How Elections Work Worksheet Download
Free social studies worksheets on elections. Students read about candidates, campaigns, Election Day, and counting votes, then put the steps of an election in order.
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Elections
Each worksheet has a short passage about how an election works followed by 6 questions, including questions on the order of the steps.
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has a short passage about how an election works followed by 6 questions, including questions on the order of the steps.
Student objectives
- Describe the steps of an election in order
- Explain what candidates and campaigns are
- Tell how the winner of an election is decided
Everyday practice
- Notice yard signs and ads before an election and talk about what they are for
- Ask a grown-up where their polling place is
- Hold a class or family election with candidates, speeches, and a secret vote