Where do all revenue bills originate?

• A. The Senate
• B. The House of Representatives
• C. The President
• D. The Supreme Court

Answer: (B)

Revenue bills originate in the House of Representatives because the Constitution assigns the power to raise money to the House. This reflects the idea that Tax decisions should come from the chamber closest to the people, since members of the House are elected to shorter terms and directly represent districts. After the House drafts and passes a revenue bill, it goes to the Senate for consideration, where it can be amended or approved, and then both chambers must agree on a final version before the President can sign it into law. The President cannot start revenue bills, and this setup creates a check and balance by keeping tax-raising authority primarily with the people’s representative body.