The Three Levels of Government
An introduction to local, state, and federal governments and their basic responsibilities.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the responsibilities of local, state, and federal governments.
- Explain why Australia has different levels of government.
- Predict which level of government would handle specific community issues.
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