Chapter 2 Quiz Flashcards
How long did the election take in 2016 to decide.
Since the results were so close the election took 8 days instead of 4 hours to decide.
What does repeal mean?
It means to remove a law.
When is the election usually?
Every three years on a Saturday between 8 am to 6 pm.
What does the state government does about the environment.
They take care of the air quality, water quality such as making sure clean, safe drinking water is delivered to homes. Rivers and other waterways are kept free from pollution. They will also take care of residential noise so they don’t disturb their neighbours.
What is the major role of the federal government in environmental protection?
The federal government administers the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. This law is designed to protect important nation or world heritage sites, including ares off the coast such as the great barrier reef. Any individual or business planning to do anything that will have an impact on environmentally significant sites must carry out an environmental impact assessment.
