State and Territory Government

PART 3 • Section 14 • 13 Questions

1 How many states and mainland territories are in Australia?

2 Which of the following statements are correct?

3 Who is the leader of a state government?

4 Who is the leader of a territory government?

5 How are state governments described compared with the Australian Government?

6 Who represents the King of Australia in each state?

7 Who appoints the Administrator in the Northern Territory?

8 How do the role and responsibilities of the Administrator compare to those of a Governor?

9 What does the Constitution recognize about states versus territories?

10 What power do states have that territories lack in law‑making?

11 What can happen to self‑governing territory laws?

12 In state and territory elections, what do Australian citizens vote for?

13 What happens to elected state and territory representatives after they are chosen?

Please answer all 13 questions.