History for Kids: Stage 3 - Visiting the Federal Government

The video tutorial explores Australia's history and government structure, focusing on the process of Federation and the influence of British and American systems. It follows a class visit to Canberra's Parliament House, explaining the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary. The legislative process is illustrated through a fictional bill about free ice cream, highlighting the bicameral system and the approval process by the Executive. The judiciary's role in interpreting laws is also discussed, emphasizing the High Court's function.

What is an Act of Parliament?

Discuss the importance of the judiciary in Australia's democracy.

How do the systems of democracy in Australia, the US, and Britain compare?

What was Isabella's proposal for a new law, and what steps did she take to pass it?