Answer each of the following questions to complete the assignment. Please label your responses a$-$c and include the provided title for each question:

a$.$ Financial Institutions & Markets: Explain the four primary responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System. Now, identify one of those responsibilities and explain how the actions of the Federal Reserve might directly impact Propel Bakery.

b$.$ Depository Institutions: Madelyn would like to move her bakery account to another institution. Identify and explain the three types of depository institutions from the lesson and explain which you would recommend for Propel Bakery and why.

c$.$ Securities: Madelyn expects to pull a bonus from the company's profits later this year so she can invest money for her retirement. Identify a type of security from the lesson that you would recommend Madelyn invest in$.$ Explain why you selected this particular security type.