Election Vocabulary

Invite students to show off their knowledge of election-related key terms with this patriotic matching activity! Do you know the difference between a primary election and a general election? How is a representative different from a nominee? Students will be asked to match these vocabulary terms and more to their correct definitions by writing the corresponding letter on the lines.

Featuring 14 important key terms and definitions, this engaging matching worksheet is a great way to introduce fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students to election vocabulary words and concepts. Whether used to gauge prior knowledge or as an assessment after a related unit, this social studies worksheet is a fun way to grow students' understanding of civics and government.