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 the main focus of the Stage 3 History for Kids series?

• Understanding Australian Federation and historical inquiry

• Exploring Australian cuisine

• Learning about Australian wildlife

• Studying Australian sports

Which two countries influenced Australia's parliamentary system?

• France and Germany

• India and China

• Canada and New Zealand

• Britain and the US

What does 'bicameral' mean in the context of Australia's legislature?

• Having one house

• Having two houses

• Having three houses

• Having no houses

How are members of the House of Representatives chosen?

• Selected by the Senate

• Elected by the citizens

• Appointed by the Prime Minister

• Nominated by the Governor General

What is the role of the Senate in the Australian Parliament?

• To appoint judges

• To manage the national budget

• To approve bills from the House of Representatives

• To draft new laws

What happens if a bill is not approved by both houses of the legislature?

• It becomes law automatically

• It is sent to the judiciary

• It is discarded permanently

• It needs to be redrafted

Who represents the Queen as the head of state in Australia?

• The President

• The Governor General

• The Chief Justice

• The Prime Minister

What is the final step for a bill to become an Act of Parliament?

• Approval by the executive

• Approval by the judiciary

• Approval by the Prime Minister

• Approval by the citizens

What is the role of the judiciary in Australia?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To draft bills

• To create laws

Which court is the highest in Australia?

• The Supreme Court

• The High Court

• The Federal Court

• The Court of Appeal