ПРАКТИКУМ ДЛЯ ДНР 2. Практикум по английскому языку для студентов и слушателей заочной и дистанционной формы обучения
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E X E R C I S E S.Ex. 1. Прочитайте международные слова, определите их значение.
Ex. 2. Найдите соответствия английских и русских выражений
Ex. 3. Заполните таблицу пропущенными словами обозначенных частей речи
Ex. 4. Определите правильное завершение предложения 1. The most common type of law in England and Wales is ….. a) the Crown court b) the magistrates’ court c) the tribunal 2. More serious criminal cases are decided by ….. a) the juvenile court b) the Crown court c) the coroners’ court 3. County courts are responsible for deciding …… a) treasons b) criminal cases c) civil cases 4. The highest court of appeal is ….. a) the European Court of Justice b) the House of Lords c) the coroners’ court 5. The procedure of the administrative tribunals is …. a) very complex b) quick with less formality c) ineffective Ex. 5. Отметьтезвездочкой (*) правильныеутверждения 1. There are 700 magistrates’ courts which are the most typical ones in England and Wales ( ). 2. The Crown courts deals with more serious criminal cases ( ). 3. Divorce or bankruptcy cases are examined by the Crown Courts ( ). 4. Coroners’ courts deals with violent, sudden and unnatural deaths ( ). 5. The appeals are sent to the courts of higher instance ( ). 6. Each case may be referred to the European Court of Justice ( ). 7. The cases of the offenders under seventeen area decided by the juvenile courts ( ). 8. Scotland has its own High Court ( ). 9. Tribunals deals with disputes between the states ( ). 10. The European Court of Justice is situated in London ( ). Ex. 6. Ответьтенавопросы 1. What courts are the most common ones in England and Wales? 2. How many lawyers work at them? 3. What cases are examined by magistrates’ courts? 4. What are the Crown Courts responsible for? 5. What courts are divorce or bankruptcy cases heard and decided by? 6. What courts have the powers to hear appeals? 7. What category of courts deals with the criminals under 17? 8. Where are violent and unnatural deaths examined? 9. What court can the over taxation be heard and decided by? 10. Is it possible to appeal to the European Court of Justice? Ex.7. Дайте краткое изложение содержания текста Part 2 TEXT A. The legislative power of the United States of America The legislative power resides in Congress which consists of two chambers or Houses – the Senate (the upper house) and the House of Representatives (the lower on). Each state has its own government following the Washington pattern – State Assemblies or legislatures with two chambers. The main task of Congress is to make laws. The US Constitution also gives Congress the power to impose taxes, to make rules for trade with foreign countries and between the states, to coin money, to organize the Armed Forces, to declare war etc. It also has the right to propose amendments to the Constitution whenever two-thirds of both Houses consider it necessary. The Senate is composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 states elected for a term of six years. Under the Constitution the Senate has some special powers. It approves or disapproves major Presidential appointments of such high officials as ambassadors, Cabinet members, federal judges. The Senate must also ratify, by two-thirds vote, treaties between the USA and foreign countries. The House of Representatives is the dynamic institution of the federal government. The states are represented on a population basis and are divided into congressional districts or constituencies or roughly equal size (around 520.000 people). At the present time, there are 435 members of the House of Representatives. It has a special power of its own. Only a member of the House of Representatives can introduce a bill to raise money, but it must be passed by the Senate before it can become a law. The chairman of the House of Representatives, the Speaker, is elected by the House and has important responsibilities, giving him considerable influence over the President. Moreover, should the President and Vice-President die before the end of their term, it is the Speaker who becomes President. A new Congress session begins on the 3d of January each odd numbered year and continues for two years. Generally Congress goes along the decisions of its committees. For a bill to become a law it must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and signed by President. Ex. 1. Найдите соответствия английских и русских выражений
Ex. 2. Заполните таблицу пропущенными словами обозначенных частей речи
Ex.3. Определитеправильноезавершениепредложение 1. The legislative power in the USA resides in ….. a) President b) Congress c) the Supreme Court 2. Congress consists of ….. a) the House of Commons and the Senate b) the Senate and the House of Lords c) the Senate and the House of Representatives 3. The main task of Congress is …. a)to coin money b) to make laws c)to propose amendment to the Constitution 4. The Senate ratifies treaties with foreign countries by …. a) the half of the members b) two-thirds vote c) President’s order 5. The number of Representatives depends on …. a) President’s decision b) the population of states c) the Constitutional ascertainment Ex. 4. Отметьтезвездочкой (*) правильныеутверждения 1. The legislative power is presented by Congress consisting of the Senate (the lower house) and the House of Representatives (the upper house) ( ). 2. Congress is responsible for law making activity ( ). 3. Whenever two-thirds of both Houses consider it necessary Congress may propose amendments to the Constitution ( ). 4. Each of 50 states sends two representatives to the Senate for a five year term ( ). 5. The Senate has special power – to approve or disapprove President’s appointment ( ). 6. The number of Representatives depends on the size of the population ( ). 7. The responsibility of a Senate member is to raise money ( ). 8. Every bill must be passed by the Senate before it can become law ( ). 9. A new Congress session begins on the third of February each odd numbered year ( ). 10. Congress goes along with the decisions of its committees ( ). Ex. 5. Ответьтенавопросы 1. What body is the US legislative power presented by? 2. How many chambers does Congress consist of? 3. Which house is the upper one? 4. What is the main responsibility of Congress? 5. What is the principal pattern for legislature composition? 6. Which members have the right to introduce a Bill? 7. How are the amendments to the Constitution made? 8. What house has the power to deal with financial matters? 9. What is the obligatory condition for passing any law? 10. When does Congress begin its new session? Ex. 6. Дайте краткое изложение содержания текста TEXT B. The court system of the United States of America. In the United States the judiciary (which is a collective term for courts and judges) is divided into national (federal) and state judiciary. Each is independent of the other with the exception that the Supreme Court may, under special circumstances involving federal questions, review a state court decision. In the federal system there are 90 District Courts presided over by a district judge, which hear criminal cases involving breaches of federal law and civil cases on federal matters (disputes between states, non-payment of federal taxes, etc.). Each state has at least one district court, a few have as many as four. Each court has from one to 24 federal judges, depending on the volume of business. All judges are appointed for life by the President, or until they choose to resign. Appeal can be made to the US court of Appeals, where an appeal is heard by three judges, although in very important cases all nine appeal judges sit together. In then vast majority of cases this court’s decision is final and sets a precedent for future cases, although this precedent is not always binding on the Supreme Court. Although not explicitly given the power of judicial review – the power to decided whether the actions of the President, Congress or state governments violate the Constitution – this is the important role that the Supreme Court has developed in the in the legal system. The Supreme Court judges of whom there are normally nine (though Congress may alter this number) are nominated for life by the President after being approved by the Senate. The Supreme Court meets in the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. It is a beautiful building of white marble. The figures over the entrance represent the national ideas of law and liberty. Above the main entrance appear the words - “Equal Justice Under Law”. |