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HSIE SSS3.8: Explains the structures, roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes of State and Federal Governments and explains why Australians value fairness and socially just principals. |
You have decided to represent the members of your community by going into an area of government. You need to decide which level of government you will run for after comparing the three main levels: local, state and federal.
Responsibilities
of Government
Identify the responsibilities of the three levels of government.
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Note-taking
sheet 1
Explore
an issue in the news associated with one level of government.
Summarise the issue and give your personal point of view on it. Write
a letter to the relevant minister on the issue. List the rights,
roles and responsibilities of voters.
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Note-taking
sheet 2
Separation of
Power
Identify the powers of governments in relation to law: legislative
(creation), executive (carrying out) and judicial (oversight).
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Note-taking
sheet 3
Responsible
and Representative Government
Identify reasons for electing representatives and qualities of a good
representative.
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Note-taking
sheet 4
How does
Parliament Work?
Investigate the members of State and Federal parliament.
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Note-taking
sheet 5
Decision
Time!
Now you must make your choice. What level of government will you run
for?
Why?
What issues would you deal with?
Why would you be a good representative?
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Planning
sheet 1
Presentation
Plan a mini election campaign - posters, speeches, issues, etc
You may like to use Power
Point
to aid your presentation.
Resources and
Useful Links
Sydney
Morning Herald ABC
News Telegraph
Australian
State and Territory Governments
Parliamentary
Education Office
Parliament
of Australia
Australian
Federal Government
Don't forget your school and local library.
Visit your local council.