Multiple Select. The House of Representatives has several powers assigned exclusively to it. Which THREE of the following are powers of the House of Representatives?(3 points)

Question

Responses

ratify treaties
ratify treaties

elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie
elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

confirm Presidential appointments
confirm Presidential appointments

initiate revenue bills
initiate revenue bills

try cases of the impeachment of federal officials
try cases of the impeachment of federal officials

impeach federal officials

Answer 1

The powers of the House of Representatives include the following:

1. Elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie
2. Initiate revenue bills
3. Impeach federal officials

Therefore, the correct responses are:

• Elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie
• Initiate revenue bills
• Impeach federal officials

(Note: The House of Representatives does not ratify treaties or confirm Presidential appointments; those powers are assigned to the Senate. The House does have the power to impeach, while the Senate conducts the trial.)