3. Read the text again and circle the correct answer.

1. The executive branch of the federal government of the USA doesn’t include

1. the House of Representatives.

2. the President and Vice-president.

3. the Senate.

2. The President of the United States is elected

1. every four years.

2. every two years.

3. every five years.

3. The President of the United States must be at least

1. 40 years old.

2. 35 years old.

3. 30 years old.

4. The Secretaries, the department heads are appointed by

1. the President.

2. the Senate.

3. the House of Representatives.

5. The judicial branch of the federal government of the USA is

1. Congress.

2. the President.

3. the Supreme Court.

6. The home of the President is

1. the Capitol.

2. the White House.

3. the Pentagon.

Vocabulary Exercises

4. Fill in the correct word(s) from the list.

In other words Thus Although even though in any case Therefore Currently However

1. …………………it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2. I got very wet in the rain ………………………I had an umbrella.

3. Here is my telephone number. Call me ……………………… .

4. You’ve got my telephone number. …………………..you can contact me at any time.

5. Dogs are extremely loyal to their owners. ……………………………they are men’s best friends.

6. Dogs need a lot of attention. ………………………, this is a small price to pay in change for their friendship and loyalty.

7. I have little money left. …………………….. I have to spend less.

8. …………………..a dollar costs 28,50 rubles.

5. Find the words in the text above that mean:

……………. - to negotiate	…….…………- of or living in a city or town
……………. - the government department in charge of finance	……………… - the department of a country's military resources
…………… - complete	……………… - to continue to be
…………… - not often	……………… - to perform an official duty or duties
…………… - to persuade by argument or evidence	……………… - the department providing people with accommodation
…………… - possession of the necessary skill or power to do something	……………… - the department of a nation's domestic affairs

6. Find the different word in each line and explain why it is the odd one out as in the example.

A Senator, a Representative and the President are elected while a Secretary is appointed by the President.

to override	to refuse	to veto	to accept
to name	to appoint	to call	to nominate
to build	to include	to make up	to consist
the President	a Senator	a Representative	a Secretary
to confine	to limit	to border	to restrict

Speaking

7. Read the text again, then make notes under these headings. Use your notes to talk about the President of the United States.

• The election of the President

• The President and Congress

• The executive departments, their responsibilities

• The appointment of the head of each department