Task 2. Agree or disagree with the following statements

1. The USA is a monarchy.

2. The Constitution of the USA was adopted in 1867 after the Civil War.

3. There are three main political parties in the USA.

4. Chief Justice is appointed for life.

5. There are two houses in the congress of the USA, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

6. The US Congress is not allowed to control foreign policy.

7. The constitution of each state differs from the federal Constitution.

Task 3. Answer the question

1. Is the USA a monarchy or republic?

2. What main political parties are there in the USA and what are their symbols?

3. When are presidential elections held?

4. What power does the US President have?

5. What does the Supreme Court consist of?

6. When was the US Constitution adopted?

7. How many houses is the legislative branch of the USA composed of?

8. What is the US Senate responsible for?

9. What is the main electoral requirement?

10. What is American judicial practice based on?

The capital of the United States

Vocabulary

devoid – лишенный, свободный to manage – удаваться to convey – передавать, выражать (чувства) confidence – доверие, уверенность to conceal – скрывать, прятать

artifacts – остатки материальной культуры древнего человека; артефакты terrestrial– земной backup - дублирование

Task 1. Read the text and match the paragraphs (A - I)

To the headings (1 - 9)

1. The Lincoln Memorial; 2. NASM; 3. The foundation of the capital; 4. The White House; 5. The National Gallery of Art; 6. Population; 7. The Washington Monument; 8. The Capitol; 9. Sightseeing