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The '''Presidium of the Supreme Soviet''' (Russian: {{lang|ru|Президиум Верховного Совета}}; {{wp|Romanization of Russian|tr.}} ''Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta'') is the collective | The '''Presidium of the Supreme Soviet''' (Russian: {{lang|ru|Президиум Верховного Совета}}; {{wp|Romanization of Russian|tr.}} ''Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta'') is the collective head of state in the Supreme Soviet, acting as the collective head of state of the [[Soviet Union (TheodoresTomfooleries)|Soviet Union]]. It is primarily elected by joint session of the two houses of the [[Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union (TheodoresTomfooleries)|Supreme Soviet]], mostly to act on its behalf while not in session. By the 2002 constitution the Presidium is held accountable to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Aside from the main Presidium, which covers the entire union, each {{wp|Republics of the Soviet Union|Union republic}} and its Supreme Soviet has its own equivalent Presidium. | ||
The | The Presidium's membership consists of 39 members: consisting of a chairman (unofficially considered the "[[President of the Soviet Union (TheodoresTomfooleries)|President]]" in non-Soviet sources), a vice-chairman, a secretary, 20 other members, as well as 15 deputies from each republic. The role of the Presidium is, according to the 2002 constitution: | ||
* Organization of the work of the Supreme Soviet | |||
* Preparation of meetings of the Supreme Soviet | |||
* Coordination of the work of the committees of the Supreme Soviet | |||
* Organization of nationwide discussion of legislative bills | |||
Revision as of 01:24, 11 September 2022
Presidium of the Supreme Soviet Президиум Верховного Совета | |
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| Supreme Soviet of the USSR | |
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| History | |
| Established | January 1938 |
| Preceded by | Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union |
| Seats | 39 |
| Elections | |
| Election by joint session of both houses of the Supreme Soviet | |
| Meeting place | |
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| Kremlin Presidium, Moscow Kremlin | |
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (Russian: Президиум Верховного Совета; tr. Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta) is the collective head of state in the Supreme Soviet, acting as the collective head of state of the Soviet Union. It is primarily elected by joint session of the two houses of the Supreme Soviet, mostly to act on its behalf while not in session. By the 2002 constitution the Presidium is held accountable to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Aside from the main Presidium, which covers the entire union, each Union republic and its Supreme Soviet has its own equivalent Presidium.
The Presidium's membership consists of 39 members: consisting of a chairman (unofficially considered the "President" in non-Soviet sources), a vice-chairman, a secretary, 20 other members, as well as 15 deputies from each republic. The role of the Presidium is, according to the 2002 constitution:
- Organization of the work of the Supreme Soviet
- Preparation of meetings of the Supreme Soviet
- Coordination of the work of the committees of the Supreme Soviet
- Organization of nationwide discussion of legislative bills