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1. FEDERATION

When did this occur? on January the 1st 1901 the commonwealth started and the first federal election was on the 29th and 30th of March 1901 so federation started on January the 1st 1901.

What did it mean for Australian colonies? the australian colonies were spreated into six colonies ruled by british parliament and government

What is the contusion? the australian contusion is set of legal principles witch australia is governed.The contusion does not mention the prime minster or the cabinet.

Explain the role of the governor general? The represents the queen and can dismiss the prime minster. This happen on the 11th of November 1975 when governor general Sir John Kerr dismissed Prime Minster Mr Gough Withlam

Explain the meaning of federalism and bicameralism? Bicameral is consisting of two houses one representing people as a whole and the other representing people voting by there states. Federalism is also involved with the national government consisting of three branches.

2.THREE TIERED SYSTEM

Explain the three levels of government? Federal parliament- there's 1 State parliament - there's 6 and there's 2 territory Local councils - there's over 650 Each level of government is run by a parliament or a elected council

Write a brief explanation on the roles and responsibilities of each level of government? Federal- Treasury,Civil Aviation,Defense,Customs,Social serves, Commutations, Heritage and more State- Public Transport,Police,Fireman,Roads,Education,Schools and more Local-Childcares,Swimming Pools,Parks,Playgrounds and more

Name leaders for each level of government? Federal- Tony Abbot State- Mike Barid Local- Russell Matheson

How are laws passed into state and federal level? Laws can only be passed or changed with the approval of the two houses and the royal assent of the governor general.

3.COAT OF ARMS

Explain the symbols of the coat of arms? The coat of arms consist a shield with badges that represents our states. There's a red kangaroo and a emu and beneath the shield is a scroll That states Australia

4.PRIME MINSTER

List some of the Tasks of the Prime Minster? The prime minster is the most powerful person in parliament. He or She has hard task like charing the weekly party meetings, selecting other members and senators, deciding what the laws should be for parliament,representing Australian government overseas, deciding when to call elections and many more.

5.VOTING AND ELECTIONS

Write a explanation of voting in Australia?(the first federal election) You have to vote in a polling booth ,they were opened at 8am-7pm postal votes were accepted to anyone within 5 miles from a polling place.In 1962 the right to vote was granted to indigenous Australians you have to be enrolled, 18 or over and be an Australian citizen.

6. POLITICAL PARTIES

Look and think about symbols of Australian parties? Some of them have Australian colors and symbols like the Australian flag.

Explain why you choose your logo. I choose the coat of arms because it represents Australian parliament and I choose red and green for the house of representatives and the senate.

7.AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE

Explain what democracy means? I think it means the peoples word or choice like when they get to vote in a election.

Do you think Australia has a fair system of government? Yes because everyone one gets a part in parliament.

What would the ideal government look like? It looks like everyone having a say in government and there's no problems.