Question

The first Duma was formed in Russia as an elected legislative body - a step toward representation in government. How did this impact Russian government? The czar shared power with the Duma, allowing laws to be made through this body. The czar allowed the Duma's exercises in law making but retained his power. The Duma became the basis for the anti-czarist movement. The czar still maintained all control and power; the Duma lasted 73 days.

Answer 1

The Duma ("Assembly" in Russian) was an elected semi-representative body in Russia from 1906 to 1917. It was created by the leader of the ruling Tsarist regime Tsar Nicholas II in 1905 when the government was desperate to divide the opposition during an uprising.
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Answer 2

The czar allowed the Duma's exercises in law making but retained his power

Explanation:

• The Duma was an elected semi-representative Russian body in  from 1906-1917. It was set-up by the head of the ruling Czarist regime Czar Nicholas II in the year 1905 when the govt. wanted to divide the opposition at the time of a revolt/an uprising. The creation of the Duma was against the Czar's will, however, he had assured to create a national, elected, legislative assembly.
• After the declaration, expectations were high that the Duma would bring democracy, however, it was soon discovered that the Duma would have 2 chambers, where one was elected by the Russian people and the Czar designating the other and that house having a veto on all other move. Also, the Czar retained ‘Supreme Autocratic Power.’