🇺🇸 Election Day for Kids | Voting Process | Democracy for Kids (Easley 3rd Grade)

What is democracy?

• a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to the government. 

• a system of government in which a dictator runs the government.

What is the primary role of a democracy?

• to make money

• To protect its people

What opportunity does voting provide to citizens?

• an opportunity for citizens' voices to be heard

• an opportunity to become president

How many candidates usually run for president?

• candidates from 2 parties and sometimes a 3rd candidate

• there are typically 10-20 candidates for president

What is the list of candidates for voters called?

• a poll

• a ballot

What do you call the elections that are held in between presidential elections?  What is this election for?

• the midterm elections are to elect members of Congress

• the off term elections are to elect a vice-president

Which one of these is required to become president?

• you must be at least 45 years old

• you must have been born in the USA

How many electoral votes does a candidate need in order to become president of the USA?

• 300

• 270

What is a "direct election"?

• Citizen votes go directly to electing someone

• Citizen votes contribute to the electoral college

When is the next presidential election (after 2020)?

• 2025

• 2024