The Federal Reserve's organization There are _________ Federal Reserve regional banks. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)? a. Making decisions regarding monetary policy b. Buying and selling stocks c. Issuing mortgages to homeowners The Federal Reserve's primary tool for changing the money supply is _______. In order to increase the number of dollars in the U.S. economy (the money supply), the Federal Reserve will _________ government bonds.