Russia Flashcards
(17 cards)
What type of political system does Russia have?
Federal semi-presidential republic
Russia’s political system combines elements of both presidential and parliamentary systems.
What is the highest executive authority in Russia?
The President
The President of Russia serves as the head of state and is elected for a six-year term.
What body is responsible for legislative power in Russia?
The Federal Assembly
The Federal Assembly consists of two chambers: the State Duma and the Federation Council.
How many members are there in the State Duma?
450 members
Members of the State Duma are elected for a five-year term.
What is the role of the Federation Council in Russia?
To represent the federal subjects of Russia
The Federation Council consists of representatives from each of the 85 federal subjects.
Fill in the blank: The Russian political system is characterized by a high degree of _______.
centralization
Centralization in Russia limits the autonomy of regional governments.
True or False: The Prime Minister of Russia is appointed by the President.
True
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and confirmed by the State Duma.
What is the term length for a President in Russia?
Six years
The President can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
What is the main political party in Russia?
United Russia
United Russia is the ruling party and has a dominant position in the State Duma.
Fill in the blank: The judiciary in Russia is _______.
independent
The Constitution guarantees judicial independence, though in practice, it faces challenges.
What is a significant feature of the electoral system in Russia?
Proportional representation
The electoral system allows parties to gain seats in the Duma based on the percentage of votes received.
What are the two main chambers of the Federal Assembly?
State Duma and Federation Council
These two chambers work together to pass legislation in Russia.
True or False: The Constitution of Russia guarantees freedom of speech.
True
However, in practice, there are significant restrictions on media and public expression.
What is the main function of the Constitutional Court in Russia?
To ensure the Constitution is upheld
The Constitutional Court reviews laws and resolves disputes regarding their constitutionality.
Fill in the blank: The Russian Federation is divided into _______ federal subjects.
85
These subjects include oblasts, republics, krais, autonomous okrugs, federal cities, and an autonomous oblast.
What is the key challenge facing Russia’s political system?
Political pluralism
The dominance of United Russia and restrictions on opposition parties hinder true political competition.
What is the role of the Federal Security Service (FSB) in Russia?
To provide internal security and counterintelligence
The FSB plays a crucial role in maintaining state security and has significant influence over political matters.
