Russia Review

Russia Random

100

Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country?

West

200

Which conflict resulted in expanding the territory of the Soviet Union?

World War II

300

What country used to be apart of the Soviet Union? 

Ukraine

400

Although Kazakh is the official language of Kazakhstan, Russian is widely spoken in the region because —

the Soviets forced many Russians to move to Kazakhstan

500

Why did the Soviet Union fall? Give both reasons

They were spending more money on the military than the people. 

Countries that were previously independent wanted to be independent again. 

Russia Economy

100

What economy system does not allow people to own their own property?

Command/Communist economy

200

In a communist economic system, such as that of the former Soviet Union, economic decisions are primarily made by —

the government

300

Which religious tradition separated from the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, spread to Russia, and blended into Russia culture?

Eastern Orthodox

400

After gaining independence, several former-Soviet republics sold government-owned business to private individuals and encouraged private investment in businesses. These types of economic activities are characteristic of a —

market economy

500

DOUBLE POINTS

Based on the information in the table, which statement best describes a major difference between the U.S. and Russian governments?

The United States

• U.S. citizens elect the president
• Presidential term is four-years
• President appoints judges to the Supreme Court, but Congress can refuse to confirm a judicial appointment
• Supreme Court can declare executive acts and laws unconstitutional
• President can veto acts of Congress, but Congress can override a Presidential veto

The Russian Federation

• Russian citizens elect the president
• Presidential term is six-years
• President appoints the Prime Minister to lead Parliament
• President can dismiss Parliament
• President submits candidates for the Supreme Court
• President directs the military

A.Voter participation in elections is higher in the United States than in Russia.

b. president in the United States has more duties than the Russian president.

c.The U.S. Congress makes laws and in the Russia the President makes the laws.

d.The United States limits the power of the president more than is done in Russia.

d.The United States limits the power of the president more than is done in Russia.

Russia Government

100

After the breakup of the Soviet Union the government of Russia was trying to move from an unlimited government to a what? 

Limited government

200

Both the Czarist government and the Soviet Union had what kind of government

Unlimited government

300

The Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered —

a.rule by one

b.rule by many

c.rule by a few

d.rule by the people

c.rule by a few

400

The government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because —

the people are allowed to vote in elections/allowing multiple political parties

500

Based on your knowledge about limited and unlimited governments, which TWO events show how Vladimir Putin increased his power in undemocratic ways since 2000?

Select only TWO correct answers. 

• May 7, 2000 – Putin wins election for president after Boris Yeltsin resigns. 
• April 2001 – The Russian government takes over the NTV television station and suppresses other independent media. 
• September 2001 – Putin pledges to support the U.S. anti-terrorism campaign after the September 11 attacks on New York. 
• March 14, 2004 – Putin is elected to a second term as president. 
• May 8, 2008 — Prevented by the constitution from running for a third term, Putin becomes prime minister. Dmitry Medvedev is elected president, but Putin continues to remain in control of the country.

April 2001-The Russian government takes over the NTV television station and suppresses other independent media. 

May 8th- Prevented by the constitution from running for a third term, Putin becomes prime minister. Dmitry Medvedev is elected president, but Putin continues to remain in control of the country.