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.