division of powers Flashcards
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exclusive powers
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those powers that are granted only to the commonwealth parliament. three categories: trade, foreign relations and defence.
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division of powers
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the constitution divided up the powers between the federal government and the states.
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residual powers
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those powers that the states retained after federation. confer authority in the area of health, transport, education and law and order.
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concurrent powers
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those that are shared between the Commonwealth and the state government. state governments responsible for running hospitals and ambulance services, common wealth responsible for running Medicare system.
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legislative
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federal parliament has the power to make laws.
