Замените русские слова и выражения в скобках соответствующими английскими эквивалентами.

1. The State Duma (принимает постановления) on (вопросам) referred to its authority by the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Decrees of the State Duma are adopted by a majority of the total number of deputies of the State Duma, unless another procedure is envisaged by the Constitution. All (законопроекты) are first (одобряются) by the State Duma and are further debated and approved (or (отклоняются)) by the Federation Council.

2. The (Государственная Дума) in the Russian Federation is the lower house of the (Федерального Собрания) of Russia (legislature), the upper house being the (Совет Федераций) of Russia.

3. The president (назначает) the prime minister, and the Duma (голосует) whether to confirm the appointment. The president has wide legislative powers, including the (право вето) and decree. Decrees carry the force of law, but may not violate existing law. The Federal Assembly may (преодолеть президентское вето) by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.

4. (Законодательная деятельность) originates in the Duma and, if passed, is sent to the Federation Council. If the Federation Council approves the legislation or fails to examine it within fourteen days, the legislation is sent to the president to be signed.

5. When considering federal constitutional laws, three-fourths of the Council have to (проголосовать). If the Council vetoes a law passed by the State Duma, the two chambers are mandated to form a (согласительную комиссию) in order to (прийти к компромиссу) and make up a document, which would again go under vote by both houses.

6. The two houses of the Federal Assembly (заседают раздельно), with the State Duma residing in another part of Moscow. Sessions of the Federation Council are held in Moscow from January 25 to July 15 and from September 16 to December 31.

7. The State Duma has special powers enumerated by the Constitution of Russia. Among them there is the power to (выносить обвинение) against the President of the Russian Federation for his impeachment.

 

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 10.Замените глагольные формы в активном залоге в предложениях на пассивные, как указано в примерах и дайте их русские эквиваленты.

Examples:

 

       MODEL 1 At first, The State Duma considers all bills.

                 At first, all bills are considered by the State Duma (usually, always).

       MODEL 2 At first, The State Duma considered all bills.

                     At first, all bills were considered by the State Duma.(yesterday, two days ago, the

                         day before yesterday).

       MODEL 3 At first, The State Duma will consider all bills

                     At first, all bills will be considered by the State Duma (tomorrow, in a week, in a                         

                         month).

1. A majority of the total number of deputies of the State Duma adopts decrees of the State Duma.
2. The Constitution of Russia enumerates special powers of the State Duma.
3. The Federation Council considered a draft law yesterday.
4. The State Duma overrode the veto of the Federation Council two weeks ago.
5. The President will sign the bill tomorrow.
6. If necessary, the two chambers form a conciliation commission to work out a compromise version of the legislation.
7. The State Duma will pass the bill in a few months.
8. The Federation Council rejected the bill the day before.
9. The State Duma and the Federation Council will vote for the draft law the day after tomorrow.
10. The State Duma brings charges against the President.

 

11. Переведите предложения на английский язык, используя слова и словосочетания из текста.

 

1. Высший орган законодательной власти в России — Федеральное Собрание — состоит из двух палат: верхней и нижней.
2. Верхняя палата именуется Советом Федерации, нижняя — Государственной Думой.
3. Совет Федерации и Государственная Дума проводят заседания раздельно, каждая палата имеет свои полномочия.
4. В России действует принцип разделения властей.
5. Первоначально закон принимается простым большинством в Государственной Думе, затем рассматривается Советом Федерации.
6. В том случае, если между палатами возникают разногласия, палаты формируют согласительную комиссию.
7. Для преодоления вето в каждой из палат закон должен быть одобрен не менее чем 2/3 голосов.
8. Законодательная деятельность в Российской Федерации урегулирована Конституцией Российской Федерации.
9. В течение 14 дней Президент может отклонить закон, то есть наложить на него вето, и вернуть обратно в Государственную Думу.
10. Законопроект обсуждается на заседаниях Государственной Думы, в текст законопроектов вносятся поправки, изменения, дополнения.

 

12. Самостоятельная работа. Изучите раздел Конституции, посвященный законодательной ветви власти в России, и найдите ответы на вопросы.

 

1. Who are the members of the Council of Federation?
2. Who does the State Duma consist of?
3. What term shall the State Duma be elected for?
4. Who can be elected a deputy of the State Duma?
5. What does it mean for deputies to enjoy immunity?
6. Who shall the Council of Federation and the Sate Duma elect from among its members?
7. What are the duties of the Chairman and his (her) deputies?
8. What are the responsibilities of committees and commissions? (consult other sources)
9. What shall the State Duma and the Federal Council do if the President rejects the federal law?
10. In what cases may the State Duma be dissolved by the President?