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executive and to review laws passed by the legislative branch to determine
if such laws are constitutional.
The doctrine of judicial review is the heart of the concept of
separation of powers. This doctrine and the doctrine of supremacy of the
Constitution were established at an early date of the American history.

Notes
1. to violate the law – порушувати закон
2. to conform to smth. – відповідати чомусь
3. to be in harmony with – бути співзвучним з
4. criminal justice – кримінальне правосуддя
5. to give authority to – надавати повноваження
6. to fit smth. – відповідати чомусь
7. jury trial – суд присяжних

Task 3. Fill in the blanks using the information from the text.
1. The Constitution of the United States is the fundamental
written... of the country.
2. The federal law must not...the US Constitution.
3. The US Constitution gives authority to …
4. Two very important principles of constitutional law are
basis to the American…............
5. A scheme of government consists of three branches —
6. The Senate retains the power to approve
key... and...appointments.
7. The executive has powers to …
8. The judiciary has the powers to review...of the executive
and to review ... passed by the… … .....to determine if such ... are ...

Task 4. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the fundamental written law of the United Stales?
2. What does the US Constitution give authority to?
3. What are the examples of specific amendments to the US
Constitution?
4. What are two very important principles of constitutional law basic to
the American judicial system?
5. How many branches does a scheme of government consist of?
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