1.   If the Duma rejects Chernomyrdin a third time, the Russian Constitution says that Yeltsin then dismisses the legislature and sets new elections.

2.   Four provincial legislatures were also dismissed.

3.   He could also dismiss local legislatures, but only after a two-thirds vote by the Duma.

4.   Most people expect the legislature will be dismissed following that vote, regardless of the outcome.

5.   Siew would have to resign in the measure passed, but that would also force the president to dismiss the legislature and call new elections.

6.   Under the proposal, Lee would have the power to dismiss the legislature, while removing its right to veto his choice of premier.

7.   Wahid immediately denied he had any intention of dismissing the legislature.