Federal Assembly (Russia)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Federal Assembly (Russia) built?1993
2. What is the location?Moscow, Russia
3. What is the structure?Bicameral: Federation Council (upper house) and State Duma (lower house)
4. What is the Federal Assembly in Russia?The Federal Assembly is Russia's national parliament where laws are made. It has two parts and sits in Moscow. It was created by the 1993 Constitution.
5. What are the two chambers of the Federal Assembly?The two parts are the Federation Council, the upper house, and the State Duma, the lower house.

Bicameral Legislature: A governmental body with two distinct legislative chambers, each with its own powers and responsibilities.
Impeachment: The formal process by which a legislative body brings charges against a high official, potentially leading to their removal from office.
Rubber Stamp Institution: A legislative body that routinely approves proposals from the executive branch without significant scrutiny or amendment.