Differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate

Which body initiates all revenue bills?

• Senate

• Both House and Senate

• House of Representatives

• Neither House nor Senate

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 200

Which body emphasizes foreign policy?

• House of Representatives

• Neither House nor Senate

• Senate

• Both House and Senate

Who controls the scheduling in the House of Representatives?

• Full House via unanimous consent

• Speaker's inner circle

• Rules Committee and majority party leadership

• Majority and minority leaders

Which body has more committees and subcommittees?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both House and Senate

• Neither House nor Senate

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President of the United States

• Majority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

Which body is responsible for impeachment trials?

• Neither House nor Senate

• Both House and Senate

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which body confirms presidential appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both House and Senate

• Neither House nor Senate

Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President of the United States

• President Pro Tempore

• Majority Leader

Which body has the power to impeach a federal official?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Both House and Senate

• Neither House nor Senate