Australian Government Vocabulary Cards

This resource of 42 vocabulary words has been designed to enhance your students understanding and mastery of key terms related to the Australian Federal Government. This set of vocabulary cards offers an engaging and interactive way for students to learn and reinforce important position titles, key locations and related terminology.

Words included in this Australian Government Word Wall are:

Federal Government, Commonwealth, Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party of Australia, The National Party, The Australian Greens, Independents, Head of State, Representative Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy, Sovereign, Governor-General, Prime Minister, Parliament House, Upper House, Lower House, House of Representatives, The Senate, Minister, Shadow Minister, Backbencher, Cabinet, Portfolio, Constitution, Member of Parliament, Senator, Leader of the Opposition, Question Time, Bill, Act of Parliament, Separation of Powers, Parliament, Judiciary, Executive, Electorate, Electors, Preferential Voting, Absolute Majority, Secret Ballot, Referendum, Election, By-Election.

A blank page is included at the end of the resource should you wish to add additional words.

Vocabulary Activity Ideas

Here’s a list of activities you can do with your students using this set of vocabulary.

1. Vocabulary charades – Students pick a word and must act out or mime the term to their classmates.
2. Vocabulary scavenger hunt – Provide students with a definition or example and encourage the students to find the matching word on the word wall.
3. Vocabulary quiz show – Divide the class into teams and conduct a quiz show-style game where students compete to answer questions related to the vocabulary.
4. Vocabulary word art – Have students choose a vocabulary word and create a visually appealing word art around that word.

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