Constitution of the Soviet Union (TheodoresTomfooleries)
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| Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | |
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| Jurisdiction | Soviet Union |
| Ratified | 7 October, 1977 |
| Date effective | 7 October, 1977 |
| System | Federal Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
| Branches | Three (Legislative, executive and administrative, and judicial) |
| Head of state | President of the Soviet Union |
| Chambers | Bicameral (Supreme Soviet) |
| Executive | Council of Ministers headed by the Premier of the Council of Ministers |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court of the USSR |
| Federalism | Yes, federation of co-equal republics |
| Electoral college | No |
| Supersedes | 1936 Constitution of the Soviet Union |