КАФЕДРА СОЦІАЛЬНО-ГУМАНІТАРНИХ ТА ЗАГАЛЬНОПРАВОВИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН
Модульна контрольна робота № 1
VARIANT I
Read the text and insert the missing words ( to govern, remedies, resolve, branches, regulations,
to control, makes, law) :
Law is a body of official rules and (1) _____. Law is used (2) _____ a society and (3) _____the behavior of
its members. The nature and functions of (4) _____have varied throughout history. In modern societies some
authorized body (5) _____ the law. It is supported by the power of the state, which enforces the law by means of
penalties or (6) _____ . Law is aimed (7) _____disputes between people. Different (8)____ of law regulate all
spheres of human life.
1 regulations. 2 to govern. 3 to control. 4 law. 5 makes. 6 remedi. 7 to resolve. 8 branches
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II.
Put the questions matching the statements:
1. There are two concepts of Constitution – formal and legal.
2. Constitutional Law controls the method of government.
3. The word «Law» is used in two meanings.
4. The scientists have thought much of law and its role in the society.
5. Public Law involves the state or government in some way.
6. The first Constitution adopted in 1918 declared the independence of Ukraine.
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What are the two concepts of Constitution?
What does Constitutional Law control?
In how many meanings is the word “Law” used?
What have scientists thought about law and its role in society?
What does Public Law involve?
When was the first Constitution that declared the independence of Ukraine adopted?
III.
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Define the branch of law:
Environmental Law protects the environment.
Family Law regulates matrimonial matters.
International Law resolves disputes between nations.
Criminal Law defines the norms of penalties.
IV.
Give English equivalents:
підтримувати порядок - maintain order
• контролювати відносини - control relations
• коритися закону - abide by the law
• жити у суспільстві - live in society
• надати владу - grant power
• судові прецеденти - judicial precedents
V.
Translate into English:
1. Конституція є ознакою державності.
2. Приватне право пов’язано з суперечками між приватними особами.
3. Однією з функцій права є допомагати людині жити в суспільстві.
4. Національне право діє в межах однієї держави.
5. Головною роллю права є підтримувати правопорядок.
6. За формою Конституції підрозділяються на кодифіковані, не кодифіковані та змішані.
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The Constitution is a sign of statehood.
Private law is associated with disputes between private individuals.
One of the functions of law is to help a person live in society.
National law operates within the boundaries of one state.
The main role of law is to maintain law and order.
In form, Constitutions are divided into codified, uncodified, and mixed.