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Westminster System Poster

Westminster System Poster

Australian Parliament House illustration

🏛️ Part 1: Westminster System Knowledge

1. What do you already know about how Australia is governed? Write your ideas below:
2. Circle the correct answer: Where did the Westminster system originate?

United States

Britain

France

Germany

3. Check all the key features of the Westminster system:

Constitutional monarchy

Parliamentary democracy

Bicameral Parliament

Presidential system

🏢 Part 2: Parliament and Government Structure

4. Fill in the blanks about Australia's Parliament:

Australia has a _____________ Parliament, which means it has _____ houses. These are called the House of _____________ and the _____________.

5. Match the government roles with their descriptions:
1. Prime Minister
2. Parliament
3. Governor-General
4. House of Representatives
A. Makes laws for Australia
B. Represents the Queen/King in Australia
C. Leader of the government
D. Lower house of Parliament
6. What is one important role of the Prime Minister?

🎨 Part 3: Poster Planning

7. Your group has been assigned one of these Westminster system features. Circle your group's topic:

Parliament

Prime Minister

Bicameral System

Constitution

8. Plan your poster section by drawing a rough sketch of your ideas:
9. List three key facts you want to include on your poster:

👥 Part 4: Gallery Walk Observations

10. As you walk around and view other groups' posters, write one interesting fact you learned from each:

Parliament poster: _________________________________

Prime Minister poster: _____________________________

Bicameral System poster: ___________________________

Constitution poster: ________________________________

11. Which poster taught you something completely new? Explain what you learned:

🤔 Part 5: Reflection and Exit Question

12. What is one key feature of the Westminster system that you think is most important for Australia's democracy? Explain why:
13. True or False: Circle your answer and explain your thinking.

The Westminster system helps ensure Australia remains a democratic country.

True

False

Explain your answer: _________________________________

14. Homework reminder: Find one interesting fact about the Prime Minister's role and write it here:
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