American Government: Two Truth and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

• 2. The Supreme Court has nine justices.

• 3. The President can declare war alone.

• • 1. The U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

• • 2. The Supreme Court has nine justices.

• • 3. The President can declare war alone.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The Bill of Rights includes the First Amendment.

  2. 2. Senators serve 4-year terms.

  3. 3. The Electoral College elects the President.

• • 1. The Bill of Rights includes the First Amendment.

• • 2. Senators serve 4-year terms.

• • 3. The Electoral College elects the President.

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The President can veto laws.

  2. 2. The House of Representatives has 435 members.

  3. 3. The Supreme Court can make laws.

• • 1. The President can veto laws.

• • 2. The House of Representatives has 435 members.

• • 3. The Supreme Court can make laws.

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The U.S. has a parliamentary system.

  2. 2. The Federalist Papers supported the Constitution.

  3. 3. The Speaker of the House is third in line for the presidency.

• • 1. The U.S. has a parliamentary system.

• • 2. The Federalist Papers supported the Constitution.

• • 3. The Speaker of the House is third in line for the presidency.

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?
1. The Constitution can be amended.

• 2. Voting is mandatory in the U.S.

• 3. The President appoints Supreme Court justices.

• • 1. The Constitution can be amended.

• • 2. Voting is mandatory in the U.S.

• • 3. The President appoints Supreme Court justices.

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?
1. The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech.

2. 2. The Senate approves treaties.

3. 3. The President can remove Congress members.

• • 1. The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech.

• • 2. The Senate approves treaties.

• • 3. The President can remove Congress members.

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?
1. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

• 2. The President serves two 8-year terms.

• 3. The Supreme Court interprets laws.

• • 1. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

• • 2. The President serves two 8-year terms.

• • 3. The Supreme Court interprets laws.AmerasdfasdAmericanAmerican

Answer explanation

Senators serve for 6 years.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The President signs bills into law.

• 2. The Senate has 100 members.

• 3. The Constitution requires the President to be at least 30 years old.

• • 1. The President signs bills into law.

• • 2. The Senate has 100 members.

• • 3. The Constitution requires the President to be at least 30 years old.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The Constitution establishes three branches of government.

• 2. The President can serve unlimited terms.

• 3. Congress can override a presidential veto.

• • 1. The Constitution establishes three branches of government.

• • 2. The President can serve unlimited terms.

• • 3. Congress can override a presidential veto.

Two Truths and a Lie: Which is the Lie?

• 1. The House of Representatives initiates revenue bills.

• 2. The President can pardon federal crimes.

• 3. The Senate confirms state governors.

• • 1. The House of Representatives initiates revenue bills.

• • 2. The President can pardon federal crimes.

• • 3. The Senate confirms state governors.