Elections and Voting

What is the main purpose of voting?

• To choose school subjects

• To select political leaders and representatives

• To choose our favorite food

• To decide on movie nights

What is the main way citizens can influence how the country is governed?

• By watching the news

• By voting in elections

• By playing online games

• By reading books

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

• Blue and Red

• Cats and Dogs

• Democrats and Republicans

• Apples and Oranges

What age must you be to vote in the United States?

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

Why is it important to register to vote?

• To receive a gift

• To ensure you vote in the correct location

• To get a day off

• To meet new people

What is a ballot?

• A type of dance

• A piece of paper used for voting

• A new game

• A kind of food

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What can you vote on besides politicians?

• Favorite ice cream flavor

• Ballot measures like tax laws

• New names for pets

• Color of school uniforms

How can people vote if they cannot go to their polling place on election day?

• By singing a song

• By using an absentee ballot

• By sending a text message

• By asking a friend to vote for them

What happens after the election deadline passes?

• The votes are thrown away

• Votes are no longer accepted

• A party starts

• Everyone goes home

Who counts the votes?

• Local celebrities

• Students

• Poll workers and election officials

• Teachers