VCE Legal Studies Unit 1

The three levels of government are also known as

• The 3 levels of law making

• The 3 levels of parliament

• The 3 levels of opposition

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Where do state parliaments meet?

• Canberra

• Alice Springs

• Capital City of each state

Which law has priority between a state law and a federal law on the same issue?

• Federal Law takes priority

• State Law take priority

• Both laws become invalid

Which level of government is in charge of defence?

• Federal

• State

• Local Council

Which level of government is in charge of schools?

• Federal

• State

• Local Council

Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?

• Federal

• State

• Local Council

Which of these is the Federal government responsible for?

• Immigration

• Ambulances

• Pet Control

Which of these are State governments responsible for?

• Immigration

• Ambulances

• Pet Control

Which of these are local councils responsible for?

• Immigration

• Ambulances

• Pet Control

The leader of the State government is called

• Prime Minister

• Premier

• Mayor