Year 8 Australia Civics And Citizenship Practice Exam

Which statement about exclusive powers is true?

Exclusive powers are held only by the federal government; residual powers are held by states. Exclusive powers are shared between federal and state governments. Residual powers are held by the federal government. Exclusive powers relate to taxation only.

Correct Answer:

Exclusive powers are held only by the federal government; residual powers are held by states.

Explanation:

Allocation of powers between the Commonwealth and the states is what this question is about. Exclusive powers are areas the Constitution says only the federal government can legislate in; in those areas the states cannot pass laws. Residual powers are the ones not listed for the Commonwealth, so they stay with the states. Taxation isn’t exclusive to the Commonwealth—it’s shared, with both levels able to levy taxes in different forms. So the true statement is that exclusive powers are held only by the federal government and residual powers are held by the states.

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