3. The Division of Powers

What is federalism?

• A system where power is divided between federal and state/territory governments

• A system where only the federal government makes laws

• A system where only state governments have power

• A system where local councils have the most power

What is the role of the federal government?

• Making laws on national issues that affect all Australians

• Making laws only for individual states

• Running local schools and hospitals

• Collecting stamp duty on property

Which of the following is a federal responsibility?

• Defence

• Education

• Public transport

• Hospital funding

Who is responsible for immigration in Australia?

• The federal government

• The state governments

• Local councils

• The High Court

What is an example of the federal government’s power?

• Making laws about sending Australian soldiers on peacekeeping missions

• Deciding what subjects schools must teach in Western Australia

• Setting speed limits on local roads

• Running local hospitals in Perth

What is the role of state and territory governments?

• Making laws about local issues like education and health

• Controlling Australia’s international borders

• Running the army and navy

• Making trade agreements with other countries

Which of the following is a state/territory responsibility?

• Education

• Defence

• International trade

• Immigration

What is an example of a state responsibility?

• Deciding what students learn in school

• Controlling Australia’s airports

• Making decisions about going to war

• Signing international agreements

Who sets the school curriculum in Western Australia?

• The state government of Western Australia

• The federal government

• Local councils

• The High Court

What is an example of a shared power between federal and state governments?

• Taxation

• Defence

• Immigration

• Setting university fees