ECB week 4

The federal government plays a role in airports and air safety by:

• Regulating air traffic control and safety standards

• Managing all airport operations directly

• Providing in-flight services to passengers

• Designing aircraft for commercial airlines

The federal government manages banking, taxation, and currency through:

• State governments

• Local municipalities

• Federal Reserve and Treasury Department

• Private banks

The responsibility of the federal government in terms of Defence is to:

• provide healthcare services

• manage public education

• maintain national security and armed forces

• regulate local businesses

The federal government plays a role in Foreign Affairs by:

• Negotiating treaties and agreements with other countries

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Managing local law enforcement

• Overseeing public education

The federal government plays a role in international trade by:

• Regulating trade policies

• Providing subsidies to local businesses

• Imposing tariffs on imports

• Negotiating trade agreements

Australia Post is managed under the federal government as a:

• Private Corporation

• Government Business Enterprise

• Non-Profit Organization

• Public-Private Partnership

The responsibilities of the federal government in terms of social services and pensions include:

• Providing healthcare and retirement benefits

• Managing local schools and police departments

• Regulating state taxes and transportation

• Overseeing city planning and zoning

The federal government is involved in telecommunications and broadcasting through:

• Regulation and licensing

• Providing free internet

• Manufacturing telecom equipment

• Running all TV channels

The responsibility of the state government related to health is:

• Providing healthcare services

• Regulating international trade

• Managing national defense

• Issuing currency

The responsibility of the state government related to education is:

• Providing funding for public schools

• Setting federal education standards

• Managing private educational institutions

• Overseeing international student exchange programs