READING QUESTION : Three Levels of Government

I.        Circle the correct meaning for each of the following words from the passage

            1.  Officials

            c. People appointed or elected to an office, especially as representatives of an 
                organization or government department

2.    Mayor

b. The elected head of a city, town, or other municipalities.

3.    Senators

a. Members of a senate

4.    Entrust

b. To put (something) into someone’s care or protection

5.    Interest

c.    Something that brings advantages to or affects a person or a group of people

II.      Decide whether these statements are True (T) or False (F). Correct the false one.

1.    All Americans can vote regardless of their age.                                                                   F

2.    Local government is in charge of writing and enforcing laws for members of                      F

Its community.

3.    State government protect the health and safety of state citizens.                                        F

4.    Unlike local government, state government can print money.                                              F

5.    The federal government has the authority to declare war on another country.             T         

III.     Short Answer

1.    Name the three levels of government in the United States!

Answer: Local, state and federal.

2.    According to the text, what is the task of a mayor and city council members?

Answer: The mayor and city council members pass laws.

3.    What are the two issues protected by the state department?

Answer: Special state departments handle issues for the state. They protect the health and safety of state citizens.

4.    Who is the head of state and the head of government of the United States?

Answer: The head of state and the head of government of the United States is President.

5.    Name three things that the federal government can do but other levels cannot!

Answer: It can print money. It can negotiate with other countries. It can declare war on another country.

IV.  Reading discussion (group work)

1.    How many levels of government does Indonesia have? Mention each one of them

Answer: There are three.  Among the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary

2.    If you can choose one other provinces in Indonesia to live in, What provinces will you choose and why is describe from your study major perspective!

Answer: We choose Yogyakarta provinces because if we compare Yogyakarta provinces have many qualities, especially in the field of art that is Jatilan, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Wong, Wayang Golek, Ketoprak, Karawitan, Tari Kreasi Baru and Sandatari Ramayana. So that Yogyakarta provinces can make our country famous in the word with the field of art.

       3.   With your group members, create a short presentation to explain about the differences 
             between the U.S government and the Indonesia government.
             Answer: