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18 Cards in this Set
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What kind of political system does Russia have?
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A Super-presidential system.
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How is the president elected?
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Directly by the people, though illegitimate elections are known to occur.
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How is the PM elected?
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"Elected" by the president and the Duma confirms the appointment.
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What happens on the so-called "third strike"?
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The Duma is dissolved.
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Is the Duma a check?
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In theory, yes, but in actuality, not at all.
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Name some powers of the president.
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Can do anything as long as it does not go against the constitution, appoints PM and cabinet, can dissolve the Duma unless they are trying to impeach him, can declare martial law but cannot dissolve the Duma in a state of emergency.
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How many terms can the president serve?
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Two four-year terms consecutively.
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How many members are in the Duma?
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450
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What does the Duma do?
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Discuss and adopt federal and constitutional laws and make new laws, approve appointments, do finance stuff.
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How many members are in the Confederation Council?
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166, two from each region.
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What does the Confederation Council do?
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Monitor inter-regional relationships, approve economic and defense issues coming from the Duma (Duma can override with a 2/3 vote), a check on the Duma, confirm nominations to the courts, ratify treaties, can change borders
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How long are terms in the Confederation Council?
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4 years
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What two courts does the judicial branch consist of?
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Supreme Court and Constitutional Court
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What is the Supreme Court?
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It is the highest court for criminal cases and appeals.
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What is the Constitutional Court?
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It is the court that interprets the Constitution.
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How long are terms in the Constitutional Court?
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12 years
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How are Constitutional Court members elected?
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"Elected" by the president
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How many members does the Constitutional Court have?
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19
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