Question

which one of the following is a special power of the house of representatives?

• approves appointments of supreme court justices, federal judges, ambassadors, and other important officials
• has sole power to initiate all tax measures
• ratifies treaties
• conducts impeachment trial following vote in house

Explanation:

• The Senate approves appointments (first option) and ratifies treaties (third option). The Senate also conducts impeachment trials (fourth option is incorrect as House initiates impeachment, Senate tries). The House of Representatives has the sole power to initiate tax measures.

Answer:

B. Has sole power to initiate all tax measures