Basic principles of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Sovereignty is the state’s full authority in internal affairs and its independence from other states in external relations. Uzbekistan declared independence on 31 August 1991; the state flag was approved by law on 18 November 1991, the emblem on 2 July 1992 and the anthem on 10 December 1992. According to the Constitution Uzbekistan is a sovereign, democratic, legal, social and secular state with a republican form of government; the people are the only source of state power. “Democracy” comes from Greek demos (people) and kratos (power); it works in a direct form (referendum, elections) and an indirect, representative form (through deputies and senators). Under the principle of separation of powers, state power is divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches that restrain each other, so power does not collect in one place. In a secular state religion is separated from the state and everyone has freedom of conscience.
“Which power?”: the teacher reads situations (a law was passed; a verdict was given; the Cabinet prepared a resolution). The class holds up the card “legislative”, “executive” or “judicial”.