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How Americans Elect Their Leaders D4.8.K-2
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1. How old must a U.S. citizen be to vote?
A. 18 years old or older B. 8 years old or older C. 50 years old 2. What do voters mark to show their choice?
A. A receipt B. A ballot C. A map 3. How can a citizen learn about the candidates?
A. Read about them and listen to what they say B. Guess from their names C. Pick the shortest name 4. Where do many people go to vote?
A. A polling place, such as a school or library B. A ship at sea C. The White House 5. What can a voter use if they will be away on Election Day?
A. An absentee ballot sent by mail B. A phone call to the president C. Nothing, because they cannot vote 6. What is it called when leaders are chosen by votes?
A. A trial B. A parade C. An election 7. In which month is Election Day for president?
A. February B. November C. July 8. In most elections, who wins?
A. The oldest candidate B. The tallest candidate C. The candidate with the most votes LessonPrint · D4.8.K-2 · Set 15 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — How Americans Elect Their Leaders Set 15. Prints on its own sheet.
1. 18 years old or older 2. A ballot 3. Read about them and listen to what they say 4. A polling place, such as a school or library 5. An absentee ballot sent by mail 6. An election 7. November 8. The candidate with the most votes Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D4.8.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.