Power of the House of Representatives Power of the Senate

Question

A. Initiate revenue bills Choose the president if no majority in Electoral College
B. Impeach federal officials Confirm presidential appointments
C. Convict federal officials in impeachment trial Ratify treaties
D. Negotiate treaties Declare war
Use the chart to identify the correct powers of each congressional chamber as outlined in Article I of the Constitution.

(1 point)
Responses

D
D

A
A

C
C

B
B
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Answer 1

Based on the powers outlined in Article I of the Constitution, here is the correct identification of powers for each chamber of Congress:

House of Representatives:

• A. Initiate revenue bills
• B. Impeach federal officials

Senate:

• C. Convict federal officials in impeachment trial
• A. Choose the president if no majority in Electoral College (This power pertains specifically to the Senate, as they choose among the top electoral vote recipients)
• D. Confirm presidential appointments
• C. Ratify treaties

For your specific question regarding powers listed in the chart:

• House of Representatives: A, B
• Senate: C, D

If you're looking for a match from the options you provided, the best response would align as follows:

House: A, B
Senate: C, D

Let me know if you need further clarification!