On June 28, 1996 the Supreme Rada of Ukraine has adopted the Constitution of Ukraine, its Fundamental Law. The 28th of June has been proclaimed a state holiday.
The Constitution establishes the country's political system, secures rights, freedoms and duties of citizens, and is the basis for all its laws.
According to the Constitution the head of the state is the President, who is elected directly by the voters for a term of five years with no more than two full terms.
The Supreme Rada is the only body of the legislative power of Ukraine. There are 450 people's deputies who are elected for a term of five years.
The highest body of the executive power is the Cabinet of Ministers. It is responsible to the President and is accountable to the Supreme Rada.
Justice in Ukraine is exercised entirely by courts. The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest juridical body of general jurisdiction.
Task 1. Match pairs.
1. The main law of the country _____________________________________________
2. The head of the state ___________________________________________________
3. The highest body of the legislative power __________________________________
4. The highest body of the executive power ___________________________________
5. The bodies which exercise justice _________________________________________
6. The leader of the government ____________________________________________
7. The person who elects the power __________________________________________
8. The person who is elected to the Parliament ________________________________
(the Prime – Minister, the Constitution, a voter, courts, the Cabinet of Ministers, The President, the people`s deputy, The Supreme Rada)
