11 Class.Electiоns IN UKRAINE

 Gооd mоrning, pupils!

Tоday 's tоpic is:

"Electiоns IN UKRAINE"

1. Be ready tо answer the questiоns belоw.

1) What is the minimum voting age in your country?

2) Who represents you in your local and national government?

3) How long is the term of elected officials in your country?

4) Which party is now in power in your country?

5) When were they elected?

6) Who is the leader of this party?

7) Is voting an important responsibility of a citizen?

8) Why do you think voting is important?

2.Read the dialogue and try tо make up one of your own.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

Alex. This election is going to be close!

Helen. I think you’re right. The Republicans and the Democrats are fighting for every vote.

Alex. Did you watch the conventions?

Helen. Yes, I watched a little bit. The party platforms are extremely different.

Alex. Yes, they are! Watching them on TV, it was hard to believe they come from the same country!

Helen. Oh, it wasn’t that bad.

Alex. Hmmm, anyway the delegates certainly clapped hard for their nominees.

Helen. But it was the same stump speech over and over again. In both parties!

Alex. That’s what politicians do best. Talk... the problem is whether they actually do very much.

Helen. Oh, you’re a pessimist!

Alex. I wouldn’t say that. It’s just that I’m sick and tired of all the attack ads.

Helen. I see your point. It would be nice to know what they want to govern the country, rather than why they think the other guy isn’t any good.

Alex. They treat us like idiots! I hate sound bites. Short simple statements that don’t really give me much information. Treat me like I have a brain.

Helen. Some say we get what we deserve. Voter turnout is so low, perhaps we don’t deserve any better.

Alex. But that’s why people don’t come out to vote. They don’t feel represented even if they do vote.

Helen. I think we need a third party in this country.

Alex. I couldn’t agree with you more!

Helen. Perhaps a third party would stop the partisanship.

Alex. Another thing that I don’t think is fair is the electoral system.

Helen. No kidding! Just think, a state like California has 54 electoral votes. One vote majority in the popular vote and ALL of those 54 votes go to ONE candidate!

Alex. It just isn’t fair.

Helen. Of course, there are reasons for that.

Alex. Hmmm. I guess...

Helen. Are you a registered voter?

Alex. Of course! I’m a registered voter and I go to the voting booth to vote. I want that vote to represent my voice.

Helen. OK, OK, no need to give a speech.

Alex. Ha ha, I just think it’s my duty as a citizen to vote.

Helen. Yes, I agree with you. If you can vote, vote!

Homework

Write an essey: "New laws I would like my country to introduce"