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The State Duma passes resolutions on issues referred to its authority by the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Decrees of the State Duma are adopted by a majority of the total number of deputies of the State Duma, unless another procedure is envisaged by the Constitution. All bills are first approved by the State Duma and are further debated and approved (or rejected) by the Federation Council.
The State Duma in the Russian Federation is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russian legislative authority, the upper house being the Federation Council of Russia.
The president appoints the prime minister, and the Duma votes whether to confirm the appointment. The president has wide legislative powers, including the right of veto and decree. Decrees carry the force of law, but may not violate existing law. The Federal Assembly may overcome the presidential veto by a two-thirds vote of each house.
Legislative activity originates in the Duma and, if passed, is sent to the Federation Council. If the Federation Council approves the legislation or fails to examine it within fourteen days, the legislation is sent to the President to be signed.
When considering federal constitutional laws, three-fourths of the Federation Council have to vote. If the Council vetoes a law passed by the State Duma, the two chambers are mandated to form a conciliation commission in order to reach a compromise and make up a document, which would again go under vote by both houses.
The two chambers of the Federal Assembly meet separately, with the State Duma residing in another part of Moscow. Sessions of the Federation Council are held in Moscow from January 25 to July 15 and from September 16 to December 31.
The State Duma has special powers enumerated by the Constitution of Russia. Among them there is the power to bring charges against the President of the Russian Federation for his impeachment.
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