- •Unit 1. We study law.
- •Text a. I am a law student.
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- •I'dea civi'lized 'moral intel'lectual
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- •In Ukraine the composition, arrangement and responsibilities of the prosecutor's office are confirmed in the 7th Part of the Constitution. It states the functions and responsibilities entrusted with
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- •Mia structure - Структура мвд
- •Signs of Distinction - Знаки отличия
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- •Uniт 4. What is a law?
- •International law is concerned with disputes between nations; much of this law comes from treaties, which have been agreed by the governments of the countries.
- •A) Public Law Categories
- •Versions of Roman law had long influenced many parts of Europe but had little impact on English law.
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- •Unit 5. The legislative and judicial power of uk and us – Part 1
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- •Violence
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Exercises
Ex.1. Найдите соответствия английских и русских выражений
under special circumstances Быть под председательством
То set a precedent Нарушать конституцию
То review a court decision Быть одобренным кем-то
То involve federal matters Исходя из особых обстоятельств
Non-payment of federal taxes Быть назначенным пожизненно
То be presided over by Создать прецедент
To be appointed for life Пересмотреть судебное решение
To violate the Constitution Включать национальные вопросы
То be approved by Неуплата федеральных налогов
Ex.2. Заполните таблицу прстучцтнымы сюеаыы обозначенных частей речи.
A NOUN A VERB ADJECT1VE 1
to violate
judge
normal
to decide
national
Ex. 3. Выберите правильное завершение приближения.
L The US Judiciary is divided into...................
a) local and regional, b) international and federal, c) federal and state
2. The US Supreme Court may review................
a) president's order, b) articles of the Constitution, c) a state court decision
3. District Courts hear Criminal and civil cases involving.....
a) violation of national legislation, b) violation of local legislation, c) violation of human rights.
4. The court of appeal sets a precedent..................
a) for legal development of the state, b) for future cases hearing, c) for reviewing the previous decision
5. The Supreme Court is responsible for...............
a) checking the conformity to the Constitution, b) reviewing the appeal courts decisions, c) deciding criminal and civil cases.
Ex.4. Отметьте звездочкой (*) правильные утверждения
1. The US judiciary is divided into federal and local judiciary (...). 2. In the federal system there are eighty District Courts presided over by a district judge (...). 3. District Courts are responsible for hearing criminal cases dealing with breaches of federal law and civil cases on federal matters ( ). 4. Each state has at least one district court (...). 5. All judges of District Courts are nominated for five year term by the Senate (...). 6. Appeals can be made to the United Sates Court of Appeals (...). 7. The important role of the Supreme Courts is to decide whether the actions of the President, Congress or state governments violate the Constitution (...). 8. There are normally nine Supreme Court judges approved by the President (...). 9. Each District Court has from one to 24 federal judges, depending on the volume of business (...). 10. The Supreme Court meets in the Supreme Court building in New York (..).
Ex.5. Ответьте на вопросы
1. What body is the US judiciary presented by? 2. What categories of courts are there in the USA? 3. What cases are heard by the District Courts? 4. What is the membership of the District Court? 5. Which court has the right for court reviewing? 6. What is the procedure of judgers' nomination? 7. What is the highest court of the USA? 8. How long may a judge perform his functions? 9. What state is the Supreme Court situated on? 10. How many chambers does the Congress consist of? 3. Which House is the upper one? 4. What is the main responsibility of the Congress? 5. What is the principal pattern for legislature composition? 6. Which members have the right to introduce a bill? 7. How can the amendment to the Constitution be made? 8. Which house has the power to deal with financial matters? 9. What is the obligatory condition for passing any law? 10. What do the figures over the entrance of the Supreme Court symbolize?
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