Canada and Australia Government

Instructions

Venn-Diagram

As we go along the Quiziz fill out information that compare and contrast the two governments of Canada and Australia. One circle should be marked Canada, the middle should be marked both, the other circle should be marked Australia.

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​Canada

​Australia

​Both

What type of Government does Australia Have?

​Australia:

Australia has a Parliamentary-style government. This means that the legislature votes upon the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister runs the day-to-day functions of the government. The people still have some power in a parlimentary democracy. The people are able to vote upon who serves in the legislature, but the people DO NOT choose who the Prime Minister is. Australia is also a Constitutional Monarchy. This means that the monarch is the head of state. The monarch does not have a lot of power, but they do have ceremonial duties. When the monarch is not in Australia a Governor General is appointed.

Multiple Select

What type of Government does Australia have?

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

Multiple Choice

Who runs the government on a day to day basis in Australia?

• The Military

• President

• The Monarch

• Prime Minister

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the Monarch in Australia?

• Runs the day-to-day

• Ceremonial head of state
• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• Commander-in-chief of the military

Canada's Government

​What type of Government does Canada Have?

Canada has the same government as Australia. Canada has a Parliamentary Democracy as well as a Constitutional Monarchy. Canada has the same head of state as Australia. The difference is the Prime Minister. Canada's Prime Minister is Justin Trudeau. Australia's Prime Minister is Anthony Albanese.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does Canada have in common with Australia

• They both have the same Prime Minister

• They both have the same Dictator

• They both have the same Head of State

• They both have the same President.

Australia also takes part in voting for the legislature. Australia takes part in a system called compulsory voting. Compulsory voting means that all citizens over the age of 18 are required by law to vote. If you choose not to vote a fine will have to be paid to the federal government.

Australia

Canada's voting is a lot like the United States. It is an important civil duty but it is not required. If Canadians choose not to vote there is no penalty. The people in Canada vote for the legislature.

Canada

Voting

Multiple Choice

What is Compulsory Voting?

• A system where voters are legally obligated to vote in elections.
• A system where voters are encouraged to vote in elections.
• A system where voters are randomly selected to vote in elections.
• A system where voters are prohibited from voting in elections.

Australia also has a three-tiered system of government. Australia's includes a Federal Level, a State Level, and a Local Level. The Federal level makes the laws for the entire nation. The State Level makes policies for hospitals, education, and public transportation. Lastly, the local levels make policies on the cities. It is important to remember in Australia the local level cannot raise taxes.

​Australia

Canada has a three-tiered system of government, which includes the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal levels. The Federal level is responsible for crafting policies that have a nationwide impact. This includes areas such as criminal law, taxation, and immigration. The Provincial level deals with policies that impact the specific province, such as education, agriculture, and highways. Lastly, the Municipal level is responsible for policies that are implemented at the city level. This would include public transportation, social services, and libraries.

​Canada

The Three Levels of Government

Multiple Choice

How many levels does both Canada and Australia have in their Government?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

Multiple Select

What are the three levels to Australia's Government?

• Federal Level

• Municipal Level

• State Level

• Local Level

Take a Minute and Share...

With the partner next to you take a couple of minutes and discuss the similarities and differences between the governments of Australia and Canada.

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​Canada

​Australia

​Both

​Justin Trudeau

​Not Required to Vote

Parliamentary-Democracy

​Compulsory Voting

​Anthony Albanese

​Federal, Provincial, Municipal

​Federal, State, and Local

​Prime Minister

​Constitutional Monarchy

​Head of State

​Governor General

​3 - Tiered Government

Open Ended

In 4-5 COMPLETE sentences answer the following question. Why do you think Australia and Canada have very similar governments. Provide at least TWO examples of what they have in common.