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Key responsibilities include:Legislation: Proposing, debating, and voting on bills, which must also pass the Senate to reach the President.Revenue & Budget: Initiating all tax-related legislation and influencing the federal budget process.Impeachment: Possessing the exclusive power to impeach federal officials, including the President, for "High Crimes and Misdemeanors".Electing the President: Deciding the outcome of presidential elections if the Electoral College is deadlocked.Oversight: Conducting investigations and oversight of the executive branch and federal agencies. Members serve two-year terms, making the House more immediately responsive to constituent concerns compared to the Senate. The chamber is led by the Speaker of the House, who is typically from the majority party.