Russia

Question 0

In communist societies, nomenklatura is a process followed for

Answer 0

Recruitment of elites

Question 1

According to Karl Marx, the economic system of capitalism supports?

Answer 1

A widening gap between the rich and poor

Question 2

Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by introducing and promoting

Answer 2

Westernization

Question 3

What is a type of natural resource that Russia lacks?

Answer 3

Warm water ports

Question 4

In contrast to most modern nations, Russia has a stronger tradition of

Answer 4

Statism

Question 5

In contrast to Britain, Russia had almost always had difficulty with

Answer 5

Gradual and ordered change

Question 6

Which of the following accurately compares Russian stars to English monarchs?

Answer 6

A constitutional monarchy developed in England, and absolutism remained firmly in place in Russia

Question 7

The Politburo, collective farms, Five Year Plans, and Gosplan were all put in place by

Answer 7

Stalin

Question 8

The revolution of 1991 caused the

Answer 8

Collapse of the USSR

Question 9

The organization of the Russian Federation into “autonomous regions”, republics, and provinces is based on

Answer 9

Ethnicity

Question 10

In Russia, the two religions with the largest number of adherents are?

Answer 10

Roman Orthodoxy and Islam

Question 11

Voter turnout in Russia since the early 1990s has been

Answer 11

Higher than US, but lower than Britain

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the government structure of the Russian Federation?

Answer 12

Asymmetric federalism

Question 13

Which of the following was a consequence of the elimination of single member districts in the Duma before the election of 2007?

Answer 13

Fewer seats have been conquered by minor parties

Question 14

Which of the following political parties gained NO seats in the Duma in the elections of 2007 and 2011?

Answer 14

Yabloko

Question 15

Which of the following political leaders is best known for his extreme nationalist positions?

Answer 15

Zhirinovsky

Question 16

In contrast to Britain, political parties in Russia are more likely to be

Answer 16

Parties of power

Question 17

Despite considerable diversity, many of the people of the Caucasus region share a common

Answer 17

Religion (Islam)

Question 18

The relationship between interest groups and the Russian government is best described as

Answer 18

State corporatism

Question 19

Many large companies in Russia are either controlled by the government or by men loyal to Putin. This is sometimes called

Answer 19

Insider privatization

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the current relationship between the media and the Russian government?

Answer 20

Although some media outlets are independent, the government puts tight restrictions on them

Question 21

In contrast to the prime minister in Britain, the prime minister in Russia

Answer 21

Is appointed by the president

Question 22

According to the constitution of 1993, the Duma has the power to

Answer 22

Reject the appointment of the prime minister

Question 23

The most important function of the federal council is

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Represent regions

Question 24

The constitution of 1993 gave the power of judicial review to

Answer 24

Constitutional court

Question 25

In both Britain and the Russian federation, the military

Answer 25

Shows few signs of becoming a political force

Question 26

In contrast to Boris Yeltsin, Putin has shown leads enthusiasm for

Answer 26

Privatization of the economy

Question 27

A major change in Russia’s international relationships came in 2012 when the country was finally accepted for membership in

Answer 27

WTO

Question 28

A significant population problem for Russia over the past 20 years or so has been

Answer 28

Drop in overall population

Question 29

Which of the following do the countries that form BRIC have in common?

Answer 29

Fast growing economies