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 after Election Day in order.

The President takes the oath of office on January 20
Electors cast their votes in December
Voters choose their state's electors on Election Day
Congress counts the electoral votes in early January

2.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

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

A.270
B.538
C.100

4.How many electoral votes does Washington, D.C., have?

A.Ten
B.Three
C.None

5.How long is a president's term?

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

6.Which is a requirement to become president?

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

7.What happens if no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes?

A.The Supreme Court chooses
B.The two candidates share the job
C.The House of Representatives chooses the President

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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