Vocabulary
Choices you make about something
Decisions
What political office is Chris Smith trying to get elected?
a.) president
b.) governor
c.) mayor
Mayor
Which is NOT a way that people can vote in an election?
a.) in a voting booth
b.) by phone call
c.) by absentee ballot
d.) by mail
b.) by phone call
Why does the author think it is important to vote?
Because every vote counts
Because people fought hard for everyone to have the right to vote.
We all have a voice in our government
When is the 2024 Presidental Election?
Tuesday, November 5th 2024
able to do something for yourself
independent
Who did NOT have to fight for the right to vote?
a.) white men
b.) black men
c.) women
1.) white men
What can you do to help a candidate win an election?
Volunteer to answer phone calls, hand out flyers, donate money, etc.
What happens if you can not vote on Election Day?
You can fill out an absentee ballot ahead of time.
Who are the two candidates running for President of the United States?
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
to choose my voting
elect
Why do people choose to not vote in elections?
They do not think their vote is important
What do you need to do in order to vote?
Register to vote, research the candidates
Where do people go to vote?
Voting booths, mail in your vote
How many times can you vote?
Once
people seeking an office or honor
candidate
How old do you have to be to vote in an election?
18
What are the different ways to learn about candidates?
Read newspapers, watch TV, listen to the radio
Why is it important to find out about the different candidates before you vote?
It is important to figure out if you agree with their ideas.
Who are the Vice-Presidential candidates in the 2024 election?
JD Vance is running for VP under Donald Trump
Timothy Walz is running for VP under Kamala Harris.
to cause someone to believe or do something
convince
What happens if an election is won by only a few votes, what usually happens?
Votes are recounted.
Why do people donate money to campaigns?
In hopes that the candidate will listen to you
Why is Vote! considereed to be an Expository Text?
It explains about voting with true facts.
How old do you need to be to run for president?
You have to be 35 years old to be president.