1). The USA is a federal…. | republican |
2). The basic principle of all American governments is the … of three branches | to separate |
3). The lower house in the US Congress is the House of … | representation |
4). The Speaker conducts … | debatable |
5). The Senate approves or disapproves major Presidential … | to appoint |
6). The Senate must also … treaties between the USA and foreign countries. | ratification |
7). Only a member of the House can … a bill to raise money | introduction |
8). They are heads of different departments and are … to President. | to respond |
9). The US began as a one-party … system | politician |
10). … elections take place every two years. | congress |
V. Ask questions to which these sentences are the answers. / Задайтевопросы:
1). The constitution of the USA was adopted after the War of Independence on September 17, 1787.
2). Yes, each state has its government.
3). They are legislative, executive and judicial.
4). It lies with Congress.
5). It consists of two chambers.
6). No, only one-third of the Senate is re-elected.
7). He is the head of the Senate.
8). It depends on its population.
9). Yes, they both may vote.
10). No, most of the work is done in committee meeting.
11). A bill must be passed by both the House and the Senate and signed by President.
12). The executive power belongs to the President.
13). Members of administration are heads of different departments.
14). The judiciary is a collective term for courts and judges.
15). Yes, it is the highest tribunal in the USA.
16). They are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.