Voting and Elections

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   If your choice loses in a fair vote, what should you do?

   • Accept the result and try again later.
   • Say the whole vote does not count at all.
   • Vote again until you win.
2. 2.

   What does it mean to be a citizen who votes?

   • You are the leader.
   • You make all of the laws for us.
   • You help choose the leaders.
3. 3.

   Who is elected to lead a state?

   • a principal
   • a mayor
   • a governor
4. 4.

   Which of these is a vote?

   • feeding a class pet
   • raising your hand for a class pet
   • drawing a picture of a favorite pet
5. 5.

   What is a fair rule for voting?

   • Some people get two votes.
   • Each person gets one vote.
   • Leaders can vote twice.
6. 6.

   Who is elected to lead a town or city?

   • a judge
   • a captain
   • a mayor