Prime Minister of Russia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/prime-minister-of-russia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the current prime minister?Mikhail Mishustin
2. What is the date of appointment?January 16, 2020
3. What is the role of the Prime Minister of Russia?The Prime Minister is the deputy head of government and helps run the day‑to‑day work of the government. They work with ministries to make sure policies are carried out.
4. Who chooses the Prime Minister in Russia?The President picks the Prime Minister and can also fire them if needed.

Dual Executive: A system of government with two heads of executive power, typically a President and a Prime Minister.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the Prime Minister in Russia.
Presidential Prerogative: The special rights and powers exclusively held by the President in a political system.