Powers of the President of the Russian Federation

The president is the head of state, representing his interests both inside the country and on the international scene. Acting as guarantor of the Constitution, as well as basic human rights, he does not belong to any branch of power and coordinates the activities of all higher state bodies.

The powers of the president are classified according to the spheres of his activity. The following groups can be distinguished:

• To ensure the constitutional and legal status of the individual;
• In foreign policy ;
• In relations with the executive bodies;
• In the field of ensuring the security and defense of the country, the stability of public order;
• In relations with the executive bodies;
• Concerning formation of state bodies;
• In relations with legislative bodies;
• In the military sphere;
• In other spheres of state activity.

There are other classifications. However, it is common that all groups of powers that are allocated by different authors fully cover the spheres of the president's activities .

Powers of the Head of the Russian Federation in Foreign Policy

Provides the sovereignty of the state. He is a representative of the Russian Federation in relations between countries, negotiating and signing ratification instruments and international treaties. He has the right to appoint and recall diplomatic representatives.

Powers of the President in the sphere of executive power

In Russia, the executive authority is a government whose activities are regulated by the constitution and the FKZ "On the Government of the Russian Federation". The president is appointed chairman in this state body with the consent of the State Duma. If the proposed candidates are rejected three times, he can dissolve the chamber, hold new elections and independently appoint a chairman. In addition, at the suggestion of the latter, the president approves the posts of his deputies and federal ministers.

The head of state can preside over the meetings held in the government and, thus, directly supervise this executive body. The powers of the president include the management of the activities of federal executive state bodies dealing with security and defense issues; Prevention of emergency situations; Foreign and internal affairs; As well as the appointment of their leaders. Such bodies include the following: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Security Service and others.

The President is endowed with supervisory powers vis-à-vis the executive bodies, he has the right to abrogate the orders and resolutions of the government, if they contradict the constitution, the Federal Law, as well as its decrees.

The powers of the president in the legislative sphere

He is entitled to appoint referendums and elections to the State Duma. A bill may be introduced; If it is urgent, it should be considered at an extraordinary meeting of the Chamber. He was given the opportunity to submit proposals for amendments to the Basic Law and revise its provisions. The President is obliged to sign the Federal Law and promulgate them to take effect. He has the right of suspensive veto against the Federal Law.

The powers of the president to ensure the defense

He is the supreme commander-in-chief. He has the right to appoint and release the high command. They are issued decrees on conscription for citizens. In case of aggression against the Russian Federation or an immediate threat, he introduces martial law on the territory of the state, informing the parliament about it. He has the right to confer high military ranks and awards state awards.

Term of office of the President

Since 2008 in the Russian Federation it is 6 years. The candidate may be re-elected, but it should be borne in mind that the Constitution prohibits the election of the same person more than 2 times in a row.