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III. COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Complete the sentences using the information from the text. 1. The Republic of Belarus is .. 2. Assuring the rights and freedoms of its citizens is . 3. The Constitution approved the principle of division of power into 4. The Parliament consists of two chambers, . 5. The judicial power in the Republic of Belarus belongs to
2. Mark the following statements as true or false. Correct the false ones. 1. The Republic of Belarus is a constitutional monarchy. 2. The supreme representative and legislative body is the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus. 3. The Queen is the head of state and of executive power. 4. Local government and self-government is exercised by citizens through local Councils of Deputies. 5. Supervision over precise and uniform execution of laws of all bodies of state government is executed by the Parliament.
3. Find information in the text to give answers to these questions. 1. What is the only source of the state power in the Republic of Belarus? 2. What is the supreme objective of the state? 3. What are the main branches of power in Belarus? 4. What is the supreme representative and legislative body in the Republic? What does it consist of? 5. In what way is the executive power exercised in Belarus? 6. What can you say about the judicial power in the Republic of Belarus? 7. Who supervises precise and uniform execution of laws by all bodies of state government? 4. Write your own questions to the text to be discussed in class.
Ex.2. Work in pairs. Ask your partners if they agree with the following statements.
Example A. The process of adopting new constitutions is never easy. B. Beyond all doubt. The history of the last twenty years has shown that clearly.
1. It is always necessary to make amendments to existing constitutions. 2. Constitutional democracy is based on the fundament law of the country. 3. Basic human rights and freedoms are usually guaranteed by constitution. 4. Referendum are arranged to get to know quickly what the nation thinks. 5. Taking part in elections is one aspect of a citizens social responsibility. 6. Three branches of power should not be divided in the political system. 7. The right to vote should be given to citizens who reach the age of 21. 8. Vulnerable political questions should not be discussed nation-wide. 9. Older people only can work in the countrys judiciary branch of power. 10. The system of checks and balances[1] is hardly an effective mechanism. Ask about his / her attitude towards the following issues.
1. The elimination of red tape from government offices 2. The abolition of death penalty in the country 3. Further amendments to the Constitution. 4. The adoption of laws against trafficking and other illegal activities 5. Ways to improve the work of the executive branch of government. 6. Ways to improve the work of legislative and judicial branches. Ex.3. Read the following letter written by a foreign student. Write a short answer (100 words). To Whom It May Concern
I am a graduate student at the University of Cardiff. I specialize in Slavonic Studies, especially in the post-Soviet history. What I am especially interested in is youth life. I would like to learn more about young peoples participation in elections, etc. Last summer I was on a brief visit to East Europe. It gave me a chance to meet and talk with many people my age. As far as I can see some of them were not very interested in todays politics. There are few young people who are elected to government bodies. As for legislature, young people are not many among the MPs. Please tell me about the situation in Belarus. How do they teach social responsibility in your country? Are young people ready to become responsible citizens? In fact, a have a whole range of questions but I think just one is enough for a start. Thank you in advance. Best wishes from Wales. Ex.4. Write a short description of our countrys political system for a foreign friend who is interested in Belarusian life. Part B Vocabulary File
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Ex.1. Ex. 1 Fill in the table with the correct word forms.
Ex.2. Match the words with appropriate definitions.
Ex.3. Fill in the correct words. Suffrage is the civil right to 1) or the exercise of that right. In many constitutions, this basic human right was 2) many times. It is usually 3) by law, so that every adult 4) can exercise his or her right freely. In English, suffrage is sometimes used to mean the right to be a candidate. Suffrage usually applies to 5) , for example presidential ones. But it also extends to initiatives and referendums. Suffrage is used to describe not only the 6) right to vote, but also to the practical question of the opportunity to vote. As is known, it is sometimes denied those who have a legal right. Suffrage normally concerns all the three 7) of power. It is especially important in the sphere of 8) , that is, electing 9) . who are going to make laws. 10) his or her right to vote should be viewed as every adult citizens responsibility
Ex.4. Fill in the correct prepositions. 1. By law, parents bear responsibility their children until they come of age. 2. Wages are promised to be increased the range of 15-20%. 3. She became the first black woman to be elected the U.S. Senate. 4. A referendum was held the possibility to make amendments the Constitution. 5. In future, you will have to abide the rules the club if you wish to stay its member. 6. The right ... vote is one the basic human rights. 7. He was given the position representative this international organization. 8. If you are interested the problem representative democracy, read more books the subject.
Language Functions File Agreement/Disagreement Formal
Neutral
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