What Is an Election?

Learn all about elections with this introductory worksheet! Children love to have a voice and share their ideas inside and outside the classroom. Use this worksheet to help students learn about the voice they can have when it comes to making decisions about which leader they want in public office. Geared toward second and third grade learners, this civics and government worksheet features a short passage explaining what elections are and defining key vocabulary terms, including election, vote, candidate, debate, and Election Day. Students will then use this text to help them answer six comprehension questions as they explore the larger question of, "What is an election?"