Under Article VI, Section 24, all appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills must originate exclusively in which legislative body?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the House of Representatives, though the Senate may propose amendments
- Step 1: Article VI, Section 24 mandates: 'All appropriation, revenue or tariff bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local application, and private bills shall originate exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments.' Answer: the House of Representatives, though the Senate may propose amendments. Why not the others: Origination must be in the House; the Senate can only amend.
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