The House of Representatives has the power to originate all bills raising revenue (tax bills).
The Senate has the authority to advise and consent on presidential appointments, including approving them.
The correct answer is D. (1) Proposes all tax bills; (2) Approves presidential appointments.
The best pair of numbered statements to complete the chart is:
D. (1) Proposes all tax bills; (2) Approves presidential appointments
Here's why the other options are incorrect:
A. Leadership: Both chambers have leaders, so this doesn't differentiate them.
B. Gerrymandering: Gerrymandering affects the House of Representatives, not the Senate.
C. Representation: The House has representation based on population, while the Senate has equal representation for each state.
The correct answer is D. (1) Proposes all tax bills; (2) Approves presidential appointments.