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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initiate revenue bills
initiate revenue bills

ratify treaties
ratify treaties

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

impeach federal officials
impeach federal officials

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

Answer 1

The three powers of the Senate from your list are:

1. Ratify treaties - The Senate has the exclusive power to approve treaties negotiated by the President.

2. Try cases of the impeachment of federal officials - The Senate holds the trial for federal officials impeached by the House of Representatives.

3. Confirm Presidential appointments - The Senate confirms presidential nominations for federal positions, including judges and cabinet members.

The other options, "initiate revenue bills" and "impeach federal officials," are powers reserved for the House of Representatives. "Elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie" is a power given to both the House of Representatives and the Senate but is not a Senate-exclusive power.