Constitutional bases of limitation of authority between government departments and local government bodies

A multi-level pyramid of delimitation of competencies and powers corresponding to different levels of public authority: federal, federal and municipal subjects has developed in the Russian government system. In most cases, the subjects of competence and powers of state bodies or local self-government bodies are enshrined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation or in legislation. In some cases, the possibility of delegation of authority is defined. The article discusses the constitutional basis of the separation of powers of government.