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GOVERNMENT

FEDERATION

When did this occur?

Federation occured in the year 1901, when all of the colonies joined together to make one country this country is called australia.

What did it mean for Australias colonies?

This means that they wont be separate any more they will be together.

Explain the role of the governor general?

She represents on behalf of the queen and signs of new and old bills.

What is the constitution?

The constitution is the law and rule book but the laws have to be debated and signed by the Governor general.

THE THREE TIERED SYSTEM

Explain the three levels of government and their responsabilities?

LOCAL: The local government is called the council and only takes care of local problems such as broken roads,cars and pathways.

STATE: The state government takes care of the whole state and is called the premier.

FEDERAL: The federal government is called the prime minister this level of government takes care of the whole country.

Name the three people of the federal local and state governments?

Barry O Farell

Matt Gould

Julia Gillard

COAT OF ARMS

The Australian coat of arms is a symbol of federation.

PRIME MINISTER

1. Chairing the weekly party meeting in which the party decides policy and examines new legislation.

2. Selecting one of their members to be a minister.

3. Deciding when to call an election and represent their party in the election.

VOTING AND ELECTIONS

A member of the party must be selected from their party to try and be elected prime minister for instance. Although they must be voted on the most to be elected.

AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE

Democracy is when for example you get 3 people and to vote for sport and one votes for homework sport wins because it is the most popular out of the three children.

Yes because it is fair for most of the whole country.

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BY MAX FRUHSTUCK !!!