Benchmark Unit 1 Week 1

What is a ballot?

• people running for elected government office

• a sheet of paper used in voting

• a member of a community with certain rights

• to choose or decide

What does to vote mean?

• people running for elected government office

• a sheet of paper used in voting

• a member of a community with certain rights

• to choose or decide

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 21

• 18

• 10

• 30

Which special place do people go to vote?

• homes

• library

• polls

Why do candidates want to run for election? There are two answers.

• to help

• to lead

• to get famous

• to vote

Everyone was able to vote at first.

• True

• False

Who were the groups of people who had to fight for their right to vote? There are three answers.

• African Americans

• women

• young adults between 18 and 20

• teachers

When does election happen?

• October

• November

• December

• January

What does "cast" his or her ballot mean?

• something you put on when you break your arm

• like cast a spell

• send your vote