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=GOVERNMENT PROJECT=

FEDRATION

When did this occur? In 1901 What did it mean for Australia's colonies? 6 colonies became states and transferred some of there power to the Commonwealth Government according to the new constitution of Australia and became 1. Explain the roles of Govenor General? This person is the queens representative in Australia. What is the constitution? The constitution is a legal set of principals. Explain the meaning of federalism and bicameralism? Federalism is the principle system of government. Bicameralism is the two houses of government.

THREE TIRED SYSTEM

Explain the three levels of government in Australia? Federal is the whole country. State is all the states eg. NSW, QLD,ACT etc Local is the area you live. Write a brief explanation on the roles and responsibilities of each level of government? Federal minsters take care of the whole country it's a big responsibility because you take care of the food ,drink, military and money State minsters take care of the states in Australia. State minsters take care of the food, drink and money that gets there. Local minsters take care of all the people in Australia. Local minsters rely on the State minsters to get the food, drink and money. Name the title for the leaders of each level of government? Federal - Prime Minister State - Premier Local - Mayor How a decisions made and passed into law at a state and federal level? Laws can only get passed with approval from both houses. The 220 members of parliament are responsible for making all federal laws.

COAT OF ARMS

Explain the symbols on the Australian coat of arms. Include an image of the coat of arms in your response? The coat of arms consists of a shield with the badges of each six Australian states. One the left side of the shield stands a red kangaroo and the right side of the shield is an emu. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the words Australia. Wattle sprays form the background. THE PRIME MINISTER

List some the tasks of the Australian Prime Minister? Chairing the weekly party meeting in which the party decides policy and examines new legislation. Selecting other members and senators from the same party to be ministers. Deciding with the minister in cabinet what new laws should be introduced into parliament. Leading the government as the chief government spokesperson in the house of representatives. Representing the Australian government overseas. Advising the Governor General about important appointments.

VOTING AND ELECTIONS

Write a short explanation of the voting process used in Australia? Firstly you go to the desk and get your name marked off and get voting papers. Secondly you vote. After that you put your voting paper in the ballot box. Then two people count all the vote. Next the group that has the lowest votes they join onto another group that are still in the election and that goes onto the to last groups. Now the group that has the most votes wins.

POLICAL PARTIES

Look at these symbols for some of the political parties that exist in Australia? Australian Labour Party representative is Julia Gillard Liberal Party representative is Tony Abboare gfreen and yellow The Greens leader is Christine Minile The National Party leader is Warren Truss The Australian Democrats president is Darren Churchill Think about what each symbol represents and why they have used the colours and symbols in their logo? The Australian colours are green, red , blue and yellow Design your own logo for the Australian People's Party I did two people to represent people in Australia I named it app because it makes it short.

AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE

Democracy - explain in your own words what Democracy means For the term Democracy as a system involving distribution of power on the hands of the public. Do you think Australia has a fair system of government - explain your answer I think Australia has got a fair system of government because it is up to the public votes, if someone gets knocked out of the election it gives some other group What would the ideal government look like I think the ideal government will set a great example in the world