Voting and Elections

Why do people vote in elections?

• To get off work early

• To have a voice in the United State's laws, policies and procedures.

• To become a super delegate

• To watch a political debate

True or False: Voting is a right and a privilege for most people in America.

• False

• True

How often do U.S. citizens vote for a President?

• Once a year

• Every 6 years

• Twice a year

• Every 4 years

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21

What is a ballot?

• a list of candidates
• voter registration
• a poll
• suffrage 

What does the word elect mean?

• choose someone by talent

• choose someone by need

• choose someone by skill

• choose someone by vote

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A person must be a _________ of the U.S. in order to vote in the U.S.

• student

• teacher

• citizen

• republican

The president's wife is called _____.

• 1st Lady

• 2nd Lady

• 3rd Lady

• The Lady

To be a U.S. president, a person must be how old?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

After being elected, the new President starts his job in what month?

• November

• July

• August

• January