Levels of Government

The three levels of government are also known as:

• The three levels of law-making

• The three levels of opposition

• The three levels of negotiation

• The three levels of parliament

Where do state parliaments meet?

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• In each state’s capital city

True or false: If a state law conflicts with a federal law, the federal law takes priority.

• True

• False

Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• Rubbish collection is a personal responsibility

Which level of government is responsible for schools?

• Federal

• Local

• State

• Schools are independent

Which level of government is responsible for the Australian Defence Force (ADF)?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• The ADF is independent

Federal government is responsible for

• Immigration

• Ambulances

• Pet Control

• Libraries

State governments are responsible for:

• Pet control

• Immigration

• Ambulances

• Libraries

Local councils are responsible for

• Police

• Pet Control

• Imports and Exports

• Hospitals

The leader of each state government is called

• The Prime Minister

• The Premier

• Your Majesty

• The Mayor