Russian Federal Council

When was the Federal Council of the Russian Federation established?

• August 15, 1991

• October 5, 2000

• September 10, 1993

• July 4, 1776

What are the powers of the Federal Council?

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Managing national parks

• Proposing legislation, executing federal laws, representing Switzerland internationally, managing foreign relations, overseeing the federal administration

• Regulating the stock market

Describe the structure of the Federal Council.

• The Federal Council in Switzerland is elected by popular vote.

• The Federal Council in Switzerland consists of seven members elected by the Federal Assembly, each representing a different political party.

• The Federal Council in Switzerland is appointed by the President.

• The Federal Council in Switzerland consists of five members.

What functions does the Federal Council perform?

• Judicial functions

• Legislative functions

• Executive functions

• Administrative functions

Explain the role of the Federal Council in legislation.

• The Federal Council in legislation proposes, amends, and approves laws in Switzerland.

• The Federal Council in legislation interprets laws in Switzerland.

• The Federal Council in legislation enforces laws in Switzerland.

• The Federal Council in legislation reviews laws in Switzerland.