Wonders: Vote!

Front

What does it mean to be re-elected?

Back

To be re-elected means that if an elected official does a great job, the people can vote for them again to continue in their position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Who can vote in our country today?

Back

Today, everyone can vote, regardless of gender.

Front

What do you need to do if you want to vote?

Back

You need to register to vote.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

How can you help a candidate during an election?

Back

You can help by answering phone calls, addressing envelopes, calling voters, and handing out flyers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is the goal of someone who wants to be elected?

Back

The goal is to convince as many people as possible to vote for them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is voting?

Back

Voting is the process where people choose their leaders or decide on issues by casting their ballots.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is the importance of registering to vote?

Back

Registering to vote is important because it allows you to participate in elections and have a say in your government.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What does it mean to protest?

Back

To protest means to express strong disagreement or disapproval about something, often in a public way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is an elected official?

Back

An elected official is a person who has been chosen by voters to hold a position in government.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is a ballot?

Back

A ballot is a piece of paper or electronic form that voters use to cast their votes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3