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How a President Is Elected is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on the steps in a presidential election, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.2.3-5. It prints 7 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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How a President Is Elected

D2.Civ.2.3-5

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Number the steps in order, then circle the right answers.

1.Number a candidate's steps in order.
  • They win enough delegates to become the party's nominee
  • A person announces that they are running for president
  • They debate the other party's nominee in the fall
  • They debate other candidates from their own party
2.Who becomes president if a president dies in office?
  • A.The Chief Justice
  • B.The Speaker of the House
  • C.The Vice President
3.What happens if no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes?
  • A.The House of Representatives chooses the President
  • B.The two candidates share the job
  • C.The Supreme Court chooses
4.How long is a president's term?
  • A.Two years
  • B.Six years
  • C.Four years
5.How old must a person be to serve as president?
  • A.At least 18
  • B.At least 35
  • C.At least 25
6.How many times can a person be elected president?
  • A.As many times as they like
  • B.Twice
  • C.Once
7.Which is a requirement to become president?
  • A.Owning a farm
  • B.Having served in the army
  • C.Being a natural-born citizen

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Answer key — How a President Is Elected

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  1. 1.Correct order: 2, 4, 1, 3
  2. 2.The Vice President
  3. 3.The House of Representatives chooses the President
  4. 4.Four years
  5. 5.At least 35
  6. 6.Twice
  7. 7.Being a natural-born citizen

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.2.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.