9. Explain the meaning of the following words and expres­sions:

1. the head of the state;

2. to reign and to rule;

3 the hereditary principle;

4. the Crown;

5. to approve the appointment of smb.

10. Work in pairs.

a) Imagine that you are a journalist from Ukraine asking a British student about his feelings for the British monarchy. Discuss the following points:

• functions of the Sovereign;

• powers of the Queen in Government;

• the hereditary principle in the UK.

b) Find four arguments for and against monarchy. In the discussion, use the following forms of agreement and disagreement:

- I quite agree with you.

- You are right.

- Certainly.

- That's right.

- I disagree with you.

- I am afraid you are mistaken.

- Nonsense.

- Nothing of the kind.

11. Copy the following table into your notebooks. Write as many words and expressions as you can think of to com­plete it. There is not necessarily a 'correct' position for a particular word. The choice is personal.

Parliament	Monarchy	Government
House of lords	Queen Elizabeth II became queen in 1952	executive

12. Study the following words and phrases, relating to uk institutions:

Cabinet, MR, Lord Chancellor, constituency, Prime Minister, peer Parliament.

Do similar institutions, etc. exist in your system, with comparabl characteristics and functions?

13. Prepare to describe the system of government in Ukraine Use the elements of the uk system of government as і guide and make brief notes if you like. Include the follow ing points:

The Head of State: appointment, functions and powers, relation ship with other state organs.

Legislature: composition, functions and powers, relationship wit] other state organs.

The Executive: composition, functions and powers, relationship witi other state organs.

Have a rest

It is interesting to know

Who’s who. There are five levels of hereditary peer that make up the aristocraty in Britain. Each has its own special ceremonial costume, and a specially decorated crown, which peers are entitled to wear on special occasions, such as a coronation or the official opening of Parliament.

Duke. This is the highest rank in the peerage as well as the rarest title. In this century, the title has only been given to members of the Royal Family. The wife of a duke is a duchess.

Marquess. The first marquess in England was created by Richard II in 1385. Ten marquesses have been created this century. The wife of a marquess is a marchioness.

Earl. This is one of the oldest titles and comes from the ancient word for chief. Two prominent prime ministers have been given the title this century. The wife of an earl is a countess.

Viscount. The first viscount was created in 1440, but the title has never been widely used. The wife of a viscount is a viscountess.

Baron. This is the lowest rank in the peerage and the most com­mon title. All non-hereditary peers created today have the title baron or baroness.

Learn these words:

duke – герцог;

duchess – герцогиня;

marquess = marquis – маркіз;

marchioness – маркіза;

earl – граф;

countess – графиня;

viscount – віконт;

viscountess – віконтеса.