Which of the following actions could the Senate take without participation by the House of Representatives?

a. Passing a bill to lower the drinking age
b. Increasing taxes on luxury cars
c. Confirming the president's choice of secretary of state
d. Lowering the highest marginal tax rate
e. Firing a cabinet member


c

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