Three Branches of Government

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📚 Part 1: WALT, Success Criteria & Multiple Choice

WALT: We Are Learning To explore and describe Australia's three branches of government.

Success Criteria: I can name the legislative, executive and judiciary branches and describe one role for each.

Differentiation: Short sentences, visuals and group discussion support. Dyslexia-friendly wording and extra time provided.

1. Which branch makes laws?

Legislative

Executive

Judiciary

2. Which branch carries out or enforces the laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judiciary

3. Which branch interprets laws and decides if laws are fair?

Judiciary

Executive

Legislative

4. Who belongs mainly to the Executive branch?

Prime Minister and Ministers

High Court judges

Members of Parliament (only)

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. Write the three branches of government:

6. For each branch below, write one short sentence describing what it does:

a) Legislative: ________________________________

b) Executive: _________________________________

c) Judiciary: _________________________________

7. Why is it helpful to have three separate branches of government? (One or two sentences)

8. Exit ticket: Give one real example from school or home that shows a rule or decision. Which branch does that example remind you of? Explain briefly.

Three Branches of Government

Three Branches of Government

📚 Part 1: WALT, Success Criteria & Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

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