Presidential Election Process
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the US presidential election process, including key terms, steps, and roles.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the presidential election process in the United States.
1. What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible to run for President of the United States?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
2. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in a presidential election?
To elect senators
To directly elect the president
To cast the official votes for president
To count popular votes
3. The two main political parties in the United States are the Party and the Party.
4. A candidate needs at least electoral votes to win the presidential election.
5. The President of the United States serves a term of years.
6. The popular vote always determines the winner of the presidential election.
True
False
7. Primary elections and caucuses are held before the general election.
True
False
8. Describe one way citizens can participate in the presidential election process, besides voting.
9. What is a 'swing state' and why are they important in a presidential election?
10. Look at the image below of a voting booth. Why is it important for voting to be private?
