Scribd
Upload
103 views3 pages

The Russian Constitution Chart

The Russian Constitution establishes a federal system with a strong presidency, outlining the powers and responsibilities of various branches of government. It grants specific rights to citizens and details the structure of the Federal Assembly, which consists of two houses: the Duma and the Federation Council. The document also addresses the judiciary, local governance, and the amendment process, while raising questions about the actual implementation of constitutional provisions under current leadership.

Uploaded by

emaalouisdia
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
103 views3 pages

The Russian Constitution Chart

The Russian Constitution establishes a federal system with a strong presidency, outlining the powers and responsibilities of various branches of government. It grants specific rights to citizens and details the structure of the Federal Assembly, which consists of two houses: the Duma and the Federation Council. The document also addresses the judiciary, local governance, and the amendment process, while raising questions about the actual implementation of constitutional provisions under current leadership.

Uploaded by

emaalouisdia
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

The Russian Constitution

Part I: Use the link below to complete the following. As you read the Constitution, paraphrase the
powers listed below by writing in your own words. Handwritten only!
http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/russian/const/constit.html

Fundamentals of the What type of system does the Constitution set up? What similarities do you
Constitutional System, see between this system and the United States?
Chapter 1

Referendum –

Local government (Article12) –

Rights and Liberties of What rights does the Constitution give to Russian citizens? (list 3-5)
Man and Citizen
Chapter 2

The Russian Summarize the objectives of this part of the Constitution


Federation
Chapter 3

The President of the Outline the powers of the Russian President.


Russian Federation 
Chapter 4 

The Federal Assembly What is the Federal Assembly?


Chapter 5

What are the two houses of the Federal Assembly?

How many members are in the Duma?

How long is their term of office?

How are members of the Federation Council selected?

What are the powers of the Duma?


What are the powers of the Federation Council?

What Presidential powers are mentioned?

The Government of the How does the “Chairman of the Russian Federation” (Prime Minister) get
Russian Federation appointed?
Chapter 6

What happens if the Duma rejects the appointment 3 times?

What are the responsibilities of the government of the Russian federation?

What is the relationship between the President and the Chairman


(discussed in Article 116 & 117)?

The Judiciary How long do judges serve?


Chapter 7

How are judges appointed?

What is their role/responsibility?

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Local Self Government What are the responsibilities of local government?


Chapter 8

Constitutional How can the Constitution be amended?


Amendments and
Revisions Chapter 9

Concluding and By what method was the Constitution accepted?


transitional provisions
Part II: Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think the Russians decided to create such a strong Presidency?

2. What are the benefits for Russia in having a strong Presidency? What is the downside?

3. Is the Prime Minister (“Chairman of the Russian Federation”) as powerful as the Constitution states? Why
or why not?

4. Based on your reading/knowledge of Russia, which parts of the Constitution have not been upheld under
Putin?

5. Is this Constitution stronger or weaker than the unwritten Constitutions in the UK? Provide examples to
support your answer.

You might also like