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Convention; the Declaration of Independence; Independence Hall; most of
the outstanding leaders; neither straight nor easy path.

Task 11. Translate words and word combinations into English. Make
up your own sentences with them.
Політична стабільність; соціальний прогрес; гіркі роки;
законодавчий орган; направити делегата; створити більш
централізовану форму управління; прийняти новий документ; внести
поправки до статей Конфедерації; відкинути статті Конфедерації;
погодитися з головними цілями; преамбула конституції, війна за
незалежність, загальний добробут, батьки-засновники, формувати
союз.

Task 12. Read the following sentences and decide if they are true or
false. Use the phrases:It’s not quite so; I’m afraid you are wrong; in my
opinion;As far as I know; I’m of another opinion.
1. The American Constitution provides the basis for political
stability, individual freedom, economic growth and social progress.
2. The American Constitution is the world's oldest written
constitution in force.
3. The American Constitution has served as the model for a
number of other constitutions around the world.
4. The path to the Constitution was straight and easy.
5. The Constitutional or Federal Convention convened on
May 25, 1787 in Independence Hall, where the declaration of
Independence had been adopted.
6. The American Constitution was officially adopted on May
4, 1789.
7. The 55 delegates including Founding Fathers of the new
nation drafted the Constitution.

Task 13. Read and translate the text in written form.

Lawmaking process in the USA
The US Congress, the lawmaking arm of the federal government,
consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Any
congressman in either house, or the president, may initiate new legislation.
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