Elections

Why don't we have elections?

• Elections are a means of holding governments accountable.

• Elections determine which is the best state

• Elections are a way to shape policies.

• Elections help solve disagreements and share power.

What is a piece of paper on which votes are recorded.

• poll

• candidate

• ballot

• election

How often is a President elected

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

Local officials have power in their own ....

• state

• city or town

• region

• nation-state

What is a local level elected office

• mayor

• state representative

• US senator

• candidate

The United States Constitution gives any power that is not given to the federal government to

• the Supreme Court

• individual citizens

• local government

• state government

Examples of elected state office

• governor

• city council

• senator

• representative

federal elections determine who will be part of the

• national government

• state government

• local government

• the United Nations

Examples of elected Federal offices

• State senator

• Senator

• governor

• mayor

How old do you need to be to vote

• 21

• 18

• 19

• 17