VI. Сomment on the following statements.

1. The US states have been called “the laboratories of democracy”.

2. The basic political fact of federalism is that it creates separate, self-sustaining centers of power, prestige and profit. (David. B. Truman)

3. The virtue of the federal system lies in the ability to develop and maintain mechanisms vital to the perpetuation of the unique combination of governmental strength, political flexibility and individual liberty, which has been the central concern of American politics.

Speaking

Prepare the summary of the text using the following word combinations.

- to create a strong central government

- to not exclude the states

- to exercise power

- to be granted to

- to be shared by both federal and state governments

- the balance of power between the state and national governments

- delegated powers

- to be reserved or saved for

- concurrent powers

- implied powers

- to create a limited government

UNIT II

AMERICAN CONSTITUTION

Part 1. The Articles of Confederation

Warm-up

Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. Share your ideas with the groupmates.

1. Who were the first settlers on the American continent?

2. What were the first 13 American colonies? How did they differ in their political, social and economic development?

3. Why was it important for the states to adopt a uniform document that would outline the governmental structure of the new state?

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