Card 23

1. Speak on “Political system of the US”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) the meaning of a “federative republic”;

b) legislative, executive powers and the essential role of the Supreme Court;

c) the Constitution of the US.

Compare political system of the US and Kazakhstan.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 24

1. Speak on “The history of political parties of the US”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) presidents’ contribution to the development of political parties of the US;

b) the dominance of the Democratic Party;

c) the role of opposition.

Describe the factors that have contributed to the development of a two-party system in the US.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 25

1. Speak about “The single-party, two-party, and multi-party governments”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) opposition parties and their chance of gaining power;

b) political campaign of parties;

c) the role of political parties in the development of the country.

Compare political parties of the UK, the US, and Kazakhstan.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

Situation 1

Two political strategists are sharing their viewpoints on the achievements of Kazakhstan. One of them is convinced that if we want Kazakhstan to improve its economy and become a full member of world community, it should join a lot of international organizations, and the other is convinced that if Kazakhstan joins any international organizations, it will lose its independence, because other more powerful members of these organizations will impose their own opinion, pursue their own policy, control and influence any decisions.

Situation 2

At the TV program ‘Politics this week’, a journalist is taking an interview from one of the famous American political leaders on the issue: ‘The main priorities of the foreign policy of the superpowers in multipolar world’.

Situation 3

Two political analysts are at the club of Political Sciences. They are debating on the resolution: ‘Presidential government is better than Parliamentary’.