Question

Identify the exclusive powers given to the House of Representatives. Check all that apply

Collecting the money the government needs in order to operate
Bringing charges against officials to remove them from office
Reviewing the tax bills that the Senate has proposed
Choosing a president if the Electoral College results in a tie
Creating bills that raise funds for government services

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Bringing charges against officials to remove them from office
- Choosing a president if the Electoral College results in a tie
- Creating bills that raise funds for government services

Notes:
- The House has the exclusive power to impeach (bring charges) and, under the 12th Amendment, to choose the president if no candidate receives a majority in the Electoral College (voting by state delegations).
- By the Origination Clause, revenue (tax) bills must originate in the House, so creating bills that raise funds is an exclusive House initiation power (the Senate can amend such bills).
- “Collecting the money” is carried out under laws passed by Congress (both chambers), and “reviewing tax bills the Senate has proposed” is not an exclusive House power.