The Constitution of the Russian Federation: A Contextual Analysis
Jane E. Henderson - Hart Publishing Limited, 2011
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This book provides a critical and
contextual understanding of the current Russian Constitution. The introduction
is followed by substantive chapters covering specific aspects of Russia's
constitutional history, structure, and practice, including: the history and
nature of the Constitution * an overview of the current 1993 Constitution of the
Russian Federation and the background to its adoption by plebiscite * executive
power, the role and accountability of the President as Head of State, and the
formation and powers of the federal government * the legislature and its
formation, elections, and the methods for forming the two chambers (State Duma
and Federation Council) of the legislature (Federal Assembly) * the
constitutional role of the courts and the way in which fundamental rights are
defined in constitutional terms * a concluding chapter which focuses on
characteristic features of Russian polity and constitutionality in the context
of constitutional stability, reform, and change. This is an essential work of
reference for anyone who wishes to embark on studying Russian law and politics,
and is a reflective assessment of progress in the modern era.
