The Political System of the Russian Federation Kate Shestialtynova, 10 Form. Teacher: Valeeva Guliya Khaditovna
Russia is a federal presidential republic.
According to the Constitution of Russia, the head of state is the President of Russia Constitution of Russiahead of state President of Russia Constitution of Russiahead of state President of Russia
The President is the head of state and is elected by popular vote every six years for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The head of government, the prime minister, is appointed by the president and confirmed by the State Duma.
The Federal Assembly of Russia is the Parliament of Russia
It consists of the State Duma and the Federation Council State DumaFederation CouncilState DumaFederation Council.
The Federation Council (the upper house) isnt directly elected. It consists of representatives of Russias federal entities – each has two.
The State Duma (the lower house). The 450 deputies are elected each five years following constitutional amendments.
The State Duma and the Federation Council usually meet separately. Joint sessions are organized when the President of Russia delivers his annual address to the Federal Assembly and in some other very rare occasions. The State Duma and the Federation Council usually meet separately. Joint sessions are organized when the President of Russia delivers his annual address to the Federal Assembly and in some other very rare occasions.