Duma (Noun)
Meaning
A legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics in the former USSR.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The State Duma is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, the upper house being the Federation Council.
- In 1905, the Russian Revolution led to the establishment of the State Duma, Russia's first elected legislative body.
- The Duma was dissolved by the Tsar in 1906, but was reinstated in 1907 with limited powers.
- The State Duma has 450 members, each serving a five-year term, and is responsible for passing federal laws.
- The Duma has the power to approve or reject the Prime Minister, but the President has the authority to dissolve the Duma if it rejects his nominee three times.