The common features and the difference between Russia, American and English

political systems.Divide into 3 teams:

American pupils

Russian pupils

British pupils

Useful phrases

That’s right! As far as I know… I must say… I’d like to add….I am of the same opinion. As for … (America, Russia)I absolutely agree with you. Besides…I’m going to say some words about…

Open the brackets, using Passive Voice and write in name of the country in the boxes

1) The members of the House of Commons (to elect) by the people

2) The Federal Government (to head) by the chairman of the Government.3) The administration (to approve) by the Congress consisting of 535 members.4) The laws (to make) by the Federal Council and the Duma.

5) The judicial branch (to involve) in the system of check and balances.6) The reputation of the Monarchy (to spoil) by the young royals. 7)The president ( to garantee) the basic rights of the people.Key: 1) are elected; Great Britain. 2.is headed the Russian Federation. 3.is approved; the USA. 4) are made; the Russian Federation5) is involved; the USA. 6) is spoiled. Great Britain.7) garantees (the USA, the RF)

The questions to "Russian pupils".•The questions to "American pupils".•Who can elect the President in America?•Who can introduce a mew project?•Who can vote against the project?•Who can appoint the Secretaries in the Administration?Who can .declare presidential acts unconstitutional?

The questions to "English pupils:".•Who can sigh the bills?•Who can rule the country in fact?•Who can control the House of Commons?•Who can have the power to delay bills for one year?• e)Who can coordinate the work of the government departments?

The questions to "American pupils".•Who can elect the President in America?•Who can introduce a mew project?•Who can vote against the project?•Who can appoint the Secretaries in the

Administration?Who can .declare presidential acts unconstitutional?

Choose the correct variant:1) The Head of the state in the UK is the… .a)President; b) Prime Minister; c) Vice President.

2) The Congress in the USA consists of the ….a)House of Commons and Lords;b)Supreme Court and the Federal Assembly;c)House of Representatives and the Senate.

3)The Head of the state in Russia is the… .a)Queen; b) President; c) Prime Minister.

4)The Russian President…..a)has only representative functions;b)checks the work of the ministers;c)is the head of the state.

***1.How many ministers are there in the Cabinet?

2.Who is the head of the British Government?3.How many Houses does the Parliament consist of?4.What are they?5. Who elects the House of Commons?6. Is the House of Lords elected?

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1. What political system is there in Russia?2. Which document determines the political system?3. How many political institutions represent power

in the RF? What are they?4. What does the President do?

***1.What is the role of the head of the state in the USA?2. Which institutions represent the legislative branch of power?3.Who is the head of the executive branch in the USA?4.What activities are the two branches of power involved in?5. Can the Court declare declare presidential acts unconstitutional?

Country Head of state Institutions of power

The USA PresidentThe Federal Assembly

the Federal Councilthe Duma

Russia The queenThe Prime Minister

Parliament The House of commonsThe House of Lords

The UK President Congress The House of RepresentativesThe Senate

Correct the country.

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God bless America!God bless Great Britain!God bless Russia!Land that I love.Stands beside herAnd guide herThrough the nightWith a light from above

From the mountainsTo the parriesTo the oceansWhite with foam.

God bless America!God bless Great Britain!God bless Russia!

5.The House of Lords in the UK…a)examines and revises bills;b)makes laws;c)rules the country

6. The Duma consists of ….a)450 deputes b) 435 members c) 650 members

KEY: 1b 2c 3b 4c 5a 6a

The role of the president

What kind of man should be a president?What is his main feature of character?

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