Government's Main Jobs: Making Decisions
Students identify the main jobs of different parts of government (e.g., making laws, running services, making decisions) in a simplified way.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the primary functions of government, such as law-making and service provision.
- Explain how government decisions impact daily life for citizens.
- Construct a simple diagram illustrating the flow of decision-making in government.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
More in The Pillars of Democracy
Why Rules Matter: School & Community
Students explore why rules and laws are important in their school and local community, and how they help everyone live together safely and fairly.
2 methodologies
Making Rules: Home & Classroom
Students investigate how rules are made in their school and at home, identifying who makes them and why they are important.
2 methodologies
Three Levels of Government: An Overview
Students map the distinct responsibilities and services provided by each of the three levels of government in Australia.
2 methodologies
Government in Action: Interacting Levels
Students explore how federal, state, and local governments interact and resolve disputes.
2 methodologies
Freedom and Equality: Core Democratic Values
Students explore the core values of freedom and equality, examining their meaning and application in Australian society.
2 methodologies