L'institutionnalisation des compétences implicites du Président russe et leur rôle dans le fonctionnement du pouvoir présidentiel

Abstract

Institutionalizing the Russian president's "implicit" powers: The exercise of presidential power The "implicit" powers of the president of Russia are not described in the constitution or are mentioned in very general, ambiguous terms. Alongside classical presidential prerogatives, the president has the power, for instance, to create advisory organs, head certain ministries and administrations, make appointments to major positions and give instructions to various authorities. This scope of action has considerably expanded the presidency. The contents of these "implicit" powers, their institutionalization since 1990 and the effect of administrative practices from the Soviet era in exercising them are analyzed. The effects of these powers on the Russian political system are examined.