The Democratic Engine: How Australia Governs · Constitutional Foundations

Three Levels of Power

Distinguishing between federal, state, and local governments and their specific responsibilities to citizens.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide how local parks are managed versus how the nation is defended?
  2. 2What is the government's role in providing essential services to every citizen?
  3. 3How does dividing power between three levels prevent any one group from becoming too powerful?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS5K01
Year: Year 5
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Democratic Engine: How Australia Governs
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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