Benchmark Unit 1 Week 1 Vocabulary

What is a ballot?

• a list of candidates

• a place where votes are counted

• a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret

The polls are used by

• candidates

• journalists

• voters

Who is eligible to vote in an election?

• Only candidates

• All citizens of the country

• Only journalists

What is a ballot?

• a piece of paper that lists the candidates names

• a grocery list

• a leader

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States?

• • to create laws

• • to enforce laws

• to interpret the Constitution and laws

Why is it important to vote?

• • to have a say in choosing leaders and making decisions

• • to get free snacks

• • to meet new friends

Where do people usually go to vote?

• • The grocery store

• • A polling place, like a school or community center

• • The playground

Who is allowed to vote in an election?

• • Anyone who has a pet

• • Only people who are teachers

• • Only people who are citizens of the country

• • Anyone who lives in the neighborhood

Who are the candidates in an election?

• • People who write the ballots

• • People who vote in the election

• • People who run for a job, like being a leader or representative

• People who count the vote

How old do you have to be to vote in an election?

• 18 years old
• 16 years old
• 25 years old
• 21 years old