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)

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

ratify treaties
ratify treaties

impeach federal officials
impeach federal officials

initiate revenue bills
initiate revenue bills

confirm Presidential appointments
confirm Presidential appointments

elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

Answer 1

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

1. Impeach federal officials - The House has the sole power to impeach federal officials, which is the first step in the impeachment process.

2. Initiate revenue bills - The Constitution requires that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives.

3. Elect the President in the event of an Electoral College tie - If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House elects the President from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes.

The other options are powers held by the Senate or shared between the two chambers.