fundamental state laws+ creation of duma Flashcards
In the October manifesto what had Tsar agreed on?
The establishment of a duma to represent the people of Russia
- significant step towards constitutional government
It was soon clear that Nicholas had ?
No intention of weakening autocracy
When did the tsar issue the fundamental laws
On 23 April 1906- five days before the first duma met, reasserting his autocratic power
What did the fundamental laws state
‘Sovereign emperor posses the initiative in all legislative matters, ratifies the laws, no law can come into force without his approval ‘
What did article 87 of the laws give the tsar
The right in ‘exceptional circumstances’ to pass his own laws without consulting the Dumas at all
Tsar also announced the creation of a second chamber, the state council
Half the members which would be chosen by him
The second chamber in comparison to duma
- it would have equal power with the duma and both chambers would have to agree to a legislative proposal before it went to the tsar for approval
Tsar regained control of ?
The military and foreign policy as well as the appointment of ministers
All in all: meant that the Dumas had ?
Little real power and a limited ability to enact laws
Electoral colleges profoundly weighted towards the upper classes. Give an example
2000 landowners were represented by one deputy and 90 000 workers were represented by one deputy
what was Stolypin appointed as in july 1906
president of the council of ministers
what did Stolypin believe
he was a tough conservative + supporter of the autocracy but also believed reform was necessary to repair the relationship between tsar and people + bring Russia into the modern age
