Question

Question

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)
Responses

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

initiate revenue bills
initiate revenue bills

impeach federal officials
impeach federal officials

ratify treaties
ratify treaties

confirm Presidential appointments
confirm Presidential appointments

elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

Answer 1

The powers of the House of Representatives include:

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

The House does not have the power to try cases of impeachment (that is the Senate's role), ratify treaties, or confirm presidential appointments (which are also the responsibility of the Senate).