Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate is FALSE?

• A) The Senate has the power to ratify treaties while the House does not.
• B) The Senate has the power to approve presidential appointments while the House does not.
• C) The House has the power to overturn a president's veto while the Senate does not.
• D) The House has the power to originate revenue bills while the Senate does not.
• E) Members of the House have two-year terms while senators have six-year terms.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, thus not entitled to employee benefits and subject to different tax treatment.

Agent

A person who is authorized to act for or in the place of another person (the principal).

Principal

A primary actor or agent in a financial transaction, often used to describe the main party responsible for an obligation in a financial contract.

Perform Work

The act of carrying out tasks or duties, usually in the context of employment or professional obligations.