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=FEDERATION = When did Fedeartion occur? Federation occurred in 1901.

What did it mean for Australia’s colonies? It means that they became one nation.

Explain the role of the Governor general. She is the representative of the Queen. She receives the message from the Queen of England and delivers it to the people of Australia. Her role is to make sure we are living under the Constitution.

What is the Constitution? The Constitution is the law which the Australian Government operates under.

Explain the meaning of Federalism and Bicameralism? Federalism is way that power is shared between the national and state governments.Bicameralism is the practise of having two parliamentary houses. In Australia we have the Senate and the House of Representatives.

= THREE TIERED SYSTEM = Explain the three levels of government in Australia. Federal, State and Local.

Write a brief explanation on the roles and responsibilities on each level of government? trade, immigration, currency and defence education, forestry, public transport and main roads. regulations and land subdivisions, and public health and recreation facilities such as swimmingpools.
 * Federal Government responsibilities include: foreign affairs, social security, industrial relations,
 * State and Territory Government responsibilities include: justice, consumer affairs, health,
 * Local government responsibilities include: local road maintenance, garbage collection, building

Name the title for the leaders of each level of government. Federal: Prime Minister (Julia Gillard). State or Territory: Premier (Christina Keneely) or Chief Minister. Local: Mayor or Shire President.

(ref: [] on the 31.10.2010)

How are decision made and passed into law at the state and federal level? A member of the parliment comes up with a Bill that he/she would like to use and gives to the parliment for Reading. And they talk about and decide whether or not he or she should use the Bill.

= Coat of Arms = = Explain the symbols on the Australian coat of arms. =



The Australian crest: A seven-pointed gold star on a blue and gold wreath. Six of the points represent each of the states of the Commonwealth and the seventh point represents Australia’s territories.

Emu and kangaroo: Native Australian animals: the red kangaroo and the emu. represent moving forward as both animals do not move backwards.

Sheild: Represents the 6 States and Territories.

(ref: [] on the 01.11.2010)

= The Prime Minister. = List some of the tasks of the Prime Minister The Prime Minister is the head of government. He or she is the person who leads the party. The Prime Minister is the chief adviser to the Governor-General.

= Voting and Election. = Write a short explanation of the voting process used in Australia. Anyone can vote at the age of eighteen or over. You can vote for any party or independant.

= Political Parties = Look at these symbols for some of the political parties that exist in Australia.