Provides information about state and local governments, the offices held, duties performed, and functions of the offices. Reading Essentials in Social Studies U.S. Government Series Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 7.0 ATOS Book Level: 6.6 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 1 AR Quiz: 82233EN Lexile Measure: 830 Guided Reading Level: V-W.