- •Unit 1 parliament
- •The british parliament
- •The pleasure was all mine.
- •Unit 2 monarchy
- •The British Monarchy
- •Unit 3 the houses of parliament
- •The house of lords
- •The house of commons
- •Unit 4 elections
- •The election procedure
- •Voting, electoral (2), sovereign (2), election, residence, recommendations, elections, approved, electorate, voters.
- •Unit 5 political parties
- •System of political parties
- •Unit 6 government
- •System of government
- •Unit 7 local government
- •System of local government
- •Unit 8 Government
- •System of Government
- •Unit 9 Organization of the Federal Government
- •President
- •The Executive Branch
- •The Legislative Branch
- •The judicial branch
- •The United States Court system
- •Unit 10 Congress
- •How Congress Decides
- •Unit 11 political Parties
- •System of political parties
- •Unit 12 Local Government
- •System of Local Government
- •Revision
- •Sources
- •Contents The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •The United States of America
The United States Court system
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9.24. Read the sentences below. Are they true or false?
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The President lives in the US Capitol.
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The US Capitol is in Washington, D.C.
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A sitting President cannot be removed from office before his term ends.
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There is no limitation on the number of terms for Senators.
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The Senators are elected for two years.
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Despite the Constitutional provision, that all legislative powers shall be vested in Congress, the President, as the chief formulator of public policy, has a major legislative role.
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The President can veto no bill passed by Congress.
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Much of the legislation dealt with by Congress is drafted at the initiative of the executive branch.
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The heads of the departments chosen by the Senate and approved by the President form the President’s Cabinet.
9.25. Complete the following sentences:
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The President and Vice President are part of the ... branch.
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The head of the Department of State is called ... of State.
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The Senate must ... treaties.
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The highest court in the US is the ... Court.
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A judge of the Supreme Court is called ... .
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A sitting President may be removed only by an ... process.
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A ... must be over 30 years old.
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If Congress passes a bill and the President signs it, the bill becomes ... .
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If a President dies, ... assumes the office.
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The Department of ... collects taxes.
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You need to remember some important numbers in the US Government. Fill in the blanks below with the correct number.
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Branches in the US Government 3
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Senators in the US Congress _
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Supreme Court Justices _
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Representatives in the Congress _
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States _
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Senators from each state _
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Complete the following puzzle with the words connected with the organization of the federal government. The first letters of some words are given to you.
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9.28.. Complete the following dialogue.
Your friend: Haven’t seen you for ages! They say, you’ve been to the USA?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: And how long did your visit last?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: For 2 months! It’s a long visit. You had a chance to see many cities, I think.
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: Only Washington! It means that you had some special purpose. Oh, yes. I remember you were interested in the organization of the Federal Government of the country, weren’t you?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: It’s very interesting to know something from the person who’s just returned from the US. I hear that the President may be re-elected for three or four terms of office?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: Is it true that he has a privilege not to pay income tax?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: And what happens if the President «vetoes» or refuses to sign a bill passed by the Congress?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: I see. So his powers are not absolute and Congress plays an important role. What about Senators and Representatives? May they also be re-elected only for a second term like the President?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: What about their age? And must they be native-born citizens like the President?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: I read that the Judicial Branch is headed by the Supreme Court, but don’t remember who it consists of.
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: How can the judges of the federal courts be removed?
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friend: You told me much interesting information, thank you. Hope to see you later.
You: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.29. Fill in the chart.
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Senator |
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9.30. Talking point.
Compare the organization of the legislative, executive and judicial branches in the USA and in your country. Discuss the responsibilities of the departments in both countries.