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title: "Federation Council — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "The Federation Council is the appointed upper house of Russia's Federal Assembly, representing federal subjects. Key for AP Comp Gov bicameralism and federalism questions."
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# Federation Council — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

The Federation Council is the upper house of the Russian Parliament. It consists of representatives from each of Russia's federal subjects and serves as a legislative body that reviews and approves laws passed by the lower house, the State Duma.

## Review

### Related Terms

- [State Duma](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/state-duma): The State Duma is the lower house of the Russian Parliament. It is responsible for proposing and passing bills that are then sent to the Federation Council for review.
- Federal Subjects: Federal Subjects refer to Russia's different regions or entities, such as republics, territories, and provinces. Each federal subject has representation in both houses of parliament.
- Legislative Body: A legislative body is an organization or institution responsible for creating laws and regulations. In Russia, both the State Duma and the Federation Council serve as legislative bodies at different levels.