Question

as a result of the teapot dome scandal, the public lost faith in the federal government’s oversight of businesses. agriculture. banks. the stock market.

Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved the leasing of federal oil reserves to private businesses without proper bidding, leading to public loss of faith in the government's oversight of businesses. Agriculture, banks, and the stock market were not the focus of this scandal.

Answer:

businesses.