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English for Lawyers 2

English for Lawyers 2. Lecturer: Miljen Matijašević e-mail: miljen.matijasevic @ gmail.com Session 9, 14 May 2014. Revision exercises. Units 11-15. Translate the following sentences.

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English for Lawyers 2

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  1. English for Lawyers 2 Lecturer: Miljen Matijašević e-mail: miljen.matijasevic@gmail.com Session 9, 14 May 2014

  2. Revision exercises Units 11-15

  3. Translate the following sentences • The basic provisions lay down the most fundamental features of the state: organisation of government, separation of powers, armed forces, the national flag, coat of arms, anthem, etc. • Municipal courts are also responsible for non-contentious litigation, enforcement, and land registry matters. • County courts also have a first instance criminal division for severe criminal offences punishable by imprisonment in the duration of more than 10 years. • A Chamber may giveupjurisdiction in a case to the Grand Chamber at any stage in the procedure before judgment, as long as both parties consent.

  4. assembly – dispute – fair - dissolution – ratify – levydelegated – representative – assess – accession – council One of the fundamental rights set out in the Constitution and the European Convention is the right to a _________ trial within reasonable time. There are two type of Congressmen: senators and _________ . Under International Relations, the Constitution lays down the rules for the _________ of international treaties and _________ to international alliances. State Judicial _________ has the power to appoint judges. Administrative _________ are resolved by the Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia. Commercial courts are involved in the setting up and _________ of companies. Both levels of government in the US have the power to _________ taxes, while the power to declare war is _________ to the federal government. In theECtHR, committees of three judges _________ the admissibility of applications to the Court.

  5. assembly – dispute – fair - dissolution – ratify – levydelegated – representative – assess – accession – council One of the fundamental rights set out in the Constitution and the European Convention is the right to a FAIR trial within reasonable time. There are two type of Congressmen: senators and REPRESENTATIVES. Under International Relations, the Constitution lays down the rules for the RATIFICATION of international treaties and ACCESSION to international alliances. State Judicial COUNCIL has the power to appoint judges. Administrative DISPUTES are resolved by the Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia. Commercial courts are involved in the setting up and DISSOLUTION of companies. Both levels of government in the US have the power to LEVY taxes, while the power to declare war is DELEGATED to the federal government. In theECtHR, committees of three judges ASSESS the admissibility of applications to the Court.

  6. Explain the following terms • misdemeanourcourts • respondent state • hold judicial office • contracting state • dissenting opinion • admissibility • finaldecision • impartial • American federalism • Bill ofRights • proportional v. equalrepresentation • popular v. electoralvote

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