Understanding the Electoral Process
A Grade 11 social studies worksheet on the electoral process, including voter eligibility, types of elections, and the importance of civic participation.
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Understanding the Electoral Process
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers key concepts related to the electoral process in a democratic society.
1. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
26th Amendment
13th Amendment
2. What is the primary purpose of a primary election?
To elect the President
To select party candidates
To approve constitutional amendments
To vote on local ordinances
3. A person must be a U.S. citizen, meet residency requirements, and be at least years old to vote in most states.
4. The secret ballot is a key feature of modern elections, ensuring voter and preventing intimidation.
5. All U.S. citizens are automatically registered to vote upon turning 18.
True
False
6. Absentee voting allows citizens to cast their ballot without physically going to a polling place.
True
False
7. Explain two reasons why civic participation, particularly voting, is important in a democratic society.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. The right to vote is often referred to as .
9. In the United States, the president is not directly elected by popular vote but through the .
10. A is a direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or law.