Understanding Elections Worksheet
A Grade 8 social studies worksheet covering key concepts of elections, including types of elections, voter qualifications, and the electoral process.
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Understanding Elections
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is the primary purpose of an election in a democratic society?
To choose leaders and representatives
To conduct a national census
To organize public holidays
To raise funds for government projects
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
1st Amendment
1. A candidate needs to win the vote to become president of the United States.
2. The process of officially registering to vote is called voter .
3. Citizens cast their votes in a secret ballot to ensure and fairness.
1. All citizens over the age of 18 are automatically registered to vote in the United States.
True
False
2. During a primary election, voters choose candidates who will run in the general election.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.
2. Why is it important for citizens to vote in elections?
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Suffrage
a. A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
2. Gerrymandering
b. The right to vote in political elections.
3. Representative Democracy
c. Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one party or group.