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.

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

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

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

3.How long is a president's term?

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

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

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

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

A.538
B.270
C.100

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

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

7.Who becomes president if a president dies in office?

A.The Speaker of the House
B.The Vice President
C.The Chief Justice

LessonPrint · D2.Civ.2.3-5 · Set 19 · free to copy for classroom use

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