III. Define the following words and word-combinations, use these lexical units in the examples of your own.

- a delegate

- to impeach

- treason

- bribery

- misdemeanor

- to evolve into

- to be allocated

- ostensible representation

- a federal agency

- to extend/rescind diplomatic recognition of foreign nations

IV. Fill in the gaps using the words and word-combinations from the exercises above.

1. According to the Constitution, the President has such important legislative _______ as vetoing _______, proposing _____ _____.

2. In addition, the President has broad _______ powers to manage _____ _____.

3. As the Chief Executive the President may _______ the laws passed by Congress, ______ executive ______.

4. Apart from being the second-highest executive official of the government the Vice President has also the duty to break ______ _______.

5. Being elected as _______ _______, the President and Vice President serve a 4-year term.

6. Cabinet, executive departments and agencies include not only the President’s “Cabinet” and the _______ _______ of the President, but also independent agencies and _______ corporations.

Speaking

Use the following words and word-combinations to make up the summary of the text (not more than 15 sentences).

- a delegate

- to execute laws

- to have broad constitutional powers

- to impeach

- treason

- bribery

- to enact executive orders

- to break a tie vote

- running mate

- government-owned corporations

- a federal agency

- to extend-rescind diplomatic recognition of foreign nations

Talking Point

I. Compare the executive branch of power in the USA and the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Fill in the following table

	The Structure	The Functions
The USA
The UK

On the basis of the table outline the differences and similarities.

II. Analyze the role and functions of the US President and the UK Prime Minister. Prepare a list of them.

III. What is common and what is different about the role of Government departments and agencies in the USA and the UK? How important and effective is their activity for the well-being of the countries? Substantiate your answers with examples.

Part 2. The System of Checks and Balances

Warm-up

Discuss the following questions in pairs. Share your ideas with your groupmates.

1. What is understood by the separation of powers?

2. How can the powers be interconnected?

3. How can the abuse of power be prevented by any of the branches?

Pronunciation

Watch the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations.

- distinct

- to misuse

- to veto

- amnesty

- vital

- prosecution

- jury

- a nominee

- judicial review

Reading

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