Topic: Civics and

Citizenship

Essential Question: How is the

principle of Separation of
Powers used to divide Power?
Interactive Notebooks
and pencil cases on
desks
Bags in pigeon holes
please
Rule up Cornell Notes
and write the Topic
and Essential Question
in the heading

Strengths/Weaknesses of
Australian Constitution

 Why is non-political judges a

strength?

Why is non-elected judges a

weakness?

 Open your
Interactive
Notebooks to the
page this sheet is
on.

Separation of Powers
The power to make and manage federal law is
divided between three largely separate groups.
The Parliament/The Legislature
The Executive
The Judiciary

Why?
To avoid one group having all the
power. Each group has defined areas
of responsibility so that each keeps a
check on the actions of others.

Separation of Powers:
The Three Arms of Government

Lesson Structure
Spelling Quiz tomorrow
Finish worksheets: strengths and weaknesses 10
min
Read paragraph 6 of Australias Political System
Discuss and add meaning of Separation of Powers
to Cornell notes
Three arms of government identify key words and
summary
Add groups and their roles and composition to
Cornell Notes
Homework = Summary