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Troubles in Governing

The 1993 Constitution of Russia established a unique governmental framework combining presidential and parliamentary elements. It empowers a strong president, directly elected by voters for a maximum of two four-year terms, alongside a bicameral legislature composed of the Duma and the Federation Council. The president appoints the Prime Minister with Duma approval and possesses the authority to dissolve the Duma and issue executive decrees. The judiciary, including the Supreme Court, interprets laws for constitutionality but faces challenges due to a lack of expertise.

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Troubles in Governing

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  1. Troubles in Governing

  2. Institutions • Constitution of 1993 provided for the structure of government • It is a combination of a presidential and parliamentary system (France) • Allows for a strong president with democratic checks on power Medvedev-PM Putin-President vs

  3. President Powers • Elected by voters • Serves 2 terms • Term is 4 years • Anyone with 1,000,000 signatures can run (petition) • Lives in the White House • Appoint Prime Minister with Duma approval • President may dissolve Duma • Issue decrees (like executive order) • Runs the cabinet (advisors) • Prime Minister becomes President in case of death or resignation

  4. Bicameral Legislature • Lower House-Duma 450 seats • ½ porportional representation ½ single member district rep. • Passes bills • Approves budget • Confirms presidential appointments • Upper House-Federation Council • 2 members from 89 regions • Can delay legislation • Redraw boundaries of the republics • Appoint and remove judges • Ratify to armed conflicts around the world

  5. Judiciary • 19 members appointed by the president confirmed by the Federation Council • Determine if laws and decrees are constitutional • Supreme Court- final court of appeal criminal/civil • At present suffers from a lack of expertise

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