Russian State Duma rejects law on qualifications amid controversy.
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The Russian Parliament rejected a law that would have required lawmakers to take a test every year. This test was supposed to check their knowledge of basic laws, math, and logic.
Almost all of the lawmakers voted against the law, with only a few missing the vote. Even the person who suggested the law couldn't vote for it because someone blocked his voting button.
One lawmaker, Mr. Gurevich, was very upset about the proposed law. He said it was a trick to make the Parliament weaker and that the person who wrote it didn't understand his job.
Mr. Gurevich suggested a different idea where lawmakers would be tested on their knowledge of government policies. He thought this test should happen after each election, not every year.
Mr. Gurevich also said that lawmakers who have been elected before should not have to take the test. He thought this new idea could be a good option.
Questions
What did the Russian Parliament reject?
The Russian Parliament rejected a law that would have required lawmakers to take a test every year.
Why was Mr. Gurevich upset about the proposed law?
Mr. Gurevich was upset because he thought it was a trick to make the Parliament weaker.
What did Mr. Gurevich suggest instead of the yearly test?
Mr. Gurevich suggested that lawmakers should be tested on their knowledge of government policies after each election.
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