Question

match each task or characteristic to whether it is reserved for the senate, the house of representatives, or both chambers.

senate only
house only
both

ratify treaties
write revenue bills
designed to be directly responsible to the people
chosen for six-year terms
approve presidential appointments
approval required to enact laws

Explanation:

Analyze constitutional powers of the Senate

• Ratify treaties: Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution grants the Senate sole power to approve treaties.
• Chosen for six-year terms: Article I, Section 3 sets the term length for Senators at six years.
• Approve presidential appointments: Article II, Section 2 gives the Senate sole power of advice and consent for federal nominations.

Analyze constitutional powers of the House of Representatives

• Write revenue bills: Article I, Section 7 (Origination Clause) requires all bills for raising revenue to originate in the House.
• Designed to be directly responsible to the people: Framers designed the House with frequent elections (two-year terms) and direct popular election to reflect public will closely.

Analyze shared powers of both chambers

• Approval required to enact laws: Article I, Section 7 requires all bills to pass both the House and the Senate in identical form before being sent to the President.

Answer:

Task or Characteristic	Chamber
write revenue bills	House only
designed to be directly responsible to the people	House only
chosen for six-year terms	Senate only
approve presidential appointments	Senate only
approval required to enact laws	both