Question

Although it enjoys a high degree of autonomy, the Fed is still subject to the influence of Congress because A. Congress can pass legislation that would restrict the Fed's independence. B. Congress can withhold the Fed's budget requests. C. Congress can remove members of the Board of Governors whose views on policy differ from those of key members of Congress. D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: Congress can pass legislation that would restrict the Fed's independence.

Explanation: Congress is a legislative body of a state. What this means is that they hold the power to making laws in the state and often controls the executive power.

The FED is a federal government official, CIA, FBI, NSA etc.

The main function of congress is making laws hence the reason why the best option is that they can pass legislation that would restrict the Fed's independence.