Fundemental laws

Question 1

How long before the Duma met did they pass the Fundemental laws

Answer 1

4 days before they met Nicholas passed the Fundamental Laws

Question 2

What did he say about article 4 of the fundemental laws?

Answer 2

• ‘it is ordained by God himself that the Tsar’s authority should be submitted to, not only out of fear, but out of duty’
• restate principle of autocracy
• undermine the constitution

Question 3

What were the 3 main points article 4 of the fundemental laws?

Answer 3

• The Tsar can veto any legislation produced by the Duma
• The Tsar can rule by decree in emergency and when the Duma is not in session
• He can dissolve the Duma whenever he wants

Question 4

To whom did the voting system for State Duma members favour?

Answer 4

peasants and nobility

Question 5

How was legislation passed?

Answer 5

All legislation had to receive approval by the Tsar