Question

which of the following institutions determines the quantity of money in the economy as its most important task?
u.s. department of the treasury
federal open market committee
central bank
federal reserve board of governors

question 2
1 pts
the _______________ is the institution designed to control the quantity of money in the economy and also to oversee the:
fomc; passing of tax and spending bills.
central bank; safety and stability of the banking system.
ffiec; day-to-day democratic control of policy.
fdic; responsibility for deposit insurance.

Explanation:

For Question 1: The Central Bank's core mandate includes controlling the money supply. The U.S. Treasury manages government finances, the FOMC executes open market operations under the Fed, and the Fed Governors set policy, but the overarching institution tasked with this key role is the central bank.
For Question 2: The central bank's dual roles are controlling the money supply and ensuring the banking system's safety and stability. FOMC is a Fed committee, FFIEC coordinates regulatory standards, and FDIC handles deposit insurance, none match the full description.

Answer:

Question 1: Central Bank
Question 2: Central Bank; safety and stability of the banking system.