State Power in Ukraine.

Ukraine is a sovereign state. It is situated in the South- easten part of Central Europe. The territory of Ukraine is 603,700 sq.kms. The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

By the form of government Ukraine combines the elements of presidential and parliamentary republic.

Ukraine proclaimed its sovereignity on the 24-th of August. The highest body of state authority of our country is the Supreme Soviet, the state parliament.

It consists of different comissions and is elected every 4 years.The Supreme Soviet makes out and adopts laws. The government is formed by the Supreme Soviet. The president is elected by referendum. A president is the head of the state for a period of 5 years. The state power belongs to people.

All citizens of our country who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote. But to be elected to the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, a citizen of Ukraine must be 21. Now Ukraine is overcoming an economical crises. And the sittings of our parliament are very tense and stormy.

They suggest different ways of coming out from the difficult situation.

Ukraine establishes new relations, direct contacts with countries in the world. It signs the agreements and treaties and participates in the work of many international organizations.

Words and combinations

a sovereign state - незалежна держава

to proclaim - проголошувати

form of government - форма правління

the highest body - найвищий орган

to elect - обирати

citizens - громадяни

to reach - досягати

to vote - голосувати

to adopt - приймати, затверджувати

agreement - угода

treaty - договір

Questions

1) Where is Ukraine situated?

2) When did Ukraine proclaim its sovereignity?

3) What is the highest body of state authority of the country?

4) How is the president elected?

5) At what age do the citizens of Ukraine have the right to vote?

6) Does Ukraine participates in the work of international organizations?

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