Australian Government and Local Councils

The leader of a territory government is:

• Mayor

• Premier

• Chief Minister

• Councillor

Who operates in a similar way to the Australian Government in each state?

• A Governor

• A Mayor

• A Councillor

• A Senator

What power do states have that territories do not?

• Altering territory laws

• Passing laws in their own right

• Appointing the Governor-General

• Electing the Prime Minister

The leader of a local government is known as:

• Premier

• Chief Minister

• Governor-General

• Mayor or Shire President

Who is responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community?

• Senators

• Local councils

• MP

• The Queen of Australia

Who are elected members of a local council?

• Governor-General

• Premier

• Senators

• Councillors

Who can use 'reserve powers' in specific circumstances?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• Premier

• Queen of Australia

Who represents the Head of State in Australia?

• Premier

• Chief Minister

• Governor-General

• Mayor

Who is the leader of the Australian Government?

• Governor-General

• Premier

• Chief Minister

• Prime Minister

Who are responsible for electing local councillors?

• Premier

• Chief Minister

• Citizens in each local government area

• Governor-General