Introduction
In this chapter you learned that the Federal Reserve serves as the central bank of the United States, and it sets the monetary policy that keeps our economy rolling. With the many tiers of the Federal Reserve System, it can seem confusing. However, its structure was created with the intent that it would be insulated from partisan interests. On the Web you can visit one of the Federal Reserve's regional branches to take a closer look at its structure and see how its system maintains safe banking conditions.

Destination Title: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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Directions
Start at The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Web site.

• Move your mouse pointer to "About the Fed" and click on "The Fed System."
• Click on "The Fed: Our Central Bank."
• Browse through the site, taking notes you go.