Which of the Following Statements About the House of Representatives

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the House of Representatives and the Senate is true?

• A)The Senate and the House have the power to ratify treaties.
• B)The Senate and the House have the power to approve presidential appointments.
• C)The House has the power to overturn a president's veto but the Senate does not.
• D)The House has the power to originate revenue bills but the Senate does not.

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Definitions:

Government

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, including its institutions, laws, and policies.

Plymouth Colony

An early settlement established in 1620 by English Puritans in present-day Massachusetts, known for the celebrated Thanksgiving feast.

Mayflower Compact

An agreement reached by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower in 1620, establishing self-governance in Plymouth Colony.

Civil Government

The branch of government concerned with the administration of the state, including the implementation and enforcement of laws and the management of public affairs.