Module 3 The Legal System of Belarus
Section 1. HOW BELARUS IS GOVERNED
Lead-in
1. Following the title of the text brainstorm words you expect to find in it. Write the vocabulary list of possible words that you could find in that text. Draw a vocabulary spider gram (mind map). Add any new words you find in the text.
Reading
Task 1. Read the text and explain the words in bold then suggest synonyms for the highlighted words.
Section 2. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF BELARUS
Lead-in
1. Answer the following questions to the text:
1. How are the Representatives elected?
2. How is the upper chamber formed?
3. What chamber approves the governmental programme?
4. What chamber considers amendments to the Constitution?
Read the text and check your answers to the questions.
Reading
Task 1. Read the text and explain the words in bold then suggest synonyms for the highlighted words.
Section 3. LAW MAKING PROSESS IN BELARUS
Lead-in
How many stages does a Bill have to become a law? What are the stages?
Read the text and draw a chart How Bills Go through Parliament.
Reading
Task 1. Suggest synonyms for the highlighted words in the text
Section 4. THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Lead-in
1. Answer the following questions:
1. How many tiers does the judicial system of the RB consist of?
2. In what kind of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
3. How are the judges of the middle tier appointed?
4. How can the decisions of the lower courts be appealed?
Read the text and check your answers to the questions.
Reading
Task 1. Read the text and explain the words in bold then suggest synonyms for the highlighted words. Complete your vocabulary spider gram (mind map) with any new (relevant) words and set expressions you find in the text.