Russia+-+Government

Russian Government- · Russia has a prime minister instead of a president or king- his name is Vladimir Putin · Other leaders in this government are … § Two first deputy prime ministers § Six deputy prime ministers § 17 ministers § 18 ministries · Government Type- Federalism § __ Federalism __ - the type of government of Russia is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (states; provinces) § __ Federation __ - what is created when the power is shared between a national and central governments