Choosing Our Next Leader

What is the main purpose of an election?

• To celebrate national holidays.

• To conduct a census of the population.

• To determine the weather for the year.

• To choose representatives and express preferences in governance.

Who do people vote for in an election?

• Government officials

• Voter registration forms

• Election observers

• Candidates or parties

What is a candidate?

• A person who has been hired for a job.

• A document outlining job requirements.

• An individual applying for a position or opportunity.

• An individual who is evaluating candidates.

Why is it important to vote?

• It is important to vote because it empowers citizens to influence government and policy decisions.

• It's a waste of time and resources.

• It has no impact on local issues.

• Voting is only for politicians.

What does it mean to be elected?

• To be elected means to be nominated without a vote.

• To be elected means to be selected randomly.

• To be elected means to be appointed by a leader.

• To be elected means to be chosen for a position through a voting process.

What role does the president play in the government?

• The president acts as the chief diplomat, solely responsible for foreign trade agreements.

• The president plays the role of the head of state and government, enforcing laws and leading the executive branch.

• The president serves as the primary legislator, creating and passing laws in Congress.

• The president is the head of the judiciary, interpreting laws and overseeing court decisions.

How do elections help democracy?

• Elections help democracy by allowing citizens to choose their representatives, ensuring accountability, and promoting political participation.

• Elections are primarily for selecting judges.

• Elections create a single-party system.

• Elections limit citizen participation in government.

What is a political party?

• A political party is a type of non-profit organization that provides community services.

• A political party is a group of individuals who share a common hobby.

• A political party is an organization that focuses solely on social events.

• A political party is an organized group that seeks to gain political power by electing its members to public office.

What is the voting process?

• Votes are counted by hand only

• Voting is only for elected officials

• The voting process involves registration, ballot selection, casting votes, counting votes, and certifying results.

• You can vote without registration

Why do some people not vote?

• They are too busy watching TV

• They believe all candidates are the same

• Lack of interest, feeling their vote doesn't matter, barriers to voting, or conflicting commitments.

• They think voting is only for the wealthy