Instructions
Welcome to your presidential election worksheet! Today, you will learn about the presidential election process and some important terms. Let's have fun while we learn!
1. Vocabulary Match
Match the terms on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
- A. Candidate - 1. A person running for election
- B. Election - 2. A process to choose leaders
- C. Vote - 3. To choose a candidate by making a selection
- D. Ballot - 4. A paper used to cast a vote
2. Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the words from the box below.
Box: election, president, votes, campaign
- A __________ is held every four years to choose a new leader of the country.
- The person who wins the most __________ becomes the president.
- Before an election, candidates go on a __________ to tell people why they should be chosen.
- The __________ is the leader of the country.
3. Draw Your Candidate
Imagine you are running for president! Draw a picture of yourself as a candidate. What would your campaign look like? What messages would you share with the people?
4. Short Answer
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
- Why do you think voting is important?
- If you could create one new law, what would it be and why?
5. Fun Fact
Did you know that the youngest person to run for president in the USA was only 35 years old? What age do you think is best for someone to run for president? Why?