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State Duma
Государственная дума
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Lower house of Russian Parliament
Leadership
Speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin, United Russia
Since October 5, 2016
Leader of the Opposition
Gennady Zyuganov, CPRF
Since December 4, 2011
Structure
Seats 450
Political groups
 United Russia
CPRF
SR
LDPR
Meeting place
Okhotny Ryad No. 1, Moscow
Website
duma.gov.ru

The State Duma (Russian: Государственная дума) is an important part of the government in Russia. It is the lower house of the Russian Parliament. Think of it as one of the two main groups that help run the country. The State Duma is part of the branch of government that makes laws.

The State Duma first started in 1906. It was the first time Russia had a parliament where people were elected. Later, in 1922, it was replaced by a different kind of parliament. But in 1993, the State Duma was brought back.

What the State Duma Does

The State Duma has many important jobs. Its main role is to create and change laws for Russia. These laws affect everyone in the country.

How Laws Are Made

  • The Duma can pass any law if most of its members agree. This is called a majority vote.
  • Once a law is passed, it helps shape how Russia is governed.
  • The Duma has the power to make and change laws without them being easily overturned by others.

Other Important Powers

  • The State Duma also helps choose the prime minister of Russia. The prime minister is a very important leader in the government.
  • It watches over the work of the government to make sure everything is running smoothly.
  • In special cases, the Duma even has the power to remove the President from office.
  • It can also decide to call for new elections. This means people would vote again for their leaders.

There are 450 members in the State Duma. Each member represents different parts of Russia and different political groups. They all work together in Moscow to make decisions for the country.

Images for kids

  • Building of Council of Labor and Defense, Moscow

    Duma Building on Manege Square

  • Moon Jae-in in the Russian State Duma (2018-06-21) 15

    Vyacheslav Volodin with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in the State Duma, 21 June 2018

  • State Duma voting device

    Voting device

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Duma Estatal para niños

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