The Russian Government is the political authority in the Russian Federation, responsible for creating and enforcing laws. It consists of three main branches: the executive, led by the President, the legislative, represented by the Federal Assembly, and the judicial branch, which interprets laws. The government operates under a federal system, meaning power is shared between the central government and regional authorities. The President of Russia is the head of state and has significant powers, including appointing the Prime Minister and overseeing foreign policy. The Federal Assembly is divided into two chambers: the State Duma and the Federation Council, which work together to pass legislation.