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Difficulty: EasyFederal Government Responsibilities

The Australian system of government is divided into three levels to manage the country effectively. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Government?

  1. Defense and the Australian military forcesAnswer
  2. B
    Local roads, parks, and rubbish collection
  3. C
    State police and primary school education

Answer

The Federal Government is responsible for defense and the Australian military forces.
The Federal Government is responsible for matters of national significance, such as defense, trade, immigration, and currency, which affect the entire country.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the level of government in the question
The question asks about the Federal Government.
Australia has three levels: Federal, State/Territory, and Local.
2
Determine the scope of Federal responsibilities
Federal responsibilities cover matters of national and international significance.
The Constitution assigns specific powers to the Federal level that affect the whole country.
3
Match the correct service to the Federal level
Defense and the military serve the entire nation, making them Federal responsibilities.
Matters like defense, immigration, and currency cannot be managed individually by states or local councils.

Key Concept

The Federal Government handles matters that affect all Australians and the nation as a whole.

Hints

1
Think about which services protect the entire country rather than just a single town or state.
2
The Federal level deals with 'big picture' national matters like international relations and national security.

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