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policy; to determine the country’s policy; basic rights of every person; to
enjoy rights; to fulfil duties toward society; to obey the country’s laws.
b) Speak about the role of the Constitution in the life of the country
and its importance for society.
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c) The 28 of June, Constitution day, is marked as our country’s
national holiday. Say how it is celebrated in Ukraine.
6. Give examples from your own life and from the life of your family
to show how the rights guaranteed in the Constitution are enjoyed by you.
7. Give facts from the life of your family, the families of your friends,
the people you know to prove that a lot has/hasn’t been done in Ukraine to
improve the living and working conditions of its citizens, to guarantee the
basic human rights, women’s equality with men, social justice.

Task3. Express your agreement or disagreement. Use: “In my opinion.
I think. I guess. I agree. I can’t agree. How can one say that?”
• The Constitution establishes the country’s political system, assures
rights, freedoms & duties of citizens, but it can’t be the basis for its laws.
• According to one of the theories, the three points of the Trident
symbolized Might, Wisdom and Love.
• All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
• Constitutional guarantees are necessary only when people think
they have good reasons for violating them.
• Liberty given is never so precious as liberty sought for and fought
for. Frederick Douglass
• The more corrupt the state, the more laws. Cornelius Tacitus
• Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by
subduing the freeness of speech. Benjamin Franklin

Task 4. Compare national symbols of Ukraine with those of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Symbols of U. K.
Flag: Known as the Union Jack, the Flag has the red cross of
St. George of England, the white cross of St. Andrew of
Scotland, and the red cross of St. Patrick of Ireland, all on
the blue background.
Anthem: “God saves the Queen/King”.

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