Coalition (Australia)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coalition-australia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Coalition (Australia)?Continent and island nation in Oceania, Southern Hemisphere
2. How many people live in Coalition (Australia)?Approximately 26.4 million (as of 2023)
3. How big is Coalition (Australia)?7,617,930 square kilometers (2,941,300 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Coalition (Australia)?Canberra
5. What language do people speak in Coalition (Australia)?English (official)
6. What is the dominant coalition parties?Liberal Party and National Party

House of Representatives: The lower house of the Australian Parliament, where most legislation is initiated and government is formed.
Senate: The upper house of the Australian Parliament, providing a chamber of review and representing the states and territories.
Fiscal Policy: Government decisions regarding taxation and spending to influence the economy.
Monetary Policy: Actions taken by the central bank (Reserve Bank of Australia) to manage the money supply and interest rates.