Rubber Stamp

Definition

A rubber stamp refers to a situation where a legislative body simply approves decisions made by another authority without much debate or scrutiny. In Russia, some argue that the legislature acts as a rubber stamp for decisions made by President Vladimir Putin.

Related terms

Authoritarian Regime:

An authoritarian regime refers to a form of government where power is concentrated in one leader or small group who exercise absolute control over decision-making processes.

Checks and Balances:

Checks and balances refer to mechanisms put in place within governments to ensure no single branch has too much power. In Russia, the lack of effective checks and balances allows for a rubber stamp legislature.

Executive Dominance: Executive dominance refers to a situation where the executive branch of government, in this case, the President, holds significant control over other branches, including the legislature.