Government and law test 7

1 / 20

Which government level handles foreign affairs and relations with other countries?

Local councils

State governments

The Australian Government

2 / 20

How are states and the Northern Territory divided for local government?

Into federal electorates

Into parliamentary districts

Into local government areas called cities, shires, towns, or municipalities

3 / 20

What is the main difference between the three levels of government in Australia?

Each level has the exact same responsibilities

The federal government controls all state and local decisions

Each level generally provides different services, though some responsibilities may overlap

4 / 20

Who is responsible for rubbish collection and waste management?

The Australian Government

State governments

Local governments

5 / 20

Which level of government manages public transport?

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

Local councils

6 / 20

Who manages certain child-care and aged-care services at the local level?

State governments

Local governments

The Australian Government

7 / 20

Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?

The Australian Government

Local councils

State governments

8 / 20

Who is responsible for schools in Australia?

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

Local councils

9 / 20

Which level of government handles noise and animal control?

State and territory governments

Local governments

The Australian Government

10 / 20

Which government level is responsible for issuing building permits?

Local governments

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

11 / 20

Who oversees social planning in local communities?

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

Local governments

12 / 20

Which level of government is primarily responsible for hospitals and health services?

State and territory governments

Local councils

The Australian Government

13 / 20

Who is responsible for police and ambulance services?

Local councils

State and territory governments

The Australian Government

14 / 20

Which level of government handles local environmental issues?

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

Local governments

15 / 20

Which level of government is responsible for roads and railways?

Local councils

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

16 / 20

What is the role of local councils?

To elect the Prime Minister

To make federal laws

To plan and deliver services to their local community

17 / 20

Which level of government is responsible for taxation?

The Australian Government

State governments

Local councils

18 / 20

Which government is responsible for forestry management?

Local councils

The Australian Government

State and territory governments

19 / 20

Which level of government operates local libraries, halls, and community centres?

Local governments

The Australian Government

State governments

20 / 20

Who elects local councillors in Australia?

The state parliament

The Governor-General

Citizens in each local government area

Your score is

The average score is 87%

Which government level handles foreign affairs and relations with other countries?

How are states and the Northern Territory divided for local government?

What is the main difference between the three levels of government in Australia?

Who is responsible for rubbish collection and waste management?

Which level of government manages public transport?

Who manages certain child-care and aged-care services at the local level?

Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?

Who is responsible for schools in Australia?

Which level of government handles noise and animal control?

Which government level is responsible for issuing building permits?

Who oversees social planning in local communities?

Which level of government is primarily responsible for hospitals and health services?

Who is responsible for police and ambulance services?

Which level of government handles local environmental issues?

Which level of government is responsible for roads and railways?

What is the role of local councils?

Which level of government is responsible for taxation?

Which government is responsible for forestry management?

Which level of government operates local libraries, halls, and community centres?

Who elects local councillors in Australia?

Australian citizens

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