Election Day Basics
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet covering the fundamentals of Election Day, including voting, citizenship, and the electoral process.
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Election Day Basics
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1. What is the main purpose of Election Day in the United States?
To celebrate national holidays
To choose leaders and representatives
To hold school events
To buy new goods and services
2. Which of the following is a requirement to vote in a U.S. election?
Be 16 years old
Be a registered voter
Own a car
Have a college degree
3. A place where people go to cast their votes is called a .
4. The people who are chosen to represent others in government are called .
5. When you cast your vote secretly, it is called a ballot.
6. Only adults can participate in Election Day activities.
True
False
7. Every vote counts and helps decide who will lead.
True
False
8. Why is it important for citizens to vote?
9. Look at the image below. Describe what you see happening in a voting booth.
