Parliament House, Canberra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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.

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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. What is the location?Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2. What is the year opened?1988
3. What is Parliament House in Canberra?Parliament House is the big building where the Australian Parliament meets. It is where the House of Representatives and the Senate talk about new laws and make decisions for the country.
4. Why is Parliament House on top of Capital Hill?It sits on top of Capital Hill to show that the federal government is at the center of Australia. The location also helps people see the building as a symbol of unity.

Federal System: A government structure where power is divided between a national government and regional governments.
Westminster System: A parliamentary democracy based on the traditions of the British Parliament.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of citizens in the life of their community and country.