Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.
The Political System of the United States of America
The USA is a presidential republic. The President is the head of state here.
The Constitution of the country was adopted by the Founding Fathers in 1787 in Philadelphia. So the main principle of the American liberty was stated: the equality of people's chances. The American Government consists of several parts: the Administration, the Congress and the Supreme Court. The Administration comprises the President and the Vice-President and the Cabinet with Secretaries of Departments as ministers.
The Congress consists of the Senate with 100 members and the House of Representatives with 435 members — according to the size of each state. The Congress makes laws and discusses some important state matters. Then they pass the bills to the President. The latter can delay a bill.
The Supreme Court consists of nine judges, elected for the lifetime. They can declare laws unconstitutional, and Presidential acts, too.
The President of the country is elected by the population, i. e. by all people over 18. The candidate to this post must be a citizen of the USA, born in the country.
The President appoints the Cabinet and has all the real power in the country — he can declare wars and make all the important decisions. The Senate approves the presidential appointments.
When the President becomes ill or dies, the Vice-President takes his place. So, it is a very important post in the country.
Exercise 2. Answer the questions.
1. What kind of a state is the USA?
2. When was the Constitution of the USA adopted?
3. What was the main principle of it?
4. How many parts does the American Government consist of?
5. What does the Administration consist of?
6. How many members does the Congress consist of?
7. Who is the President elected by?
8. What are the main demands to the post of the President?
9. Why is the Vice President considered to be the second main post in the USA?

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