Russian Federation political system can be characterized as presidential republic with some traits of parliamentary republic. Main decisions are taken by the president of Russia, who obeys constitution. Constitution guarantees general human and citizen rights. Presidental power is restricted by the Russian Federation Constitution. Law initiatives ungergo approvements of Russian Federation Parliament which consists of Councill of the Federation and Duma. Duma is a special organ that is represented by members of different political parties, that are re-elected every five years by Russian citizens with election rights. Parliament is responsible for approvement of new laws, editing existing laws and cancellation of laws. All Russian citizens aged 18 or older have rights to elect local authorities, mayors, members of Duma and president if there right is not suspended by the law. Nowadays, Duma is represented by six political forces, six parties of different political attachment. There are left wing and right wing powers, as well as more centric parties in Duma.
