Упр.1 Юнит 2 Урок 6 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс
In 1516 the brilliant English statesman, scholar and writer Thomas More published his famous book Utopia. In the book he describes an ideal state and satirises the abuses of the time. Thomas More explains his idea of a perfect state.
- What is your idea of a perfect state? Do a project.
PROJECT “An Ideal State, as I Understand It”
- Determine the political system.
- What kind of person do you want to be the head of state? Think of his/her traits.
- Determine the institutions that will represent the legislative, the executive and the judicial branches of power.
- Determine the responsibilities of each branch.
- Write a Bill of Rights for the imaginary state.
- Compare your variants and vote on each item to make a single document.
An Ideal State, as I Understand It
1. Political system: a democratic republic.
2. Head of state: an honest, responsible, fair and well-educated person who respects people, listens to different opinions and can make wise decisions.
3. Branches of power:
- Legislative branch: Parliament.
- Executive branch: the Government and the Prime Minister.
- Judicial branch: independent courts.
4. Responsibilities of each branch:
- Parliament makes laws and controls the work of the government.
- The Government carries out laws, manages the country and solves everyday problems.
- The courts protect justice, settle disputes and make sure that laws are followed.
5. Bill of Rights:
- All people are equal before the law.
- Everyone has the right to life, freedom and personal safety.
- Everyone has the right to education and medical care.
- Everyone has the right to work and fair pay.
- Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, religion and peaceful assembly.
- No one may be punished without a fair trial.
- People have the right to privacy and respect.
6. Final version: our ideal state is a democratic republic with a fair and responsible leader, a clear division of powers, and strong rights and freedoms for all citizens.
