The government and elections
правителството и изборите
- Get to know the basic government institutions of the country.
- Talk about elections and voting.
Explore key Bulgarian vocabulary related to government and elections, including избор (election), гласувам (to vote), and парламент (parliament). This A2 lesson covers how to discuss voting processes, voter rights, and political institutions effectively.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Упражнение 1: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- What government does your country have? (What government does your country have?)
- Does there exist a royal family in your country? (Does there exist a royal family in your country?)
- Did you go to the army? (Did you go to the army?)
- When are the elections? (When are the elections?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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На 7 юли гласувахме за нов президент и правителство. The 7th of july we voted for a new president and government. |
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Кралят е главата на държавата. The king is the head of the state. |
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Последното правителство се състоеше от 3 политически партии. The last government consisted out of 3 political parties. |
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Правителството се контролира от парламента и съдиите. The government is controlled by the parliament and judges. |
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Трябваше да служа в армията, както всички мои приятели. I had to go to the army just like all my friends. |
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Не отидох в армията, а вместо това работих в социална организация в продължение на година. I did not go to the army but I worked in a social organisation for a year instead. |
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Премиерът се промени след последните избори. The prime minister changed since the last elections. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Аз ___ на последните избори за кмет на града.
(I ___ from the following choices for the verb tense.)2. Тя ___ формуляра за регистрация в общината вчера.
(I ___ the form for registration in the general class.)3. След като ___ документи, получих потвърждение по имейл.
(After cat ___ documents, they get a reply by email.)4. Ние ___ за новите закони от новините по телевизията.
(None ___ about new rules from the teacher.)Exercise 4: Choice and perception in a new city
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Отивам - To choose
Минало просто
- аз отидох
- ти отиди
- той/тя отиде
- ние отидохме
- вие отидохте
- те отидоха
Искам - To perceive
Минало просто
- аз исках
- ти искаше
- той/тя искаше
- ние искахме
- вие искахте
- те искаха
Гласувам - To understand
Минало просто
- аз гласувах
- ти гласува
- той/тя гласува
- ние гласувахме
- вие гласувахте
- те гласуваха
Говоря - To say
Минало просто
- аз говорих
- ти говори
- той/тя говори
- ние говорихме
- вие говорихте
- те говориха
Влияя - To invite
Настояще
- аз влияя
- ти влияеш
- той/тя влияе
- ние влияеме
- вие влияете
- те влияят
Прибирам се - To arrive
Минало просто
- аз се прибрах
- ти се прибра
- той/тя се прибра
- ние се прибрахме
- вие се прибрахте
- те се прибраха
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The Government and Elections in Bulgarian
This lesson focuses on the key vocabulary and expressions related to government structures, elections, and the concept of citizenship in Bulgaria. Designed for A2 level learners, it introduces practical dialogues about voting processes, rights, and participation in elections, helping you build confidence in discussing civic topics.
Key Topics Covered
- Voting and Elections: Learn how to discuss when and where elections take place, who is eligible to vote, and the general process of voting. For example, phrases like "На колко години трябва да дадеш гласа си?" (At what age must you vote?) and "Вече навърших 18, значи мога да гласувам." (I have turned 18, so I can vote.)
- Rights and Citizenship: Understand how to talk about your rights as a citizen, including key terms like "правителство" (government), "гражданство" (citizenship), and the role these play in society.
- Government Structures: Dialogue examples include discussions on the functions of government, institutions, and public administration roles. Phrases like "Коя е най-важната институция в държавата?" (What is the most important institution in the country?) and explanations about ministers and their responsibilities.
- Election Vocabulary: Words such as "избори" (elections), "гласувам" (to vote), "парламент" (parliament), and others are introduced with contextual usage.
Examples of Useful Expressions
- Аз гласувам на последните избори за кмет на града. (I voted in the last mayoral elections.)
- Правителството е избрано от парламента. (The government is elected by the parliament.)
- Всеки гражданин има право да участва в изборите след навършване на 18 години. (Every citizen has the right to participate in elections after turning 18.)
Difference Between English and Bulgarian on This Topic
Bulgarian language expresses some concepts of government and elections differently from English. For instance, "гласувам" means "to vote," and the verb forms change according to the subject, an aspect less emphasized in English verbs. The word "институция" corresponds to "institution," important when discussing government bodies. Additionally, Bulgarian uses a specific definite article suffix attached to nouns (e.g., "правителството" meaning "the government"), unlike English which uses separate articles.
Useful phrases to start with include:
- Гласувам — to vote
- Избори — elections
- Правителство — government
- Парламент — parliament
- Гражданство — citizenship
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