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Multiple Select. The Senate has several powers assigned exclusively to it.

Which THREE of the following are powers of the Senate? (3 points)

confirm Presidential appointments

initiate revenue bills

try cases of the impeachment of federal officials

impeach federal officials

elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

ratify treaties

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The three powers of the Senate are:

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

The Senate does not initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, or elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie (that is the role of the House of Representatives).