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Difficulty: MediumFederal Government Responsibilities

Australia's system of government divides power between three levels: federal, state/territory, and local. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Australian (Federal) Government?

  1. Defense and immigrationAnswer
  2. B
    Public hospitals and schools
  3. C
    Local roads and rubbish collection

Answer

The Australian (Federal) Government is responsible for national matters such as defense and immigration.
The correct answer identifies defense and immigration because the Federal Government is responsible for matters that affect Australia as a whole, including border protection, foreign affairs, and trade.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the level of government specified in the question.
The target level is the Australian (Federal) Government.
Different levels of government in Australia have distinct areas of authority defined by the Constitution.
2
Evaluate which responsibilities are national versus regional or local.
Defense and immigration affect the entire nation, while hospitals and local roads are managed at more specific geographic levels.
Matters that require a single, consistent policy for the whole country are assigned to the federal level.

Key Concept

Division of powers between levels of government in Australia.

Hints

1
Think about which of these areas would need to be exactly the same across every part of Australia.
2
Consider which level would deal with other countries or protect Australia's borders.
3
Federal responsibilities include currency, defense, and immigration. Look for these in the options.

Practice More

Review the responsibilities of State/Territory governments to see how they differ from Federal ones.
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