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The Constitution of the Russian Federation declares Russia to be a democratic federation with a republican form of government. Power is technically divided among executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive branch is split between a president, who works through the presidential administration, and a prime minister, who works through the Government of the Russian Federation, but most power rests with the president. The president commands government ministries through the cabinet, and exercises power throughout the country through his appointed envoys to the federal districts.
The legislative branch consists of two chambers, the Federation Council and the State Duma. Both assemblies consist of deputies from all 89 of Russia's regions.
The Ministry of Justice administers Russia's judicial system. The ministry's responsibilities include the establishment of courts and the appointment of judges at levels below the federal district courts. The ministry also gathers forensic statistics and conducts sociological research and educational programs applicable to crime prevention.
Recently, the creation of the Public Chamber has added an additional check to the federal structure. The Chamber, made up of members of civil society, is intended to provide oversight of governmental bodies and convened for the first time January 22, 2006.
President Presidential Administration
Ministries Presidential Envoys to the Federal Districts
State Council Public Chamber
Federation Council State Duma
Prosecutor General's Office Constitution
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