What is the primary role of the federal Parliament in Australia?

Understanding Australia's Levels of Government

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To control local pet regulations
To oversee state hospitals
To make laws for the entire country
To manage local parks and libraries
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which issues are covered by the federal Parliament according to the Constitution?
Electricity and water supply
Immigration, marriage, and defence
Schools and hospitals
Local road maintenance and rubbish collection
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do the state and territory Parliaments meet?
In the capital city of each state or territory
In federal Parliament House
In Canberra
In local council offices
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if federal and state laws conflict on certain issues?
Both laws are invalidated
The state law overrides the federal law
A new law is created to resolve the conflict
The federal law overrides the state law
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which responsibilities are managed by local councils?
Immigration and foreign affairs
Schools and hospitals
Local roads, parks, and rubbish collection
Defence and taxation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many councils are there approximately across Australia?
Less than 100
Around 300
Over 1000
More than 560
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of having three levels of government in Australia?
To ensure that all levels of society are governed effectively
To create more jobs in the government sector
To make the legal system more complex
To reduce the power of the federal government
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