Multiple Select. The House of Representatives has several powers assigned

Question

exclusively to it. Which THREE of the following are powers of the House of
Representatives? (3 points)

ratify treaties

impeach federal officials

confirm Presidential appointments

initiate revenue bills

elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

try cases of the impeachment of federal officials

Answer 1

The three powers assigned exclusively to the House of Representatives are:

1. Impeach federal officials - The House has the sole power to impeach federal officials.
2. Initiate revenue bills - All bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives.
3. Elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie - The House elects the President if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.

The other options are powers that fall to the Senate or are joint powers of both houses.