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How Americans Elect Their Leaders D4.8.K-2
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1. Why do candidates give speeches before an election?
A. To choose the day of the election B. To tell voters what they plan to do C. To count the ballots 2. What do voters mark to show their choice?
A. A map B. A receipt C. A ballot 3. In which month is Election Day for president?
A. February B. July C. November 4. In most elections, who wins?
A. The tallest candidate B. The candidate with the most votes C. The oldest candidate 5. What is it called when leaders are chosen by votes?
A. An election B. A parade C. A trial 6. Why is a ballot kept secret?
A. So voters forget who they chose B. So nobody can count the votes C. So each person can vote freely, without pressure 7. How can a citizen learn about the candidates?
A. Guess from their names B. Read about them and listen to what they say C. Pick the shortest name 8. Where do many people go to vote?
A. The White House B. A polling place, such as a school or library C. A ship at sea LessonPrint · D4.8.K-2 · Set 13 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — How Americans Elect Their Leaders Set 13. Prints on its own sheet.
1. To tell voters what they plan to do 2. A ballot 3. November 4. The candidate with the most votes 5. An election 6. So each person can vote freely, without pressure 7. Read about them and listen to what they say 8. A polling place, such as a school or library Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D4.8.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.