RussiaPolitical System Government type: Federation. ” The Chief of State is the President. The President is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. ” The Head of Government is the Premier and Chairman of the Russian Federation Government. Legal System Based on civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts. The Constitution was adopted 12 December 1993. Administratively, Russia includes 21 republics; 6 territories known as krays; 10 national areas called okrugs; 49 regions, or oblasts; 1 autonomous oblast; and 2 cities with federal status.
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