Analysis
Analyse Compare Distinguish Investigate Discuss Evaluate Design Construct Justify Argue
Distinguish between the legislature and the executive.
Evaluation
Discuss how the Australian Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
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Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 3, 6
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
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7, 9, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Outline the main purpose of the Australian Constitution. 2. Identify the three branches of government outlined in the Constitution: A. Executive, administrative, legislature
B. Legislature, executive, judicial C. Judicial, legislature, federal D. Executive, legislature, state 3. Identify which of the following is not a role of the legislature in the Australian government. A. Making laws
B. Amending laws C. Enforcing laws D. Representing the interests of the Australian public 4. Describe the function of the judiciary according to the Constitution.
5. Explain the significance of the separation of powers in the Australian government. 6. Identify one right mentioned in the Australian Constitution and explain its importance.
ANALYSE AND APPLY 7. Examine how the principles outlined in the Australian Constitution affect the decision-making process of a newly elected government. 8. Compare the roles of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the legislative process. In your answer, refer to strengths and weaknesses in each house representing the interests of Australian citizens. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 9. Evaluate the effectiveness of balancing power in the Australian government. Support your answer with examples from recent political events. 10. Analyse the role of the judiciary in interpreting laws and promoting fairness. Research and provide specific examples of judicial decisions that have impacted legislation. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
TOPIC17 Australia’s government and democracy 513
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