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Q: Why is the federal government allowed to borrow money to go into debt?
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To combat a crisis situation in the past congress was allowed to?

Borrow money from the Federal Government


The power of the federal government to borrow money is?

constitutionally limited


What advantages does the federal government have when trying to borrow money from investors?

none


How does the Federal Government borrow money?

The federal government borrows money from issuing Treasury bonds. The bonds are bought by people, businesses and other government agencies. The bonds work by people lending money to the government who in turn pays back that money plus interest.


Who borrows money from federal reserve banks?

All member banks of the Federal Reserve in USA can and do borrow money from the federal reserve. The Federal Reserve is the banker of banks to whom the banks go when they need money.


Who decides how much money the government has to borrow?

Nobody decides how much money the government has to borrow. When the government wants to borrow money it has to issue or create debt with the US Treasury.


States are not allowed to borrow money?

False, states are not allowed to print money


Is borrowing money a delegated power?

To borrow money is a concurrent power. This means that the power is shared by both the State and the federal government, and is exercised simultaneously.


Are states allowed to borrow money?

Yes


What causes the federal government to borrow money?

Increased in value of money. If the currency increases in value then that means the amount owed by the government also gains in real value as well. As a result the government will do whatever it takes to inflate the debt away.


Can states borrow money?

yes. states can borrow money from citizens through government bonds


Is the federal government allowed to coin money?

Yes, the federal government is the only entity that has the authority to print US currency. They have given the power to the Federal Reserve Bank, which is not a part of the federal government, but a privately held bank.