Understanding Voting
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet on the importance and process of voting in a democratic society.
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Understanding Voting
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand how voting works in our country.
1. In a democracy, citizens have the right to for their leaders.
2. When you vote, you are choosing someone to you in the government.
3. The place where people go to cast their votes is called a .
4. Before an election, candidates often hold to tell voters their ideas.
1. What is the minimum age to vote in the United States?
16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
2. What is the purpose of a secret ballot?
To show other people who you voted for
To keep your vote private and free from pressure
To make the voting process longer
To allow only certain people to vote
1. Only wealthy people are allowed to vote in the United States.
True
False
2. Women have always had the right to vote in the United States.
True
False
1. Why is it important for citizens to vote?
2. Name one way you can learn about the candidates before an election.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. In a , people have the power to choose their leaders.
2. A is a piece of paper or electronic system used to record votes.
3. All eligible have the right to vote.
4. An is the process of formally choosing a person for public office.