What does it mean that Australia is a 'federation'?
- A Power is shared between a national government and the states ✓ Correct
- B There is only one level of government
- C The states are completely independent countries
- D The monarch makes all decisions
✅ Correct answer: A — Power is shared between a national government and the states
💡 Explanation
A federation means power is divided between the national (federal) government and the state governments.