The What and Who of Elections

When do you cast a ballot?

• Every Tuesday

• During an election

• Once a week

• When a law is changed

What is the job of a public servant?

• To be available to the public 24 hours a day.

• To do whatever they want and not listen to anyone.

• To help serve food at a school every Tuesday.

• To help make and carry out laws while in office.

Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces?

• Senators

• The President

• A congress man or congress woman.

• The Secretary of State

Who are members of Congress?

• Police

• Representatives

• First Responders

• Senators

How does Congress make decisions for the whole country?

• Making laws

• Decides what the cafeteria will serve for lunch each week.

• Changing laws

• Arrest people that break laws.

You do not have to register to vote.

• True

• False

What are the requirements to be eligible to vote in the United States of America?

• A citizen of the United States

• Anyone who wants to

• At least 18 years of age

• At least 21 years of age

Where do you go to vote in the United States of America?

• The jail

• A polling place

• Any courthouse

• The White House

Who counts the votes in the United States of America?

• Election officials

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• City Council

In the United States, you can vote as many times as you want.

• True

• False