Monarchy.

Discuss the following points:

- functions of the Sovereign;

- powers of the Queen in Government;

- the hereditary principle in the UK.

b) Find four arguments for and against monarchy. In the discussion, use the following forms of agreement and disagreement:

- I quite agree with you.

- You are right.

- Certainly.

- That’s right.

- I disagree with you.

- I am afraid you are mistaken.

- Nonsense.

- Nothing of the kind.

11. Copy the following table into your notebooks. Write as many words and expressions as you can think of to com­plete it. There is not necessarily a ‘correct’ position for a particular word. The choice is personal.

Parliament	Monarchy	Government
House of Lords	Queen Elizabeth II became queen in 1952	executive

12. Study the following words and phrases, relating to UK institutions:

Cabinet, MP, Lord Chancellor, constituency, Prime Minister, peer, Parliament.

Do similar institutions, etc. exist in your system, with comparable characteristics and functions?

13. Prepare to describe the system of government in Ukraine, Use the elements of the UK system of government as a guide and make brief notes if you like. Include the following points:

The Head of State: appointment, functions and powers, relation­ship with other state organs.

Legislature: composition, functions and powers, relationship with other state organs.

The Executive: composition, functions and powers, relationship with other state organs.

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