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1. __________ js gold or yellow tincture.
2. __________ was the symbol of authority.
3. The song with the patriotic text was officially adopted as the ________ of the Ukrainian State.
4. The _______ became a symbol of all-Ukrainian unity.
5. The composition of the ________ colours Was decreed by law.
Are the sentences true or false
True - V False - X Don't know -?
1. Yellow was the most frequent colour of the Ukrainian banners.
2. Ancient Ukrainian rulers had different banners.
3. The Ukrainian Cossacks had crimson banners.
4. The trident was superseded in the eleventh century.
5. Pavlo Chubynskyi wrote "Ukraine Hal Not Yet Perished in 1883.
Answer the questions.
1. What are the National emblems of Ukraine? -
2. What was the trident?
3. What was the most frequent colour of Ukrainian banners?
4. When was the light blue above yellow flag adopted?
5. When was the anthem of the Ukrainian State officially adopted?
3. Be ready with the project The National Emblems of Ukraine
V. POLITICAL SYSTEM OF UKRAINE
A) Study the following words and word combinations on the topic
the everlasting dream
the masters of their own destiny
a single-chamber national Parliament
executive authority
legislative authority
to nominate , , ( )
approval ; ;
to combine efforts
a wealth of ,
to tend , ,
key challenge
establishment
B) Do the following activities to study the words on the topic better
1) legislative branch )
2) executive branch b)
3) judiciary branch c)
4) commander-in-chief d)
5) Supreme Court e)
6) Supreme Council f) 6
7) general election g)
8) guarantees h)
9) voters )
10) lawmaking body j)
11) bills )
12) House of Representatives l)
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
Read the texts, translate them, do all activities after them, be ready to speak on the topic
GOVERNMENT
What political system does Ukraine have?
What is the status of Crimea?
How many regions are there in Ukraine?
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National government.
Ukraine is an independent state since adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine on July 16,1990. In accordance with the Constitution of^ Ukraine adopted on June 28, 1996 Ukraine has a democratic political system. The country's government features an executive branch headed by the President with strong powers, a legislative branch consisting of a national parliament and the judicial, which is headed by the Supreme Court.
The President is commander in chief of the military and can issue orders called edicts without the approval of parliament in some matters. The people of Ukraine-elect the President to a five-year term. Ukrainians 18 years old or elder may vote.
The President is assisted by a Cabinet, which the president appoints"' A Prime Minister heads the Cabinet. Other ministers have responsibility for such areas as foreign affairs and the economy. A council called the State Duma provides advice to the president regarding science and technology, law, humanitarian matters, and the economy.
Ukraine's parliament, called the Supreme Council, is the nation's lawmaking body. It has 450 members, who are elected by the voters. Supreme Council members serve five-year terms. The Supreme Council discusses and adopts the State Budget for the coming year.
The Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court represent the judicial power. They watch over the executive and legislative powers. They are nominated by the Supreme Council. The Constitutional Court has the right to declare laws and actions of the national and local governments unconstitutional.
Local government
Ukraine, excluding Crimea, is divided into 24 regions called oblasts. Crimea has special status as an autonomous /self-governing/ republic. Crimea has greater control over die internal affairs than do the oblasts. The Crimean Autonomous republic has its own constitution.
Politics.
The most important political organization in Ukraine is a. broad movement known as Rukh. It was established in 1989 and includes various political parties, groups, and individual citizens. It has strongly supported democracy for Ukraine.
Ukraine has about 10 registered political parties. The Green Party promotes environmental issues. The Ukrainian Republican Party favours free enterprises. The Democratic Party of Ukraine supports democratic political development. The Christian Democratic Party promotes religious issues. The Peasant-Democratic Party represents agricultural concerns. The Socialist Party stands for Socialist orientation.
Armed forces.
Ukraine has an army, air force, and a small navy. December 6 is the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
