12. Match the following English terms with their Ukrainian equivalents:

    1) legislative branch	1) Верховний Суд
    2) executive branch	2) загальні вибори
    3) judiciary branch	3) гарантії
    4) commander-in-chief	4) законодавча влада
    5) Supreme Court	5) законотворчий орган
    6) Supreme Council	6) головнокомандувач
    7) general election	7) Палата Представників
    8) guarantees	8) законопроект
    9) voters	9) Верховна Рада
    10) lawmaking body	10) виконавча влада
    11) bills	11) судова влада
    12) House of Representatives	12) виборці

13. Decide which is the odd word in each group and explain why. Bear in mind that more that one answer may be possible.

    1)	legislative	democratic	judiciary	executive
    2)	court	law	bills	judge
    3)	senator	voter	representative	member of parliament
    4)	Conservative	Labour	Democratic	Liberal

14. Political animal Quiz. What is your attitude to politics? How much do you know about current affairs? Can you be called a “Political animal”? Do the following quiz to find answers to these questions:

1. How often are general elections held in your country?

2. How many ex-presidents or prime ministers of your country can you name?

3. Who is the current foreign minister in your country?

4. How many other ministers can you name?

5. At the moment, is you country generally considered to be experiencing an economic boom or economic recession?

6. Name two important policies of the current government of your country.

7. What do you think of the following statement, “The average politician is corrupt and only out for himself or herself.”?

a) I completely agree. b) I am not sure. c) I completely disagree.

8. Would you take part in a political demonstration, strike or protest march if you felt strongly enough about the issue?

a) Yes. b) I am not sure. c) No.

9. Do you think that the majority of people in your country are disillusioned or apathetic about politics?

a) Yes. b) I am not sure. c) No.

10. Do you believe that environmental and human rights issues are more important than economic issues like unemployment or taxation?

a) Yes. b) I am not sure. c) No.

11. Do you believe that everyone should vote in elections, because the political party or candidate you choose can make a big difference in your life?

a) Yes. b) I am not sure. c) No.

Comments:

If you can give correct answers (check them with your friends, parents, teachers or press) to questions 1, 3, 5 and supply at least 3 names in questions 2, 4, 6 you are not very interested in politics.

If you have chosen answers 7 (a), 8 (a), 9 (c), 10 (c), 11 (a) - you may be called «a political animal», that is a person who thinks and acts like a politician, especially in relations with others, and knows quite a lot about the current policy of the country.