President - the head of state, representing his interests both domestically and in the international arena.Act as the guarantor of the Constitution, as well as basic human rights, it does not apply to any branch of government and coordinates the activities of all higher state bodies.
powers of the president are classified according to the areas of the implementation of its activities.We can distinguish the following groups:
- to ensure that the constitutional and legal status of the person;
- foreign policy;
- in relations with the executive bodies;
- in the field of security and defense of the country, the stability of social order;
- in relations with the executive bodies;
- regarding the formation of government agencies;
- in relations with legislative bodies;
- in the military sphere;
- gosdeyatelnosti in other areas.
There are other classifications.However, the common is that all of the groups of powers, which are allocated by various authors, fully cover the scope of the president.
powers of the President of the Russian Federation's foreign policy
Provides sovereignty.Is a representative of the Russian Federation in relations between countries, by negotiating and signing the instruments of ratification and international treaties.He is entitled to appoint and recall diplomatic representatives.
powers of the president in the executive branch
The Russian executive authority - the government, which is governed by the Constitution and the Constitutional Law "On the Government of the Russian Federation."The President appoints the chairman of the state agency in this with the consent of the State Duma.If the proposed candidates will be rejected three times, he may dissolve the Chamber, new elections and appoint their own chairman.In addition, at the suggestion of the last president of claims for the post of his deputies and federal ministers.
head of state to preside at meetings held by the government and thus directly lead this executive body.The powers of the president is to guide the activities of federal executive government agencies in charge of security and defense;prevent emergencies;Foreign and Internal Affairs;and the appointment of their heads.These bodies include the following: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice, the Federal Security Service and others.
President has supervisory powers over the executive bodies, it has the right to cancel the orders and regulations of the government when they are contrary to the Constitution, Law, and his decrees.
powers of the president in the legislative sphere
He is entitled to call a referendum and the elections to the Duma.It may introduce a bill;if that is the term, it should be considered at an extraordinary session of the Chamber.He was given the opportunity to propose amendments to the Basic Law and the revision of its provisions.The President is obliged to sign the Law and publish them so that they take effect.He has a right to a suspensive veto Law.
powers of the president to ensure the defense
is the supreme commander.He has the right of appointment and dismissal of the High Command.They issued a decree on conscription for military service of citizens.When aggression against the Russian Federation or an immediate threat enters the territory of the military situation, informing the Parliament.He has the right to assign the highest military ranks and award state decorations.
term of office of the President
Since 2008 in Russia, he is 6 years.A candidate may be re-elected, but it should be borne in mind that the Constitution prohibited the election of one and the same person more than 2 times in a row.
