Intro Presidential Elections Day 1

Introduction to the US Presidential Elections Process

Learning Objective

You will be able to understand the basics of the U.S. election process, including the role of elections, key terms, and how citizens participate.

Word Cloud

What do you think elections are for? Why do you think we need them?

​Vocabulary

1. Candidate: A person running for office.

2. Campaign: The process of trying to get elected.

3. Ballot: The paper or electronic form used to vote.

4. Voter: A person who is eligible to vote.

5. Polling Place: The location where people go to vote.

​The United States is a Democratic Republic. Power comes from voters, meanwhile we elect Representatives to make laws.

Match

Match the following election terms

• Candidate

• Campaign

• Ballot

• Voter

• Polling Place

A person running for office.

The process of trying to get elected.

A paper or Electronic form used to vote.

A person who is eligible to vote.

The location where people go to vote.ee

• A person running for office.

• The process of trying to get elected.

• A paper or Electronic form used to vote.

• A person who is eligible to vote.

• The location where people go to vote.ee

Who can be United States President?

• Be a natural-born citizen of the United States.

• Be at least 35 years old.

• Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.

Multiple Choice

What are the qualifications for being a United States President?

• All of the Above.

• At least 35 years old

• Resident for 14 years

• Must be a naturalized citizen