E. A. Abdalina, R. J. Hoshimova

STATE SYSTEM

The Republic of Uzbekistan today is a developing country with modern industry, historical, cultural and scientific centers, up-to-date urban system, full-fledged member of the most authoritative world, organization UNO. Its independence has been recognized by 160 states.

State organization-temporal democratic Republic.
Administrative-territorial division-regional, district.
State language is Uzbek.
Capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
The head of state is the President who at the same time is Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers.
Highest state legislative body is Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers is formed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and approved by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic.
The representative and executive power on the corresponding territory is headed by the Khokim of the region, district and town.
The Republic has her own financial and monetary — credit system.
The state budget of Uzbekistan includes the Republican budget, the budget of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and local budgets.
The banking system of the Republic of Uzbekistan is headed by the Central Bank of the Republic.
The unconditional leadership of the Constitution and Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan is recognized.
The state, its bodies, official, public organizations, citizens act in conformity with the Constitution and Laws.
The Republic of Uzbekistan includes:
— the Republic of Karakalpakstan;
— 12 regions: Andijan, Buchara, Djizzak, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Namangan, Samarkand, Surhandarya, Tashkent, Fergona, Khorezm;
— 157 districts;
— 118 towns.


V. Answer the following questions after reading the text given below

1. 
   How many fixed days off are there in Uzbekistan?
   
2. 
   When do we celebrate Navrus, the Day of Memory and Honour, Independence Day?
   
3. 
   What Moslem holidays do you know?