Reading a Sample Local Ballot
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Reading a Sample Local Ballot" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on Elections and Public Life can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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7th grade social studies worksheet: read a sample local ballot for a made-up town and sort its races, judge and measures. Answer key included. Part of our elections and representation collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the calendar sheet first for the big picture, then the Electoral College sheet for the details. Finish with the ballot so students see an election from the voter's side.
What students will practice
- Students will identify each ballot item as a candidate race, a retention vote or a measure.
- Students will tell the level of government and the number of votes allowed for each item.
- Students will explain terms such as nonpartisan and what happens when a voter marks too many ovals.
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FAQ
How do I use this elections and representation worksheet?
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Use the calendar sheet first for the big picture, then the Electoral College sheet for the details. Finish with the ballot so students see an election from the voter's side.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read a sample local ballot for a made-up town and sort its races, judge and measures. The directions on the page read: Read the sample ballot and the definitions. You will use them on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this elections and representation worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade Elections and Public Life, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many electoral votes are there?
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There are 538 electors. Each state gets as many as it has senators and representatives, and Washington, D.C., has electors too.
When do electors vote?
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Electors meet in their own states in December. In January, Congress counts the electoral votes in a joint session.
What does nonpartisan mean on a ballot?
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A nonpartisan race lists no party labels next to the candidates. In the sample ballot, the mayor and school board races are nonpartisan.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Elections and Public Life |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Electoral College Rules and Process Steps
Presidential Election Calendar Organizer
Athens and Sparta in the Peloponnesian War
The Athenian Assembly and the U.S. Congress
Forms of Government in Greek City-States
The Dynastic Cycle in Early China
Egypt's Three Seasons and the Nile Flood
Hammurabi's Prologue as a Primary Source