In Russia, the supreme federal executive body is the Government of the Russian Federation. The Constitution determines the procedure for its operation and status. In particular, the fundamental principles are contained in Chapter 6. The second regulatory act regulating the activities of the body is the federal Law "On the Government of the Russian Federation." Next, we consider this institution in more detail. The article will describe Government structure RF, features of its formation and the nature of its activities. 
General information
The executive branch acts as the most important element of the existing system of separation of powers in the country. It is expressed in a specific system of government agencies. They, in turn, are connected to each other horizontally and vertically. At the highest level of this system is the Government of the Russian Federation. It is a collegial body of state power of general competence. The structure of the Government of the Russian Federation was created in such a way as to provide guidance for administrative (administrative) and executive activities in the country.
Place in the system of state power
Today, Russia has a presidential-parliamentary regime. In accordance with it, the structure of the Government of the Russian Federation was formed and its place in the system of power was determined. The key figure in the state-political mechanism is the President of the country. Being the head of the state, he is called upon to ensure coherence in the interaction and functioning of state authorities.
At the same time, the President has ample opportunities. The highest collegial body ensures compliance with the Constitution, federal regulations and presidential decrees. The Government of the Russian Federation, together with other executive structures of the federal and subject level, forms a single system. The collegial body independently resolves all issues that are within its competence, coordinates the activities of ministries and departments. 
Composition and order of education
The structure of the Government of the Russian Federation consists of:
- Federal ministers.
- Chairman and his deputies.
The formation of a collegial body is established in Chapter 6 of the Fundamentals. The formation of the Government of the Russian Federation is carried out by the President with the consent of the State Duma. The latter accepts or rejects the proposed candidates for a particular post. A proposal for the appointment of the Chairman shall be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the entry of the elected President or after the resignation of the current Government. If the State Duma rejects the candidacy, a new submission is introduced within a week. Consideration of the proposal is also carried out for 7 days. Federal ministers and other officials are also appointed by the President. Nominations are proposed by the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. No later than a week after his appointment, he must submit proposals on the system of federal executive bodies.
Features of the activity
The Government takes its decisions at meetings by a majority vote. They are drawn up in the form of orders and decrees. They are considered bylaws. Orders and decrees are issued in accordance with and pursuant to the Fundamentals, decrees of the President, and federal regulations. Acts contrary to the Constitution and other specified documents may be repealed by the head of the country. Accepted orders and decisions are considered binding on the territory of Russia.The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation organizes the activities of a collegial body. He also defines the main directions of his work. This is the structure of the Government of the Russian Federation. 
Scheme of work
The collegial body carries out:
- The implementation of measures to protect, preserve and ensure the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, the fight against crime, public order.
- Creation of other executive structures of the Russian Federation and its subjects.
- Development and submission for approval by the legislative body of the draft budget of the country's subjects, programs of socio-economic development.
- Enforcing the financial plan and preparing reports.
- Management and disposal of property of constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
- Conclusion of contracts with executive federal bodies.
In addition, the Fundamentals establish the powers of the Government of the Russian Federation in the most significant areas of social life. These include, in particular:
- Ensuring a unified credit, financial and monetary policy of the country.
- Taking measures to maintain state security and defense.
- Carrying out policies in the cultural, scientific, educational, environmental, social spheres, as well as in the field of health.
- Taking action to implement foreign policy country.
These and others government powers RF are given in Art. 114 Fundamentals. However, this list is not considered exhaustive. The Law "On the Government of the Russian Federation" provides for the President to issue decrees expanding the competence of the collegial body. In addition, additional tasks, opportunities and responsibilities arise from other articles of the Fundamentals. So, the Regulation on the Government of the Russian Federation obliges him to give opinions on draft laws that are submitted to the State Duma regarding the issues listed in Art. 104, part 3.
Regulatory function
The Government of the Russian Federation manages the state apparatus. It not only plays a key role in the process of its creation, but also coordinates its activities. Being primarily a political institution, the Government of the Russian Federation regulates the work of the state apparatus through departments, headquarters, ministries and departments and other authorities. The collegial body in this case acts as the central link making decisions based on the information received. Decisions and orders, in turn, are implemented by the state apparatus.
Executive task
Following the laws in accordance with constitutional principles is one of the most important functions of the Government of the Russian Federation. In accordance with the existing political regime, the collegial body is vested with executive power. He is charged with the obligation to ensure the proper implementation of legislative acts that are adopted by parliament. 
Controlling Activities
The Russian government oversees the legislative work of parliament. Today, in fact, this work is considered an independent function of the collegial body. Control is carried out in two main directions. First of all, the Government of the Russian Federation acts as the main source legislative initiative. The collegial body also has a decisive influence directly on the rule-making process. The latter is the most important issue of the Government.
Rulemaking
Art. 115 of the Constitution states that the Government of the Russian Federation has the right to legislative initiative. This means that the collegial body can independently develop draft normative acts and submit them for consideration by the State Duma. Government bills are considered the most important link in the country's legal system. Their main forms are established in the Fundamentals. The Constitution stipulates that decisions and orders of the Government must be implemented throughout the state.
In addition, all forms that are normative or have legal significance should be drawn up with these forms.Decisions are adopted at meetings by voting (if there is a quorum). They are signed by the highest official of the body or the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. At the same time, a permanent body is operating in the apparatus - the Presidium. Its functions include solving operational and current issues. Meetings are convened as necessary. Decisions made by him are formalized by decisions and orders of the Government. These acts must correspond to those adopted at meetings of the collegial body itself. 
A responsibility
The Government of the Russian Federation is vested with powers and responsibilities. It has a double responsibility: political - to the state and parliament and legal - for violations of the legal regime. The latter takes place for any form of government in the country. Political responsibility to the state and parliament is determined by the current governance system in Russia. As its variety, there is a duty to properly implement the budget. Under normal conditions, if the Parliament does not approve the Government report on the implementation of the financial plan, it entails the resignation of the latter. As a basis for legal liability is the established fact of a legal violation.
Relations with Parliament
They can be defined as interdependence and interaction. Parliament approves the budget and tax acts, the drafts of which are being developed by the Government. They have a direct impact on funding, the fate of programs and plans. The activities of the Government include the conclusion of agreements with foreign countries. These agreements are subsequently ratified (approved) by parliament. In some cases, it is required that the latter has previously authorized the signing of international treaties. Acts that are issued by a collegial body or by ministers may become invalid in the event that an order is issued by parliament that establishes a new procedure for the same subject of regulation. Parliament takes part in resolving issues related to the responsibility that a senior official, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and federal ministers bear. 
Finally
The structure of the Government of the Russian Federation today is as follows: 23 ministers, 8 deputies (including one First) and the Chairman. The latter is D.A. Medvedev. There is a coordination commission in the structure of the Government. A. M. Abyzov is responsible for organizing her work. The optimal combination of tasks and the very structure of the collegial body ensures not only the successful functioning of itself, but also the entire system of executive power. The latter determines the stable development of society and the state.
