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.

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 the steps of a presidential election in order.

Voters cast ballots on Election Day in November
Electors meet in their states and vote in December
The new President is inaugurated on January 20
Candidates compete in primaries and caucuses
Each party holds a national convention to nominate its candidate

2.Where does a political party choose its nominee for president?

A.At the White House
B.At its national convention
C.At the Supreme Court

3.Which is a requirement to become president?

A.Owning a farm
B.Being a natural-born citizen
C.Having served in the army

4.How old must a person be to serve as president?

A.At least 25
B.At least 18
C.At least 35

5.How is the number of a state's electors set?

A.Its senators plus its members of the House
B.By the state's land area
C.One for every state

6.How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

A.270
B.100
C.538

7.What are the two largest political parties in the United States today?

A.The Patriot and Loyalist parties
B.The Federalist and Whig parties
C.The Democratic and Republican parties

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

Answer key — How a President Is Elected