The US Government
The form of the US govemmint is based on the Constitution of 1787 Which was adonted affer the Wer of Independence. The US Constitution comsista of 7 articles and 27 atendments. The firit 10 mendimenti are called the Bill of Rights and were adopted in 1791 under popalar pressure. The Bill of Rights is a series of Iimitations on the power of the Linnod States federnl govertanent, protecting the natural rights and libeties, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech and press rights of assembly and free association, as well as the right to keep and carry ams. In fedemi eriminal cases it guarantees a speedy, public trial with an impartial jury composed of meniber of the state in which the crime occurred. A key feature of the L'S Constitution is tederalism- the division of power between the national government and the States. Anotber major fenture of the Constihation is the principle of the separation of powers within the tiational govermment According to this principle the executive. legislative and jailicial benches exercise powers that are larpely separate atnd distinet. Each branch has its owT regonibilaties, but no branch has more power thari the other hrancbes, There is the system of checks and halances. Under this principle ench beanch has certain duties to check the powers of the other branches, This system wa designed to protect against the extremes since it makes compromise and consentn necentary.
1. Complete the text with the words from the brackets
Dear Kate,
I’m having a great time in England! I’m staying at my friend’s house in a small town (1) not far from London. The weather isn’t very good here. It’s cold and it often rains (2). But it’s not a problem because I have got some warm sweaters, a coat and waterproof (3) boots.
I’ve already met a lot of new friends. We went to London two days ago (4). This city is fantastic! We visited St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. We are going to London again next Friday because I haven’t been to the British Museum yet (5). I want to visit it so much!
Yesterday we had a Halloween party. It’s a traditional (6) British holiday which people celebrate on the 31st of October (7). Children love it very much. We dressed as witches and ghosts (8), played games and ate sweets, cakes (9) and fruit.
I’ve taken a lot of photos (10) of my new friends and the places I have visited. I’ve also bought you some nice souvenirs.
That’s all for now.
Love,
Ann
2. Read the text and write if the sentences are true or false.(T/F)
1) Ann is staying in the house of her friend in London. - F
2) The weather is bad in England. - T
3) Ann has some problems with her warm clothes. - F
4) Ann has already been to London. - T
5) Ann is going to visit the British Museum. - T
6) The British celebrate Halloween on the last day of October. - T
7) Children don’t enjoy Halloween. - F
8) Ann has got souvenirs for her friend. - T
1. Mel Gibson is from the USA. - True.
2. Nicole Kidman is from Russia. - No, she isn't. She's from Australia.
3. Antonio Banderas is from Britain. - No, he isn't. He's from Spain.
4. George Clooney’s from Canada . - No, he isn't. He's from the USA.
5. Sergei Bezrukov is from France. - No, he isn't. He's from Russia.
6. Jim Carrey’s from Spain. - No, he isn't. He's from Canada.
7. Penelope Cruz is from Australia. - No, she isn't. She's from Spain.
8. Pamela Anderson is from Italy. - No, she isn't. She's from Canada.
9. Monica Belucci is from Russia. - No, she isn't. She's from Italy.
10. Jean Reno is from Spain. - No, he isn't. He's from Morocco. (He was born in Marocco, but when he was 17, his family moved to France.)
11. Svetlana Khodchenkova is from Australia. - No, she isn't. She's from Russia.
12. Colin Firth is from France. No, he isn't. - He's from Great Britain.
Объяснение: