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

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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

ratify treaties
ratify treaties

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 three powers assigned exclusively to the Senate are:

1. Confirm Presidential appointments
2. Ratify treaties
3. Try cases of the impeachment of federal officials

The other options listed (electing the President in the event of an Electoral College tie, initiating revenue bills, and impeaching federal officials) are not exclusive powers of the Senate.