Voting in America

Match the following activities with their purposes.

• Playing tag

• To play with friends

• Voting in America

• To choose leaders and decide on laws

• Shopping at a mall

• To buy new clothes

(a)   can vote in the United States.

• Only people who are famous

• Anyone who can read

• People who are 18 years old or olde

What must people do before they can vote?

• Get a driver's license

• Register to be a voter

• Write a book

When is Election Day usually held?

• The second Friday in October

• The first Tuesday in November

• The last Monday in December

Where do people go to cast their votes?

• A polling place

• A museum

• A restaurant

Match the following statements with their correct descriptions:

• Voting is an enjoyable and straightforward activity

• Because it is allowed and helps the community

• Voting is a civic duty that contributes to societal well-being

• Because it is fun and easy to do

• Voting is a time-consuming process

• Because it takes a long time

The purpose of voting is (a)  

• To travel

• To choose leaders and decide on law
• To express opinions

• To meet people

Who is eligible to vote?

• People who are 21 years old or older

• People who are 18 years old or older

• People who are 25 years old or older

• People who are 16 years old or older

What must you do to be able to vote?

• Join a party

• Register to be a voter

• Pass a test

• Pay a fee

When is Election Day in the United States?

• The last Tuesday in November

• The first Tuesday in November

• The first Monday in November

• The last Monday in November