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How Americans Elect Their Leaders D4.8.K-2
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Circle the best answer.
1. How can a citizen learn about the candidates?
A. Pick the shortest name B. Read about them and listen to what they say C. Guess from their names 2. In most elections, who wins?
A. The oldest candidate B. The candidate with the most votes C. The tallest candidate 3. 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 4. What is it called when leaders are chosen by votes?
A. An election B. A parade C. A trial 5. Why is a ballot kept secret?
A. So voters forget who they chose B. So each person can vote freely, without pressure C. So nobody can count the votes 6. Where do many people go to vote?
A. The White House B. A ship at sea C. A polling place, such as a school or library 7. How often do Americans elect a president?
A. Every twenty years B. Every four years C. Every year 8. In which month is Election Day for president?
A. November B. February C. July LessonPrint · D4.8.K-2 · Set 5 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — How Americans Elect Their Leaders Set 5. Prints on its own sheet.
1. Read about them and listen to what they say 2. The candidate with the most votes 3. 18 years old or older 4. An election 5. So each person can vote freely, without pressure 6. A polling place, such as a school or library 7. Every four years 8. November Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D4.8.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.