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Banks that have national charters must join the Federal Reserve and are subjected to its

well as to examination by the Comptroller of the Currency, which is the federal agency that grants

national bank charters.

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Answer: True

Step-by-step explanation:

The Federal Reserve requires that all banks with National charters become members of the Federal Reserve so that they may have a say in the way the Fed runs its operations. State banks are not required to join but can if they meet some requirements.

The Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) continually supervises and examines national banks to ensure that they are engaged in best practices regarding their operations and treatment of customers.

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