Упр.3 Юнит 2 Урок 7 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс
- SPEAKING
At a school conference you are making a report about the common features and the differences between the Russian and US political systems. Give a 2-minute talk about the common features and the differences between the Russian and US political systems.
Remember to:
- name the common features: the political systems, the heads of state;
- speak about the institutions that represent the three branches of power;
- name the heads of the executive branches in the Russian Federation and in the USA;
- explain why the Russian President has more power;
- speak about the aims of the system of checks and balances.
You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.
- ROLE-PLAY
A Russian student is preparing a report about the political system of the United Kingdom. She/he needs a consultation of her/his British friend.
STUDENT CARD 1
You are a Russian student. Ask your British friend questions about:
- the role of the Queen in the political life of the country;
- the aims of the Shadow Cabinet;
- the functions of the Non-Cabinet Ministers;
- the links with the Commonwealth.
You begin the conversation. Remember to:
- be active and ask all the questions;
- talk for 1–1.5 minutes.
STUDENT CARD 2
You are a British student. Remember to:
- answer the questions of your Russian friend;
- talk for 1.5 minutes.
1. A 2-minute talk
The political systems of Russia and the USA have some common features and some differences. Both countries are republics and both have a president as the head of state. In both political systems, power is divided into three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial branches.
In Russia, the Federal Assembly represents the legislative branch. It consists of the State Duma and the Federation Council. The executive branch is represented by the Government, and the head of the executive branch is the Prime Minister. The judicial branch is represented by the courts.
In the USA, Congress represents the legislative branch. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The executive branch is headed by the President, and the judicial branch is represented by the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
The Russian President has more power than the US President because in Russia the President is not only the head of state but also has strong control over the government and the political system as a whole. In the USA, the President’s powers are limited by Congress and the Supreme Court.
The system of checks and balances is used to make sure that no branch of power becomes too strong. Each branch can control the others, and this helps keep the political system balanced and democratic.
2. Role-play
Student: Hello! I’m preparing a report about the political system of the United Kingdom. Could you help me?
British friend: Of course.
Student: What is the role of the Queen in the political life of the country?
British friend: The Queen is the head of state, but her powers are mostly ceremonial. She opens Parliament, signs laws and represents the country.
Student: What are the aims of the Shadow Cabinet?
British friend: The Shadow Cabinet watches the work of the government, criticises its policy and prepares alternative solutions.
Student: What are the functions of the Non-Cabinet Ministers?
British friend: They help the government, deal with special tasks and support the work of the Cabinet.
Student: And what are the links with the Commonwealth?
British friend: The UK has historical and political ties with the Commonwealth. The Queen is also the head of the Commonwealth, and Britain cooperates with its member countries.
