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The executive power in oblasts and rayons is exercised by local state
administrations. The President of Ukraine appoints the heads of state
administrations and discharges them from these positions.
Justice in Ukraine is exercised entirely by courts. It is administered
by the Constitutional Court and by the courts of general jurisdiction. The
Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest juridical body of general
jurisdiction.

Task 3. Answer the following questions.
1. When did Ukraine get its independence?
2. What is the territorial structure of Ukraine?
3. What cities have a special status?
4. What are the main branches of state power?
5. What are the functions of the President?
6. How many terms can the President of Ukraine hold his office?
7. What body is the highest body of the legislative power?
8. For what term are the people’s deputes elected?
9. What are the main functions of the Verkhovna Rada?
10. What body adopts the State Budget and controls the execution of it?
11. What body is the highest body of the executive power?
12. What are the main functions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine?
13. What bodies is the executive power in oblasts and rayons exercised
by?
14. What courts is justice exercised in Ukraine by?
15. What court is the highest juridical body of general jurisdiction?

Task 4. Pick out from the text all the word combinations with the
following words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
to determine, to preside over, secret ballot, council, negotiation

Task 5. Express your agreement or disagreement. Use: “In my
opinion. I think. I guess. I agree. I can’t agree. How can one say that?”
1. The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest juridical body
of general jurisdiction.
2. Ukraine has got its independence in 1980.

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