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other natural resources which are on the territory of Ukraine are objects of
the property right of Ukrainian people.
The state language in Ukraine is Ukrainian.
The state symbols of Ukraine are the State Flag, the State Emblem
and the State Anthem of Ukraine. The State Flag is a blue and yellow
banner made up from two equal horizontal stripes. The main element of
the Great State Emblem of Ukraine is the sign of the State of Prince
Volodymyr the Great, the Trident. The State Anthem of Ukraine is the
national anthem with the music of M.Verbytsky, the words of Chubynsky.
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
Chapter II of the Constitution assures human and civil rights,
freedoms and obligations. Citizens have equal Constitutional rights and
freedoms and are equal before the law. There are no privileges or
restrictions based upon race, colour of skin, political and other beliefs,
gender, ethnic and social origin, property, ownership, position, place of
residence, language, religion or other circumstances.
The Church and religious organizations are separated from the state
and schools are separated from the Church.
The Constitution guarantees the rights to life, personal inviolability
and the inviolability of dwelling, non-interference in private and family
life, free choice of residence, work, rest, education, social security,
housing, health protection, medical care and medical insurance, legal
assistance, a safe and healthy environment. The right to property is
inviolable.
Defence of the Motherland, of the independence and territorial
integrity of Ukraine, and respect for the state’s symbols are the duty of
citizens. Citizens of Ukraine perform military services in compliance with
the law. No person may damage the environment, cultural heritage. Every
person shall pay taxes and duties in order and amount determined by the
law.
Under the Constitution the powers of the government are divided
into three branches-the legislative which consists of the Verkhovna Rada,
the executive, headed by the Cabinet of Ministers, and the judicial, which
is led by the Supreme Court.

Task 3. Answer the following questions.
1. When was the independence of Ukraine proclaimed?

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