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Zorluk: OrtaDivision of Powers: Federal and State Responsibilities

The Australian Constitution establishes a 'division of powers' to ensure that certain matters are managed by the national government for the whole country. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Australian (Federal) Government?

  1. Foreign affairs and tradeCevap
  2. B
    Police and emergency services
  3. C
    Local libraries and pet registration

Cevap

The correct answer is Foreign affairs and trade, as the Australian Constitution assigns responsibilities that affect the entire nation to the Federal Government.
The correct answer is correct because 'Foreign affairs and trade' is one of the specific powers granted to the Australian (Federal) Government under the Constitution to ensure the nation speaks with one voice on the international stage.

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1
Recall the definition of the 'division of powers' in the Australian Constitution.
Power is divided between the national (Federal) government and the state governments.
This structure identifies which level of government can make laws about specific topics.
2
Identify the types of responsibilities held by the Federal Government.
Matters that affect the whole of Australia, such as currency, defence, and international relations.
Section 51 of the Constitution lists these specific powers to ensure national consistency.
3
Compare the provided options to the identified Federal powers.
Foreign affairs and trade is a national matter, whereas police and libraries are state or local matters.
Dealing with other nations must be handled by one central authority representing all of Australia.

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Division of Powers

İpuçları

1
Think about which of these options involves dealing with other countries.
2
The Federal Government manages matters that affect the whole of Australia, while states handle local services like police.

Daha Fazla Pratik

Review the list of responsibilities in Section 51 of the Constitution to see other federal powers like currency and marriage.
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