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 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 other candidates from their own party
They debate the other party's nominee in the fall

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

A.538
B.270
C.100

3.Which is a requirement to become president?

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

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

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

5.How many times can a person be elected president?

A.Once
B.Twice
C.As many times as they like

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

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

7.How long is a president's term?

A.Two years
B.Six years
C.Four years

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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