In which of the following ways does Russia's Federation Council differ from the Duma?
A) It has more responsibility for protecting the letter of the constitution.
B) It is capable of overriding a presidential veto,unlike the Duma.
C) It has control over appointment and approval of the prime minister,which the Duma lacks.
D) It lacks the power of approval over declarations of war and international treaties,which the Duma possesses.

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The Federation Council, as part of Russia's bicameral parliament, plays a unique role in protecting the constitution and differs from the Duma in this respect. Unlike the Duma, which is the lower house and has responsibilities such as initiating legislation, the Federation Council (the upper house) has duties including the approval of changes to national borders, approval of the use of armed forces outside of Russia, and the ability to impeach the president, which aligns with its role in safeguarding the constitution.

In Which of the Following Ways Does Russia's Federation Council