Voting & Civics Printable Crossword Puzzle & Word Search

Help your students build the vocabulary they need to understand and take part in civic life with this no-prep word search and crossword puzzle set. Designed to support teens and young adults, this printable activity is perfect for building foundational knowledge about voting, jury duty, taxes, and more—with an emphasis on voting terms.

What’s Inside the Voting & Civics Puzzle Set

Start with a word search to introduce key vocabulary, then move on to two versions of the crossword puzzle: one with a word bank (for extra support) and one without (for an extra challenge). These activities give students meaningful practice with real-world terms connected to adult civic responsibilities.

Vocabulary includes age of majority, ballot, candidate, citizen, civic duty, constituent, federal election, general election, gubernatorial, jury duty, party, polling place, primary, recall, registration, selective service, taxes, ticket, vote,  and voter ID.

Ways to Use the Voting & Civic Responsibility Puzzle Set

⭐ Your Sub Day Save – A low-prep backup plan when you're out sick or called to cover another class.
⭐ Built-In Brain Break – When students need a break from core academics, but you want to keep them learning.
⭐ Transition Tool – A great fit for special education or life skills classes, preparing students for civic adulthood.
⭐ General Ed Go-To – Easy enrichment for study halls, support classes, or social studies tie-ins.
⭐ ELL-Friendly Resource – Offers English learners an approachable way to learn essential government and civics terms.

Why You’ll Love It

❤️ No-Prep and Print-Ready – Just print and pass out—no extra planning required.
❤️ Relevant Life Skills Content – Students practice terms they’ll use in adulthood.
❤️ Keeps Students Engaged – Even on hectic days, these puzzles hold their attention.
❤️ Flexible and Differentiated – Support a range of learners with puzzle options that meet different readiness levels.

This civic responsibility puzzle set is a versatile, engaging way to help your students build real-life vocabulary and confidence as they prepare to take on the rights and responsibilities of adulthood. Ideal for high school, adult ed, transition, and ELL students alike.

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Contents

• Voting & Civic Responsibility Word Search

• Voting & Civic Responsibility Crossword Puzzle (with word bank)

• Voting & Civic Responsibility Crossword Puzzle (without word bank)

• Vocabulary Reference Page (with definitions)

• Answer Keys

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