Understanding Australian Government and Persuasive Techniques
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Federation
When six separate colonies united in 1901 to form the nation of Australia.
Constitution
A written set of rules that outlines how Australia is governed.
Three Levels of Government
Federal (nationwide), State/Territory (e.g., VIC, NSW), and Local (town/city councils).
Federal Government
Handles national issues like defence, immigration, and trade.
State Government
Handles issues like schools, hospitals, and transport.
Local Government
Manages local services like rubbish collection, parks, and libraries.
Separation of Powers
Divides government power into three parts: legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judiciary (interprets laws).
Legislative Power
Power to make laws - held by Parliament.
Executive Power
Power to put laws into action - held by the Prime Minister and government departments.
Judicial Power
Power to interpret and apply laws - held by the courts and judges.
Rule of Law
Everyone is equal under the law, including the government.
Democracy
A system where people vote to choose their leaders and have a say in decisions.
Citizenship
Being a member of a country with rights (like voting) and responsibilities (like obeying laws).
Rights
Legal or moral entitlements, such as freedom of speech or religion.
Responsibilities
Duties citizens are expected to carry out, such as voting and obeying laws.
Australian Values
Freedom, equality, respect, a fair go, compassion, inclusion, and the rule of law.
AFOREST
Acronym for persuasive techniques: Alliteration, Facts, Opinion, Rhetorical Question, Emotive Language, Statistics, Three (Rule of Three).
Alliteration
Repeating the same sound at the beginning of words (e.g., "dirty, dangerous, deadly") to make ideas memorable.
Facts
True statements that can be proven - adds credibility to an argument.
Opinion
A personal belief or viewpoint - helps show strong conviction.
Rhetorical Question
A question that doesn't need an answer, used to make the reader think.
Emotive Language
Words that trigger strong feelings (e.g., "cruel," "heartbreaking") to influence emotions.
Statistics
Numbers or data used to support an argument and make it seem more valid.
Rule of Three
Listing three points or phrases to make ideas more persuasive and memorable.
Persuasive Text
A text written to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
Introduction
Opens a persuasive response by stating the issue and your point of view.
Body Paragraph
Provides arguments and evidence (using AFOREST techniques) to support your point of view.
Conclusion
Summarises your arguments and reinforces your point of view to finish the response strongly.