Although Kazakh is the offical language of Kazakhstan, Russian is widely spoken in the region because of?

• The largest ethnic group living in Kazakhstan is Russians.

• The Soviets forced many Russians to move to Kazakhstan.

• The people in Kazakhstan are migrating to Russia to find jobs.

• The Kazakhstan government requires schools to teach Russian

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

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia?

• Nation labeled #1

• Nation labeled #2

• Nation labeled #5

• Nation labeled #14

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 an example of a what?

• Market Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Command Economy

• Single-Crop Economy

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

• The Central Government

• Consumers and Producers

• Traditional indigenous leaders

• The owners of major industries

The Government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because why?

• The people are allowed to vote in elections.

• The Government has control over the economy.

• The military answers directly to the president now.

• The new constitution permits the president to rule for life.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by?

• Encouraging private enterprise

• Restricting voting requirements

• Imposing immigration limitations

• Allowing multiple political parties

What is one similarity between how the United States and Russian governments are organized?

• Both governments are confederations.

• Both governments are federal systems.

• Both governments have three branches.

• Both governments have multiple politcial parties.

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

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

• A president in the United States has more duties than the Russian president.

• The U.S. Congress makes laws and in Russia, the president makes the laws.

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

Why was the government of Yugoslavia likely unable to keep the country unified?

• Cultural and religious differences.

• Political and economic differences

• The government desired more control.

• The geography created physical barriers.