The Federation Council is the upper house of the Russian parliament, consisting of representatives from each of Russia's federal subjects. It plays a role in passing legislation and approving appointments made by the president.
Think of the Federation Council as a group of regional ambassadors who come together to make important decisions for the country, similar to how student council members represent different grades and work together to improve their school.
State Duma: The lower house of the Russian parliament, responsible for proposing and passing laws.
Federal Subjects: Refers to the individual regions or territories that make up Russia, such as states or provinces in other countries.
Legislative Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws.
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