The actions of the Fed:
a. must be approved by the president and Congress

b. must be approved by the president alone.
c. must be approved by Congress alone.
d. are not subject to approval by any branch of government.
e. are subject to the approval of the electorate.


d

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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