The political system of Russia

The political system of Russia

Задание 1. Изучи слова:

The Legislative power – законодательная власть The Executive power – исполнительная власть The Federal Assembly- Федеральное Собрание The Judicial power – судебная власть The State Duma- государственная дума The Council of Federation – Совет Федерации The Prime Minister – Премьер Министр The Government - правительство The Cabinet of Ministers – кабинет министров The Constitutional Court –конституционный суд The Local Court - местный суд The Supreme Court - верховный суд

Задание 2. Прочитай текст о политической системе России и заполни схему после текста словами из задания 1.

The political system of Russia

Russia is a federal presidential republic. The executive power is split between the President and the Prime Minister, but the President is the dominant figure.

The legislative power is represented by the Federal Assembly of Russia. It has two chambers: the State Duma – the lower house, and the Federation Council – the upper house. The judicial power is vested in courts and administered by the Ministry of Justice.

The Government duties are split between a number of ministries. The head of government, the prime minister, is appointed by the president and confirmed by the State Duma. The government is housed in the so-called White House in Moscow.

The government ensures the implementation of domestic and foreign policy, works out the federal budget, oversees the implementation of financial and monetary policy, ensures the rule of law, human rights and freedoms.

The president is the head of state. He is a commander –in- chief of the armed forces; he makes treaties, enforces laws, and appoints ministers

A candidate for the office of President of the Russian Federation: Russian citizen at least 35 years, permanently residing in the territory of the Russian Federation not less than 10 years.

Federal Assembly makes federal law, approves treaties, declares war and has the power of the purse. Both its chambers

The Federation Council of Russia is the upper house of the Russian Parliament. Unlike the State Duma, the Council isn’t directly elected. It consists of representatives of Russia’s federal entities – each has two. One is elected by the entity’s legislature; the other is nominated by the entity’s head. The terms of the members aren’t nationally fixed. The Federation Council also has special powers of its own, including the declaration of a presidential election, impeachment of the President and decisions on the use of the armed forces outside Russia’s territory.

The State Duma is the lower house of the Russian Parliament. The 450 deputies are elected for terms of five years following constitutional amendments agreed by parliament late in 2008. Any Russian citizen over the age of 21 is eligible to run.

Supreme Court - the highest judicial body for civil, criminal and administrative cases under the jurisdiction of courts of general jurisdiction.

Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation consists of 13 judges. Candidate for the post of judge: age at least 25 years, a higher legal education, work experience in the legal field for over 5 years.

Задание 3. Опишите каждый орган власти (состав, за что отвечают).

Задание 4. Прочитай утверждения и определи правдивы они или ложны.

a) The Duma makes laws.

b) The President makes laws.

c) The Federal Government represents the executive branch of power.

d) The Federal Government represents the legislative branch of power.

e) The Russian President is elected directly by the people.

f) The President has his Administration but it is not part of the Federal Government.

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