Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct. The Parliament of the Russian Federation is officially known as the Federal Assembly. It functions as a bicameral legislature, comprising two distinct chambers.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Council of the Federation serves as the upper house of the Russian Parliament, not the lower house. Its members represent the federal subjects of Russia.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The State Duma is the lower house of the Russian Parliament, not the upper house. It is primarily responsible for legislative drafting, passing federal laws, and approving the appointment of the Prime Minister.
Therefore, options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect as they include statements 2 and/or 3, which misidentify the respective houses of the Russian Parliament.