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The Eduskunta in Finnish, or the Riksdag in Swedish, is the parliament of Finland. The unicameral parliament has 200 members and is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
1 History
When the unicameral parliament was established in 1906, Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Tsar, who ruled as constitutional Grand Duke, rather than as an absolute monarch. The unicameral parliament was preceded by the Diet of Finland, which had succeeded the Riksdag of the Estates in 1809. Finland declared its independence on December 6, 1917Events January 2 The Royal Bank of Canada takes over Quebec Bank. January 22 World War I: President Woodrow Wilson calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. January 25 The Danish West Indies is sold to the United States for $25 million January 25 Anti- and in the winter of 1918Events January January 8 President Woodrow Wilson announces his " Fourteen Points" for the aftermath of World War I. February February 3 The Twin Peaks Tunnel begins service in San Francisco as the longest streetcar tunnel in the world (11,920 feet long). endured a tragic Finnish Civil WarThe Finnish Civil War was fought from January to May 1918, between the "Reds" punaiset Communists together with Social Democrats, and the "Whites" valkoiset forces of the Conservative Senate intending to maintain status quo (retained independence and cons, after which monarchists and republicans struggled over the country's form of government. Finland became a republic, but with extensive powers reserved for the President of FinlandThe President of Finland (Suomen Tasavallan Presidentti) is the Head of State in Finland. The office was created in 1919. The president is elected for a term of six years. Since 1994, no president may be in office for more than two consecutive terms..
Under the Finnish constitutionThe Constitution of Finland defines the government and its shape, the relationship between the different topmost branches of the commonwealth and the rights of the individual. The original constitution was written soon after the Finnish declaration of ind, sovereignty belongs to the people and that power is vested in the parliament. The minimum age for voting and standing for election is currently 18.
The Parliament House was designed by J. S. Sirén and was completed in 19311931 is the common year starting on Thursday. see link for calendar) Events January January 4 Female aviator Elly Beinhorn begins her flight to Africa January 6 Thomas Edison submits his last patent application. January 22 Sir Isaac Isaacs sworn in as the. From then on and especially since the Winter WarThe Winter War (also known as the Russo-Finnish War) broke out when the Soviet Union attacked Finland on November 30, 1939, three months after the start of World War II. As a consequence, the Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations on Decembe and Continuation WarThe Continuation War was fought between Finland and the Soviet Union during World War II; from the Soviet bombing attacks on June 25, 1941, to cease-fire September 4, 1944 (on the Finnish side) and September 5 (on the Soviet side). The United Kingdom decl, which were concurrent with World War II, it has been the scene of many key stages in the nation's political life.
2 Constitution
Constitutionally, the 200-member unicameral parliament, is the supreme authority in Finland. It may alter the constitution, bring about the resignation of the Council of State, and override presidential vetoes; its acts are not subject to judicial review. Legislation may be initiated by the Council of State, or one of the Eduskunta members.
The Eduskunta is elected on the basis of proportional representation. All persons 18 or older, except military personnel on active duty and a few high judicial officials, are eligible for election. The regular parliamentary term is four years; however, the president may dissolve the Eduskunta and order new elections at the request of the prime minister and after consulting the speaker of parliament.
