The Duma was a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics within the USSR. It was first established by Tsar Nicholas II in 1906.
Think of the Duma as a high school student council, where representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of all students. Just like how the student council has power to influence school policies, the Duma had power to influence national laws and policies.
State Duma: This is the lower house of parliament in modern Russia, similar to the House of Representatives in U.S. Congress.
Tsar Nicholas II: He was the last Emperor of Russia who established the Duma before he was overthrown during Russian Revolution.
Russian Constitution of 1906: This constitution created by Tsar Nicholas II set up a multi-party system and allowed for creation of the Duma.
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