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Mock Election Simulation

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Mock Election Simulation

Mock election with voting booth and ballot box

🗳️ Part 1: Election Knowledge Check

I can explain the roles and responsibilities of candidates, voters, and election officials in a democratic election.

1. What is the primary responsibility of an election official?

Campaign for their favorite candidate

Ensure fair and accurate voting procedures

Tell voters who to vote for

Count votes in secret

2. Which of these are important responsibilities of voters? (Check all that apply)

Research candidates and issues

Vote privately and independently

Share who they voted for publicly

Respect the voting process

3. A candidate's platform is:

The stage they stand on during speeches

Their set of beliefs and policy positions

Their campaign budget

Their voting record

4. Why is voting conducted privately in a democracy?

🎯 Part 2: Mock Election Reflection

I can participate respectfully and effectively in a mock election and analyze the importance of civic engagement.

5. My assigned role in today's mock election was: ________________
6. Describe your experience in your assigned election role. What did you learn about that role's responsibilities?
7. What factors influenced your voting decision (or what factors do you think influenced voters' decisions)?
8. Why do you think voting is an important right and responsibility in a democracy?

🌟 Part 3: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

I can collaborate with peers and articulate ways citizens can participate in democracy.

9. List three ways citizens can stay involved in democracy beyond voting:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

10. How was our mock election similar to or different from real-world elections? Give at least two comparisons.
Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Design a campaign slogan or write a brief editorial (3-4 sentences) about why voter participation matters in maintaining democracy.

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