Political system of Russia
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Russia is a federal presidential republic The executive power is split between the President and the Prime Minister, but the President is the dominant figure.

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The legislature is represented by the Federal Assembly of Russia. It has two chambers: the State Duma – the lower house, and the Federation Council – the upper house. The judicial power is vested in courts and administered by the Ministry of Justice.

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The Government Government duties are split between a number of ministries. The head of government, the prime minister, is appointed by the president and confirmed by the State Duma. The government is housed in the so-called White House in Moscow.

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The government ensures the implementation of domestic and foreign policy, works out the federal budget, oversees the implementation of financial and monetary policy, ensures the rule of law, human rights and freedoms.

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The president is the head of state. He is a commander –in- chief of the armed forces; he makes treaties, enforces laws, and appoints ministers

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A candidate for the office of President of the Russian Federation : Russian citizen at least 35 years , permanently residing in the territory of the Russian Federation not less than 10 years. One and the same person can not hold the office of President of the Russian Federation for more than two consecutive terms.

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The Parliament The bicameral Federal Assembly makes federal law, approves treaties, declares war and has the power of the purse. Both its chambers are located in Moscow

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The Federation Council of Russia is the upper house of the Russian Parliament. Unlike the State Duma, the Council isn’t directly elected. It consists of representatives of Russia’s federal entities – each has two. One is elected by the entity’s legislature; the other is nominated by the entity’s head. The terms of the members aren’t nationally fixed. The Federation Council also has special powers of its own, including the declaration of a presidential election, impeachment of the President and decisions on the use of the armed forces outside Russia’s territory.

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The State Duma is the lower house of the Russian Parliament. The 450 deputies are elected for terms of five years following constitutional amendments agreed by parliament late in 2008. Any Russian citizen over the age of 21 is eligible to run. All bills, even those proposed by the Federation Council, must first be considered by the State Duma. Once a bill is passed by a majority in the Duma, a draft law is sent back to the Federation Council. If the Council rejects it, the two chambers may form a commission to work out a compromise.

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Supreme Court - the highest judicial body for civil , criminal and administrative cases under the jurisdiction of courts of general jurisdiction.

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Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation consists of 13 judges . Candidate for the post of judge : age at least 25 years , a higher legal education, work experience in the legal field for over 5 years.

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What political system does Russia belong to? The Federal Assembly A chamber The Council of Federation The State Duma The Chairman of the Government A deputy The Cabinet of Ministers The Constitutional Court To guarantee

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The Federal Assembly (the Parliament) The Federal Council (the upper Chamber) The State Duma (the bottom Chamber) The Federal Assembly represents the Legislative branch of power. It's made up of the two houses: the Federation Council and the State Duma, which make laws. The Federal Assembly is also called Parliament, but it's not its official name.

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1.a) The Russian President is elected by the representatives. b) The Russian President is elected directly by the people. 2).a)The Russian President can dissolve the Duma. b) The President cannot dissolve the Duma. 3).a)The President`s Administration is the part of the Federal Government. b) The President has his Administration but it is not part of the Federal Government. 4).a) The Duma makes laws. b) The President makes laws. 5).a) The Federal Government represents the executive branch of power. b) The Federal Government represents the legislative branch of power.