Ninth graders learn how elections work in the United States — who can vote, how the President is chosen through the Electoral College, and why voting is the most fundamental way citizens exercise power in a democracy.
Students will be able to…
In a democracy, the people are supposed to hold the power — but how do millions of people actually make decisions together? Through voting and elections. How does it all work?
Project each item and have students answer about voting and elections. The tool explains who votes and how leaders are chosen.
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How do millions of people make decisions together in a democracy?
Students investigate.
Students analyze.
Students communicate.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards (Civics & Government).
Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens, including voting.
Apply civic virtues in democratic participation.
Critique the roles of citizens in a democracy.
Assess options for civic action.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find out how to register to vote (or pre-register) in their state and make a plan to vote when they turn 18. A printable voting sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.