Federation: When a nation is formed by other smaller nations or colonies joining together and giving some of their power to a central government. The six separate colonies federated (joined together) to form one nation, Australia.
Colony: a place under the political control of another county that is usually far away, and occupied by settlers from that country. Before Federation, Australia was a colony of Britain.
Constitution: a document outlining the rules under which a government is run.
Referendum: a direct vote in which electors say "yes" or "no" to a question that will change the constitution. Tariffs: another word for taxes that must be paid if goods are imported or exported.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Learning Intention: To understand the role of the local government and who our local member is. Success Criteria: I can read information about the role of the local government with my group. I can answer questions about my local government. I can find out more information about my local member. I can work cooperatively with my group.
STATE GOVERNMENT Learning Intention: To understand the role of the State government and who our State member is. Success Criteria: I can read information about the role of the State government with my group. I can answer questions about my State government. I can find out more information about my State member. I can work cooperatively with my group.
e FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Learning Intention: To understand the role of the Federal government and who our Prime Minister is. Success Criteria: I can read information about the role of the Federal government with my group. I can answer questions about my Federal government. I can find out more information about my Prime Minister. I can work cooperatively with my group.