Pataskala Local Government

What does the mayor do for the city?

• Votes on the laws that come to the city council.  
• Has the power to veto ordinances.
• Presides at all meetings of the council and votes if there is a tie.  
• Holds a public office or employment with the City during a term.

What does the city council do for the city of Pataskala?

• This group oversees the day to day operations of the city.
• Has meetings and listens to the community, often voting on laws or ordinances.  
• They directly help finance the city and make sure it has money.  
• They work on the parks and recreation departments of the city.  

Why do we have rules and laws?

• To prevent or deter people from behaving in a manner that negatively affects the quality of life of other people.
• To make it difficult for people to live in a society. 
• To make sure people don't enjoy living in their community. 
• To make sure there is something to meet on during the meetings. 

What does the local government do with the tax money?

• They keep stores open in the city. 
• The money is used to create festivals for the city. 
• The money is used to keep the roads safe and the schools running. 
• The money is used to bring businesses to our city. 

Who makes laws specifically for our city of Pataskala?

• The president
• The national government
• The state government
• The local government

What do good citizens to help their community?

• They work to make sure the schools teach the right things.
• They vote for government and volunteer in their community.  
• They take walks in the parks to admire the nature.
• They walk on the sidewalk.  

How can a citizen solve a problem in their community?

• They make signs and protest for their rights. 
• They talk with others, make a petition, and take their concerns to city council.
• The leave the city because they don't like the rules. 
• They just do what they like to do without worrying about the laws. 

What is the constitution? 

• Laws that the entire world has that gives them their basic rights as humans. 
• It is a book of laws that give people the right to do what they want.  
• It is a book of laws that anyone can can change if they don't like the laws. 
• Laws that are set up as the basic rights of citizens

Why is it important to vote?

• It is something we have to do so we do it. 
• It makes your voice heard and your opinion on how you think the government should be run. 
• Everyone at the age of 18 has to vote so it's important.
• It is a law that is set in America.  

What is not a service of the local government?

• Maintaining your Sidewalk
• Fire Department
• Cleaning the Streets
• Police