Russian politics is laid out in a framework where the country is led by the President along with the Prime Minister and his ministers. The country is governed by the Constitution of Russian Federation. <br />Constitution of Russia<br />A national referendum brought the present Constitution which was adopted on December 12, 1993. On December 25, 1993 the Constitution was officially published and it came into force. <br />Article 11 of the Constitution states that the subjects of state power are:<br />The President of the Russian Federation<br />The Government of the Russian Federation<br />The Federal Assembly (The Federation Council and The State Duma)<br />Courts of the Russian Federation<br />President of Russia<br />Russia elects her President through direct suffrage by secret ballot. An individual can hold the position of the President for two consecutive terms only. The President’s term lasts for six years.<br />The Constitution of Russian Federation appoints the President as the head of state. He is responsible for setting all domestic and foreign policies and will represent Russia at for internal and international affairs. The President is also responsible to protect the rights and freedom of the Russian citizens. He is the “Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Russian Federation” and can take all necessary measures to protect the independence of Russia. The President also holds power to dissolve the State Duma.<br />Articles 82-93 of the Constitution define the responsibilities, powers and limitations of the President of Russian Federation in detail.<br />If the President fails to fulfil the duties towards the nation the post shall be temporarily deputized to the Prime Minister who will then become the Acting President of the Russian Federation. A Prime Minister can also assume the role provisionally when the President is undergoing health problems such as a surgery etc. The President then resumes back his duties once he if fit.
