WorksheetsPataskala Local Government
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the mayor do for the city?
a)
Votes on the laws that come to the city council.
b)
Has the power to veto ordinances.
c)
Presides at all meetings of the council and votes if there is a tie.
d)
Holds a public office or employment with the City during a term.
2.
What does the city council do for the city of Pataskala?
a)
This group oversees the day to day operations of the city.
b)
Has meetings and listens to the community, often voting on laws or ordinances.
c)
They directly help finance the city and make sure it has money.
d)
They work on the parks and recreation departments of the city.
3.
Why do we have rules and laws?
a)
To prevent or deter people from behaving in a manner that negatively affects the quality of life of other people.
b)
To make it difficult for people to live in a society.
c)
To make sure people don't enjoy living in their community.
d)
To make sure there is something to meet on during the meetings.
4.
What does the local government do with the tax money?
a)
They keep stores open in the city.
b)
The money is used to create festivals for the city.
c)
The money is used to keep the roads safe and the schools running.
d)
The money is used to bring businesses to our city.
5.
Who makes laws specifically for our city of Pataskala?
a)
The president
b)
The national government
c)
The state government
d)
The local government
6.
What do good citizens to help their community?
a)
They work to make sure the schools teach the right things.
b)
They vote for government and volunteer in their community.
c)
They take walks in the parks to admire the nature.
d)
They walk on the sidewalk.
7.
How can a citizen solve a problem in their community?
a)
They make signs and protest for their rights.
b)
They talk with others, make a petition, and take their concerns to city council.
c)
The leave the city because they don't like the rules.
d)
They just do what they like to do without worrying about the laws.
8.
What is the constitution?
a)
Laws that the entire world has that gives them their basic rights as humans.
b)
It is a book of laws that give people the right to do what they want.
c)
It is a book of laws that anyone can can change if they don't like the laws.
d)
Laws that are set up as the basic rights of citizens
9.
Why is it important to vote?
a)
It is something we have to do so we do it.
b)
It makes your voice heard and your opinion on how you think the government should be run.
c)
Everyone at the age of 18 has to vote so it's important.
d)
It is a law that is set in America.
10.
What is not a service of the local government?
a)
Maintaining your Sidewalk
b)
Fire Department
c)
Cleaning the Streets
d)
Police
11.
Which one of the following is not a city law?
a)
You should cross at a crosswalk.
b)
Drivers have to follow the posted speed limit.
c)
You must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk.
d)
You must recycle all your plastics and paper.
12.
What does the legislative branch of office do?
a)
Carries out the laws
b)
Makes sure the laws are safe
c)
Makes the laws
d)
Judges the laws
13.
Who is part of the legislative branch in our country?
a)
president
b)
congress, senate, house of representatives
c)
cabinet
d)
supreme court
14.
Who is part of the executive branch of government?
a)
congress, senate, house of representatives
b)
president, vice president
c)
supreme court
d)
federal courts
15.
Who is part of the judicial branch of government?
a)
congress, senate, house of representatives
b)
supreme court
c)
president, vice president
d)
cabinet
16.
What is not a constitutional right of our country?
a)
Practice the religion we want
b)
Be treated fairly
c)
Hurt others when we want to
d)
Freedom of speech
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