Division of Power

The 'division of power' refers to:

• The existence of two houses in parliament

• The 3 levels of government

• The separation of powers in regards to law

• Having multiple parties in parliament

The Commonwealth level of government is also called

(a)  

'Jurisdiction' in relation to governments means

• A member of the executive

• An area of responsibility

• A type of legislation

• A government department

Recycling is a responsibility of which level of government?

(a)  

Which of the following are within the jurisdiction of the federal government?

• Schools

• Police

• Immigration

• Residential roads

Which of the following are state government responsibilities?

• Rubbish collection

• Taxation

• Primary education

• The postal service

The three levels of government in Australia are:

• Federal, State, Local

• State and Territory

• Commonwealth, Executive, Lower

• Upper, Middle, Lower