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Australian Government

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government   An assembly of elected members that run a country.  
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democracy   A system of government where citizens can elect people to represent them.  
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concept   An idea.  
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federal   A level of government that make decisions and laws for the whole country.  
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state   A part of a country (there are 6 in Australia).  
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territory   An area of land controlled by a nation that are not states (there are 2 in Australia).  
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Prime Minister   The leading minister in Australia.  
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representatives   People who represent a large group of people.  
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election   An event where citizens vote for a member of government.  
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vote   The way to choose someone to represent you in government.  
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responsibility   To be in charge of looking after something or someone.  
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compulsory   Something you have to do.  
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voluntary   To choose to do something for free.  
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legislative   The power to make laws.  
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parliament   An assembly of representatives that makes laws for a nation; government.  
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politician   Someone who is elected by the people to represent them in government.  
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Local Government   The level of government whose jobs include rubbish collection and road repairs; also known as a council.  
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Premier   The leader of State Government.  
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immigration   The process of moving people from their home country to another country.  
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welfare   Help from the government in the form of money and services.  
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