Russia and the Eurasian Republics

When Russia and the Russian republics changed their forms of government in the 1980s, Americans and the United States government had to overcome which two of the following frames of reference in dealing with the new nations? Select TWO correct answers.

• There was a history of spying by the Russians.

• There was a similar set of cultural traditions they could build on.

• Both countries believed in democracy.

• They were our allies in all previous wars.

• There was a distrust with Russia because of their communist government.

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

• North

• South

• East

• West

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

Even though Russia is a federation of states, it operates as a --

• Federal system

• Constitutional system

• Unitary system

• Representative system

Which climate group is present in the United States but NOT in Russia? Refer to the climate maps provided for Russia and the Continental US.

• Arid and Semiarid

• Highland

• Marine West Coast

• Tropical and Subtropical

Ongoing violence and conflict within Russian society is primarily related to —

• gender inequality

• language barriers

• ethnic differences

• widespread poverty

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

• rule by one

• rule by many

• rule by a few

• rule by the people

The Soviet Union and the United States governments were vastly different. Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. The Soviet Union thought that rule by ___ was best. Since they were a coalition of revolutionaries that had differing views as to what should happen with the country, they often debated on what would be best and didn't always reach agreements on major issues. The United States government was and still is, ruled by ___ . Within this constitutional government, the people select who will serve in office as their elected officials to determine laws by utilizing the constitution.

• few - few

• many - many

• Few -- many

• Many -- Few

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 ___.

• A. market economy

• B. traditional economy

• C. command economy

• D. single-crop economy

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

• 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