UKRAINE
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE – Look at the pictures and tell what these buildings stand for. Where are they? – What kind of people work there and what are their main functions and role in the society?
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VOCABULARY 1. What types of government do you know? Match the terms to their definitions. 1) Republic 2) Democracy 3) Monarchy 4) Independent 5) Federation 6) Dictatorship 7) Commonwealth
a) is a group of countries that have united to form a larger government b) is a country that has a king or queen c) is a country ruled by a dictator d) is a country without being governed or controlled by another country e) is a country in which power is held by elected representatives f) a nation, state or other political entity founded on law and united by the people for the common good. g) is a country that is governed by elected representatives and an elected leader
2. Choose the most appropriate words. 1) The judge/president ordered the company to pay compensation to the claimant. 2) This famous politician often attacks his opposition/opponents in the newspaper. 3) They went into politics/party in the hope of changing society. 4) The government has limited legal powers/control over television. 5) Each deputy represents an area of the country that is called a government/constituency. 6) He has now been formally nominated as presidential candidate/politician. 7) The most important members of the government are all in the cabinet/assembly. 8) A popular election/referendum showed that the majority of people want reform. 9) On voting/polling day electors cast their votes. 10) The country has a new supreme electorate/representative body.
3. Complete the following table with the appropriate derivatives. noun (people) 1
noun (other)
adjective
politician
2
independent
3
electoral
4
vote
5 6
united campaigner
7 8
ratify goverment
9 10
verb
able peace
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UKRAINE
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