senate vs house unit 1 ap gopo

Make laws

both

Override presidential veto

both

Propose constitutional amendments

both

Declare war / authorize force

both

Budget & appropriations (pass spending/tax bills)

both

Investigations & oversight (subpoenas/hearings)

both

Confirm a new Vice President (25th Amendment)

both

Count electoral votes in joint session

both

Set chamber rules

both

Judge elections/qualifications of own members

both

Censure or reprimand members

both

Expel members (own chamber)

both

Impeach (bring charges)

House

Originate revenue (tax) bills

House

Contingent election of President (no EC majority)

House

Elect the Speaker

House

Try impeachments (conduct trials)

Senate

Convict/remove in impeachment

Senate

Ratify treaties

Senate

Confirm executive & judicial nominees

Senate

Contingent election of Vice President (no EC majority)

Senate

Filibuster/cloture rules

Senate

Vice President tie-breaking vote

Senate

Holds on nominations/legislation

S