Election Vocabulary Worksheet
A worksheet for 7th graders to learn and practice key vocabulary related to elections and the democratic process.
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Election Vocabulary Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of key election vocabulary.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The right to vote is called .
2. A candidate's set of beliefs and promises is known as their .
3. The total group of people eligible to vote is called the .
4. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view is .
5. A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide policy is a .
6. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision is a .
7. The person currently holding an office or position is the .
8. A sheet of paper or a digital interface used to cast a vote is a .
1. What is the term for a preliminary election held to select candidates for a principal election?
General Election
Primary Election
Special Election
Recall Election
2. What is the purpose of a political debate during an election campaign?
To entertain the public
To allow candidates to discuss their views and policies
To raise money for campaigns
To announce election results
3. The image above shows a political debate. What is one key characteristic of a democracy that debates help promote?
Secrecy
Transparency
Authoritarianism
Monarchy
1. All citizens in the United States have the right to vote, regardless of age.
True
False
2. Campaign finance refers to all funds raised in order to promote candidates, political parties, or policies in elections.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between an 'absentee ballot' and an 'in-person vote'.
2. Why is it important for citizens to be informed about the candidates and issues before an election?