Since the advent of democracy, people have delegated their opinions to representatives who defended their interests - MPs. This work has always been associated with great responsibility, required an understanding of politics and economics, and gave a certain status. And today a deputy of the State Duma is an honorable and difficult position, which is not at all easy to get into.
Instructions
Step 1
State Duma deputies are the representatives of voters in the lower house of the country's parliament. They have the duty to defend the interests of the people, to participate in the discussion and adoption of federal laws and the draft budget of the country. The status of a deputy entails a number of privileges: parliamentary immunity, an office apartment, pension benefits.
Step 2
As a deputy in the State Duma of the Russian Federation, you can get into a political party or electoral bloc. Since, according to the current legislation, the formation of the State Duma takes place on the basis of party lists, it will not work to become a self-nominated deputy.
Step 3
According to the law, a citizen of the Russian Federation over 21 years of age and who has the right to participate in elections can become a deputy of the State Duma. Deputies are prohibited from combining work in the Duma with commercial activity or other type of employment, with the exception of scientific work and teaching. Duma elections are held every 5 years.
Step 4
Based on all the provisions of the Duma formation procedure, in order to become a deputy, you must be a member of one of the registered political parties or be part of an electoral bloc. Elections are held in all regions of the country, and regional branches of political parties receive seats in parliament in proportion to the votes cast. Candidate lists are formed on the basis of intraparty voting. Naturally, the leader of the list has much more chances of becoming a deputy than those who are not even in the top ten.
Step 5
Thus, the path to the State Duma of the country begins with membership in the regional branch of a political party. Active party activity will give you the opportunity to take a high place on the list of candidates, which, in turn, will provide a chance to become a deputy. At the same time, it is advisable to get a political or economic education, have experience in public speaking and debate, since during the election campaign you will have to use all your abilities to win the trust of voters.
