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2nd Grade Voting and Elections worksheets

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Voting and Elections

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the best answer.

1.
Which of these is a vote?
- raising your hand for a class pet
- feeding a class pet
- drawing a picture of a favorite pet
2.
How often do Americans elect a president?
- every twenty years
- every four years
- every day
3.
Who can vote in a national election?
- only children in school
- citizens who are at least 18
- only people who own a house
4.
What is a fair rule for voting?
- Each person gets one vote.
- Leaders can vote twice.
- Some people get two votes.
5.
Why is it important to vote?
- It makes the day longer.
- It gives people a voice in decisions.
- It is a way to win a prize.
6.
Who is elected to lead a state?
- a principal
- a governor
- a mayor

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About this worksheet

In a democracy, people choose their leaders by voting. An election is the time when people vote. Each person who is allowed to vote gets one vote, and the choice with the most votes wins. A ballot is the paper or screen used to cast a vote, and a polling place is the place where people go to vote. A candidate is a person who is trying to win. Americans vote for leaders at every level: a mayor for a town, a governor for a state and a president for the whole country.

Children vote too, on things such as a class pet or a game for recess. Voting teaches that everyone's choice counts, and that we accept a fair result even when we do not win. This worksheet gives six questions about voting. Ask your child to tell about a time they voted.

What your child will learn

Say what an election is and how a winner is chosen
Name leaders that people vote for
Explain why a fair vote matters

C3 Framework standard: D2.Civ.K-2

Worked example

A class votes for a pet. Four kids pick a fish and two pick a hamster. The fish gets the most votes, so the fish wins.

Common mistake

Thinking the leader or the oldest person decides, when in a vote the most votes win.

Helpful hint

In a vote, every person gets one choice, and the most votes win.

Next skill: National Symbols Earlier: Rights and Responsibilities

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with voting and elections?

Thinking the leader or the oldest person decides, when in a vote the most votes win.

How can I help my child with voting and elections?

In a vote, every person gets one choice, and the most votes win.

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