1. why do you think the russians decided to create such a strong presidency? 2. what are the benefits for russia in having a strong presidency? what is the downside? 3. is the prime minister ("chairman of the russian federation") as powerful as the constitution states? why or why not? 4. based on your reading/knowledge of russia, which parts of the constitution have not been upheld under putin? 5. is this constitution stronger or weaker than the unwritten constitutions in the uk? provide examples to support your answer.