Australia’s government is organized into three levels that work together to provide different services to the community. Which of the following options correctly identifies these three levels and the titles of their political leaders?
- Federal Government led by the Prime Minister, State and Territory Governments led by Premiers or Chief Ministers, and Local Government led by Mayors or Shire Presidents.Answer
- BLegislative Government led by the Speaker, Executive Government led by the Cabinet, and Judicial Government led by the Chief Justice.
- CFederal Government led by the Governor-General, State Government led by Governors, and Local Government led by Councillors.
Answer
The correct answer identifies the Federal Government (Prime Minister), State and Territory Governments (Premiers and Chief Ministers), and Local Government (Mayors and Shire Presidents).
The correct answer correctly identifies the three tiers of Australian government: the Federal (National) level led by the Prime Minister, the State and Territory level led by Premiers and Chief Ministers, and the Local level led by Mayors and Shire Presidents. This structure ensures that responsibilities like national defense, schools/hospitals, and local roads are managed at the appropriate level.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Division of Powers: The Three Levels of Government
Hints
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Think about the layers of government from the whole country down to your local neighborhood.
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One level is led by the Prime Minister. Do the other levels have similar leaders like Premiers or Mayors?
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Be careful not to pick the option that describes the 'branches' (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) instead of the 'levels'.
Practice More
Review the specific responsibilities of each level, such as which level handles garbage collection versus national defense.
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