The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan Noor Smadi, Duaa Ekram –Haya -Garam First Secondary Class (A). Close answer

Function: To talk about the system of government In Jordan using appropnate vocabulary. 2) To talk about the system of government In Jordan through answering the comprehension Question 3) To use the definite article (the) correctly. 4) To use the frequency adverbs correctly.

Jordan is governed by a parliament and a Constitutional hereditary monarch. Under the Constitution the King is the Head of the State and is vested with wide powers which he exercises through three state authorities : the Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial. vocabulary

Vocabulary -Constitution : system of government Monarchy : related to king. Parliament: The place where the deputies discuss matters. -Constitution : system of government Monarchy : related to king. Parliament: The place where the deputies discuss matters. P.T.O

-Executive: carrying out decisions, laws Decrees, etc. -Judicial: of or by a court of justice. -Legislative: low – making.

Questions: 1-What does the parliament consists of? 2-Who appoints the members of the Senate ? 3-What is the function of the Judicial Power ? 4-What does the constitution guarantees? Answer 1 Answe2 Answer3 Answer4 Close

1-The parliament consists of tow Houses : the senate( or the Upper House) and the House of Deputies (or the Lower House ) 2-Members of the Senate are appointed by the King. 1-The parliament consists of tow Houses : the senate( or the Upper House) and the House of Deputies (or the Lower House ) 2-Members of the Senate are appointed by the King.

3-Its essential function is to administer justice to all citizens by deciding on disputes submitted to it. 4-The Constitution which includes the Bill of Rights, guarantees equal rights to all citizens imposes equal opportunities in education and work. 3-Its essential function is to administer justice to all citizens by deciding on disputes submitted to it. 4-The Constitution which includes the Bill of Rights, guarantees equal rights to all citizens imposes equal opportunities in education and work.

Article Usage 1)The definite article “the” is used for all noun classes and presupposes previous mention of the noun. e.g The cabinet … controls the government. 2) The indefinite article “a”_”an” is used for singular countable nouns that have not been previously mentioned. e.g Jordan is governed by parliament and a constitutional hereditary monarchy.

3) The “zero” article is used with plural countable noun and with uncountable nouns. e.g The appointment of Ministers. 4) The definite article “The” is used when the noun is post modified by an of – phrase. e.g. He likes the mountain of Mo’ab. The history of the Arabs is interesting.(post – modifier).

Frequency adverbs When we describe systems we often need frequency adverbs. e.g The opposition often votes against the government. The position of frequency adverbs must be learnt. 1)After the verb “to be” whether it is a main verb or an auxiliary: e.g. He is always late.

2) After other auxiliaries: e.g. we had never seen him before. 3) Before simple present and simple past verbs: e.g. Heads of State sometimes appoint the Prime Minister.