

change tax rates

b)

adjust the government's budget

c)

adjust interest rates

d)

all are correct

28.

Which type of policy is easier to make?

a)

monetary policy

b)

fiscal policy

29.

Money that has value by the order of the government

a)

commodity money

b)

market money

c)

fiscal money

d)

fiat money

30.

Money held on reserve at the bank is used for what purpose?

a)

It's invested

b)

It's used to provide loans

c)

It's used to pay bank expenses

d)

It's used when account holders need to make withdrawals.

31.

Who controls monetary policy?

a)

The Fed

b)

Congress and the President

32.

Who controls fiscal policy?

a)

The Fed

b)

Congress and the President

33.

What gives the US dollar value?

a)

The commodity that backs up the value of the dollar

b)

The government's promise

c)

The interest earned by bank's from loans

34.

The Fed works to protect consumers' credit rights.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The Fed can pass laws to change tax rates.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

A lack of available cash can cause a decline in spending and lead to a(n)

a)

recession loop

b)

inflation cycle loop

c)

adverse feedback loop

d)

stagflation system loop

37.

An adverse feedback loop may cause all of the allowing EXCEPT

a)

a drop in product demand.

b)

increase in available jobs.

c)

a slow in manufacturing.

d)

a decrease in availability of cash.

38.

If you are denied credit, which law requires that a lender provide a copy of the credit report and reason for denial to you.

a)

Truth in Lending Act

b)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

c)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

d)

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

39.

All state financial institutions that operate in the US are legally required to become member of the Federal Reserve System.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What does it mean to stimulate the economy?

a)

make more money available

b)

make less money available

41.

In which situation might the government want to slow down the economy?

a)

high unemployment

b)

high inflation

c)

a decline in spending

d)

a recession

42.

Which law prohibits discrimination as a factor in determining creditworthiness?

a)

Truth in Lending Act

b)

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

c)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

d)

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

43.

If the reserve requirement is raised, what will likely happen to the money supply?

a)

There will be more money available

b)

There will be less money available