Australian Democracy and Government

Write down your best reason for why Australia decided to become a Federation

What is a Federation?

• All Colonies become under the control of Britain

• Where 1 Colony becomes the central government

• All Colonies combine and become one Nation with a Federal Government and a Constitution.

• The Colonies continue governing themselves in all aspects except there is now a Prime Minister of Australia.

What was the date that Australia became a Federation and was officially recognised as the nation of Australia?

• 1 January, 1900

• 1 January, 1901

• 26 January, 1901

• 26 January, 1788

A democracy government is...

• There is no central government and the people make all the choices

• One leader has total control and makes the decisions based on what they believe to be best for the people.

• The government makes things equal for everyone. The government owns most things and controls how money is spent.

• People choose representatives who then represent them in government. Power to the people.

What are Australia's 3 levels of government?

What 2 of the following does the Federal government have control over?

• Defence

• Electricity

• local roads

• Immigration

• Police Force

Record 2 things Local Government has control over

Which 2 of the following does State government have control?

• libraries

• printing money

• public transport

• police

• skate parks

The Australian Constitution is...

• It is an important document which is meant for Australian citizens. It outlines what the citizens of a country can and cannot do. The government uses the constitution as a guide to punish those who break the rules.

• It sets out the powers and the roles of the government and outlines what governments can and cannot do. It outlines how to make laws and what levels of government are in charge of.

• like a Bible and certain religions use the book to determine what is right and what is wrong.

• a document which guides the government on how to run a country. It is up to the government whether they follow it.

If Australians wanted to change the constitution, what would need to happen?

• There would be a Referendum and Australia would vote Yes or No

• The Prime Minister would decide whether he/she wanted to change the constitution

• The Constitution is a formal document that cannot be changed

• Australian citizens don't have a choice - it is up to the government whether there needs to be a change to the constitution.